Michael Smith
Mike Smith coaches the AAU travel basketball team, Team Tough, which is based in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina and host the Tough Talk Podcast.
Appears in 6 Episodes
The Truth About Coaching Your Own Child
What happens when you're not just a coach—but also Dad? In this episode of Tough Talk the conversation centers around one of the most rewarding and challenging experie...
Reclassifying & Professional Experience in College Basketball
In this episode of Tough Talk, the crew dives deep into the evolving landscape of college basketball and its intersection with professional opportunities. Joined by NB...
Basketball or Businessball?
In Episode 4 of Tough Talk, hosts Mike & Chuck delve into the complexities of the youth basketball landscape, focusing on the critical topic of exposure versus develop...
Winning or Player Development?
In this episode of Tough Talk, join the hosts as they dive deep into the real side of sports. Featuring special guests Charles Ward, who was recently inducted into hi...
Family, Basketball, and Life Lessons with Jeffery LeGree
In this insightful episode of Tough Talk, we discuss the importance of family and how to handle life's unexpected events, particularly the passing of a loved one. Host...
The Debate on High School vs. Travel Basketball - Episode 1
Welcome to the premier episode of Tough Talk TV! Join host Mike Smith and his guests as they dive into the world of basketball, discussing the highs and lows of travel...