In this episode, I talk with Baltimore Orioles Head Coach, Brandon Hyde, who was on a great 1991 Montgomery High School basketball team.

First, we talk about his father's basketball influence, his CYO squad, playing for Coach Tiedeman, and pick up games at Brook Hill Elementary.

Then, Hyde and I discuss playing basketball at Montgomery including a JV pick up game that led to a coach's challenge, a dominant junior year team, thoughts on Coach Fitchie, and a big game- in the Oakland Colesium.

Finally, Coach Hyde give advice to young athletes, new coaches, and shares a camp story.

In this episode, I sit down with iconic Sonoma County coach, Tom Bonfigli, who is the #6 California winningest high school men's basketball coach with 869 wins.

First, we talk about his time playing quarterback and point guard at Cardinal Newman High School for legendary coaches Ed Lloyd and John Fitzgerald.

Then, Bonfigli analyses his approach to coaching, his longtime assistant coach-his brother Jerry, and the Top of the Bay Classic Basketball Tournament.

Finally, Coach Bonfigli gives insights to his scouting, Rose City Tournament history, thoughts on former players, and the great 1989 Cardinal Newman squad.

In this episode, I sit down with legendary Sonoma County coach, Mike Erickson, who led the Piner High School men's basketball program for over three decades.

First, we talk about growing up in Humboldt County and being the son of a high school coach who also was the assistant at Humboldt State University.

Then, Erickson tells the story of how he landed the men's varisty coaching position at Piner High School.

Finally, we talk about a team practice drill, his approach to coaching, his first North Bay League championship, and advice for young coaches.

In this interview, I sit down with Sonoma County basketball legend and Santa Rosa Junior College coach, Craig McMillan.

First, we talk about how his father, John McMillan, and his college basketball background and how he found the job at Cloverdale High School.

Then, McMillan and I discuss Cloverdale basketball history, youth development, open gym for high schoolers, and some amazing Eagles teams.

Finally, we cover getting recruited by University of Arizona, check in about SRJC Men's Bear Cubs basketball, and Coach McMillan gives some advice to youth development.

In this interview, I sit down with one of the best basketball stories in Sonoma County, Bennett Davison.

First, we talk about the night before the NCAA championship game and how all of my ideas were wrong- thanks Steve Urkel!

Then, Bennett and I discuss his journey from soccer athlete to basketball standout at Analy High School. He shares insights from his senior year and how he would visit local colleges with his parents trying to find a scholarship opportunity.

Finally, we discuss when his recruitment skyrocketed, his visit to University of Arizona, and playing for legendary coach, Lute Olson

Part 3 of 3 with Sonoma County basketball standout athlete and coach, Tom Fitchie.

In this episode, we talk about his Sonoma State University Hall of Fame teams, being an assistant coaching at Santa Rosa Junior College, and coaching at Montgomery High for 31 year.

Then, we discuss the process to developing good teams, watching his son coach, the state of basketball in Sonoma County.

Part 2 of 3 with Sonoma County basketball standout athlete and coach, Tom Fitchie.

In this episode, we talk about his Slater Junior High School coaches and his Montogomery High School team that played in the prestigious basketball Tournament of Champions.

Then, we discuss his time playing at Santa Rosa Junior College, Spokane College, and his Sonoma State Univeristy Hall of Fame teams under Coach Bill Trumbo.

Part 1 of 3 with Sonoma County basketball standout athlete and coach, Tom Fitchie.

In this episode we talk about his Montgomery High School varisty coach/mentor/friend Russ Peterich.

Then, Coach Fitchie and I discuss the legendary 1998 Montgomery Vikings that made it to the California State Championship game.