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Competition vs. Hard Work in Player Development ft. Coach Brian Fruscio of Canterbury
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In this episode of the Prep Athletics Podcast, we dive deep into the world of prep school basketball with Coach Brian Fruscio of Canterbury School. From his early days growing up in a blue-collar town in upstate New York to building Albany Academy into a powerhouse program and his current role at Canterbury, Coach Fruscio shares invaluable insights on player development, college recruitment, and the evolving landscape of prep school basketball. He discusses the importance of competing versus merely playing hard, the role of multiple sports in athlete development, and how to navigate the challenging journey from high school to college basketball.
📌 Key Topics
✅ The transition from college to prep school coaching
✅ Canterbury School’s unique approach to student-athlete development
✅ Building a successful basketball program
✅ The importance of multiple sport participation
✅ College recruitment strategies and player placement
✅ The value of competing versus just playing hard
✅ Access to training facilities and development opportunities
✅ The future of prep school basketball
🗒️ About Coach Brian Fruscio:
A first-generation college graduate who played at Ithaca College, Brian Fruscio has established himself as a respected figure in prep school basketball. Before joining Canterbury School three years ago, he built Albany Academy into a powerhouse program where he developed numerous Division I players, including NBA player Andre Jackson, who won a national championship with UConn before joining the Milwaukee Bucks.
🔗 Connect with Coach Brian Fruscio:
Email | [email protected]
LinkedIn | https://www.instagram.com/coachfrusc/
Instagram https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fruscio-57729214/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/brian.fruscio/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/cburyboysbball/
X | https://x.com/cburyboysbball
🔗 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 | [email protected]
Phone | 859-317-1166
🔖 Subscribe to the PREP Athletics Podcast:
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Coach Brian Fruscio and his background (00:00:00)
2. Growing up in upstate New York and hometown background (00:01:58)
3. College basketball experience at Ithaca (00:03:25)
4. Early coaching career and mentorship under Coach Bure (00:04:29)
5. Transition from college to high school coaching (00:07:04)
6. Building Albany Academy into a powerhouse program (00:09:07)
7. Decision to move to Canterbury School (00:11:38)
8. Canterbury School culture and program philosophy (00:13:26)
9. Discussion on reclassing and academic options (00:15:46)
10. College placement strategy and recruiting process (00:19:52)
11. Multiple sport requirements and activities (00:24:42)
12. Post-graduate academic requirements (00:29:16)
13. Discussion on Ivy League recruitment (00:31:21)
14. NEPSAC class system explanation (00:34:54)
15. Future of prep school basketball (00:36:30)
16. Requirements for D1 level guards (00:40:49)
17. Andre Jackson’s development and success story (00:43:37)
18. Quick-hitter questions (00:47:27)
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