Robert Icart: 25+ Years of AAU Wisdom—How to Pick the Right Team & Prep School

Unlock the Blueprint for Basketball Success with Coach Robert Icart
 Join Cory Heitz and Coach Robert Icart, founder of BTI AAU—a powerhouse program in Southern California that has produced 11 NBA players, 40 international pros, and countless D1 athletes. In this no-nonsense episode, Coach Icart pulls back the curtain on what it takes to develop elite guards, the realities of AAU basketball, and how to choose the right prep school for your athlete’s future.

Discover the intangibles that separate NBA players from the rest, the culture that builds champions, and why life skills learned on the court translate to success off it. Coach Icart also shares his personal journey—from turning down college jobs to building one of the most respected AAU programs in the country—and how he helped his own son, Justyce, navigate the prep school process.

💡 Key Topics

📌 NBA vs. D1: The intangibles that set players apart
📌 How to evaluate and choose the right AAU program
📌 Prep school recruitment: A parent and coach’s perspective
📌 Developing elite guards for the modern game
📌 Life after basketball: Skills that translate to success
📌 Building a winning culture in youth basketball

🏀 About Coach Robert Icart

Robert Icart is the founder of BTI AAU, a premier basketball development program based in Southern California. With over 25 years of experience, Coach Icart has mentored 11 NBA players, 40 international professionals, and hundreds of D1 athletes. His philosophy centers on holistic player development, blending athletic excellence with life skills to prepare athletes for success on and off the court. Coach Icart is also a trusted advisor for families navigating the prep school and college recruitment process.

🔗 Connect with Coach Robert Icart

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/roberticart.btihoops/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/btihoops/
Twitter | https://x.com/roberticart

🔗 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 | coryheitz@gmail.com
Phone | 859-317-1166

🔖 Subscribe to the PREP Athletics Podcast:

iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prep-athletics-podcast/id1546265809?uo=4
Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/6CAKbXFiIOhoHinzsReYbJ
Amazon | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c37179d-3371-47f9-9d97-fd569e8802a7/prep-athletics-basketball-podcast #AmazonMusic