College Exposure and Holistic Player Development feat. Coach Cade Lemcke of Blue Ridge School

In this episode of the PREP Athletics Podcast, we sit down with Coach Cade Lemcke from Blue Ridge School. Cade dives into his journey from Rochester, New York, to Hargrave Military Academy, where he played alongside future NBA stars, and then on to the University of Virginia. With over a decade at Blue Ridge, Coach Lemcke shares his insights into developing high-level basketball talent within a rigorous academic setting. We explore the advantages of a post-grad year, the competitive dynamics of prep school basketball, and the unique aspects of a boarding school environment that goes beyond just athletics. Cade"s passion for molding players’ skills, character, and work ethic shines through in this conversation, making it a valuable listen for players, families, and coaches alike. 📌Key Topics:Advantages of prep school for basketball exposureImportance of competition in player developmentNavigating decisions between various school optionsEmphasis on holistic development at Blue RidgeImpact of NIL and transfer trends on prep schools 🗒️About Cade: Coach Cade Lemcke has led Blue Ridge School"s basketball program since 2014, creating a culture of high performance and holistic student development. After a standout post-grad year at Hargrave Military Academy, Cade played Division I basketball in the ACC with the University of Virginia. With coaching experience at both the high school and D1 levels, Cade brings an extensive background in player development, having coached numerous players who went on to excel in college and professional basketball. His dedication to fostering a competitive yet balanced environment at Blue Ridge has helped establish the school as a leading prep program in the country. 🔗Connect with Cade: Email | clemcke@blueridgeschool.com Twitter | https://twitter.com/coachcade Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lemckec/ 🔗 Connect with Cory: Website | https://www.prepathletics.com Twitter | https://twitter.com/PREP_Athletics Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/prep.athletics/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PrepAthletics Email | coryheitz@gmail.com Phone | 859-317-1166 🔖 Subscribe to the PREP Athletics Podcast: iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prep-athletics-podcast/id1546265809?uo=4 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/6CAKbXFiIOhoHinzsReYbJ Amazon | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c37179d-3371-47f9-9d97-fd569e8802a7/prep-athletics-basketball-podcast #AmazonMusic