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Hosted by Nick Crossan, owner of EBC Training Centers, Purpose Over Points goes beyond traditional basketball podcasts by blending coaching education, athlete development, mentorship, storytelling, and community connection.
Filmed inside Washington’s premier training center, each episode explores life after basketball—the moment when the points stop adding up and the real scoreboard becomes your character, leadership, purpose, and growth.]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it look like when a kid who simply loved being in the gym grows into a WNBA draft pick, Final Four standout, and purpose-driven coach? In this powerful episode, former University of Washington star Talia Walton shares her journey from backyard hoops with her dad to becoming one of the most impactful leaders in women’s basketball in the Pacific Northwest. Talia opens up about the sacrifices, injuries, and relentless work that fueled her rise—including multiple knee surgeries, missed ...]]></itunes:summary>
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