Swish House

Arne Duncan sits down with Swish House CEO Jonathon Dues to discuss his love of basketball, working diligently to reduce gun violence in Chicago and why he joined the Swish House team. A couple months back I was presented with the opportunity to produce and film this sit down interview with Arne, to announce him joining the SH Advisory Board. Due to Arne’s profile and schedule, we only had bout 45 minutes to shoot this. For those not in the know, Arne is a lifelong Chicago resident who served as CEO of Chicago Public Schools before becoming the U.S. Secretary of Education under President Barack Obama. Arne played college ball at Harvard University, professionally overseas in Australia and still plays daily as basketball not only helps his physical, but mental health as well. Throughout the last several years Arne has worked diligently to reducing gun violence in Chicago through his organizations Chicago CRED and 'One City Basketball. ‘One City’ collaborates with 28 violence-prevention organizations through the game of basketball. Arne has extensive educational leadership and a deep basketball history - having someone of his stature on the SH Advisory Board allows SH to continue creating opportunities for schools, universities, non-profit orgs and private basketball facilities to maximize their gym assets, falling in line with the mission of SH. Because of that, the primary goals of this interview from a marketing standpoint were to continue building upon SH’s credibility while raising the brand’s image even further in hopes of providing opportunities for SH to grow and expand. The full interview isn't up yet but you can head over to the Swish House page to see some of the other interview prompts. Fun fact: this was shot the day my car was stolen ?? Shot on location at Mercy Home for Boys & Girls with Lana Mattice #onset #cinematographers #sonycine #sonyfx3 #directors #sportsvideography #mentalhealthmatters

Swish House exists to create opportunities through basketball ??. Allow our Advisory Board Member & Presidential Cabinet Member under Barack Obama, Arne Duncan explain why and for whom we are doing this… 1. Real human connection through ?? - ALL hoopers want to stay connected with ?? and with other likeminded people who love the game 2. To become physically & mentally healthier and happier - Anyone who has played ?? at any level will tell you that NOTHING compares to being in peak ?? condition. Plus, ?? makes us all feel at home & happier, which we all need. 3. Careers for great ?? leaders, entrepreneurs & coaches - Arne (a former pro & Harvard University star himself!) and Swish House’s entire executive leadership team are ex-pro/college athletes. As we expand to other markets beyond Chicago, NYC, & Raleigh, we will continue to support more ?? fitness business owners & part-time Basketball Fitness Coaching jobs. 4. Growing the women’s game. Arne & Swish House are major supporters of the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) & our hometown Chicago Sky WNBA. There may be a major earning gap in pro ?? between men and women, but NOT at Swish House. Look no further than the Co-Manager of our Company & Georgetown University ?? alum, Kristin Heidloff and the deep bench of talented women who own, operate & advise our Company Erica Prosser, Tai D., Dru Barisich, Ed.D, Megan Bowen, Annina Parini & Lisa (Vranesich) Gimelli to name a few! Thanks to the work of so many, today, we soft-open our new Chicago Flagship ?? Facility inside of Bennett Day School in Fulton Market! Chicago hoopers - let’s come together, let’s hoop, & let’s get in the best shape of our lives! ?? work by the talented Andreas Endregaard

Do You Still Hoop?… “I’m old & have no knees—but go when I can” ?? Episode 3: Paul Vitelli (COO, Swish House) ???? ---------- We met up with Paul to experience a?Swish House workout. Paul shared how these “SoulCycle” basketball fitness classes are for anyone—whether you played at an elite level or have never dribbled a basketball. Beyond the fitness part, he emphasized the value of community, something he cherished while playing?college basketball at Yale University and pro basketball in Italy. As the class went on, he reflected on his journey to Swish House and how much the company has grown since he joined in November 2021. Only 2-3 people used to show up to the workouts when he started. But now, classes like this have 30+ people showing up on Fridays at 7am ?? Having worked in corporate for 10+ years before Swish House, he is now in a job he loves—working to get more people access to basketball. Watch to find out Paul’s pre-game meal at Yale… And why he ended huddles by saying “Best Friends.” ---------- Regular Hoops ?? filmed, edited, and produced this video. To learn more about the “Do You Still Hoop?” series, check out this LinkedIn post from the host, Daniel Aboul-Hassan ?? https://lnkd.in/g5vNxuvc

We're pleased to announce our brand new, dedicated, custom-built WNBA performance center, and is scheduled to be completed by December 2025! ?? https://on.nba.com/4cWSPBX

?? Excited to share the latest episode of the StayOnTheCourt.com Podcast featuring Paul Vitelli! ?? Paul is a former Yale University basketball star, a professional player in Italy, and the COO of Swish House. In this episode, Paul shares: ?? Hilarious stories about playing professional basketball in Italy ???? ?? Tips on adjusting exercise routines after 40 and dealing with arthritis ?? How he turned his love for basketball into a successful business with Swish House in NYC Enjoy Paul's episode filled with laughter, insights, and valuable lessons for all ballers and aspiring entrepreneurs. Don't miss this episode! Listen here: Apple Podcasts?https://lnkd.in/gCfh3XvS Spotify?https://lnkd.in/guANPS5B YouTube?https://lnkd.in/gkVdjVuG ?? What’s your favorite basketball memory? Share in the comments below! ?? #Basketball #Fitness #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #HealthyLiving #SwishHouse Mentions: Jonathon Dues Swish House Troy Murphy Yale University Gerald Wallace Emeka Okafor https://lnkd.in/gAAyVDHa