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In this episode of the Coach D Podcast, Mariella Fasoula shares her journey from growing up in Greece surrounded by basketball to competing at the highest levels in Europe and for the Greek National Team 🇬🇷
From EuroBasket battles to mastering footwork in the post, Mariella breaks down the habits, mindset, and basketball IQ that have shaped her career. She also opens up on failure, identity beyond the game, and what young players need to truly develop.
🔥 Episode Highlights:
🏀 Growing up in Greece with basketball in her blood
🇬🇷 Representing Greece at EuroBasket
🦶 The art of footwork & mastering the pump fake
🧠 Why basketball IQ separates good players from great ones
📈 How failure helped shape her growth
💭 Discovering identity beyond basketball
👣 Advice for young bigs developing their game
A must-listen for players, coaches, and hoopers looking to sharpen their game and mindset.
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"Footwork & The Art of the Pump Fake | Mariella Fasoula" is an episode of Coach D Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 6 min. Published May 7, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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- May 7, 2026.
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- 1 hr 6 min.
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