Building a MAPL League Powerhouse feat. Coach Jon Stone of Hun School

PREP Athletics Basketball Podcast

Join us for an insightful conversation with Coach Jon Stone, who's been leading the Hun School basketball program for 25 years. We dive deep into the Maple League, one of prep basketball's most competitive conferences, and explore how Hun balances elite academics with high-level basketball. Coach Stone shares his journey from playing hockey in Rochester to professional basketball in Europe, before finding his home at Hun.
Learn why Hun only takes two post-graduates per year and how they maintain their stellar academic-athletic balance. We explore what makes a D1 guard in today's game, the unique aspects of Hun's academic curriculum including their innovative Next Term program, and how the school prepares student-athletes for both college academics and athletics.
📌 Key Topics:
✅Maple League competition and two post-graduate system
✅College recruitment strategies
✅Multi-sport athlete development
✅Academic curriculum and Next Term program
✅International student integration

🗒️About Coach Stone:

Coach Stone has transformed Hun School basketball into a powerhouse program while maintaining exceptional academic standards. His international playing experience in Germany, England, and Northern Ireland, combined with his master's degree and coaching experience at the University of Rochester, brings a comprehensive approach to player development

🔗 Connect with Coach Stone:
Website | [e-mail]
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/hunboysbasketball/
Twitter | https://x.com/hunbasketball?lang=en
🔗 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 | [e-mail]
Phone | 859-317-1166
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챕터

1. From Hockey to Basketball: A Journey Begins (00:00:00)

2. Choosing Colgate: The Perfect Fit (00:04:00)

3. International Experience: Challenges and Rewards (00:06:34)

4. A Quarter Century at Hun: Building a Legacy (00:09:16)

5. Academic Excellence: What Sets Hun Apart (00:09:17)

6. Post-Graduate Opportunities: Maximizing Potential (00:14:42)

7. The Value of Prep Schools: Myths and Realities (00:17:11)

8. Cultural Exchange in Education (00:22:38)

9. The MAPL League: A Unique Basketball Conference (00:23:19)

10. Recruiting Post-Graduate Players (00:24:35)

11. Extracurricular Commitments in Sports (00:27:27)

12. Navigating College Placement for Athletes (00:29:22)

13. The Future of Prep School Basketball (00:35:07)

14. Quick Hitters: Personal Insights and Favorites (00:39:02)