S2E2(M): The ”Prodigy” with Stanford Commit Carly Amborn

In Episode 2 of Season 2 of the Run TMC podcast, join hosts Duffy Ballard and Dave Levine on another deep dive into local basketball. In this episode, Dave sits down with Carly Amborn, an extraordinary basketball talent hailing from Marin County. Known affectionately as "The Prodigy" (or "Prod") by her peers, Carly shares her journey from playing CYO basketball against the boys, to competing in the MCAL and BCL with Archie Williams and San Domenico High Schools, to thriving in club basketball on the national stage with the elite Jason Kidd Select program, to securing a scholarship to play basketball at Stanford University in 2025.

The interview with Carly was conducted on August 16th, 2024, after she made substantially more shots than Dave did in a shooting workout.

Our next episode will drop on October 30th

Show Notes:

(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics

(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics

Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine

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AI Summary

Carly recounts her experiences growing up with a professional athlete as a parent and how it shaped her passion for basketball. Despite having multiple Division I offers, she explains why Stanford was always her dream school and delves into the recruiting process, including the differences between official and unofficial visits.

Listeners will gain insight into Carly's club basketball experiences, where she played on the national stage for Jason Kidd Select, and how she handled the pressures of performing in front of top college coaches. Carly also discusses her participation in the U.S. National team tryouts and the invaluable lessons she learned from those high-stakes environments.

Whether you're a young athlete aspiring to reach the next level or a fan of women's basketball, Carly's story of determination, resilience, and passion will inspire and motivate. Don't miss this captivating episode as we explore the making of a prodigy on and off the court.