Its Just Different Podcast

By Ashley Roberts

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Its Just Different Podcast is just what the title says... Different! Different people, Different conversations and different experiences! All with the same common goal... Success! I am your Host Ashley Roberts former collegiate player turned serial entrepreneur. We will talk all things youth/women's basketball and life. Join us on this journey as we share stories, give valuable insight and provide relevant information as it relates to all things basketball from dope people doing dope things. Episodes will drop every Tuesday!

Episode Date
What Elite Basketball Parents Do Differently (From an EYBL Director)
Jul 14, 2026
Before You Pay for Another Camp or Trainer...Listen to This
Jul 07, 2026
The Biggest Mistake Athletes Make When Choosing a College
Jun 30, 2026
The Development Blueprint Elite AAU Parents Follow
Jun 23, 2026
Former College Athlete Could Have Quit.. Why Strong Mindset Is Important
Jun 16, 2026
More Exposure Isn’t Helping Most Athletes Get Recruited
Jun 09, 2026
Why Letting Your Athlete Fail Is The Best Parenting Move You'll Make
Jun 02, 2026
Coaches Don't Want HS Athletes (Not Like Before)
May 26, 2026
Most Athletes Get Overlooked By College Coaches (And Its Not Because of Talent)
May 19, 2026
Parents Are Chasing Exposure… And It’s Hurting Their Athlete
May 12, 2026
Most Athletes Don't Get Recruited.. Heres Why
May 06, 2026
Parents Are Focused on the Wrong Things (And It’s Costing Their Athlete)
Apr 28, 2026
Parents Are Getting NIL Wrong (And It’s Hurting Athletes)
Apr 21, 2026
The Transfer Portal Is Changing Basketball — Here’s What You Need to Know
Apr 14, 2026
Why Your Athlete Isn’t Getting Better (Even With Training)
Apr 07, 2026
Parents Chasing Exposure Are Hurting Their Athletes (And Costing Scholarships)
Mar 31, 2026
Why Your Child Isn’t Playing (And What Parents Get Wrong)
Mar 24, 2026
Parents Are Causing More Youth Sports Injuries Than They Realize (Heres Why)
Mar 17, 2026
Why Most Basketball Training Isn’t Helping
Mar 10, 2026
AAU Exposure Is Hurting More Athletes Than Helping
Mar 04, 2026
The Recruiting Advice That’s Costing Scholarships (Talent Isn’t Enough)
Feb 25, 2026
AAU Is Transactional — And Talent Won’t Save You (But This Will)
Feb 18, 2026
Most Parents Choose The Wrong AAU Team (And Here's Why)
Feb 11, 2026
The Lie Parents Believe About AAU Basketball (And Why Their Kid Isn’t Playing)
Feb 04, 2026
What AAU Basketball Isn’t Telling Parents (Right Team Matters)
Jan 28, 2026
We Almost Got AAU Wrong- What Every Basketball Parent Needs To Know (Team Matters)
Jan 21, 2026
The Truth About Raising a Successful Athlete (Without Burning Them Out)
Jan 13, 2026
NBA Star Jason Terry’s Blueprint for AAU: Development, Culture & College Recruiting
Jan 06, 2026
The Hidden Challenges of Basketball Recruiting Every Parent Should Know
Dec 30, 2025
How Dawn Staley Prepared Tiffany Mitchell for the WNBA — and Life After Basketball
Dec 24, 2025
5 Things Killing Your Athlete’s Confidence (And How to Fix Them Before AAU Season)
Dec 16, 2025
These Two Are Taking Over Girls’ Basketball: Jordan & GG Banks on Pressure, Prep School and more
Dec 09, 2025
Special Kay & the Nation’s Top Recruits — Two #1 Players. One ESPN Watchlist. Unfiltered
Dec 02, 2025
Youth Sports Pressure to Performance: Mental Game Tips for Basketball Parents & Athletes
Nov 25, 2025
Red Oak Lady Hawks: Building Leaders On and Off the Court
Nov 18, 2025
Argyle Basketball’s Winning Formula: Family, Culture, and Consistency
Nov 11, 2025
Building Culture & Confidence | Inside Denton Guyer High School Basketball (HS Tour)
Nov 04, 2025
Discipline. Defense. Dominance. | North Crowley Girls Basketball
Oct 28, 2025
Inside Mansfield Summit Girls Basketball | Coaching, Culture & Communication (HS Tour)
Oct 21, 2025
Why Junior College Might Be the Best Move for Your Athlete W/ Ashley Roberts
Oct 14, 2025
How I Built a Basketball Brand From Scratch | 2 Year Podcast Anniversary W/ Pod King David Shands
Oct 07, 2025
Group Training vs Private Lessons: What Your Athlete Really Needs W/Professional Trainer Coach Jazz
Sep 30, 2025
AAU & HS Basketball Prep: What Parents & Athletes Should Be Doing NOW (Not Just Staying Busy)
Sep 23, 2025
The Truth About JUCO Basketball W/ Howard College Head Coach: Why It Might Be the Best Path for Your Athlete
Sep 16, 2025
How High School Coaches Impact Recruiting More Than You Think W/ Head Coach Baker (D1 Alum Tx Tech)
Sep 09, 2025
Why High School Coaches Are Still Key to Player Development & Recruiting W/ HC Linson Ep.101
Sep 02, 2025
The 100th Episode: Game-Changing Advice for Athletes, Parents & Coaches
Aug 27, 2025
From Torn ACL , Transfers, and Journey to the WNBA W/ Professional Player Zay Green (Training works) Ep. 99
Aug 19, 2025
Player Development, Adversity & Recruiting Truths from SMU’s Jeremie Hart Ep. 97
Aug 12, 2025
From WNBA to Youth Basketball: Ashley on Player Development, Fundamentals &Finding the Right Trainer Ep. 96
Aug 05, 2025
AAU Season is Over… What Every Basketball Parent Should Do Next(Film matters) Ep.95
Jul 29, 2025
Why Junior College Might Be the Smartest Move (And Your Most Successful Yr) W/ Murray State HC Ep.94
Jul 22, 2025
JUCO, D1, or D2? Finding the Right Fit in College Basketball W/ D2 St. Marys Head Coach Val Huizar Ep. 93
Jul 15, 2025
JUCO Myths, AAU Mistakes & The Real Recruiting Game:(What Parents Get Wrong About JUCO Recruitment)
Jul 08, 2025
Maximize Your Exposure This July Live Period (How To Get Noticed By Coaches W/O Scoring 30) Ep.91
Jul 01, 2025
Why You Shouldn’t Overlook D2 Offers(The Level That Might Fit Your Athlete Best) W/TWU Asst Coach
Jun 24, 2025
From New Team to D1 Dream: Makenzie White’s Path to a Division I Offer (And Why It Worked) Ep.89
Jun 17, 2025
How To Help Your Athlete Get Recruited( It’s Not the Coach’s Fault) W/Pro Trainer & Dad Zoderick Green
Jun 10, 2025
Why Most Basketball Training Isn’t Real Development W/Professional Basketball Developer Charles Stoker Ep.87
Jun 03, 2025
Recruiting Tips Every Basketball Parent Needs to Know(Before the season passes you by) Ep. 86
May 27, 2025
How JUCO Shaped Their D1 Dreams (One Became National Player of the Year) W/ New Mexico JUCO Players Ep. 85
May 20, 2025
The Truth About JUCO Basketball (Why It Might Be BETTER Than D1) W/ Head New Mexico JUCO Coach Ep. 84
May 13, 2025
The Truth About NIL and College Offers W/Anthony Anderson University Of Houston Assistant Coach Ep. 83
May 06, 2025
Why Most Athletes Get Overlooked in 2025 (Wrong Fit, Not Lack of Skill) W/ Clemson Associate Head Coach Chris Ayers
Apr 29, 2025
McDonald’s AA & State Champ Coach Jordan Jones on NIL, Recruiting & Development
Apr 22, 2025
Development Over Exposure: Real Talk w/ Coach Leroy Grigsby on Training & Recruiting Ep.80
Apr 15, 2025
AAU Season Is Here.. Don't Make These Mistakes W/Ashley Roberts Ep. 79
Apr 08, 2025
How the Transfer Portal Is Changing College Basketball & What It Means For HS Athletes W/ Alabama Asst. Coach Love Ep. 78
Apr 01, 2025
The Realities of Youth Basketball & Recruiting w/ Coach Coop Ep.77
Mar 25, 2025
AAU Recruiting Mistakes That Cost Players Scholarships w/ National Evaluator Mike "Lefty" Simmons Ep. 76
Mar 18, 2025
How to Get Recruited & Pick the RIGHT AAU Team w/ Texas Elite Basketball Operations Kevina Lawrence
Mar 11, 2025
The Truth About AAU Basketball & Recruiting w/ 3SSB Director Katie Hensle Ep. 74
Mar 04, 2025
Cracking the Basketball Recruiting Code W/ Nike EYBL Director Earl Rooks: How to Get Noticed & Land Offers Ep. 73
Feb 25, 2025
AAU Basketball EXPOSED: The Wild West of Recruiting Revealed W/Joey Simmons Ep. 72
Feb 18, 2025
AAU Secrets: How To Get Recruited & Avoid Costly Mistakes W/ IFN Co-Director Mariqus Ep. 71
Feb 11, 2025
Unlocking JUCO: The Secret Pathway to D1 Success W/ Juco Paris Head Coach BC Ep. 70
Feb 04, 2025
The Truth About Recruitment W/Nebraska Omaha College Coach Ep. 69
Jan 28, 2025
Navigating High School Basketball: Coaching, Challenges, and Changes W/State Champion Donny Ott Ep.68
Jan 21, 2025
Navigating Basketball Recruitment W/ Baylor Womens Basketball Coaching Staff Ep.67
Jan 14, 2025
Recruiting Tips & Advice W/ Texas A&M Coaching Staff Ep. 66
Jan 07, 2025
Building Winners, Recruiting Tips & Learning How To Stand Out W/ UNT Coaching Staff Ep.65
Dec 31, 2024
Navigating Recruitment: Insights from SFA Basketball Coaches Ep. 64
Dec 24, 2024
Recruiting Insights W/Texas State Coaching Staff Ep.63
Dec 18, 2024
Understanding the Junior College Life W/ Collin College Head Coach Jeff Allen Ep. 62
Dec 10, 2024
Breaking Barriers W/#1 2027 In The Country Special Kay Ep.61
Dec 03, 2024
Rankings, Team Updates & More W/National Evaluator Jason Key Ep. 60
Nov 26, 2024
Mastering Recruitment W/Georgia Tech Coach Barrett: Tips for Parents, Players, and Coaches Ep. 59
Nov 19, 2024
Navigating Youth Basketball Recruitment W/Division I Alabama Coach: Insights from Coach Tennille Adams Ep. 58
Nov 12, 2024
Recruiting Insights W/ODU College Coach Jones: Finding Talent and Culture Fit in Basketball Ep. 57
Nov 05, 2024
How To Build A Winning A Winning Program W/Trinity Valley National Championship Coach Ivy Ep. 56
Oct 29, 2024
Breaking the Juco Stigma W/ Kilgore Head Coach Stephanie Williams: Why It's a Power Move for Athletes Ep. 55
Oct 22, 2024
Building a Winning Culture at Byron Nelson High School Basketball Ep. 54
Oct 15, 2024
Different Perspectives Within Recruitment With College Coach, Mom of MCDAAG & Athletes Ep. 53
Oct 08, 2024
Trailblazing Through One Of The Toughest Districts In The Country: The Cedar Hill Basketball Journey Ep.52
Oct 02, 2024
Legendary Talk: Inside the Heart of Lincoln High's Winning Tradition Ep.52
Sep 24, 2024
Building a Winning Culture: Inside 2x State Champs La Vega's Basketball Program Ep.51
Sep 18, 2024
New Coach, New School Same State Championship Mindset W/ Lancaster Girls Basketball Coaching Staff Ep.50
Sep 10, 2024
The Sacrifices No One Talks About: Athlete Success Stories Revealed W/ Professional Athletes Ep. 49
Sep 03, 2024
Breaking Barriers& Being A Pro W/ Pros Ep. 48
Aug 27, 2024
Success, Struggles & Survival W/High School Athletes Turned College Athletes Ep. 47
Aug 20, 2024
How to Build a Championship Culture in Youth Sports W/ State Champs & High Level Athletes Turned Coaches Ep. 46
Aug 13, 2024
The Secret To Success with Parents of Division I Prospects: Ep. 45
Aug 06, 2024
Real Talk with Parents of Division 1 Prospects: Stories, Struggles, and Success Ep. 44
Jul 30, 2024
The Transfer Portal Frenzy: Navigating College Basketball Moves W/ Current Division I College Coaches Ep. 43
Jul 23, 2024
True Potential Starts W/ You With Professional Trainers Ep. 42
Jul 16, 2024
The Art of Recruitment: Insider Tips from AAU Coaches Ep. 41
Jul 09, 2024
Divisions I College Coaches On Recruitment: Episode 40
Jul 02, 2024
Former UT Player Bre Taylor: The Role Of Mentorship In Athletic Development Ep.39
Jun 25, 2024
Back to Back State Champs W/La Vega Head Girls Coach Marcus Willis Ep. 38
Jun 18, 2024
Former Collegiate Player Turned EYBL Coach: Tay Hester Ep. 37
Jun 11, 2024
Division I College Head Coach Aaron Kallhoff: The Work Is In The Reward Ep. 36
Jun 04, 2024
WNBA Star Imani McGee Stafford: Impact of Basketball and Pursuing Multiple Passions Ep.35
May 28, 2024
Division I College Coach Steve Yang: Building Genuine Relationships in Recruiting: The Key to Success Ep.34
May 21, 2024
Building Your Brand While Building Your Game W/ Former Professional Player/Sports Analyst Ice Young Ep.33
May 14, 2024
From Hoop Dreams To Ownership. Goals W/ Former Collegiate Player Dr. Rees Ep. 32
May 07, 2024
Oldest Rookie In WNBA to Breaking Records W/Yvonne Turner Ep. 31
Apr 30, 2024
From College Star To D1 College Coaching W/ Utah State Coach Alexis Hyder Ep.30
Apr 23, 2024
Is The Transfer Portal Right For You W/ D1 College Coach Sarah Miles Ep. 29
Apr 16, 2024
This Game Don't Love You W/ AAU Director Rich Anderson
Apr 09, 2024
Small Town Kid Small Town Bucket W/ Saniya Burks Ep. 27
Apr 02, 2024
The Importance of Skill Building W/Social Media Mogul &Trainer Take Flight Ep.26
Mar 26, 2024
Select 40 AAU Director/Tournament Director Ruban Diaz: Evolving Landscape of Youth Basketball Ep. 25
Mar 19, 2024
Oklahoma State Commit Kennedy Evans: Be You They Will Adjust Ep 24
Mar 12, 2024
AAU Coaching & Training at the Same Time W/ Professional Trainer Rayvin Miller Ep. 23
Mar 05, 2024
No D1 offers to Breaking Records in College with New Mexico JC Aaliyah Holmes Ep. 22
Feb 27, 2024
Former Big 12 Player/Current Professional Player Katrina Pardee: Creating Your Own Destiny
Feb 20, 2024
Professional Shooting Coach BriAnna Garza- Millionaire In The Making Episode 20
Feb 13, 2024
Former Texas Tech/UCLA Player Japreece Dean: Overcoming politics and size to being a PRO
Feb 06, 2024
SFA Recruiting Coordinator Jordynn Hernandez: Juco to D1 to Coaching D1 Basketball #18
Jan 30, 2024
Impacting The Game Through Media W/ Sports Life Talk #17
Jan 23, 2024
Denver Women's Basketball Head Coach Doshia Woods: The Work Is The Work #11
Jan 18, 2024
Former TCU Basketball Player Adrianne Ross: Succeeding On&Off The Court
Jan 18, 2024
Former UT Basketball Player Joanne Allen-Taylor: Run Your Own Race #16
Jan 17, 2024
Professional Skill Enhancement Trainer Martinez Martin: Nobody Left Behind #14
Jan 02, 2024
Professional Basketball Trainer Sean Hardeman: If Your Good Enough They Will Find You W/Ball Hard Basketball
Dec 27, 2023
National Women's Evaluator Jason Key: Do Ranking Really Matter #12
Dec 19, 2023
Former Arkansas Basketball Player Amber Ramirez: Fit over Fame #10
Dec 05, 2023
Delegation Is The Name Of The Game W/Pass Tha Ball #9
Nov 25, 2023
On Your Own Terms W/Brooke Mccarty Williams #8
Nov 18, 2023
Does Playing On A Circuit Really Matter W/ Texas Tech Coach Erik Deroo #7
Nov 11, 2023
Get Out Your Feeling And Get In The Gym W/GrindHouseBasketball #6
Nov 07, 2023
There Is A Such Thing As OverTraining W/Ariel Atkins #5
Oct 31, 2023
W/O A Brace: Overcoming 3 ACL Tears to Playing Professional Basketball W/Kyra Lambert #4
Oct 24, 2023
Closing The Gap: Opportunities and Challenges in Youth Basketball W/ Alexis Burke #3
Oct 17, 2023
Dont Block Your Blessings: Recruiting Tips & Advice for Athletes and Parents W/ Nneka Enemkpali #2
Oct 13, 2023
Creating Your Own Narrative Through Relationships and Player Development w/ Amber Gregg #1
Oct 10, 2023
Podcast Intro
Oct 06, 2023