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In this episode, I talk to Damon Silvestro of Silvestro Basketball Training. We talk bout his experience working with youth athletes as a coach with Colonial Height Middle School and Underground Phenoms AAU program. Damon Silvestro is the owner of Silvestro Basketball Training based in Colonial Heights Virginia. He has worked with a number of youth and college athletes through his own training, working with Underground Phenoms, and coaching at Colonial Heights Middle School. We touch on subjects like: What should young athletes do during this time How should coaches handle getting videographers for the team How he got his start in coaching What athletes need to think about when picking an AAU program How he grew his training business Time Stamps: 0:33 - Background Info 1:59 - How has the playing level changed from the past? 2:55 - Beginning of Coaching Career 6:39 - The AAU Process 12:53 - Advice for Youth Athletes Looking at College Ball 17:49 - Start of Underground Phenoms 19:38 - Start of Silvestro Basketball Training 21:05 - Tips for Beginning Basketball Trainers 24:56 - How Basketball Players Can Get Better on Their Own 26:03 - Advice To Parents 32:54 - Current Trends in Richmond Youth Basketball 34:52 - Buying a Video Camera 36:46 - What's Next for SBT 40:19 - Final Message to Athletes 40:39 - Learn more about Damon This was a great conversation that can help so many individuals in the sports world! Follow Damon: Website: silvestrobasketballtraining.com Instagram: @silvestro_basketball_training YouTube: Damon Silvestro --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app