WE ARE BACK! We wanted to check in with a new episode of Check Up with Bryan Bartley! If you haven't seen our interview with Bartley, go check it out!

NBA trainer, mentor, andJohnny "Dribble 2 Much" Stephen pulls up to Elevate Your Game with Todd Wilson inside the Handle Life HQ media room for a real conversation about purpose, discipline, and building something that lasts beyond social media. Johnny opens up about his childhood in Boynton Beach, Florida, navigating trouble, house arrest, and the moment he realized the people who truly love you are the ones you should listen to. He shares how “dribbling against his shadow” became the foundation for his elite handle—and how that same mindset shaped his journey from chasing pro hoops to becoming a trainer, business owner, and one of the earliest basketball influencers. We also break down the right way to use media as an athlete or creator: authentic storytelling, purpose-driven content, and putting in real reps before the camera ever turns on. Plus, Johnny explains how he created Handle Life and the meaning behind the name “Dribble Too Much,” why he shifted focus from followers to real-life community, and what’s next for Handle Life Headquarters

We're back with our segment called Check Up where our hosts Todd Wilson and Brandon Kinard talk about all things on and off the court. In this episode we discuss the honest opinions about AAU, high school basketball, and parenting! This is an open discussion, we definitely want all of you commenting with any questions or topics you would like to hear covered!