Getting Off Course Podcast

Jeff Peart, Owner of Chasing Aces and Former Semi-Pro Basketball Player

April 12, 2022 Jeff Peart Season 1 Episode 14
Getting Off Course Podcast
Jeff Peart, Owner of Chasing Aces and Former Semi-Pro Basketball Player
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Jeff Peart is a former semi-pro basketball player turned golf enthusiast. In 2021, he launched his own golf brand called Chasing Aces. We talk a ton of basketball in this podcast, giving the listener a glimpse into the world of semi-pro competition. We then pivot to golf and talk about the origin story of Chasing Aces. The show covers:

  • Jeff's introduction to basketball
  • All-star game with Ime Udoka
  • Coaching youth basketball in 2022
  • Junior college basketball
  • Jeff's journey to semi-pro hoops and his takeaways
  • Nature vs. nuture as it relates to talent
  • Injury and life post-basketball
  • Discovering golf
  • Golf in the Portland area
  • The Chasing Aces origin story
  • Successes
  • Headaches
  • Jeff's favorite Chasing Aces items
  • Future plans

We wrap everything up with a 10 question, basketball-centric lightning round.

Jeff may or may not have compared his game to Larry Johnson's. You'll have to tune in to find out.

Jeff's Introduction to Basketball
All-Star Game with Ime Udoka
Coaching Youth Basketball in 2022
Junior College Basketball
Jeff's Journey to Semi-Pro Hoops
Thoughts on Semi-Pro Basketball
Nature vs. Nuture as it Relates to Talent
Injury and the Transition Away from Basketball
Discovering Golf
Golf in the Portland Area
The Chasing Aces Origin Story
Successes
Headaches
Jeff's Favorite Chasing Aces Items
Connecting with Chasing Aces
Lightning Round