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The 6ixth Man Presents: Tale Of the Tape

The 6ixth Man
We speak with the players, coaches, and trainers who make a difference in our basketball community in the D.C, Maryland, and Virginia Area.
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Tale of the Tape Ep. 32: Jordan Jones

Jordan has always been a person who has found that inner dog and made a way for himself. Jordan shares why he motivated from within, how he has been able to consistently level up in Australia and how it feels to become a veteran at such a young age. Tap in, like and share.

Sep 11, 202032 min

Tale Of The Tape Ep. 31: Akeem Richmond (ECU)

Akeem and his father set some goals before his freshman year of high school and checked off each one. He broke records on multiple levels of the game and is now giving invaluable advice and time to those who are next up. Tap in, like and share.

Sep 08, 202044 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Tale Of The Tape Ep. 30: Coach Damien Jenifer (MSJ) Part 1 & 2

Coach Jenifer dropped multiple gems regarding running your own race and outworking everyone. We talked about playing with, coaching and training elite level talent, learning from great mentors and his favorite memories at Montrose and MSJ.

Sep 04, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Tale Of The Tape Ep. 29: Coach Drew Crawford (IDEA)

#SaveTheSummerTour D rew and Sean brought some life to the basketball scene. From taking it on the road up to Philly, battle of the beltways with our guys in Baltimore, so coaching the girls and boys at IDEA. Coach Drew has a true live for the game. Tap in, like and share.

Sep 03, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Tale Of The Tape Ep. 28: Melanie Page (@cantretiredoc)

Melanie shares the process of creating @cantretiredoc, why it's important to share this content with the world and she also shares the best advice she’s ever received that holds true to this day. Tap in, like and share.

Sep 01, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Tale Of The Tape Ep. 27: Jimmie Jenkins

From growing a business while leading a family, still hooping on a high level and being there every step of the way for people in his community, Jimmie shares his highs, lows, what’s inspires him and how we all can help to make our communities a better place. Tap in, like and share. Thanks in advance.

Aug 28, 202052 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Tale Of the Tape Ep. 26: Sean Brunson (Brunson League)

Sean Brunson taps in and shares his journey with starting up a summer pro-am without the big name or funding and how fast the league has grown with so much potential still untapped. Don’t forget to like and share.

Aug 21, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Tale Of the Tape Ep. 25: Folarin Campbell Part 1 & 2 (George Mason)

Folarin joined us walked us through his basketball journey from the very beginning. From scoring 51 against Richard Montgomery, to losing the state championship game at the buzzer, the amazing run to the Final Four in 2006 and the experiences he's had playing professionally. The conversation flowed naturally as the details flowed effortlessly in what seemed like a basketball documentary. Tap in and don't forget to like, share and subscribe.

Aug 14, 20202 hrSeason 1Ep. 25

Tale Of The Tape Ep. 24: Corin "Tiny" Adams

Coach Adams shared her experiences from playing all day on the legendary playgrounds in NY, to becoming the all-time leader in points, steals and assist at Morgan State to finding her niche in the coaching world. Tiny ask so shared the entrepreneurial spirit that keeps her focused on checking off every goal on her list. Tap in, like and share.

Aug 11, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Tale Of the Tape Ep. 23: Marcellus Bowie (Legit Stats)

Marcellus spoke with us about his experiences with VSU’s sports department and internship with the EYBL, which eventually led him to entrepreneurial journey with Legit Stats. Marcellus is always looking to push the industry forward and reach back to pull up who are in the position he was few years ago. Tap in, like, share and subscribe! Thanks in advance.

Aug 07, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Tale of the tape Ep. 21: Mike Sweetney

Mike Sweetney tapped in and shared his experiences with us. From being the best player in the DMV, to a lottery pick in one of the best drafts ever, to coaching in New York and becoming an advocate for mental health, Mike has seen a lot and we got to discuss it. Tap in, like and share!

Jul 31, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Tale Of the Tape Ep. 20: Guy Fauntleroy (21')

Guy is the ultimate competitor who holds himself and everyone around him to a high standard. We discussed where that mindset came from and how much winning a championship in his final season of high school means to him. Tap in, like and share!

Jul 24, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Tale Of the Tape Ep. 19: Sams Ballers

Sams Ballers, along with PYBL, were our first supporters when we hopped on the scene. The main objective is showcase the basketball talent here on a larger stage. We got to talk about why things get misconstrued along the way and how that can be solved. Tap in, like and share.

Jul 21, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Tale Of the Tape Ep. 18: Coach Miriam Tesfamikael

From playing at University of Chicago (coaching at the same time), to creating a wining culture at Woodlawn Charter, to landing and making a name for herself on the DMV hoop scene. Coach T shares her journey with the game of basketball. Watch, like and share.

Jul 17, 202047 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Tale Of the Tape Ep. 17: Coach James Parker (Fairfax Christian)

The PYBL is the platform that can’t be duplicated because of its authenticity. The impact of this league unmatched. Fairfax Christian is the team that never ducks any bump and has turned heads in just two years in the DMV. Tap in, like and share.

Jul 14, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Tale Of the Tape Ep. 16: Coach Kenia Cole (Hampton)

Coach Kenia Cole of Hampton WBB shares her journey from Paint Branch to returning to her alma mater on the sideline and becoming that person she needed. Like and don’t forget to to share.

Jul 10, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Tale Of the Tape Ep. 15: Chris Howard

This episode was much bigger than basketball. We focused building lifelong relationships with teammates, coaches and former opponents down the road. Of course we touched on those loaded Friendly mobs than ran off with two championship in a row and how 3 different coaches helped mold him into the player and man he is today.

Jul 07, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 15

Tale Of the Tape Ep. 14: Tyler Brelsford (GW)

Tyler Brelsford is headed to GW this fall and he has not taken any time off. We discussed the transition from being the 6ixth man sophomore year to becoming a leader, elevate his game to scoring at all three levels consistently and heading to GW with some familiar faces. Please like, share and leave any feedback.

Jul 03, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Tale Of The Tape Ep. 13: Brayon Freeman (Huntington, 2021 G)

We get to speak with Brayon Freeman and what he’s been up to since the pandemic began. He also spoke about playing with against and with the nation’s best players, transitioning to Huntington and some of his team and personal goals are for next season.

Jun 30, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Tale Of The Tape Ep.12: Coach Sam Brand (Baltimore Polytechnic)

Coach Sam Brand joins us as we discuss building the current culture of Poly basketball, the culmination of of everything leading up to defeating IMG, how players are ready to step up every year, academic excellence achieved by players and much more.

Jun 26, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 12

Tale Of the Tape Ep. 11: Coach David Baskin (Fairmont Heights)

Coach David Baskin shares his journey with the game of basketball. From playing, coaching (Fairmont Heights), to helping the best youth basketball league in the nation (The PYBL) take off, Coach Baskin always puts the student-athletes first.

Jun 23, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Tale Of the Tape Ep. 10: Kyle Jakobe

From the entrepreneurial journey, to pushing players to where they are uncomfortable Kyle Jakobe is pushing everyone for the betterment of their game. We discussed his journey as a business owner, putting together East Coast Bump (first event) and working with players who have their eyes on the next level. Great conversation with someone who puts it all into the game.

Jun 19, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Tale Of the Tape Ep.9: Mo Creek

Mo Creek joins us and speaks on playing with NBA stars such as Isaiah Thomas and Dion Waiters at South Kent Prep, how Hargrave taught him so many life lessons, setting the NCAA on fire (including John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins) before the injuries at Indiana, playing professionally and playing a game left-handed due to an injury. Mis the he definition of a hooper. Watch, Share with with your friends and don't forget to subscribe.

Jun 16, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Tale Of The Tape Ep. 8: Coach Hillary Haley (St.Charles)

We discuss the process of building the program at St. Charles, playing on a national stage walking on day one in high school, and how a team like the DC Blue Devils was overlooked with a loaded roster including NBA vets Kevin Durant and Ty Lawson.

Jun 09, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Tale Of the Tape Ep. 7: Ishmael Leggett

Ishmael joins us to speak on playing in the WCAC, playing at an high level his entire life, and why he chose Rhode Island.

Jun 05, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Tale Of the Tape Ep.5: Ray Gatling

Ray Gatling joins us and shred his story from Oxon Hill High School and making First Team All-Met and averaging 28 ppg to Bowie State. Gatling shared invaluable advice for players to take care of their grades and putting in extra work to reach their full potential.

May 26, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Tale Of the Tape Ep. 4: Lamar Butler

Lamar Butler speaks on his HS career at Oxon Hill High School, then on to George Mason, followed by a professional career overseas and is now sharing his knowledge as a coach with Paul VI and with Team Takeover.

May 19, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 4
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