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▶️ Show Notes
Join us for an insightful conversation with Coach Jon Stone, who’s been leading the Hun School basketball program for 25 years. We dive deep into the Maple League, one of prep basketball’s most competitive conferences, and explore how Hun balances elite academics with high-level basketball. Coach Stone shares his journey from playing hockey in Rochester to professional basketball in Europe, before finding his home at Hun.
Learn why Hun only takes two post-graduates per year and how they maintain their stellar academic-athletic balance. We explore what makes a D1 guard in today’s game, the unique aspects of Hun’s academic curriculum including their innovative Next Term program, and how the school prepares student-athletes for both college academics and athletics.
⏱️Timestamps:
0:00 From Hockey to Basketball: A Journey Begins
4:00 Choosing Colgate: The Perfect Fit
6:34 International Experience: Challenges and Rewards
9:16 A Quarter Century at Hun: Building a Legacy
9:17 Academic Excellence: What Sets Hun Apart
14:42 Post-Graduate Opportunities: Maximizing Potential
17:11 The Value of Prep Schools: Myths and Realities
22:38 Cultural Exchange in Education
23:19 The MAPL League: A Unique Basketball Conference
24:35 Recruiting Post-Graduate Players
27:27 Extracurricular Commitments in Sports
29:22 Navigating College Placement for Athletes
35:07 The Future of Prep School Basketball
39:02 Quick Hitters: Personal Insights and Favorites
📌 Key Topics:
✅Maple League competition and two post-graduate system
✅College recruitment strategies
✅Multi-sport athlete development
✅Academic curriculum and Next Term program
✅International student integration
🗒️ About Coach Stone:
Coach Stone has transformed Hun School basketball into a powerhouse program while maintaining exceptional academic standards. His international playing experience in Germany, England, and Northern Ireland, combined with his master’s degree and coaching experience at the University of Rochester, brings a comprehensive approach to player development
🔗 Connect with Coach Stone:
Website | jonstone@hunschool.org
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/hunboysbasketball/
Twitter | https://x.com/hunbasketball?lang=en
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Website | https://www.prepathletics.com
Twitter | https://twitter.com/PREP_Athletics
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/prep.athletics/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PrepAthletics
Email | coryheitz@gmail.com
Phone | 859-317-1166
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🏀About Us:
PREP Athletics is your trusted partner in navigating the prep school journey for your family. With over a decade of experience, I’ve successfully placed players in top prep schools, leveraging my own post-grad year experience and deep family ties to the world of prep school and professional basketball. Our mission is to guide you through the decision-making process, ensuring if prep school is the right path for you, we find the perfect fit to achieve your academic and athletic aspirations.
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