" Bout that Life" AAU Basketball and Life talk Episode 69: Inside AAU, Rankings & Player Development with Ben Perkins Director of Coast 2 Coast preps

Welcome to another engaging episode of the Bout That Life Podcast, hosted by Coach C. Collins. From the YBA/Phenix Fitness 24-7 Basketball Facility in Rocklin, California, Coach Collins dives deep into conversations about basketball, life, and everything in between. Coach C Collins interviews Ben Perkins, director, of Coast 2 Coast Preps about AAU basketball, player development, rankings, and the realities of exposure from youth to college. They discuss what matters for long-term growth, how rankings should be used, and the role of competition and grit. Key takeaways include advice for parents and players on using rankings as a measuring stick, the pros and cons of reclassing, the importance of loyalty and playing up, insights on tournaments and officiating, and thoughts on the evolving college and pro landscapes. As always real disccusions will be had with No punches pulled in this sit down for understanding the national rankings. ------------------------------ If you wish to support the show Podbean Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/boutthatlifeaau Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/join/Boutthatlife? Cash App: https://cash.app/$phenixfitness23 PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XKVLCD8U3MC36 Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/CoachCCollins Follow Ben Perkins Journey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bp619/ Coast 2 Coast: https://www.instagram.com/coast2coastpreps/ Link Tree Website: https://linktr.ee/coast2coastpreps?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnX2Yz8W8vqZCF1XsiswtoN7RRM4Vhk9cLWvjjHh3sLJdENqsVnkjQzTpzaKM_aem_AgHsRsEpjX0h-VWYB47ndw " Im at all these places actually watching the kids play thats how I can come up with my rankings, I belive my eyes. " Ben P.- ----------------------------- This episode we get to peak behind the curtain of one of the biggest youth platforms in the country, Coach C. Collins is going to see if Ben Perkins is really Bout That Life!!! ------------------------------- Shout Outs: Coast 2 Coast prep, parents and athletes ------------------------------- Please Support the Show Podbean Patron: https://patron.podbean.com/boutthatlifeaau Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/join/Boutthatlife? Cash App: https://cash.app/$phenixfitness23 PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XKVLCD8U3MC36 Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/CoachCCollins Sponsors Dr. Dish the best shooting machines on the market https://www.drdishbasketball.com/ Hardwood Palace Rec/Tournament Basketball facility http://www.hardwoodpalace.com/ Click Here to follow IG: https://www.instagram.com/hoopstariam/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/christopher.collins.106 Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Christo53408073 Feel free to check out other episodes on our Main show "Bout that Life" Training Site: https://www.phenixfitness23.com/contact-us AAU Club Information: http://www.ybadawgs.com/ Thank you for your support and time and as Rize to Prime!!! Coach MJ(God Given Talent) IG: https://www.instagram.com/ggtbasketball/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=mark%20jeffries Mirrorless Media Group(Johann Tate) Video production IG: https://www.instagram.com/nocapyog/