Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 68
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Female
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 267 followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com
elsebeth.birman@gmail.com
el@hoopsthroughlife.com
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Host
Elsebeth Birman - Host of a show offering guidance on women's basketball player development and college recruiting.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Shellee Howard - College Planning, Starting The Process Early, Financial Considerations, And The Use Of AI In College Admissions.
Artina Trader - Recruiting, Athleticism, Basketball IQ, The Transfer Portal, Player Visibility, Confidence, And Time Management.
Torie Eggers - College Recruiting, Scouting, Communication With Coaches, Playing Pace, And Writing Effective Recruiting Emails.
Camilla Hill - Student-athlete Support Systems, Identity Development, Mental Health, Belonging, Team Culture, And Feedback Systems.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Being intentional and proactive in the college process with Shellee Howard (College Ready)
October 07, 2026
On today’s episode, we have Shellee Howard. Shellee is the founder of College Ready, a company built on a simple belief: every student deserves a plan, a champion, and a path to the right fit. With over 18 years of experience, she has supported over 2,700 students through the college process.On this episode, we discuss:How she sent all of her children to college with no debt and zero money out of her pocket!Shellee’s discover, plan, prepare, and achieve approach to the college processHow to g...
BEST OF: Artina Trader (NC Wesleyan)
September 30, 2026
On today’s BEST OF episode, we have our most-listened-to episode ever with Coach Artina Trader. Artina has experience as an assistant coach at Allegheny College and John Carroll University. She also served as head coach at Thiel College. She is currently heading into her 16th season as the head coach at North Carolina Wesleyan University.On this episode, we discuss:Athleticism, Basketball IQ, and potentialRecruiting TwinsConfidence while playingHow Coach Trader and her staff use the transfer ...
Energy and Communication with Torie Eggers (Shenandoah University)
September 22, 2026
On today’s episode, we have Coach Torie Eggers. Torie was a 3-sport athlete at Nyack College (basketball, lacrosse, and track and field). She has experience in AAU and high school girls’ basketball and has coached since 2020. Torie started her college coaching career as an assistant at Rowan University, where she spent the past 3 seasons. In 2026-2027, she enters her first season as an assistant at Shenandoah University. On this episode, we discuss:The one question Coach Torie asks when she's...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Hoops Through Life?
Hoops Through Life is hosted by Elsebeth Birman. Its publicly listed emails are hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com, elsebeth.birman@gmail.com, and el@hoopsthroughlife.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Hoops Through Life?
The publicly listed emails for Hoops Through Life: hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com, elsebeth.birman@gmail.com, and el@hoopsthroughlife.com.
How many listeners does Hoops Through Life have?
Podseeker estimates Hoops Through Life reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Hoops Through Life?
Hoops Through Life typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant experience as a college basketball coach, recruiting professional, or practitioner supporting athletes, teams, or the college transition. Common among recent guests: College coaching experience; Leadership of a relevant recruiting, student-support, or team-development organization; Professional experience supporting students or athletes through college-related transitions. Recent guests include Shellee Howard, Artina Trader, and Torie Eggers.
How hard is it to get booked on Hoops Through Life?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does Hoops Through Life cover?
Recent episodes cover Sports, Basketball, Women's Basketball, College Recruiting, and Athlete Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
hoopsthroughlife@gmail.com
elsebeth.birman@gmail.com
el@hoopsthroughlife.com
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