⚖️Taking a Holistic Approach to Athlete Development 📈 feat. Head Coach of Choate, Drew Dawson

This episode, we"re joined by Drew Dawson, the Head Coach of Choate Rosemary Hall. Drew shares his journey from central Pennsylvania to playing Division 1 basketball at Lafayette and the University of New Hampshire, and how his experiences as a player shaped his transition into coaching. We dive into the realities of D1 basketball, the complexities of the recruitment process, and the importance of holistic player development. Drew discusses the evolving landscape of prep school basketball, the significance of education in a student-athlete"s journey, and how meditation and yoga play a crucial role in player development. We also explore the unique aspects of Choate Rosemary Hall, its prestigious alumni, and why it"s an excellent choice for aspiring student-athletes.  📌 Key Topics:Drew Dawson"s D1 Basketball JourneyThe Realities and Hype of D1 BasketballTransitioning from Player to CoachNavigating the D1 Recruitment ProcessHolistic Development: Meditation and YogaWhy Choate Rosemary Hall Stands OutNotable Alumni and School LegacyBalancing Sports and Education #Basketball #PrepSchool #DrewDawson #ChoateRosemaryHall #D1Basketball #StudentAthlete #CollegeRecruitment #AthleteDevelopment #HolisticGrowth #Meditation #Yoga #NotableAlumni #SportsEducation #BasketballCoaching #PREPAthletics 🗒️About Drew Dawson:  Drew Dawson is the Head Coach at Choate Rosemary Hall, known for its prestigious academic and athletic programs. A former standout guard, Drew played Division 1 basketball at Lafayette College and the University of New Hampshire. He has served as a D1 assistant coach at the University of Hartford and Bryant University, contributing to player development and game strategy. At Choate, Drew led the basketball team to multiple NEPSAC tournament appearances, including winning the 2018 New England Prep School Class A championship.  🔗 Connect with Drew: Email | adawson@choate.edu Twitter | https://x.com/drewdawson7?lang=en LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewdawsononline/ Website | https://www.choate.edu/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/choatehoops/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/choatehoops 🔗 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