TALES BEYOND THE HUDDLE WITH CHAZ FRANKLIN
Come along as we explore the fascinating life story of Coach Chaz Franklin, a successful coach who was once a professional basketball player. Coach Franklin gives ideas from his experiences working with the WNBA and professional teams, from his early challenges to becoming an overseas pro to his successful move into coaching.
Learn about his relationship with New Zealand and how he joined the Tall Ferns and U17 teams as an assistant coach. Get a sneak peek at his fascinating film and television career as well as an exclusive, never-before-told tale.
Coach Franklin also left us with these questions: “What do Kiwis want to see from the Tall Ferns? What brand of basketball do they want to see? What are we aiming for?”
Think about that, and let us know on social media.
You will not want to miss a minute of the uplifting and engaging stories and conversations that last for 45 minutes.
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Here is the table of contents for your convenience:
Table of contents:
0:00 Intro
0:44 The tough reality of growing up in South Philadelphia
1:45 Growing up without a role model
2:20 Basketball journey at a young age
3:22 The Biggest Challenge
5:19 Going to college without a scholarship
6:35 Put college on pause
7:40 Returned to college and fulfilled the promise
9:12 Embarked on the journey as an overseas pro
13:44 Transition into coaching
15:49 Lessons learned from working in WNBA
17:55 The Kiwi connection
22:16 The unique challenges and opportunities in coaching the U17 and Tall Ferns*
24:25 What coach Franklin would’ve done differently for the Tall Ferns Camp and Mexico tournament
27:56 Acting in Adam Sandler’s movie, Bel Air TV Shows, and an untold story.
35:20 Fun questions for Coach Franklin
