Jason Fleegle of Neighborhood on Life, Lessons & Legacy

We recently had the chance to connect with Jason Fleegle and have shared our conversation below.

Jason, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What is a normal day like for you right now?
My day begins early, dropping my daughter off at school before arriving at my own campus around 7:30 a.m. I’m currently in my 20th year of teaching and serve as an elementary physical education teacher. The school day runs until 3:00 p.m., and immediately afterward, I transition into my second role as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball program at Scottsdale Community College.

Practices typically go until around 6:30 p.m., and I often leave campus between 7:00 and 7:30 in the evening. Beyond teaching and coaching, my day is filled with film study, recruiting communications, conversations with other college coaches regarding high school prospects and our players at Scottsdale, and visiting with prospects and their families at practices and games.

In addition to those responsibilities, I also manage my brand, The Report, which highlights girls’ high school basketball through player evaluations, articles, and graphics. Balancing these roles keeps my schedule full, but it’s incredibly rewarding to be involved in the game and in player development at multiple levels.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Jason Fleegle, and I’m from just outside Philadelphia. I’ve spent the past 20 years teaching at the junior high and high school levels teaching American History, and I’m now in my fourth year as an elementary physical education teacher. Alongside teaching, I spent 20 years coaching high school girls basketball at both small and large schools in the Phoenix area, an experience that has shaped my love for the game and my commitment to player development.

After my coaching career at the high school level, I created my brand, “The Report”, as a way to leverage my experience to promote girls’ basketball and help players and their families gain recognition from college programs. Today, I continue to run The Report with a dedicated team of 10 media members who share my mission, while also serving as an assistant coach and recruiting director for the women’s basketball program at Scottsdale Community College.

My mission in basketball is simple: to give back what the game gave me—a chance to grow, create opportunities, and open doors. Through coaching, recruiting, and promoting players, I aim to help the next generation of athletes reach their full potential both on and off the court.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
My earliest moment of feeling truly powerful came when I was asked to join the men’s basketball team at Valley Forge University (PA) following a workout after my senior year of high school. I had never played a minute of high school basketball, only playing in street and city leagues throughout Columbus, but I always believed I was good enough to play somewhere—I just needed the chance. When that opportunity came, I embraced it fully and committed to becoming the best version of myself on the court. By my sophomore year, I was a starter and playing well, an experience that shaped my mission today: there is always a place for players to continue their basketball careers if they are open to the opportunity and willing to put in the work.

What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
A defining wound in my life was being cut from my high school basketball team as a freshman. I was unprepared for it being a starter at the Junior High feeder school and didn’t really know how to handle it at the time. Athletics and passion meant everything to me, and this experience was a hard lesson in resilience to learn. Over the years, I came to understand how it would shape my life’s purpose in basketball and in life. A second profound wound was the passing of my mother. She was an incredibly detailed, hard-working person who always gave others the benefit of the doubt and was always thinking and doing for others. These are two qualities and memories that I carry with me daily, guiding everything I do.

Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? Is the public version of you the real you?
There is only one version of me. The teacher, the recruiter, the coach, and the family man are all the same person. In every role, I bring the same approach: be detailed, work hard, have fun, and treat others fairly. Whether I’m in the classroom, on the court, connecting with recruits and their families, or spending time with my own family, I hold myself to the same standards. I believe consistency, integrity, and transparency are what build trust and create lasting impact, and I strive to live these values in everything I do—helping others grow, reach their potential, and enjoy the journey along the way.

Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
I understand deeply that these student-athletes are someone’s child—the pride and joy of their family. I take my approach to them and the relationships I build very seriously, seeing it as a sign of their trust. Earning that trust means more than coaching or evaluating talent; it means listening, guiding, supporting, and holding them to high standards while respecting their individuality. I strive to create an environment where athletes feel valued, understood, and empowered to grow not just in basketball, but as people.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://sites.google.com/view/thereportpbfleeezeee/homecalendar?authuser=2
• Instagram: @fleeezeee
• Twitter: @fleeezeee

Image Credits
Maya Cobb