In this powerful JAMODI Podcast episode, Matt Sayman sits down with longtime high school and college coach Harold Baber for a deep, honest conversation about coaching, leadership, growth, and legacy.
Coach Baber reflects on his journey from playing at The Colony High School and Oakland University to decades of coaching at the high school and collegiate levels. He shares stories about legendary mentors like Coach Thomas and Greg Campy, the evolution of his coaching style, and what experience has taught him about relationships, culture, and perspective.
This episode dives into the realities of coaching beyond wins and losses — reaching the 9th–12th players, creating program continuity, building alumni connections, and balancing family life while fully committing to the profession. Coach Baber also discusses how insecurity can show up early in a coaching career, how growth changes leadership style, and why being authentic matters more than emulating others.
Whether you’re a young coach just starting out or a veteran reflecting on the journey, this conversation offers wisdom, humility, and practical insights you can apply immediately.
Topics Covered 🎙️ • Growing up in a strong high school basketball culture • Lessons learned from legendary coaches and mentors • How coaching styles evolve with experience • Why authenticity matters more than imitation • Building relationships with players beyond the rotation • Creating lasting program culture and alumni connections • Managing egos, expectations, and team dynamics • Balancing coaching demands with family life • Defining success beyond wins and championships • Why coaching is a calling, not just a job
About Coach Harold Baber 🏀 Coach Harold Baber brings decades of experience as both a player and coach. Known for his leadership, perspective, and ability to connect with athletes, he has coached at the high school and college levels and remains passionate about developing young people through the game of basketball.
About the JAMODI Podcast 🎧 The JAMODI Podcast is hosted by Matt Sayman and focuses on authentic conversations with coaches about leadership, culture, growth, and the realities of the profession. Each episode goes beyond X’s and O’s to explore what it truly means to lead young people through sport.
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In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, I’m joined by legendary college basketball coach Dave Holmquist and his former player, now fellow coach, Matt Garnett. Coach Holmquist reflects on a lifetime in coaching, leadership, faith, and building programs that last. Matt shares the player perspective and how Coach Holmquist’s influence shaped his life far beyond basketball.
This conversation dives deep into relationships, daily habits, handling winning and losing, building culture, defensive philosophy, and what really matters at the end of a coaching career. Whether you coach youth, high school, or college basketball, this episode is packed with wisdom, humility, and practical insight for coaches who want to lead well and live with purpose. 🏀🙏
Key Topics Covered:
🏀 Building lifelong relationships with players📖 Daily habits that sustain a long coaching career🙏 Faith, humility, and perspective in coaching🧠 Leadership through listening and trust📉 Handling losses, adversity, and disappointment📈 Managing success without losing perspective🧱 Program pillars, standards, and simplicity🛡️ Defensive philosophy and rebounding culture🔁 Adapting style to personnel over the years👥 Creating teams you can win with and lose with🕊️ Coaching as a calling, not just a profession
Why You Should Watch:
If you’re a coach looking to:• Build stronger relationships with your players• Lead with consistency and clarity• Handle the highs and lows of coaching with wisdom• Align your faith and values with your coaching• Learn from decades of experience at the highest levels
This episode will challenge you, encourage you, and remind you why you started coaching in the first place.
About the Guests:
Dave Holmquist is one of the most respected coaches in college basketball history, known for his longevity, defensive mindset, and commitment to developing players as people. With decades on the sideline, his influence extends far beyond wins and losses.
Matt Garnett is a former player under Coach Holmquist and a current coach who brings the player’s perspective to leadership, culture, and faith-driven coaching. His reflections offer a powerful look at the long-term impact a coach can have.If this episode helped you as a coach, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with another coach who needs encouragement today. 🏀Let me know your biggest takeaway in the comments.
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In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, I’m joined by legendary college basketball coach Dave Holmquist and his former player, now fellow coach, Matt Garnett. Coach Holmquist reflects on a lifetime in coaching, leadership, faith, and building programs that last. Matt shares the player perspective and how Coach Holmquist’s influence shaped his life far beyond basketball.
This conversation dives deep into relationships, daily habits, handling winning and losing, building culture, defensive philosophy, and what really matters at the end of a coaching career. Whether you coach youth, high school, or college basketball, this episode is packed with wisdom, humility, and practical insight for coaches who want to lead well and live with purpose. 🏀🙏
Key Topics Covered:
🏀 Building lifelong relationships with players📖 Daily habits that sustain a long coaching career🙏 Faith, humility, and perspective in coaching🧠 Leadership through listening and trust📉 Handling losses, adversity, and disappointment📈 Managing success without losing perspective🧱 Program pillars, standards, and simplicity🛡️ Defensive philosophy and rebounding culture🔁 Adapting style to personnel over the years👥 Creating teams you can win with and lose with🕊️ Coaching as a calling, not just a profession
Why You Should Watch:
If you’re a coach looking to:• Build stronger relationships with your players• Lead with consistency and clarity• Handle the highs and lows of coaching with wisdom• Align your faith and values with your coaching• Learn from decades of experience at the highest levels
This episode will challenge you, encourage you, and remind you why you started coaching in the first place.
About the Guests:
Dave Holmquist is one of the most respected coaches in college basketball history, known for his longevity, defensive mindset, and commitment to developing players as people. With decades on the sideline, his influence extends far beyond wins and losses.
Matt Garnett is a former player under Coach Holmquist and a current coach who brings the player’s perspective to leadership, culture, and faith-driven coaching. His reflections offer a powerful look at the long-term impact a coach can have.If this episode helped you as a coach, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with another coach who needs encouragement today. 🏀Let me know your biggest takeaway in the comments.
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In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, I’m joined by legendary college basketball coach Dave Holmquist and his former player, now fellow coach, Matt Garnett. Coach Holmquist reflects on a lifetime in coaching, leadership, faith, and building programs that last. Matt shares the player perspective and how Coach Holmquist’s influence shaped his life far beyond basketball.
This conversation dives deep into relationships, daily habits, handling winning and losing, building culture, defensive philosophy, and what really matters at the end of a coaching career. Whether you coach youth, high school, or college basketball, this episode is packed with wisdom, humility, and practical insight for coaches who want to lead well and live with purpose. 🏀🙏
Key Topics Covered:
🏀 Building lifelong relationships with players📖 Daily habits that sustain a long coaching career🙏 Faith, humility, and perspective in coaching🧠 Leadership through listening and trust📉 Handling losses, adversity, and disappointment📈 Managing success without losing perspective🧱 Program pillars, standards, and simplicity🛡️ Defensive philosophy and rebounding culture🔁 Adapting style to personnel over the years👥 Creating teams you can win with and lose with🕊️ Coaching as a calling, not just a profession
Why You Should Watch:
If you’re a coach looking to:• Build stronger relationships with your players• Lead with consistency and clarity• Handle the highs and lows of coaching with wisdom• Align your faith and values with your coaching• Learn from decades of experience at the highest levels
This episode will challenge you, encourage you, and remind you why you started coaching in the first place.
About the Guests:
Dave Holmquist is one of the most respected coaches in college basketball history, known for his longevity, defensive mindset, and commitment to developing players as people. With decades on the sideline, his influence extends far beyond wins and losses.
Matt Garnett is a former player under Coach Holmquist and a current coach who brings the player’s perspective to leadership, culture, and faith-driven coaching. His reflections offer a powerful look at the long-term impact a coach can have.If this episode helped you as a coach, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with another coach who needs encouragement today. 🏀Let me know your biggest takeaway in the comments.
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In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, I’m joined by legendary college basketball coach Dave Holmquist and his former player, now fellow coach, Matt Garnett. Coach Holmquist reflects on a lifetime in coaching, leadership, faith, and building programs that last. Matt shares the player perspective and how Coach Holmquist’s influence shaped his life far beyond basketball.
This conversation dives deep into relationships, daily habits, handling winning and losing, building culture, defensive philosophy, and what really matters at the end of a coaching career. Whether you coach youth, high school, or college basketball, this episode is packed with wisdom, humility, and practical insight for coaches who want to lead well and live with purpose. 🏀🙏
Key Topics Covered:
🏀 Building lifelong relationships with players📖 Daily habits that sustain a long coaching career🙏 Faith, humility, and perspective in coaching🧠 Leadership through listening and trust📉 Handling losses, adversity, and disappointment📈 Managing success without losing perspective🧱 Program pillars, standards, and simplicity🛡️ Defensive philosophy and rebounding culture🔁 Adapting style to personnel over the years👥 Creating teams you can win with and lose with🕊️ Coaching as a calling, not just a profession
Why You Should Watch:
If you’re a coach looking to:• Build stronger relationships with your players• Lead with consistency and clarity• Handle the highs and lows of coaching with wisdom• Align your faith and values with your coaching• Learn from decades of experience at the highest levels
This episode will challenge you, encourage you, and remind you why you started coaching in the first place.
About the Guests:
Dave Holmquist is one of the most respected coaches in college basketball history, known for his longevity, defensive mindset, and commitment to developing players as people. With decades on the sideline, his influence extends far beyond wins and losses.
Matt Garnett is a former player under Coach Holmquist and a current coach who brings the player’s perspective to leadership, culture, and faith-driven coaching. His reflections offer a powerful look at the long-term impact a coach can have.If this episode helped you as a coach, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with another coach who needs encouragement today. 🏀Let me know your biggest takeaway in the comments.
In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, I’m joined by legendary college basketball coach Dave Holmquist and his former player, now fellow coach, Matt Garnett. Coach Holmquist reflects on a lifetime in coaching, leadership, faith, and building programs that last. Matt shares the player perspective and how Coach Holmquist’s influence shaped his life far beyond basketball.
This conversation dives deep into relationships, daily habits, handling winning and losing, building culture, defensive philosophy, and what really matters at the end of a coaching career. Whether you coach youth, high school, or college basketball, this episode is packed with wisdom, humility, and practical insight for coaches who want to lead well and live with purpose. 🏀🙏
Key Topics Covered:
🏀 Building lifelong relationships with players📖 Daily habits that sustain a long coaching career🙏 Faith, humility, and perspective in coaching🧠 Leadership through listening and trust📉 Handling losses, adversity, and disappointment📈 Managing success without losing perspective🧱 Program pillars, standards, and simplicity🛡️ Defensive philosophy and rebounding culture🔁 Adapting style to personnel over the years👥 Creating teams you can win with and lose with🕊️ Coaching as a calling, not just a profession
Why You Should Watch:
If you’re a coach looking to:• Build stronger relationships with your players• Lead with consistency and clarity• Handle the highs and lows of coaching with wisdom• Align your faith and values with your coaching• Learn from decades of experience at the highest levels
This episode will challenge you, encourage you, and remind you why you started coaching in the first place.
About the Guests:
Dave Holmquist is one of the most respected coaches in college basketball history, known for his longevity, defensive mindset, and commitment to developing players as people. With decades on the sideline, his influence extends far beyond wins and losses.
Matt Garnett is a former player under Coach Holmquist and a current coach who brings the player’s perspective to leadership, culture, and faith-driven coaching. His reflections offer a powerful look at the long-term impact a coach can have.If this episode helped you as a coach, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with another coach who needs encouragement today. 🏀Let me know your biggest takeaway in the comments.
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In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Trinity University Women’s Basketball head coach Cameron Hill joins the show for a deep, honest conversation about building winning teams, developing confident players, and staying true to your values as a coach.
Coach Hill shares practical insights from his 14 seasons at Trinity, including how he approaches recruiting at the Division III level, why retention and fit matter more than hype, and how culture truly lives in the locker room. The conversation dives into player development beyond minutes, why practice matters more than games, and how coaches can help players rediscover confidence when things aren’t going well.
You’ll also hear detailed breakdowns of a 12-second shot clock transition drill, thoughts on playing fast with purpose, adapting systems to personnel year-to-year, and why October 15th still matters in college basketball. This episode is packed with wisdom for high school, college, and youth coaches looking to lead with clarity, humility, and consistency.
Whether you’re navigating recruiting, managing parent conversations, or trying to create an environment where players overachieve, this episode delivers real, usable coaching perspective 🏀
Topics Covered🏀 Creating a strong culture that lasts beyond one season🏀 Recruiting for fit, retention, and the full college experience🏀 Why development should never be confused with playing time🏀 Building confidence through honesty, choice, and clarity🏀 The value of practice minutes over game minutes🏀 Teaching players to stay poised under shot-clock pressure🏀 Adapting offensive and defensive systems to personnel🏀 Leadership, responsibility, and serving players as a head coach🏀 Balancing coaching, family, and long-term fulfillment
About the GuestCameron Hill is the head women’s basketball coach at Trinity University, entering his 14th season leading the Tigers. A Trinity alumnus, Coach Hill has built one of the most consistent programs in Division III by focusing on culture, adaptability, and the total student-athlete experience. His teams are known for playing fast, defending with purpose, and developing players both on and off the court.
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Welcome to another episode of the JAMODI Podcast! Today’s guest is Coach Phil McCaslin, head boys basketball coach at Belton High School. This episode dives deep into coaching philosophy, transition offense, conceptual basketball, skill development, team culture, and the reality of building a program in year one and year two. Whether you're a coach, player, or hoops junkie, this one is packed with practical gold you can use today.
Coach McCaslin shares how he transformed his program’s style of play, why he shifted from continuity offense to conceptual offense, how to teach players to read neutral and create dominoes, and why living in transition is the future of high-level basketball. He also talks about player development, building confidence, handling year-one challenges, the value of fall and summer leagues, and how to simplify the game so athletes can play free, fast, and fearless.
This episode is a must-listen for coaches who want to modernize their offense, play with pace, and develop players who actually understand the game rather than memorize plays. Tons of practical drills, concepts, terminology, and teaching methods that will help any level of coach.
Big Ideas and Topics Discussed 🎯
• The difference between year one and year two of taking over a program
• Why conceptual offense unlocks creativity, spacing, and pace
• Teaching neutral, advantage, and dominoes so players read the game instead of run plays
• Living in transition: creating pace, flow, and early offense opportunities
• The value of embracing messiness and the beautiful struggle in player development
• Keeping practice fun, energetic, and competitive
• Building clarity so players know exactly when and why to attack
• How NBA teams like the Pacers, Spurs, and Warriors influence modern high school basketball
• Managing fall league, summer league, and balancing school ball with select ball
• Using transparency and clear expectations when placing players in off-season teams
• Player ownership, decision-making, and developing instincts on both sides of the ball
• Sprint, spread, share, splash: the anchors of Belton’s transition philosophy
• How conceptual offense improves defensive instincts as well
• Why great teams dominate turnover margin and possession gaps
• The importance of fun, joy, relationships, and culture in today’s athletes
What You’ll Learn 🧠
• How to simplify your offensive system without losing structure
• How to build a team that plays fast without playing reckless
• How to teach spacing, timing, pace, and decision-making
• How to use transition games every day to build habits
• How to keep players confident while raising standards
• How to evaluate players honestly and help them see their path forward
• How to become a more adaptable, modern, player-centered coach
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Welcome to another episode of the JAMODI Podcast! Today’s guest is Coach Phil McCaslin, head boys basketball coach at Belton High School. This episode dives deep into coaching philosophy, transition offense, conceptual basketball, skill development, team culture, and the reality of building a program in year one and year two. Whether you're a coach, player, or hoops junkie, this one is packed with practical gold you can use today.
Coach McCaslin shares how he transformed his program’s style of play, why he shifted from continuity offense to conceptual offense, how to teach players to read neutral and create dominoes, and why living in transition is the future of high-level basketball. He also talks about player development, building confidence, handling year-one challenges, the value of fall and summer leagues, and how to simplify the game so athletes can play free, fast, and fearless.
This episode is a must-listen for coaches who want to modernize their offense, play with pace, and develop players who actually understand the game rather than memorize plays. Tons of practical drills, concepts, terminology, and teaching methods that will help any level of coach.
Big Ideas and Topics Discussed 🎯
• The difference between year one and year two of taking over a program
• Why conceptual offense unlocks creativity, spacing, and pace
• Teaching neutral, advantage, and dominoes so players read the game instead of run plays
• Living in transition: creating pace, flow, and early offense opportunities
• The value of embracing messiness and the beautiful struggle in player development
• Keeping practice fun, energetic, and competitive
• Building clarity so players know exactly when and why to attack
• How NBA teams like the Pacers, Spurs, and Warriors influence modern high school basketball
• Managing fall league, summer league, and balancing school ball with select ball
• Using transparency and clear expectations when placing players in off-season teams
• Player ownership, decision-making, and developing instincts on both sides of the ball
• Sprint, spread, share, splash: the anchors of Belton’s transition philosophy
• How conceptual offense improves defensive instincts as well
• Why great teams dominate turnover margin and possession gaps
• The importance of fun, joy, relationships, and culture in today’s athletes
What You’ll Learn 🧠
• How to simplify your offensive system without losing structure
• How to build a team that plays fast without playing reckless
• How to teach spacing, timing, pace, and decision-making
• How to use transition games every day to build habits
• How to keep players confident while raising standards
• How to evaluate players honestly and help them see their path forward
• How to become a more adaptable, modern, player-centered coach
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Welcome to another episode of the JAMODI Podcast! Today’s guest is Coach Phil McCaslin, head boys basketball coach at Belton High School. This episode dives deep into coaching philosophy, transition offense, conceptual basketball, skill development, team culture, and the reality of building a program in year one and year two. Whether you're a coach, player, or hoops junkie, this one is packed with practical gold you can use today.
Coach McCaslin shares how he transformed his program’s style of play, why he shifted from continuity offense to conceptual offense, how to teach players to read neutral and create dominoes, and why living in transition is the future of high-level basketball. He also talks about player development, building confidence, handling year-one challenges, the value of fall and summer leagues, and how to simplify the game so athletes can play free, fast, and fearless.
This episode is a must-listen for coaches who want to modernize their offense, play with pace, and develop players who actually understand the game rather than memorize plays. Tons of practical drills, concepts, terminology, and teaching methods that will help any level of coach.
Big Ideas and Topics Discussed 🎯
• The difference between year one and year two of taking over a program
• Why conceptual offense unlocks creativity, spacing, and pace
• Teaching neutral, advantage, and dominoes so players read the game instead of run plays
• Living in transition: creating pace, flow, and early offense opportunities
• The value of embracing messiness and the beautiful struggle in player development
• Keeping practice fun, energetic, and competitive
• Building clarity so players know exactly when and why to attack
• How NBA teams like the Pacers, Spurs, and Warriors influence modern high school basketball
• Managing fall league, summer league, and balancing school ball with select ball
• Using transparency and clear expectations when placing players in off-season teams
• Player ownership, decision-making, and developing instincts on both sides of the ball
• Sprint, spread, share, splash: the anchors of Belton’s transition philosophy
• How conceptual offense improves defensive instincts as well
• Why great teams dominate turnover margin and possession gaps
• The importance of fun, joy, relationships, and culture in today’s athletes
What You’ll Learn 🧠
• How to simplify your offensive system without losing structure
• How to build a team that plays fast without playing reckless
• How to teach spacing, timing, pace, and decision-making
• How to use transition games every day to build habits
• How to keep players confident while raising standards
• How to evaluate players honestly and help them see their path forward
• How to become a more adaptable, modern, player-centered coach
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Welcome to another episode of the JAMODI Podcast! Today’s guest is Coach Phil McCaslin, head boys basketball coach at Belton High School. This episode dives deep into coaching philosophy, transition offense, conceptual basketball, skill development, team culture, and the reality of building a program in year one and year two. Whether you're a coach, player, or hoops junkie, this one is packed with practical gold you can use today.
Coach McCaslin shares how he transformed his program’s style of play, why he shifted from continuity offense to conceptual offense, how to teach players to read neutral and create dominoes, and why living in transition is the future of high-level basketball. He also talks about player development, building confidence, handling year-one challenges, the value of fall and summer leagues, and how to simplify the game so athletes can play free, fast, and fearless.
This episode is a must-listen for coaches who want to modernize their offense, play with pace, and develop players who actually understand the game rather than memorize plays. Tons of practical drills, concepts, terminology, and teaching methods that will help any level of coach.
Big Ideas and Topics Discussed 🎯
• The difference between year one and year two of taking over a program
• Why conceptual offense unlocks creativity, spacing, and pace
• Teaching neutral, advantage, and dominoes so players read the game instead of run plays
• Living in transition: creating pace, flow, and early offense opportunities
• The value of embracing messiness and the beautiful struggle in player development
• Keeping practice fun, energetic, and competitive
• Building clarity so players know exactly when and why to attack
• How NBA teams like the Pacers, Spurs, and Warriors influence modern high school basketball
• Managing fall league, summer league, and balancing school ball with select ball
• Using transparency and clear expectations when placing players in off-season teams
• Player ownership, decision-making, and developing instincts on both sides of the ball
• Sprint, spread, share, splash: the anchors of Belton’s transition philosophy
• How conceptual offense improves defensive instincts as well
• Why great teams dominate turnover margin and possession gaps
• The importance of fun, joy, relationships, and culture in today’s athletes
What You’ll Learn 🧠
• How to simplify your offensive system without losing structure
• How to build a team that plays fast without playing reckless
• How to teach spacing, timing, pace, and decision-making
• How to use transition games every day to build habits
• How to keep players confident while raising standards
• How to evaluate players honestly and help them see their path forward
• How to become a more adaptable, modern, player-centered coach
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Welcome to another episode of the JAMODI Podcast! Today’s guest is Coach Phil McCaslin, head boys basketball coach at Belton High School. This episode dives deep into coaching philosophy, transition offense, conceptual basketball, skill development, team culture, and the reality of building a program in year one and year two. Whether you're a coach, player, or hoops junkie, this one is packed with practical gold you can use today.
Coach McCaslin shares how he transformed his program’s style of play, why he shifted from continuity offense to conceptual offense, how to teach players to read neutral and create dominoes, and why living in transition is the future of high-level basketball. He also talks about player development, building confidence, handling year-one challenges, the value of fall and summer leagues, and how to simplify the game so athletes can play free, fast, and fearless.
This episode is a must-listen for coaches who want to modernize their offense, play with pace, and develop players who actually understand the game rather than memorize plays. Tons of practical drills, concepts, terminology, and teaching methods that will help any level of coach.
Big Ideas and Topics Discussed 🎯
• The difference between year one and year two of taking over a program
• Why conceptual offense unlocks creativity, spacing, and pace
• Teaching neutral, advantage, and dominoes so players read the game instead of run plays
• Living in transition: creating pace, flow, and early offense opportunities
• The value of embracing messiness and the beautiful struggle in player development
• Keeping practice fun, energetic, and competitive
• Building clarity so players know exactly when and why to attack
• How NBA teams like the Pacers, Spurs, and Warriors influence modern high school basketball
• Managing fall league, summer league, and balancing school ball with select ball
• Using transparency and clear expectations when placing players in off-season teams
• Player ownership, decision-making, and developing instincts on both sides of the ball
• Sprint, spread, share, splash: the anchors of Belton’s transition philosophy
• How conceptual offense improves defensive instincts as well
• Why great teams dominate turnover margin and possession gaps
• The importance of fun, joy, relationships, and culture in today’s athletes
What You’ll Learn 🧠
• How to simplify your offensive system without losing structure
• How to build a team that plays fast without playing reckless
• How to teach spacing, timing, pace, and decision-making
• How to use transition games every day to build habits
• How to keep players confident while raising standards
• How to evaluate players honestly and help them see their path forward
• How to become a more adaptable, modern, player-centered coach
In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Brandon Bourg joins Matt Sayman to dive deep into what it means to build a transformational basketball program, not just a successful one. Coach Bourg unpacks how he creates toughness, accountability, and selflessness in his players while still leading with grace, patience, and love.
From battling comfort to confronting selfishness, Coach Bourg explains the daily standards, conversations, and systems that help shape young men for life beyond basketball. He shares stories about culture, faith, discipline, and learning how to slow down, listen, and truly see each player as a person first and an athlete second.
Whether you’re a high school coach, college coach, or youth coach, this conversation will challenge you to think about why you coach, how you lead, and what kind of legacy you want to leave in your players’ lives.
What we talk about in this episode: • Why comfort is the enemy of growth for athletes and coaches • How Coach Bourg defines toughness, accountability, and sacrifice in his program • Practical ways to confront selfishness and entitlement on your team • Coaching the heart before coaching the player • Using standards and expectations instead of constant yelling • Balancing hard coaching with genuine care and relationships • How faith shapes the way he leads, loves, and corrects his players • Helping players handle adversity, failure, and disappointment • The role of communication, honesty, and consistency in culture • Why developing character is more important than winning games
Key Takeaways for Coaches 🧠 • Great culture is built on clarity: clear language, clear standards, and clear consequences • Toughness isn’t just physical — it’s emotional, spiritual, and mental resilience • You can demand a lot and still be deeply compassionate • Players will rise (or fall) to the level of the standards you consistently enforce • Coaching the “whole person” prepares them for life, not just for Friday night
Who this episode is for • High school basketball coaches • College coaches • Youth and club coaches • Christian coaches and leaders who want to integrate their faith into coaching • Any leader who wants to build a stronger, more selfless culture
Call to Action 🙌 If this conversation with Coach Brandon Bourg encouraged or challenged you as a coach: • Subscribe to the channel for more episodes • Like this video to help more coaches find it • Comment with your biggest takeaway or a question you’d ask Coach Bourg • Share this with another coach who cares about culture and character
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In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Brandon Bourg joins Matt Sayman to dive deep into what it means to build a transformational basketball program, not just a successful one. Coach Bourg unpacks how he creates toughness, accountability, and selflessness in his players while still leading with grace, patience, and love.
From battling comfort to confronting selfishness, Coach Bourg explains the daily standards, conversations, and systems that help shape young men for life beyond basketball. He shares stories about culture, faith, discipline, and learning how to slow down, listen, and truly see each player as a person first and an athlete second.
Whether you’re a high school coach, college coach, or youth coach, this conversation will challenge you to think about why you coach, how you lead, and what kind of legacy you want to leave in your players’ lives.
What we talk about in this episode: • Why comfort is the enemy of growth for athletes and coaches • How Coach Bourg defines toughness, accountability, and sacrifice in his program • Practical ways to confront selfishness and entitlement on your team • Coaching the heart before coaching the player • Using standards and expectations instead of constant yelling • Balancing hard coaching with genuine care and relationships • How faith shapes the way he leads, loves, and corrects his players • Helping players handle adversity, failure, and disappointment • The role of communication, honesty, and consistency in culture • Why developing character is more important than winning games
Key Takeaways for Coaches 🧠 • Great culture is built on clarity: clear language, clear standards, and clear consequences • Toughness isn’t just physical — it’s emotional, spiritual, and mental resilience • You can demand a lot and still be deeply compassionate • Players will rise (or fall) to the level of the standards you consistently enforce • Coaching the “whole person” prepares them for life, not just for Friday night
Who this episode is for • High school basketball coaches • College coaches • Youth and club coaches • Christian coaches and leaders who want to integrate their faith into coaching • Any leader who wants to build a stronger, more selfless culture
Call to Action 🙌 If this conversation with Coach Brandon Bourg encouraged or challenged you as a coach: • Subscribe to the channel for more episodes • Like this video to help more coaches find it • Comment with your biggest takeaway or a question you’d ask Coach Bourg • Share this with another coach who cares about culture and character
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In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Brandon Bourg joins Matt Sayman to dive deep into what it means to build a transformational basketball program, not just a successful one. Coach Bourg unpacks how he creates toughness, accountability, and selflessness in his players while still leading with grace, patience, and love.
From battling comfort to confronting selfishness, Coach Bourg explains the daily standards, conversations, and systems that help shape young men for life beyond basketball. He shares stories about culture, faith, discipline, and learning how to slow down, listen, and truly see each player as a person first and an athlete second.
Whether you’re a high school coach, college coach, or youth coach, this conversation will challenge you to think about why you coach, how you lead, and what kind of legacy you want to leave in your players’ lives.
What we talk about in this episode: • Why comfort is the enemy of growth for athletes and coaches • How Coach Bourg defines toughness, accountability, and sacrifice in his program • Practical ways to confront selfishness and entitlement on your team • Coaching the heart before coaching the player • Using standards and expectations instead of constant yelling • Balancing hard coaching with genuine care and relationships • How faith shapes the way he leads, loves, and corrects his players • Helping players handle adversity, failure, and disappointment • The role of communication, honesty, and consistency in culture • Why developing character is more important than winning games
Key Takeaways for Coaches 🧠 • Great culture is built on clarity: clear language, clear standards, and clear consequences • Toughness isn’t just physical — it’s emotional, spiritual, and mental resilience • You can demand a lot and still be deeply compassionate • Players will rise (or fall) to the level of the standards you consistently enforce • Coaching the “whole person” prepares them for life, not just for Friday night
Who this episode is for • High school basketball coaches • College coaches • Youth and club coaches • Christian coaches and leaders who want to integrate their faith into coaching • Any leader who wants to build a stronger, more selfless culture
Call to Action 🙌 If this conversation with Coach Brandon Bourg encouraged or challenged you as a coach: • Subscribe to the channel for more episodes • Like this video to help more coaches find it • Comment with your biggest takeaway or a question you’d ask Coach Bourg • Share this with another coach who cares about culture and character
🎧|🎥 JAMODI PODCAST
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In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Brandon Bourg joins Matt Sayman to dive deep into what it means to build a transformational basketball program, not just a successful one. Coach Bourg unpacks how he creates toughness, accountability, and selflessness in his players while still leading with grace, patience, and love.
From battling comfort to confronting selfishness, Coach Bourg explains the daily standards, conversations, and systems that help shape young men for life beyond basketball. He shares stories about culture, faith, discipline, and learning how to slow down, listen, and truly see each player as a person first and an athlete second.
Whether you’re a high school coach, college coach, or youth coach, this conversation will challenge you to think about why you coach, how you lead, and what kind of legacy you want to leave in your players’ lives.
What we talk about in this episode: • Why comfort is the enemy of growth for athletes and coaches • How Coach Bourg defines toughness, accountability, and sacrifice in his program • Practical ways to confront selfishness and entitlement on your team • Coaching the heart before coaching the player • Using standards and expectations instead of constant yelling • Balancing hard coaching with genuine care and relationships • How faith shapes the way he leads, loves, and corrects his players • Helping players handle adversity, failure, and disappointment • The role of communication, honesty, and consistency in culture • Why developing character is more important than winning games
Key Takeaways for Coaches 🧠 • Great culture is built on clarity: clear language, clear standards, and clear consequences • Toughness isn’t just physical — it’s emotional, spiritual, and mental resilience • You can demand a lot and still be deeply compassionate • Players will rise (or fall) to the level of the standards you consistently enforce • Coaching the “whole person” prepares them for life, not just for Friday night
Who this episode is for • High school basketball coaches • College coaches • Youth and club coaches • Christian coaches and leaders who want to integrate their faith into coaching • Any leader who wants to build a stronger, more selfless culture
Call to Action 🙌 If this conversation with Coach Brandon Bourg encouraged or challenged you as a coach: • Subscribe to the channel for more episodes • Like this video to help more coaches find it • Comment with your biggest takeaway or a question you’d ask Coach Bourg • Share this with another coach who cares about culture and character
🎧|🎥 JAMODI PODCAST
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In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Brandon Bourg joins Matt Sayman to dive deep into what it means to build a transformational basketball program, not just a successful one. Coach Bourg unpacks how he creates toughness, accountability, and selflessness in his players while still leading with grace, patience, and love.
From battling comfort to confronting selfishness, Coach Bourg explains the daily standards, conversations, and systems that help shape young men for life beyond basketball. He shares stories about culture, faith, discipline, and learning how to slow down, listen, and truly see each player as a person first and an athlete second.
Whether you’re a high school coach, college coach, or youth coach, this conversation will challenge you to think about why you coach, how you lead, and what kind of legacy you want to leave in your players’ lives.
What we talk about in this episode: • Why comfort is the enemy of growth for athletes and coaches • How Coach Bourg defines toughness, accountability, and sacrifice in his program • Practical ways to confront selfishness and entitlement on your team • Coaching the heart before coaching the player • Using standards and expectations instead of constant yelling • Balancing hard coaching with genuine care and relationships • How faith shapes the way he leads, loves, and corrects his players • Helping players handle adversity, failure, and disappointment • The role of communication, honesty, and consistency in culture • Why developing character is more important than winning games
Key Takeaways for Coaches 🧠 • Great culture is built on clarity: clear language, clear standards, and clear consequences • Toughness isn’t just physical — it’s emotional, spiritual, and mental resilience • You can demand a lot and still be deeply compassionate • Players will rise (or fall) to the level of the standards you consistently enforce • Coaching the “whole person” prepares them for life, not just for Friday night
Who this episode is for • High school basketball coaches • College coaches • Youth and club coaches • Christian coaches and leaders who want to integrate their faith into coaching • Any leader who wants to build a stronger, more selfless culture
Call to Action 🙌 If this conversation with Coach Brandon Bourg encouraged or challenged you as a coach: • Subscribe to the channel for more episodes • Like this video to help more coaches find it • Comment with your biggest takeaway or a question you’d ask Coach Bourg • Share this with another coach who cares about culture and character
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In this episode, Matt sits down with South Plains College head coach Cinco Boone for a real, behind-the-scenes conversation on what it’s really like to build a program from the ground up again. They talk about film sessions right after jamborees, the frustration of early-season sloppiness, and how to balance honesty and encouragement with your players.
You’ll hear Coach Boone open up about: • Why he brings the team in the same night after a jamboree to watch film and correct habits • The difference between playing hard and actually being physical, finishing possessions, and winning 50/50 balls • How to teach players that they can’t “hero ball” their way to wins and why they really do need a system • Using film to explain the “why” behind turnovers, bad shots, and poor decisions • The power of the word “yet” in culture building and player development • How to protect your own confidence as a coach when things don’t look like you hoped • Why becoming a dad completely changed how he sees parents, players, and empathy • The danger of comparing your team to others on social media and what he does to avoid that trap • How assistants can add huge value by taking things off the head coach’s plate • Giving players ownership with meaningful either/or choices that still fit your standards • What he learned from working for coaches like Greg Young and Chris Beard—and why trying to be someone else doesn’t work • Building a junior college roster from almost scratch and staying patient with the process
If you’re a coach who: • Feels behind in October or November • Is taking over a new program and wondering if you’re “on track” • Struggles with self-doubt and overthinking after tough practices or scrimmages • Wants practical ideas for film, culture, and daily habits
Key themes in this episode: • Culture over schemes • Habits before Xs and Os • Trust, roles, and minutes • Owning your personality as a coach • Balancing accountability with belief • Using assistants and social media the right way
🎧|🎥 JAMODI PODCAST
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In this episode, Matt sits down with South Plains College head coach Cinco Boone for a real, behind-the-scenes conversation on what it’s really like to build a program from the ground up again. They talk about film sessions right after jamborees, the frustration of early-season sloppiness, and how to balance honesty and encouragement with your players.
You’ll hear Coach Boone open up about: • Why he brings the team in the same night after a jamboree to watch film and correct habits • The difference between playing hard and actually being physical, finishing possessions, and winning 50/50 balls • How to teach players that they can’t “hero ball” their way to wins and why they really do need a system • Using film to explain the “why” behind turnovers, bad shots, and poor decisions • The power of the word “yet” in culture building and player development • How to protect your own confidence as a coach when things don’t look like you hoped • Why becoming a dad completely changed how he sees parents, players, and empathy • The danger of comparing your team to others on social media and what he does to avoid that trap • How assistants can add huge value by taking things off the head coach’s plate • Giving players ownership with meaningful either/or choices that still fit your standards • What he learned from working for coaches like Greg Young and Chris Beard—and why trying to be someone else doesn’t work • Building a junior college roster from almost scratch and staying patient with the process
If you’re a coach who: • Feels behind in October or November • Is taking over a new program and wondering if you’re “on track” • Struggles with self-doubt and overthinking after tough practices or scrimmages • Wants practical ideas for film, culture, and daily habits
Key themes in this episode: • Culture over schemes • Habits before Xs and Os • Trust, roles, and minutes • Owning your personality as a coach • Balancing accountability with belief • Using assistants and social media the right way
🎧|🎥 JAMODI PODCAST
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In this episode, Matt sits down with South Plains College head coach Cinco Boone for a real, behind-the-scenes conversation on what it’s really like to build a program from the ground up again. They talk about film sessions right after jamborees, the frustration of early-season sloppiness, and how to balance honesty and encouragement with your players.
You’ll hear Coach Boone open up about: • Why he brings the team in the same night after a jamboree to watch film and correct habits • The difference between playing hard and actually being physical, finishing possessions, and winning 50/50 balls • How to teach players that they can’t “hero ball” their way to wins and why they really do need a system • Using film to explain the “why” behind turnovers, bad shots, and poor decisions • The power of the word “yet” in culture building and player development • How to protect your own confidence as a coach when things don’t look like you hoped • Why becoming a dad completely changed how he sees parents, players, and empathy • The danger of comparing your team to others on social media and what he does to avoid that trap • How assistants can add huge value by taking things off the head coach’s plate • Giving players ownership with meaningful either/or choices that still fit your standards • What he learned from working for coaches like Greg Young and Chris Beard—and why trying to be someone else doesn’t work • Building a junior college roster from almost scratch and staying patient with the process
If you’re a coach who: • Feels behind in October or November • Is taking over a new program and wondering if you’re “on track” • Struggles with self-doubt and overthinking after tough practices or scrimmages • Wants practical ideas for film, culture, and daily habits
Key themes in this episode: • Culture over schemes • Habits before Xs and Os • Trust, roles, and minutes • Owning your personality as a coach • Balancing accountability with belief • Using assistants and social media the right way
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