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Ep. #82 | Curtis Malone | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show
On this episode of The Coach Mark Gottfried Show, Coach Mark Gottfried sits down with Curtis Malone, founder of the renowned D.C. Assault grassroots basketball program. Curtis Malone shares the inspiring story behind building one of the most influential youth programs in the country, mentoring countless young athletes, and guiding many to the NBA. He speaks candidly about his personal struggles, including serving six years in prison, and the lessons learned from his mistakes. Curtis Malone also discusses his book, “Duplicity,” and his ongoing commitment to impacting lives and helping others avoid the pitfalls he encountered.
4:04 – Transformative Power of Sports Programs
8:43 – Fostering Trust and Support.
12:47 – Building Grassroots Basketball Foundations.
15:40 – Establishing an AAU Basketball Program.
17:56 – Building Success from Obscurity.
21:35 – Facing Accountability and Change
25:43 – “Reckoning With My Choices”
27:51 – “Facing Family With Honesty”
33:25 – Life Choices and Their Consequences.
39:18 – “Deepening Respect for Your Work”
43:06 – Curtis Malone’s Remarkable Story.
44:13 – Curtis Malone’s “Duplicity” Discussion.
