Episode 643 – Building Player Buy-In & Connection with Brendan O’Meara
This week TJ and Sam are joined by Brendan O’Meara, national college championship rugby coach and current professional Major League Rugby Attack Coach. They discuss what it really takes to build buy-in with players. They explore how connection, clarity, and courageous conversations shape strong team culture, and how you can try and right the ship […]
Episode 642 – 500 Wins: Lessons in Leadership, Coaching, & Culture
This week, TJ and Sam dive into player development and discuss the best approach, why coaches and players may be frustrated, and overlooked areas such as defense, mindset, application, and alignment. Show Notes: Send us a Message. If you’d like us to reply, include your contact info. After analyzing over 100 million shots, basketball data […]
Episode 641 – Improving Player Development
This week, TJ and Sam dive into player development discuss the best approach, why coaches and players may be frustrated, and overlooked areas such as defense, mindset, application, and alignment. Show Notes: Send us a Message. If you’d like us to reply, include your contact info. After analyzing over 100 million shots, basketball data scientists […]
Episode 640 – Coaching Late-Game Situations
As teams prepare for postseason play, Sam and TJ break down what it truly takes to win in late-game situations. The episode covers everything from practice time allocation and free throw scenarios to full-court defense, trapping decisions, and clock management. Drawing from real games and personal coaching experiences, they highlight how small details, discipline, and […]
Episode 639 – Coach Neighbors Top 3s: Rules for Culture, Leadership, Coaching, & More
This week we’re back again with Coach Mike Neighbors, and this time going through his lists of Top 3’s sparking conversation on culture, leadership, game coaching, and a little life outside of basketball. There’s life lessons and practical insights to challenge us as coaches to think differently, grow our experiences, and be better both on […]
Episode 638 – What Every Coach Needs to Know About Referees
This week, our referee friend Tim McLean with over 35 years of experience joins the show to pull back the curtain on officiating. From managing emotions and reading the game to how coaches, players, and parents can communicate better with refs, this episode offers practical insight to improve relationships—and the experience for our players. Show […]
Episode 637 – Coaching Adjustments, Simplicity, and Winning
Coaching is more than X’s and O’s—and in this episode, TJ and Sam break down how coaches can make smart adjustments during tough stretches, balance winning with development, and find or stay true to their team identity. Show Notes: Send us a Message. If you’d like us to reply, include your contact info. After analyzing […]
Episode 636 – A Conversation with Coach Mike Neighbors
This week, our old friend, Coach Mike Neighbors joins the show to share his latest reflections, learnings, and experiences in coaching including how to look at your Offensive and Defensive Xs and Os and ensure you’re solving the right problems. Show Notes: • Taking Advantage of New Learning Opportunities• Finding Your Coaching Brightspots• Fixing Problems […]
Episode 635 – Managing 2-Day Prep
This week, Sam and TJ discuss the critical two-day prep period between games especially after coming off a loss, needing to evaluate your team, determining the focus in practice, and addressing both team dynamics and individual needs. Show Notes: Send us a Message. If you’d like us to reply, include your contact info. After analyzing […]
Episode 634 – Navigating the Tension in Coaching
This week TJ and Sam discuss the tension we all feel in coaching when you’re competing at a high level. This week they discuss how to have and handle healthy tension that’s going to benefit your team rather than hurt your team. Show Notes: Send us a Message. If you’d like us to reply, include […]