Johnjay's Riding the Bench

Mar 14 2024 54 mins 552

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As a dad of 3 athletic boys, Johnjay had no where to turn to when it came to the world of youth basketball. So he's sharing his journey and interviewing people that have been instrumental in his learning the game of basketball and in his son Kemp’s training. This is the NUMBER ONE sports podcast.

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From the Houston Rockets, it's Asst. Coach, Ben Sullivan!

Mar 14 2024 61 mins

This week, Johnjay is RIDING THE BENCH with Ben Sullivan! He's the Asst Coach with the Houston Rockets. They're chatting everything from college hoops to why they had to record so late! You're RIDING THE BENCH!

JaVale Mcgee - Phoenix SUNS Superstar & JUGLIFE WATER FOR LIFE CHARITY EVENT

Jun 13 2022 21 mins

Welcome to the first Riding The Bench since 2020 with Johnjay Van Es. Today I sat down with JaVale Mcgee and boy am I glad I did. He teaches us an important lesson about achieving your dreams and goals.. for example... You can still Party in College, just don't indulge in things that aren't helping you reach your goal. If you want to be an Uber Driver for a living, don't drink and

John Ortega: PHHOENIX PREP & Mikey Davis: The Grind Session

Dec 02 2020 73 mins

Today, Johnjay sits down with Athletic Director of PHHoenix Prep, John Ortega, and Mikey Davis of The Grind Session. The Grind Session is the FIRST EVER winter circuit of elite High School Basketball Events and Mike Davis is their Videographer and Sportscaster. Find Mikey on social! @grindsehMikedog

Erik Deroo - Assistant WBB Coach - Abilene University

Sep 02 2020 29 mins

Johnjay sits down with women's WBB coach Erik Deroo about his coaching style, tips on youth training, and his TikTok account that Johnjay is obsessed with!

Phil Beckner - NBA Player Development & Consultant - COVID-19 Edition

Jul 07 2020 57 mins

In this COVID-19 edition of Riding the Bench, Johnjay again sits down with Phil Beckner who is involved with NBA player development, as well as consulting for the league. In addition to that, he's the personal shooting coach for Damian Lillard of the Portland Trailblazers!

Samson Kayode - Assisant Director of the Men's National Team - USA Basketball

Mar 18 2020 44 mins

Johnjay sits down to have a conversation with Samson Kayode who is the assistant director of the men's national team for USA. They talk about all things basketball, and the 5 traits of DNA that are looked for in a young player.

Brett Hardt Sr - Attitude is Free

Feb 12 2020 42 mins

Johnjay sits down with Attitude is Free founder, Brett Hardt Sr. The topic of conversation centers around Bret's story of being a Dad involved with youth basketball. The podcast takes a turn when the subject turns to Kobe Bryant. Listen to the end to hear the story about how Kobe was at Brett's house just a little over a month ago.EXCLUSIVE: When you listen to this podcast you have

Anfernee Simons - Portland Trailblazers

Feb 05 2020 47 mins

Johnjay sits down with 2nd year Portland Trailblazers player Anfernee Simons, along with his father Charles. They discuss Anfernee's path to the NBA as well as what his father instilled in him to make it to where he is today!

Cedric Ceballos - Former NBA All-Star

Nov 20 2019 54 mins

Johnjay sits down with former NBA All-Star & current Dallas Mavericks VP, Cedric Ceballos! Cedric talks about his days playing with the Suns-Lakers-Heat as well as his current role in the NBA. Also, stay stick around to hear the story about how Cedric was discovered at a Taco Bell.

Melvin Booker - Former NBA player & father of Devin Booker

Nov 13 2019 49 mins

Melvin Booker sits down with Johnjay to talk about his days playing in the NBA as well as how he molded his son Devin Booker into the superstar he is today.