How to Build Complete Student-Athletes ft. Coach Billy Thom of Millbrook School

PREP Athletics Basketball Podcast

Join us as we sit down with Billy Thom, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Millbrook School, for an insightful discussion about prep school basketball, college recruitment, and holistic student development. We explore Billy’s journey from being a student manager during Davidson’s historic Elite Eight run with Steph Curry to building a unique basketball program that emphasizes both athletic excellence and personal growth.
📌 Key Topics:

✅ Davidson Experience: Detailed behind-the-scenes look at the 2008 Elite Eight run with Steph Curry
✅ Millbrook Philosophy: Innovative approach combining basketball with holistic education, including their unique campus features like an accredited zoo
✅ College Recruitment: In-depth discussion of how Millbrook helps student-athletes navigate the recruiting process
✅ Mental Health: Integration of social-emotional wellness into coaching practices as a licensed clinical social worker
🗒️ About Billy:

Billy Thom is a multifaceted educator and coach who serves as Millbrook School’s Head Boys Basketball Coach, Director of Affective Education, and Assistant Director of Counseling. After graduating from Davidson College in 2011, he served as Director of Basketball Operations at Davidson from 2011-2013. Since joining Millbrook in 2013, he has developed a comprehensive program that has placed students at prestigious institutions including Dartmouth, Williams College, and Colgate University. A licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), Thom brings a unique perspective to coaching by integrating mental health and wellness into his basketball program. His coaching philosophy emphasizes character development alongside athletic achievement, reflected in Millbrook’s “Be a Blessing” program objective.
🔗 Connect with Billy:

Email | [e-mail]
X | https://x.com/billy_thom?lang=en
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/coachthom12/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/brookhoops/

🔗 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 | [e-mail]
Phone | 859-317-1166
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1. Introduction and overview of Billy Thom’s background at Davidson and Millbrook (00:00:00)

2. Billy discusses growing up in Cold Spring, NY (00:01:34)

3. Discussion of Billy’s experience as a student manager at Davidson (00:02:46)

4. Detailed conversation about Davidson’s Elite Eight run with Steph Curry (00:05:19)

5. Transition to discussing Billy’s role at Millbrook School (00:10:17)

6. Overview of Millbrook School’s program and philosophy (00:16:30)

7. Discussion about high academic recruitment and prep school choices (00:24:05)

8. Post-graduate program details at Millbrook (00:33:37)

9. Future of prep school basketball (00:41:15)

10. Billy’s role as a social worker and its impact on coaching (00:43:05)

11. Post-COVID mental health discussion (00:45:40)

12. Requirements for D1 level guards (00:47:14)

13. Quick-Hitters (00:48:18)