Episode 598 – Playing Fast with Jamon Copeland, Ave Maria University
This week we’re excited to be joined by Coach Jamon Copeland, head men’s basketball coach at Ave Maria University. This past season he led his team to a conference tournament championship and a win in the NAIA national tournament. With 15 years of head coaching experience, in this episode Jamon shares the ins and outs […]
Episode 597 – Master Teaching Tips for Coaches
This week Sam and TJ dive into how important it is for coaches to be great teachers and we can level up in this area. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• What is master teaching• Finding teachable moments• Being intentional about what you’re focusing on• Opportunities to coach the mental side of the game• Priming the environment […]
Episode 596 – Coach Raul Placeres, Maryville College
This week we’re joined by Coach Raul Placeres from Maryville College. He’s led his program to 5 straight regular season championships and won 3 out of the last 5 tournament championships. As the quickest coach in program history to 100 wins, we’re honored to have him share with listeners what he’s learned throughout his coaching […]
Episode 595 – Adapting to the New Landscape of Basketball
Whether it’s parents, recruiting, or analytics the game is changing, and this week TJ and Sam discuss how it’s affecting coaching at all levels. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• More changes more rapid then before • Coaches staying and going • Players skill level • Parents investing in athletic careers• AAU basketball a waste? • Recruiting today • Freedom and transfer dilemma • […]
Episode 594 – Coaching in March
Sam is joined by Coach Graham Maxwell to discuss in-game and late-game coaching tactics that we often see in March or tournament time with our teams. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• Inbounds underneath / BLOBs• Shot selection• Using timeouts• Late clock• Fouling up 3• Stopping their best player• Having a non-free throw shooter in the game late
Episode 593 – Josh Merkel, Randolph-Macon University
This week Sam is joined by Josh Merkel, Head Men’s Coach at Randolph-Macon to discuss end of season evaluations, off-season plans, and ways to continue improving your program. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• Postseason feelings• Locker room after your last game• Finding 1%ers• How do you talk about championship goals• Value of player IQ• Getting better during […]
Episode 592 – Processing the End of Your Season
Having just finished their seasons, TJ and Sam discuss how they process that end of season feeling we all have as coaches. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• The feeling of it being over• Approach to the locker room • Expressing gratitude• Modeling for your players• Approaching individual players• Adapting to the new reality• How recruiting has changed• Transitioning to a new routine• Turning […]
Episode 591 – Coach Charli Turner Thorne, Phoenix Mercury
This week we’re joined by Coach Charli Turner Thorne winningest coach in Arizona State program history and now assistant coach with the Phoenix Mercury. In this episode she shares both successes and learnings from her long coaching career. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• What’s changing in the game• Everyday fundamentals• Characteristics of the best teams• Investing in your culture• Role […]
Episode 590 – 3 Tips for Finishing Down the Stretch
This week TJ and Sam share 3 tips for your late season and postseason success. To finish on a high note they discuss how to rebound well, keep your team fresh, and strategies for performing under pressure. Listen: Watch: Show Notes:• Double down on rebounding• The little things win games• Habits and desire• Utilize your best […]
Episode 589 – When Your Plan Isn’t Working
Whether it’s a game plan, season plan, or plan for your program, at some point when it doesn’t go well we’re all faced with questions, concerns and challenges about if our plan should change. In this week’s episode TJ and Sam discuss how coaches adapt and assess while also staying true to who they are. […]
