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Episode 45 is HERE! This one features Angel Rondon and his son, Yamil. Yamil, a Senior basketball standout at Newport High School is a well-known young man in the Northern Kentucky area and his pops, one of the coldest photographers around.
Throughout this episode we talk about both of their love for the game of hoops and how they were brought up playing the game. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Angel’s playing days were a little different. Outdoors all of the time, rain or shine, no towels to mop up wet spots, only newspaper.
Yamil, same thing. Except he grew up on the courts at Stringtown Park in Florence, KY. Everybody saw him, knew him (and his dad), and balled with him. Yamil, a shifty and finesse style point guard, has often drawn the responsibilities of being defended by the other teams better defensive players.
As a matter of fact, Mike and Mil talk about the Newport Wildcats, what it is like being face-guarded in games and how that can impact you mentally when you play. Yamil also explains his mannerisms, on-court style of play, his love for people and Newport, and his love for one of his former coaches, Tim Sullivan.
Together we all share stories, talk about the state of mental health in schools, and discuss what Mil’s experience was like making and playing for the Puerto Rican U17 National Team which earned him Gold Medal honors.
Get in here for this one! It’s all about perspective. It changes everything. Truly.
Love Y’all,
Mike