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Discover how multi-sport athlete prep can impact your growth with Garvin McAlister, head basketball coach at Millbrook School. In this episode of PREP Athletics, Garvin shares his insights on student-athlete development tips, multi-sport training, and preparing high school athletes for success both on and off the court.
We cover: Developing skills across multiple sports Lessons from college and prep school coaching Millbrook School’s community and athletic philosophy Balancing academics and athletics Preparing for post-grad opportunities
⏱️Timestamps:
01:29 – Early Life & Basketball Beginnings
02:07 – Coaching Experience Across Levels
03:17 – Key Mentorship Lessons
04:30 – Lessons from College Women’s Basketball
05:07 – Millbrook School Overview
06:40 – Athletics & Campus Resources
10:36 – Multi-Sport Requirement & Athletic Philosophy
15:36 – Practice & Development Philosophy
22:35 – Playing Time & Family Communication
30:33 – D1 Guard Skills & IQ in Basketball
34:50 – Rapid-Fire / Fun Segment
37:17 – Closing Thoughts & Appreciation
💡 Key Topics:
• Multi-sport athlete prep
• Student-athlete development tips
• High school athlete development
• Basketball coaching philosophy
• Millbrook School athletic program
• Prep school recruiting strategies
🗒️ About Garvin McAlister:
Garvin McAlister is the head basketball coach at Millbrook School, with experience coaching high school and college athletes, emphasizing holistic athletic development, multi-sport training, and player growth on and off the court.
🔗 Connect with Coach McAlister:
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/coachmcalister/
Twitter | https://x.com/CoachMcAlister
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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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