# Alex Compton on building a pro basketball career overseas and how we can improve youth sports

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Podcast: [Make A Difference with Phil Martelli](https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-a-difference-with-phil-martelli-7036739)
Published: 2026-06-08T19:15:16+00:00
Episode link: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod
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## Resource

Alex Compton, a former pro basketball player overseas and now author of Guiding Your Child's Athletic Journey, joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss building a professional basketball career outside of the NBA and how his journey has led him to becoming a leading voice for youth sports. How does Alex Compton Make A Difference? Listen to find out! Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella. Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/-URQCGqxEPo Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod Order your copy of Guiding Your Child's Athletic Journey here: https://wisestlearnersathletes.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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