Welcome to the JAMODI Podcast hosted by Matt Sayman. We interview coaches and leaders to find out not just what they do, but how they do what they do. Becoming the best version of ourselves is JAMODI...Just A Matter Of Doing It.
In this conversation, Coach Parker shares his journey from playing at LMU and Virginia State to building his coaching philosophy through experiences at every level of college basketball. He opens up about lessons from winning and losing seasons, the importance of adaptability in today's game, and how culture and player leadership define long-term success.We dive into:
In this conversation, Coach Parker shares his journey from playing at LMU and Virginia State to building his coaching philosophy through experiences at every level of college basketball. He opens up about lessons from winning and losing seasons, the importance of adaptability in today's game, and how culture and player leadership define long-term success.We dive into:
In this conversation, Coach Parker shares his journey from playing at LMU and Virginia State to building his coaching philosophy through experiences at every level of college basketball. He opens up about lessons from winning and losing seasons, the importance of adaptability in today's game, and how culture and player leadership define long-term success.We dive into:
In this conversation, Coach Parker shares his journey from playing at LMU and Virginia State to building his coaching philosophy through experiences at every level of college basketball. He opens up about lessons from winning and losing seasons, the importance of adaptability in today's game, and how culture and player leadership define long-term success.We dive into:
In this conversation, Coach Parker shares his journey from playing at LMU and Virginia State to building his coaching philosophy through experiences at every level of college basketball. He opens up about lessons from winning and losing seasons, the importance of adaptability in today's game, and how culture and player leadership define long-term success.We dive into:
In this episode, Matt Sayman sits down with Clarendon College head coach Blake Cochran to talk culture, leadership, JUCO basketball, and faith. Coach Cochran shares how he rebuilt his program through daily connection, intentional scheduling, film work, and a relational approach that balances accountability and fun. He opens up about learning from a tough season, adapting through analytics, and creating a team culture built on love, honesty, and player ownership.Main takeaways: •
In this episode, Matt Sayman sits down with Clarendon College head coach Blake Cochran to talk culture, leadership, JUCO basketball, and faith. Coach Cochran shares how he rebuilt his program through daily connection, intentional scheduling, film work, and a relational approach that balances accountability and fun. He opens up about learning from a tough season, adapting through analytics, and creating a team culture built on love, honesty, and player ownership.Main takeaways: •
In this episode, Matt Sayman sits down with Clarendon College head coach Blake Cochran to talk culture, leadership, JUCO basketball, and faith. Coach Cochran shares how he rebuilt his program through daily connection, intentional scheduling, film work, and a relational approach that balances accountability and fun. He opens up about learning from a tough season, adapting through analytics, and creating a team culture built on love, honesty, and player ownership.Main takeaways: •
In this episode, Matt Sayman sits down with Clarendon College head coach Blake Cochran to talk culture, leadership, JUCO basketball, and faith. Coach Cochran shares how he rebuilt his program through daily connection, intentional scheduling, film work, and a relational approach that balances accountability and fun. He opens up about learning from a tough season, adapting through analytics, and creating a team culture built on love, honesty, and player ownership.Main takeaways: •
In this episode, Matt Sayman sits down with Clarendon College head coach Blake Cochran to talk culture, leadership, JUCO basketball, and faith. Coach Cochran shares how he rebuilt his program through daily connection, intentional scheduling, film work, and a relational approach that balances accountability and fun. He opens up about learning from a tough season, adapting through analytics, and creating a team culture built on love, honesty, and player ownership.Main takeaways: •
In this episode, Coach Tony Starnes brings over three decades of coaching wisdom from the high school, junior college, and NAIA levels. He shares stories from coaching in Texas, Kansas, and beyond, and talks about building relationships, creating team culture, and the lessons learned from coaching multiple generations of players. Tony also reflects on adapting over time, leading with consistency, and staying passionate about the game after 30-plus years on the sidelines. If you love conversations about leadership, team identity, teaching the game the right way, and finding purpose in coaching, this episode delivers.
In this episode, Coach Tony Starnes brings over three decades of coaching wisdom from the high school, junior college, and NAIA levels. He shares stories from coaching in Texas, Kansas, and beyond, and talks about building relationships, creating team culture, and the lessons learned from coaching multiple generations of players. Tony also reflects on adapting over time, leading with consistency, and staying passionate about the game after 30-plus years on the sidelines. If you love conversations about leadership, team identity, teaching the game the right way, and finding purpose in coaching, this episode delivers.
In this episode, Coach Tony Starnes brings over three decades of coaching wisdom from the high school, junior college, and NAIA levels. He shares stories from coaching in Texas, Kansas, and beyond, and talks about building relationships, creating team culture, and the lessons learned from coaching multiple generations of players. Tony also reflects on adapting over time, leading with consistency, and staying passionate about the game after 30-plus years on the sidelines. If you love conversations about leadership, team identity, teaching the game the right way, and finding purpose in coaching, this episode delivers.
In this episode, Coach Tony Starnes brings over three decades of coaching wisdom from the high school, junior college, and NAIA levels. He shares stories from coaching in Texas, Kansas, and beyond, and talks about building relationships, creating team culture, and the lessons learned from coaching multiple generations of players. Tony also reflects on adapting over time, leading with consistency, and staying passionate about the game after 30-plus years on the sidelines. If you love conversations about leadership, team identity, teaching the game the right way, and finding purpose in coaching, this episode delivers.
In this episode, Coach Tony Starnes brings over three decades of coaching wisdom from the high school, junior college, and NAIA levels. He shares stories from coaching in Texas, Kansas, and beyond, and talks about building relationships, creating team culture, and the lessons learned from coaching multiple generations of players. Tony also reflects on adapting over time, leading with consistency, and staying passionate about the game after 30-plus years on the sidelines. If you love conversations about leadership, team identity, teaching the game the right way, and finding purpose in coaching, this episode delivers.
This week on the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with longtime friend and coaching partner Matt Garnett, head girls coach at Gordon High School. Coach Garnett has an incredible journey — from being the head men's coach at Wayland Baptist and McMurry University, to leading his daughters at Trinity Christian Academy and Grapevine Faith, to now building something special at Gordon.Together, Matt and Matt go back and forth sharing the top three coaching ideas they've each borrowed over the years. From performance evaluation systems, shot selection scales, postgame highlight videos, and eliminating postgame talks, this episode is packed with wisdom for coaches at every level.We've also been directing MG Basketball Camps together for over 15 years, so this conversation is more personal and relaxed than usual. You'll get an inside look at how friendships, faith, and coaching experiences have shaped the way we lead teams and build culture.Whether you're a high school coach, college coach, or youth coach, you'll leave with practical tools, encouragement, and a reminder of why we coach in the first place.
This week on the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with longtime friend and coaching partner Matt Garnett, head girls coach at Gordon High School. Coach Garnett has an incredible journey — from being the head men's coach at Wayland Baptist and McMurry University, to leading his daughters at Trinity Christian Academy and Grapevine Faith, to now building something special at Gordon.Together, Matt and Matt go back and forth sharing the top three coaching ideas they've each borrowed over the years. From performance evaluation systems, shot selection scales, postgame highlight videos, and eliminating postgame talks, this episode is packed with wisdom for coaches at every level.We've also been directing MG Basketball Camps together for over 15 years, so this conversation is more personal and relaxed than usual. You'll get an inside look at how friendships, faith, and coaching experiences have shaped the way we lead teams and build culture.Whether you're a high school coach, college coach, or youth coach, you'll leave with practical tools, encouragement, and a reminder of why we coach in the first place.
This week on the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with longtime friend and coaching partner Matt Garnett, head girls coach at Gordon High School. Coach Garnett has an incredible journey — from being the head men's coach at Wayland Baptist and McMurry University, to leading his daughters at Trinity Christian Academy and Grapevine Faith, to now building something special at Gordon.Together, Matt and Matt go back and forth sharing the top three coaching ideas they've each borrowed over the years. From performance evaluation systems, shot selection scales, postgame highlight videos, and eliminating postgame talks, this episode is packed with wisdom for coaches at every level.We've also been directing MG Basketball Camps together for over 15 years, so this conversation is more personal and relaxed than usual. You'll get an inside look at how friendships, faith, and coaching experiences have shaped the way we lead teams and build culture.Whether you're a high school coach, college coach, or youth coach, you'll leave with practical tools, encouragement, and a reminder of why we coach in the first place.
This week on the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with longtime friend and coaching partner Matt Garnett, head girls coach at Gordon High School. Coach Garnett has an incredible journey — from being the head men's coach at Wayland Baptist and McMurry University, to leading his daughters at Trinity Christian Academy and Grapevine Faith, to now building something special at Gordon.Together, Matt and Matt go back and forth sharing the top three coaching ideas they've each borrowed over the years. From performance evaluation systems, shot selection scales, postgame highlight videos, and eliminating postgame talks, this episode is packed with wisdom for coaches at every level.We've also been directing MG Basketball Camps together for over 15 years, so this conversation is more personal and relaxed than usual. You'll get an inside look at how friendships, faith, and coaching experiences have shaped the way we lead teams and build culture.Whether you're a high school coach, college coach, or youth coach, you'll leave with practical tools, encouragement, and a reminder of why we coach in the first place.
This week on the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with longtime friend and coaching partner Matt Garnett, head girls coach at Gordon High School. Coach Garnett has an incredible journey — from being the head men's coach at Wayland Baptist and McMurry University, to leading his daughters at Trinity Christian Academy and Grapevine Faith, to now building something special at Gordon.Together, Matt and Matt go back and forth sharing the top three coaching ideas they've each borrowed over the years. From performance evaluation systems, shot selection scales, postgame highlight videos, and eliminating postgame talks, this episode is packed with wisdom for coaches at every level.We've also been directing MG Basketball Camps together for over 15 years, so this conversation is more personal and relaxed than usual. You'll get an inside look at how friendships, faith, and coaching experiences have shaped the way we lead teams and build culture.Whether you're a high school coach, college coach, or youth coach, you'll leave with practical tools, encouragement, and a reminder of why we coach in the first place.
In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Rice University Men's Basketball Associate Head Coach Chris Kreider. With over 20 years of experience in college coaching, Kreider shares powerful insights on culture, leadership, and building successful basketball programs.Coach Kreider opens up about his morning habits, the power of habit stacking, how he stays organized with systems, and the importance of balancing coaching with family life. He also dives into offensive philosophy—playing fast with pace, freedom, and spacing—and how to teach players to attack the paint early in possessions.Whether you're a high school coach, college coach, or basketball junkie, this episode is packed with actionable strategies and wisdom for leading a program and impacting players' lives.
In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Rice University Men's Basketball Associate Head Coach Chris Kreider. With over 20 years of experience in college coaching, Kreider shares powerful insights on culture, leadership, and building successful basketball programs.Coach Kreider opens up about his morning habits, the power of habit stacking, how he stays organized with systems, and the importance of balancing coaching with family life. He also dives into offensive philosophy—playing fast with pace, freedom, and spacing—and how to teach players to attack the paint early in possessions.Whether you're a high school coach, college coach, or basketball junkie, this episode is packed with actionable strategies and wisdom for leading a program and impacting players' lives.
In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Rice University Men's Basketball Associate Head Coach Chris Kreider. With over 20 years of experience in college coaching, Kreider shares powerful insights on culture, leadership, and building successful basketball programs.Coach Kreider opens up about his morning habits, the power of habit stacking, how he stays organized with systems, and the importance of balancing coaching with family life. He also dives into offensive philosophy—playing fast with pace, freedom, and spacing—and how to teach players to attack the paint early in possessions.Whether you're a high school coach, college coach, or basketball junkie, this episode is packed with actionable strategies and wisdom for leading a program and impacting players' lives.
In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Rice University Men's Basketball Associate Head Coach Chris Kreider. With over 20 years of experience in college coaching, Kreider shares powerful insights on culture, leadership, and building successful basketball programs.Coach Kreider opens up about his morning habits, the power of habit stacking, how he stays organized with systems, and the importance of balancing coaching with family life. He also dives into offensive philosophy—playing fast with pace, freedom, and spacing—and how to teach players to attack the paint early in possessions.Whether you're a high school coach, college coach, or basketball junkie, this episode is packed with actionable strategies and wisdom for leading a program and impacting players' lives.
In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Rice University Men's Basketball Associate Head Coach Chris Kreider. With over 20 years of experience in college coaching, Kreider shares powerful insights on culture, leadership, and building successful basketball programs.Coach Kreider opens up about his morning habits, the power of habit stacking, how he stays organized with systems, and the importance of balancing coaching with family life. He also dives into offensive philosophy—playing fast with pace, freedom, and spacing—and how to teach players to attack the paint early in possessions.Whether you're a high school coach, college coach, or basketball junkie, this episode is packed with actionable strategies and wisdom for leading a program and impacting players' lives.
In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Weatherford High School Head Coach Neal Welch to talk about building lasting culture, creating belief in players, and investing in relationships that go beyond the court.
In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Weatherford High School Head Coach Neal Welch to talk about building lasting culture, creating belief in players, and investing in relationships that go beyond the court.
In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Weatherford High School Head Coach Neal Welch to talk about building lasting culture, creating belief in players, and investing in relationships that go beyond the court.
In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Weatherford High School Head Coach Neal Welch to talk about building lasting culture, creating belief in players, and investing in relationships that go beyond the court.
In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Weatherford High School Head Coach Neal Welch to talk about building lasting culture, creating belief in players, and investing in relationships that go beyond the court.
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