Warrick Manners! A Humber legend, and the ultimate “glue guy”, we go back with Warrick who is the current assistant coach at Humber where it all began for him.

Basketball started not being something Warrick was overly interested in, he enjoyed running around the streets, playing hockey and hanging with his friends, however once he started to play he couldn’t get enough.

After a couple of tough years in high school record wise in a tough conference, Warrick decided he was going to play volleyball at Humber, with basketball on his mind. After on year he ended up trying out for the men’s basketball team and made it, so he decided to play BOTH sports, however, that didn’t last forever. After a month of trying to be Humber’s Bo Jackson, he stuck with basketball and never looked back. A tough loss in the CCAA final was avenged when Warrick and his squad defeated Langara in the 1995 National Final.

After a great career Warrick began coaching, first at Seneca and now with Kia Nurse Elite, however most of his time is dedicated back to the Hawks program!

Tap in!

Warrick Manners - Guest

https://www.linkedin.com/in/warrick-m-9146562a

https://humberhawks.ca/sports/mbkb/coaches/manners_warrick

Aaron Mitchell - Host

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_a_mitch/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahoopsjourney/

Website: https://www.ahoopsjourney.com/

Emily Potter is a proud Manitoban, a stud hooper and a long time member of Canada basketball! Her journey starts out at a young age being addicted to ringette, loving the game and what came with it but also realizing she was super competitive as well!

After a few long seasons of Ringette and being 5’11 in Grade 9, Emily figured she would give hoops a try and it was over from there. That summer she tried out and made the U17 Manitoba Provincial Team, an experience that shaped her career forever.

From dominant high school years, to being cut and then making the Canadian team, Emily decided to take the jump to big time Division 1 and attend the University of Utah. The decision was tiring and stressful but it became easier knowing how many former and current Canadians had played at Utah!

Emily now finds herself finishing her 7th overseas season, one in which her team went an astonishing 27-0, won the cup and she was named MVP! Emily is back home training and getting ready for Canada Basketball training camp, working hard in her somewhat veteran role and continuing to grown as much as she can! Thanks to Emily for being with us, tap in!

Emily Potter - Guest

https://www.instagram.com/empotter10/?hl=en

https://www.basketball.ca/athlete/emily-potter

Aaron Mitchell - Host

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_a_mitch/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahoopsjourney/

Website: https://www.ahoopsjourney.com/

Right alongside our mental health episode with the @kevinlovefoundation this might be our most important one ever! Mitch has the opportunity to sit down with friend and guest Scott Morrison to discuss hoops and life!

This episode is different though, after a brief catchup on a recent vacation, the Jazz, NBA playoffs and Canada basketball hire Gordie Herbert, we dive into an important topic and week coming up for Scott and his family!

Through their foundation, Scott and his wife Susanne will be auctioning off a bunch of game-worn shoes from NBA media and coaches that were designed by the talented @jsm_801_customs, plus a ton of autographed items from players all to improve our knowledge and understanding of Autism. @tothemaxfoundation is working hard to raise money in the local community to help families who can’t get the resources necessary to support their autistic children.

In this episode Scott gives the story of their son, Max, making the choice to leave a contract in Australia to better Max life, how being open to sharing your story and advocacy are vital, plus so much more!

The auction will be LIVE on, Tuesday, May 13th at @sothebys, all info will be shared on our platforms and at To the Max. A lack of acceptance and inclusion are something no human should ever have to face, please take time to educate yourself and if you have the means make a donation or bid on an item. All the best to the Morrison family!!!

#Ahoopsjourney

#CanadaBasketball

#Autismacceptance

#tothemaxfoundation

Scott Morrison - Guest

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Morrison_(basketball_coach)

Aaron Mitchell - Host

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_a_mitch/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahoopsjourney/

Website: https://www.ahoopsjourney.com/