Episode 386: BCAT Hoopfest

Championship Vision Podcast – Episode 386

🏀 The BCAT HoopFest Coaches Preview Tennessee's Premier High School Basketball Showcase

In Episode 386 of the Championship Vision Podcast, Coach Kevin Furtado returns to the microphone after a brief break and sits down with three influential leaders from the Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee (BCAT) to preview one of the premier events in high school basketball—the BCAT HoopFest.

Joining the show are three outstanding coaches and ambassadors for Tennessee basketball:

🏆 Coach Corey Barrett – Head Girls Basketball Coach at Lebanon High School and BCAT Women's Basketball Committee Member. With nearly 400 career victories and successful stops at Hickman County, Riverdale, and Lebanon, Coach Barrett has established himself as one of Tennessee's most respected program builders and leaders.

🏆 Coach Nicole Dixon – Head Girls Basketball Coach and Athletic Director at Girls Preparatory School in Chattanooga. Formerly the architect of a championship powerhouse at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School in Atlanta, Coach Dixon has captured multiple state championships and developed numerous collegiate and professional players. She continues to be a leading voice in girls basketball across the Southeast.

🏆 Coach Bruce Slatten – Executive Director of BCAT and one of the true builders of Tennessee basketball. Prior to leading the state's coaches association, Coach Slatten accumulated more than 500 career wins, captured a Tennessee state championship, made multiple Final Four appearances, and earned recognition as one of the state's premier coaches and mentors.

In this episode, the panel discusses:

✅ The vision and purpose behind the BCAT HoopFest✅ Why the event has become one of the top high school showcases in the Southeast✅ The outstanding boys and girls teams participating in 2026✅ How BCAT continues to support coaches, players, and programs across Tennessee✅ The growing exposure opportunities through BallerTV and statewide coverage✅ What fans, coaches, and players can expect this weekend

If you're passionate about high school basketball, leadership, and building championship programs, this episode offers an inside look at one of the most respected basketball events in the country.

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