Backroads Basketball

07/17/2024

Episode 2 of my Backroads Basketball Podcast has gone public. Give it a listen as I chat with my great friend Steve Balthrop. He is a former assistant and I and now he runs Ovation Sport in San Antonio with his wife Chris Balthrop. You can check it out at:

Recorded live at the 2024 TABC Clinic in San Antonio, Texas. Blake Brown, aka Gym_Picker, sits down with former coach Steve Balthrop and Chief Operating Off...

07/12/2024

Friends - Episode 1 of my Backroads Basketball Podcast is now up for your viewing pleasure on my YouTube Channel. VIDEO LINK BELOW!!! This video sets the stage for what lies ahead in our future episodes. For this one, I sit down with Podcast Partner, Steve Smith, former TX HS player and coach and now Chief Financial Officer of Clearfork Financial. Clearfork is a proud sponsor of all things Backroads Basketball and this could not have happened without their support and assistance. We have a Who's Who of Texas Basketball luminaries slated to appear with us so get over to my Backroads Basketball Channel and check it all out. More episodes will appear soon.

EPISODE 1 = https://youtu.be/Wgbv0XN4LcI

Also, please take the time to visit https://clearforkfinancial.com/ and see what they have to offer for all of your financial planning and needs. The Clearfork duo of Mike and Steve can make your financial dreams a reality...so go check them out. And of course mention me and you'll get the VIP Backroads Basketball treatment. Thank you for watching!!!!

Join me (Gym Picker...aka Blake Brown) for the opening tip of the Backroads Basketball Podcast as I sit down with Steve Smith, former Texas High School Baske...

07/01/2024

Grab a piece of TX Basketball History!

Texas Basketball History - Postcard Edition

06/05/2024

I was able to visit the Dale, Texas school house and gym recently and it was quite the place. So well maintained and preserved after all of these years. This building serves as a community center and is used regularly...and it is open for booking if you need a place. I believe it was built in 1928.

08/03/2020

Give this a look, please!

The Cold War called for some crazy responses back in the 50's and 60's...namely taking shelter under the gym in case of an attack. Check out tiny Bertram, Te...

07/24/2020

If you care to, check out my latest video post where I answer one of life's most critical questions: Where in the Gym are You?

Wingate, TX Gym https://youtu.be/yMTGiLYrrxQ via

Check out this classic gym that has gone the way of the elements in rural Texas.

06/19/2020

06/19/2020

Announcing an exciting event scheduled for Monday June 22nd. We have created two Zoom Sessions where we will discuss the phenomenal history for women's basketball in the state of Texas. These amazing Legends will bring this history into greater focus with their stories and insight. Please join us if you can!

Registration link for 4:00pm Session:
https://success.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2uGF1FZOSv-nVUPZSjMRyQ

Registration link for 6:00pm Session:
https://success.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z8G6GoUvRCGNin5oeCMG5APlease

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10/25/2011

10/25/2011

Old School key in Eola gym