Kenold Knight, Director of UPlay Canada
In today’s episode we dive into the newly emerging prep school and AAU scene in Canada. We interview Kenold Knight the Director of UPlay Canada to talk about some of the stigmas associated with AAU programs and Prep schools. Kenold was a fantastic guest with plenty of great insights for parents of kids who are interested in gaining more playing exposure. Throughout the interview you can feel the passion that Kenold has toward mentoring youth and providing a solid foundation of trust and accountability.
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Kenold Knight Interview Topics
01:17 Introduction to Kenold Knight and the first time he met coach Brian.
05:37 How did you get started in coaching?
06:45 Introduction to The Hill Academy; keeping high school talent in Canada.
09:41 Common reservations parents have about Prep Schools.
11:04 The purpose of The Hill Academy prep school.
13:53 How do you schedule games and where do you play your games?
15:23 Where do the student-athletes live?
16:09 Where do they take classes?
16:51 Introduction to UPlay Canada and their main focus.
18:41 Discussing the stigmas of Prep schools and AAU prgrams.
20:14 Considerations for parents and players when deciding where to play.
22:05 Kenold Knight’s coaching mentors.
25:02 Favorite book or resource: Anything by Phil Jackson.
26:14 What is your favorite part about coaching?
FULL COURT PRESS
28:16 You’re on defense, up three with five seconds to go. Do you foul or let it play out?
28:23 If you could be an assistant to one coach, past or present, who would it be?
28:33 Past of present, who would you want taking your last shot?
28:38 Do you prefer offense or defense?
28:45 Do you prefer playing man to man defense, zone or a mix?
28:51 Facebook or Twitter?
29:01 Do you like watching NBA or NCAA basketball?
