Travis Reed — International Basketball MVP Shares Lessons Learned Along His Athlete’s Journey
Travis Reed is a professional basketball player who played 10 years overseas in countries such as Colombia, Poland, France, Belgium, Holland, Estonia, Germany, Australia and more. He was a League MVP in Holland 2004, Winning Finals MVP, League MVP in Estonia and also Baltic League MVP in 2006.
Travis hosts a podcast targeted to athletes who are thinking about or about to embark on a journey overseas, as well as a Youtube show that showcases the journeys of athletes from around the sports world.
In this episode, we discuss:
- His athlete’s journey
- Coaches who made an impact along the way – what made a difference?
- His worst experience with coaches
- What coaches should do to help young athletes determine their goals
- The journeys athletes have shared on his show
- Common challenges for athletes
- Going overseas as an athlete – making the decision, what to know
- Who should or shouldn’t do it?
- https://m.youtube.com/@AnAthletesJourney
About the host
Ross Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success.
Creators and Guests
Host
Ross Romano
Co-founder, Be Podcast Network; Founder, September Strategies. Edtech strategist, performance coach, and podcast host.
Guest
Travis Reed
Former UCLA & Professional Basketball Player | 2004 Dutch League MVP | Host of Bleav in UCLA , An Athletes Journey on @BleavNetwork | College Basketball Analyst
