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🎙️ 94 Feet with Coach JT — Ariah Butts Welcome to 94 Feet with Coach JT! 🏀🔥 Today, we’ve got a special guest who represents what it means to be a young athlete with talent, versatility, and something to prove. I’m excited to sit down with Ariah Butts, a 2025 All-State and All-Conference athlete from Kenwood High School, Class of 2027. Ariah is a multi-position athlete who brings her game on both sides of the field as a running back, wide receiver, and defensive back. But this conversation is about more than the stats and the accolades. We’re talking about the work behind the recognition, the sacrifices young athletes make, balancing school and sports, staying focused, and what it takes to continue chasing your goals. What does it really take to become the athlete everyone sees on game day? Let’s find out. This is 94 Feet with Coach JT — real stories, real athletes, and real conversations. Let’s get into it! 🏀🎙️🔥

In this inspiring episode of 94 Ft with Coach JT, we sit down with Omari Nesby, Sacramento native, Burbank alumni, and the first NAIA First Team All-American in Rocky Mountain College history. Omari opens up about growing up in a basketball family (his dad is Burbank legend Ben Griffin), the grind of JUCO ball at College of the Sequoias, the adversity of being overlooked, and what it felt like to finally sign his first professional contract overseas. In this episode, we break down: Growing up with Ben Griffin as his dad (and the backyard battles with his brothers) The freshman year missed game-winner that fueled his work ethic JUCO ball: "Everybody's as good as me" & the 6am practices Getting no D1 looks after JUCO (one NAIA school gave him a chance) Becoming Rocky Mountain College's first NAIA First Team All-American Signing his first pro contract overseas (leaving September 2nd) His ESPN Top 10 buzzer-beater & 31-4 season Timestamps: 0:00 – The 94 Ft Vibe 2:52 – Growing Up in a Sports Family (Ben Griffin, Dad & Burbank Legend) 3:53 – Brothers: Isaiah, King & Jordan Griffin (The Family DNA) 7:49 – Watching NBA Film (Studying the Game) 9:08 – The Days He Didn't Feel Like Working Out (Pops Made Him Go) 11:35 – Burbank Was Stacked (Tyreek Gil, Lavell Bailey, Kyrie) 13:32 – The Missed Game-Winner That Changed Everything (Crying in the Bathroom) 17:05 – No D1 Offers (JUCO Was the Only Route) 22:08 – Rocky Mountain College: No Visit, Just Thug It Out (The Cold) 28:40 – Signing His First Pro Contract (Overseas, September 2nd) 31:52 – Personal Triple Threat: Confidence, Winner, Positivity ............................................................................................................ Thank you for supporting “94FeetWithCoachJtTM”! Stay connected with me on social media 👇 📲 FOLLOW US: ✅ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/94feetwithcoachjt ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/94feetwithcoachjt/ ✅ Twitter: https://x.com/94FeetWithjt

Today, we’re stepping outside the basketball court and having a conversation about something that impacts all of us — mental health, creativity, purpose, and the stories behind the people doing the work. I’m excited to sit down with Jamie Batiste, creator and voice behind Thursday Therapies, a platform that gives creatives, artists, rappers, poets, activists, and community voices a space to tell their stories. Today, we’re talking about the person behind the creativity, the importance of having real conversations about mental health, and why sometimes you have to be willing to share your story to help somebody else. This is 94 Feet with Coach JT — and we're about to have another real conversation. Let's get into it!

🎙️ 94 Feet with Coach JT IS BACK! 🏀🔥 Coach JT is back with a brand-new solo episode, dropping some real gems for athletes and parents as the high school and college sports seasons get underway. From navigating the journey as an athlete to understanding what parents need to know, Coach JT shares insight, experiences, and lessons learned from years around the game. This is the first drop in a while, but we’re back and ready to keep bringing you real conversations, basketball knowledge, and stories from inside the game. 🔥 Athletes — tune in. Parents — tune in. Coaches — tune in. Make sure you like, subscribe, share, and follow 94 Feet with Coach JT across all platforms. 🏀 94feetwithcoachjt.com #94FeetWithCoachJT #CoachJT #Basketball #HighSchoolBasketball #CollegeBasketball #AthleteDevelopment #SportsParents #BasketballParents #PlayerDevelopment #SportsPodcast #BasketballPodcast #SacramentoBasketball #StudentAthlete #Coaching #BasketballCulture

Chris Haynes is a respected NBA reporter known for his in-depth coverage, player relationships, and insight into the league. Born on September 1, 1979, in Fresno, Haynes built his career from the ground up, beginning as a freelance writer before becoming one of the most trusted voices in sports journalism. Throughout his career, Haynes has worked with major sports media outlets including Yahoo Sports, Bleacher Report, and TNT Sports, where he has served as an NBA Insider, columnist, and sideline reporter. Known for breaking major NBA stories and providing strong player-focused reporting, Haynes has earned recognition across the basketball world for his credibility and professionalism. His journey from working security jobs to becoming one of the top NBA reporters in the industry reflects his dedication, persistence, and passion for the game.

Big things happening in Sacramento basketball! On this episode, we sit down with Aaron Kallhoff, the new head women’s basketball coach at Sacramento State. Coming over from Brigham Young University with more than 20 years of coaching experience, Coach Kallhoff talks recruiting, building culture, leadership, and the vision for Hornets women’s basketball moving forward.  Tap in with @94feetwithcoachjt  #SacState #WomensBasketball #94FeetWithCoachJT #StayApplyingPressure

🎙️ This episode we tap in with Mason Marsh and Arthur Grady Jr. from Cosumnes River College to talk about the grind of JUCO basketball, staying ready for opportunities, and the work it takes to compete at a high level. 🏀💯 Marsh breaks down his dominant season in the Big 8 Conference, averaging 17.3 points per game while controlling the boards and protecting the rim, while Grady shares his journey of perseverance, development, and continuing to grow his game every day. Tap in as we talk work ethic, mindset, sacrifice, and the journey behind the game! 🎙️🔥 #94FeetWithCoachJT #JucoBasketball #Big8 #StayApplyingPressure

He went from scoring 2 points as a freshman to playing in the Big East. Now he's coaching section champions and changing lives. In this inspiring episode of 94 Ft with Coach JT, we sit down with Coach McKenzie, a Brooklyn-born, Providence College alum, and now section-winning head coach at Natomas High School. Coach McKenzie opens up about his journey from the projects of Spanish Town, Jamaica to the Big East, the mentors who shaped him, and why coaching is about so much more than basketball. 🔥 In this episode, we break down: Winning his first section title after three years of heartbreak Scoring only 2 points as a freshman (and how that fueled him) Working out with Chris Mullin (form shooting for an hour) Watching LeBron play in high school (scored only 2 points) Choosing Providence over Ivy League schools (best of both worlds) The 1.8ppg freshman to 11.5ppg sophomore jump in the Big East Expanding learning, coaching & balancing family Timestamps: 0:00 – The 94 Ft Vibe 2:01 – Winning the Section Title (After 3 Years of Heartbreak) 5:39 – Born & Raised in Brooklyn (Jamaican Parents from Spanish Town) 6:49 – Waking Up at 3-4am to Train (90-Minute Train Ride to School) 8:03 – Watching LeBron James in High School (Sat on the Bench the Whole Game) 11:00 – Working Out With Chris Mullin (1 Hour of Form Shooting) 13:51 – Scored 2 Points His Entire Freshman Year 17:30 – Two Duffel Bags Full of College Letters (Mom Focused on Ivy League) 19:40 – Biggest Adjustment: Ball Handling & The In-Between Game 23:53 – First Pro Contract: England (Culture Shock) 33:30 – Personal Triple Threat: Leadership, Family & Positivity ............................................................................................................ Thank you for supporting “94FeetWithCoachJtTM”! Stay connected with me on social media 👇 📲 FOLLOW US: ✅ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/94feetwithcoachjt ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/94feetwithcoachjt/ ✅ Twitter: https://x.com/94FeetWithjt ....................................................................................................... 📺 WATCH NEXT — Don’t Miss These! 🎬️ 94 Feet With Coach JT – Event Highlights 🔥🏀🥊 https://youtu.be/YyZOmltNaGE?si=kLi8nLvieMqIWbPV 🎬️ 94 Feet With Coach JT – Event Highlights 🔥🏀🥊 https://youtu.be/LkIXYj7ZTmo?si=0v1DET5tNPIChqiI 🎬️ 94 Feet With Coach JT – Event Highlights 🔥🏀🥊 https://youtu.be/5RjEZu6PCKY?si=FOpLgLNzJV5Sg4fT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 📧 For Business Inquiries 📧 [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational and motivational purposes only. Views expressed are based on personal experiences. We do not promote any illegal activities. ⚠️ #coachmckenzie #natomashighschool #from2pointsasafreshman #big eastbasketball #providencecollege #brooklyntobigeast #spanishtownjamaica #workingoutwithchrismullin #watchinglebroninhighschool #sectionchampion #basketballcoach #changinglivessports #duffelbagfullofletters #playinginengland #cultureshock #leadershipfamilypositivity #94ftpodcast #coachjt #basketballjourney #formshooting #basketballmentorship #bigeastfreshman #fromtheprojects #jamaicanparents #morningtraining

From WNBA Champion to community leader, @iamcoachmo has supported @94feetwithcoachjt since day one! She also has continued to impact the game and inspire others every step of the way!  A James Logan Hall of Famer, Arizona State standout, former Phoenix Mercury player, Sacramento Monarchs championship coach, and now successful business owner in Sacramento — her journey is built on hard work, leadership, and dedication to serving others. Next drop will be next Sunday !!! Salute to a true trailblazer who continues to pour back into the community and empower the next generation!  #WNBA #WomenInSports #Sacramento #Leadership #BasketballLegacy

🎙️ @ad.snooze has a story to tell 💯 From being slept on to building something real with @sleepnation — and a relationship with @jaylenwellss that’s grown through life, not just moments. How many of you have ever been slept on? 🤔 Well… @ad.snooze breaks it all down — how he faced it, pushed through it, and turned it into fuel in every aspect of life. Interview drops Next Sunday!!! Tap in 🎙️🔥 #94FeetWithCoachJT #StayApplyingPressure #Podcast #Motivation #SleepNation

She started selling candy and burning mix CDs as a kid. Now, she's one of Sacramento's most respected community organizers and event planners. In this heartfelt episode of 94 Ft with Coach JT, we sit down with Lisa, the visionary behind Kicks for Kids 916. Lisa opens up about growing up in Meadowview, learning to hustle from her single mom, and how a simple Facebook post turned into a city-wide movement giving away free shoes, backpacks, haircuts, and hope to Sacramento families. In this episode, we break down: How selling mix CDs in high school taught her marketing and promotion The $10,000 BSU showdown that changed her life Why she quit a $25/hr job to focus on her autistic son (and never looked back) The real story behind Kicks for Kids 916 (6 years and growing) Why she stays in Sacramento when everyone else leaves

She went from running the streets to running a multi-million dollar hair brand. In this powerful Women's History Month episode of 94 Ft with Coach JT, we sit down with Shari Wilson, co-founder of Dream Girls Hair, owner of a stunning Elk Grove salon, and founder of Sacramento's first Black-owned cosmetology school. Shari opens up about losing her home, having her car repossessed, sleeping outside to save her house, and how faith carried her from the welfare office to blessing others with vehicles and hope. In this episode, we break down: How she went from kitchen stylist to $2.5 million in product sales The repo man, Salvation Army & sleeping outside (her rock bottom) Why she says "stop trying to figure out the details" and trust the vision Her Juneteenth celebration, Black Renaissance Gala & giving back The power of submission, serving, and ignoring the haters Timestamps: 0:00 – The 94 Ft Vibe 2:20 – From South Central L.A. to Sacramento 5:50 – Leaving Her 9-to-5 to Do Hair Full-Time 8:08 – Rock Bottom: Repo Man, Welfare Office & Sleeping Outside 14:47 – Being Called a "Kiss-Ass" While Learning Her Craft 19:35 – Working 7am to 2am For Years (The Grind) 24:53 – Raising $30K in 3 Days & Hitting $2.5 Million 28:13 – Juneteenth, Black Wall Street & The Renaissance Gala ............................................................................................................ Thank you for supporting “94FeetWithCoachJt™”! Stay connected with me on social media 👇 📲 FOLLOW US: ✅ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/94feetwithcoachjt ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/94feetwithcoachjt/ ✅ Twitter: https://x.com/94FeetWithjt ....................................................................................................... 📺 WATCH NEXT — Don’t Miss These! 🎬🎙️ 94 Feet With Coach JT – Event Highlights 🔥🏀🥊 https://youtu.be/YyZOmltNaGE?si=kLi8nLvieMqIWbPV 🎬🎙️ 94 Feet With Coach JT – Event Highlights 🔥🏀🥊 https://youtu.be/LkIXYj7ZTmo?si=0v1DET5tNPIChqiI 🎬🎙️ 94 Feet With Coach JT – Event Highlights 🔥🏀🥊 https://youtu.be/5RjEZu6PCKY?si=FOpLgLNzJV5Sg4fT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 📧 For Business Inquiries 📧 [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This  is for educational and motivational purposes only. Views expressed are based on personal experiences. We do not promote any illegal activities. ⚠️ #shariwilson #dreamgirlshair #94ftpodcast #coachjt #fromrockbottomto2point5million #blackownedhairbrand #blackownedcosmetologyschool #elkgrovesalon #kitchenstylisttomillionaire #faithandbusiness #welfaretowealth #juneteenthcelebration #blackrenaissancegala #blackwallstreet #trustthevision #stopfiguringoutthedetails #womenshistorymonth #femaleentrepreneur #hairindustrysuccess #sacramentobusiness #rockbottomstory #repoman #sleepingoutside #raising30kin3days #thegrinddoesntstop

Had to sit down with @madmanleek inside @woodswrxmedia  We talked sports — baseball, some hoops — and really tapped into the GRIND. The hours he put in to become a leader and a real factor on that baseball field … and how that same discipline helped him transition into the battle rap scene. He also spoke on being big on the Hyphy movement and how he incorporates some of those dance vibes into his raps  — that energy different!! He’s really putting on for Sacramento and doing it the right way. I had the chance to attend one of his events and it was A1 — no !! Major love to everybody who showed up and participated! Big shoutout to @iamaward and @everythingloso — y’all gotta pull back up to the City so we can sit down and tap in!!  Don’t miss this drop!!  #94FeetWithCoachJT #WoodsWRXMedia #Sacramento #BattleRap #HyphyMovement StayApplyingPressure

Today’s conversation bridges academics, athletics, and personal growth. Our guest recently completed their doctorate and brings a powerful story rooted right here at Los Rios, where they once competed as a student-athlete in the early 2000s before transferring to Western Illinois to finish their undergraduate degree. As an athlete, they learned how to compete, endure, and push physical limits—but it wasn’t until a professor challenged them that they discovered how to push themselves intellectually. That moment now defines their teaching philosophy: helping students understand that academic excellence requires the same discipline, intentional practice, and mindset as athletics—not for grades, but for true mastery. We’ll also touch on the athlete experience today, including the journey of Ray Harris Jr., a sophomore guard formerly with University of the Pacific, whose path through college basketball was shaped by performance, redshirting, health challenges, and resilience. This is a conversation about growth, identity, and what it really means to level up—on and off the court. Let’s get into it.

Today we’re joined by Latrice Peay, owner of Latrice Peay & Co. Real Estate Group, LLC. Latrice brings over 18 years of leadership experience with the State of California, where she led high-profile projects and built a reputation for strategic thinking, integrity, and service. In 2021, driven by purpose and passion, Latrice made the bold transition into real estate full-time, channeling her expertise in contract negotiation, customer service, and client advocacy into helping others achieve the American Dream of homeownership. With a client-first approach, she’s known for professionalism, honesty, and delivering a smooth, stress-free experience from start to finish.   Today, we’re talking leadership, career transitions, and what it truly means to serve clients at a high level. Let’s get into it.