JAMODI Podcast

What does it really take to build a championship program?Coach Emund Prichett joins the JAMODI Podcast to share the journey of building Mansfield Summit basketball—from going 1–14 in district during his first season to developing a program capable of competing for championships.Coach Prichett opens up about the difficult early years, the mistakes that helped him grow as a coach and person, and the decision to stop focusing on expectations and start focusing on getting better every single day.The conversation goes far beyond wins and losses. Coach Prichett discusses building relationships before demanding results, creating a culture players believe in, holding athletes accountable without losing connection, handling transfers, developing players in the spring, allowing teams to develop their own personality, and creating an environment where sacrifice matters more than individual statistics.He also shares a powerful philosophy on playing time: every player is needed for all 32 minutes—whether they are on the floor or contributing energy, focus, and support from the bench.In this episode:

What does it really take to build a championship program?Coach Emund Prichett joins the JAMODI Podcast to share the journey of building Mansfield Summit basketball—from going 1–14 in district during his first season to developing a program capable of competing for championships.Coach Prichett opens up about the difficult early years, the mistakes that helped him grow as a coach and person, and the decision to stop focusing on expectations and start focusing on getting better every single day.The conversation goes far beyond wins and losses. Coach Prichett discusses building relationships before demanding results, creating a culture players believe in, holding athletes accountable without losing connection, handling transfers, developing players in the spring, allowing teams to develop their own personality, and creating an environment where sacrifice matters more than individual statistics.He also shares a powerful philosophy on playing time: every player is needed for all 32 minutes—whether they are on the floor or contributing energy, focus, and support from the bench.In this episode:

What does it really take to build a championship program?Coach Emund Prichett joins the JAMODI Podcast to share the journey of building Mansfield Summit basketball—from going 1–14 in district during his first season to developing a program capable of competing for championships.Coach Prichett opens up about the difficult early years, the mistakes that helped him grow as a coach and person, and the decision to stop focusing on expectations and start focusing on getting better every single day.The conversation goes far beyond wins and losses. Coach Prichett discusses building relationships before demanding results, creating a culture players believe in, holding athletes accountable without losing connection, handling transfers, developing players in the spring, allowing teams to develop their own personality, and creating an environment where sacrifice matters more than individual statistics.He also shares a powerful philosophy on playing time: every player is needed for all 32 minutes—whether they are on the floor or contributing energy, focus, and support from the bench.In this episode:

What does it really take to build a championship program?Coach Emund Prichett joins the JAMODI Podcast to share the journey of building Mansfield Summit basketball—from going 1–14 in district during his first season to developing a program capable of competing for championships.Coach Prichett opens up about the difficult early years, the mistakes that helped him grow as a coach and person, and the decision to stop focusing on expectations and start focusing on getting better every single day.The conversation goes far beyond wins and losses. Coach Prichett discusses building relationships before demanding results, creating a culture players believe in, holding athletes accountable without losing connection, handling transfers, developing players in the spring, allowing teams to develop their own personality, and creating an environment where sacrifice matters more than individual statistics.He also shares a powerful philosophy on playing time: every player is needed for all 32 minutes—whether they are on the floor or contributing energy, focus, and support from the bench.In this episode:

What does it really take to build a championship program?Coach Emund Prichett joins the JAMODI Podcast to share the journey of building Mansfield Summit basketball—from going 1–14 in district during his first season to developing a program capable of competing for championships.Coach Prichett opens up about the difficult early years, the mistakes that helped him grow as a coach and person, and the decision to stop focusing on expectations and start focusing on getting better every single day.The conversation goes far beyond wins and losses. Coach Prichett discusses building relationships before demanding results, creating a culture players believe in, holding athletes accountable without losing connection, handling transfers, developing players in the spring, allowing teams to develop their own personality, and creating an environment where sacrifice matters more than individual statistics.He also shares a powerful philosophy on playing time: every player is needed for all 32 minutes—whether they are on the floor or contributing energy, focus, and support from the bench.In this episode:

Tony Miller, head men's basketball coach at Bob Jones University and host of the A Quick Timeout Podcast, joins the JAMODI Podcast for Episode 321.Four years after his first appearance on the podcast, Coach Miller returns to discuss what he has learned since moving into the head coaching chair and the responsibility that comes with leading an entire program.Tony shares why successful programs must be person-development centric, not simply player-development centric, and explains how Bob Jones University has built its program around three core values: Character, Competitiveness, and Connectedness.We also dive into developing assistant coaches beyond X's and O's, creating transformational relationships with players, involving family in your program, building confidence through freedom, and designing practices that teach players how to think rather than simply telling them what to do.Coach Miller also shares practical ideas for end-of-game situations, conceptual offense, shot selection, player meetings, giving effective feedback, and creating a culture that shows up every day—not just on a T-shirt or poster.Topics include:Transitioning from assistant coach to head coachRunning and managing an entire basketball programPerson development vs. player developmentCharacter, Competitiveness & ConnectednessStandards vs. rulesDeveloping assistant coachesBuilding transformational relationshipsCreating a family atmosphereGiving players freedom within structureTeaching players to think and problem-solveEnd-of-game situationsGiving better feedbackShot selectionConceptual offense and decision-makingCreating a culture players want to be part of

Tony Miller, head men's basketball coach at Bob Jones University and host of the A Quick Timeout Podcast, joins the JAMODI Podcast for Episode 321.Four years after his first appearance on the podcast, Coach Miller returns to discuss what he has learned since moving into the head coaching chair and the responsibility that comes with leading an entire program.Tony shares why successful programs must be person-development centric, not simply player-development centric, and explains how Bob Jones University has built its program around three core values: Character, Competitiveness, and Connectedness.We also dive into developing assistant coaches beyond X's and O's, creating transformational relationships with players, involving family in your program, building confidence through freedom, and designing practices that teach players how to think rather than simply telling them what to do.Coach Miller also shares practical ideas for end-of-game situations, conceptual offense, shot selection, player meetings, giving effective feedback, and creating a culture that shows up every day—not just on a T-shirt or poster.Topics include:Transitioning from assistant coach to head coachRunning and managing an entire basketball programPerson development vs. player developmentCharacter, Competitiveness & ConnectednessStandards vs. rulesDeveloping assistant coachesBuilding transformational relationshipsCreating a family atmosphereGiving players freedom within structureTeaching players to think and problem-solveEnd-of-game situationsGiving better feedbackShot selectionConceptual offense and decision-makingCreating a culture players want to be part of

Tony Miller, head men's basketball coach at Bob Jones University and host of the A Quick Timeout Podcast, joins the JAMODI Podcast for Episode 321.Four years after his first appearance on the podcast, Coach Miller returns to discuss what he has learned since moving into the head coaching chair and the responsibility that comes with leading an entire program.Tony shares why successful programs must be person-development centric, not simply player-development centric, and explains how Bob Jones University has built its program around three core values: Character, Competitiveness, and Connectedness.We also dive into developing assistant coaches beyond X's and O's, creating transformational relationships with players, involving family in your program, building confidence through freedom, and designing practices that teach players how to think rather than simply telling them what to do.Coach Miller also shares practical ideas for end-of-game situations, conceptual offense, shot selection, player meetings, giving effective feedback, and creating a culture that shows up every day—not just on a T-shirt or poster.Topics include:Transitioning from assistant coach to head coachRunning and managing an entire basketball programPerson development vs. player developmentCharacter, Competitiveness & ConnectednessStandards vs. rulesDeveloping assistant coachesBuilding transformational relationshipsCreating a family atmosphereGiving players freedom within structureTeaching players to think and problem-solveEnd-of-game situationsGiving better feedbackShot selectionConceptual offense and decision-makingCreating a culture players want to be part of

Tony Miller, head men's basketball coach at Bob Jones University and host of the A Quick Timeout Podcast, joins the JAMODI Podcast for Episode 321.Four years after his first appearance on the podcast, Coach Miller returns to discuss what he has learned since moving into the head coaching chair and the responsibility that comes with leading an entire program.Tony shares why successful programs must be person-development centric, not simply player-development centric, and explains how Bob Jones University has built its program around three core values: Character, Competitiveness, and Connectedness.We also dive into developing assistant coaches beyond X's and O's, creating transformational relationships with players, involving family in your program, building confidence through freedom, and designing practices that teach players how to think rather than simply telling them what to do.Coach Miller also shares practical ideas for end-of-game situations, conceptual offense, shot selection, player meetings, giving effective feedback, and creating a culture that shows up every day—not just on a T-shirt or poster.Topics include:Transitioning from assistant coach to head coachRunning and managing an entire basketball programPerson development vs. player developmentCharacter, Competitiveness & ConnectednessStandards vs. rulesDeveloping assistant coachesBuilding transformational relationshipsCreating a family atmosphereGiving players freedom within structureTeaching players to think and problem-solveEnd-of-game situationsGiving better feedbackShot selectionConceptual offense and decision-makingCreating a culture players want to be part of

Tony Miller, head men's basketball coach at Bob Jones University and host of the A Quick Timeout Podcast, joins the JAMODI Podcast for Episode 321.Four years after his first appearance on the podcast, Coach Miller returns to discuss what he has learned since moving into the head coaching chair and the responsibility that comes with leading an entire program.Tony shares why successful programs must be person-development centric, not simply player-development centric, and explains how Bob Jones University has built its program around three core values: Character, Competitiveness, and Connectedness.We also dive into developing assistant coaches beyond X's and O's, creating transformational relationships with players, involving family in your program, building confidence through freedom, and designing practices that teach players how to think rather than simply telling them what to do.Coach Miller also shares practical ideas for end-of-game situations, conceptual offense, shot selection, player meetings, giving effective feedback, and creating a culture that shows up every day—not just on a T-shirt or poster.Topics include:Transitioning from assistant coach to head coachRunning and managing an entire basketball programPerson development vs. player developmentCharacter, Competitiveness & ConnectednessStandards vs. rulesDeveloping assistant coachesBuilding transformational relationshipsCreating a family atmosphereGiving players freedom within structureTeaching players to think and problem-solveEnd-of-game situationsGiving better feedbackShot selectionConceptual offense and decision-makingCreating a culture players want to be part of

What does it take to build a winning program — and sustain it year after year?In Episode 320 of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Westlake High School head boys basketball coach Robert Lucero for an in-depth conversation about culture, leadership, communication, staff development, and the realities of being a high school coach.Coach Lucero shares lessons from more than two decades in coaching and his highly successful run at Westlake. But this conversation goes far beyond wins and losses.They discuss why Westlake keeps large rosters and creates a place for players who may not see significant game minutes, how honest communication can strengthen relationships, why conflict isn't always a bad thing, and how coaches can create environments where players feel like they belong.Lucero also explains why delegating responsibilities to assistant coaches made him a better head coach, the importance of developing young coaches, and why great coaches need confidence, consistency, and the ability to handle conflict.The conversation also dives into culture classes, allowing players to help define a program's core values, staying composed during games, learning from painful losses, and what a truly successful season looks like.For Lucero, success ultimately comes back to one question: Can you have peace knowing you gave your players your best?Topics include:• Building and sustaining a championship culture• Creating belonging for every player• Managing large high school basketball rosters• Playing time and parent communication• Developing assistant coaches• Delegating as a head coach• Culture classes and character development• Honest communication and healthy conflict• Creating player ownership• Coaching with confidence and consistency• Staying composed during games• Learning from devastating losses• Defining success beyond wins and losses• Coaching authentically• Enjoying the journeyJAMODI stands for Just A Matter Of Doing It.Where Coaches Talk Culture, Leadership & Growth.

What does it take to build a winning program — and sustain it year after year?In Episode 320 of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Westlake High School head boys basketball coach Robert Lucero for an in-depth conversation about culture, leadership, communication, staff development, and the realities of being a high school coach.Coach Lucero shares lessons from more than two decades in coaching and his highly successful run at Westlake. But this conversation goes far beyond wins and losses.They discuss why Westlake keeps large rosters and creates a place for players who may not see significant game minutes, how honest communication can strengthen relationships, why conflict isn't always a bad thing, and how coaches can create environments where players feel like they belong.Lucero also explains why delegating responsibilities to assistant coaches made him a better head coach, the importance of developing young coaches, and why great coaches need confidence, consistency, and the ability to handle conflict.The conversation also dives into culture classes, allowing players to help define a program's core values, staying composed during games, learning from painful losses, and what a truly successful season looks like.For Lucero, success ultimately comes back to one question: Can you have peace knowing you gave your players your best?Topics include:• Building and sustaining a championship culture• Creating belonging for every player• Managing large high school basketball rosters• Playing time and parent communication• Developing assistant coaches• Delegating as a head coach• Culture classes and character development• Honest communication and healthy conflict• Creating player ownership• Coaching with confidence and consistency• Staying composed during games• Learning from devastating losses• Defining success beyond wins and losses• Coaching authentically• Enjoying the journeyJAMODI stands for Just A Matter Of Doing It.Where Coaches Talk Culture, Leadership & Growth.

What does it take to build a winning program — and sustain it year after year?In Episode 320 of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Westlake High School head boys basketball coach Robert Lucero for an in-depth conversation about culture, leadership, communication, staff development, and the realities of being a high school coach.Coach Lucero shares lessons from more than two decades in coaching and his highly successful run at Westlake. But this conversation goes far beyond wins and losses.They discuss why Westlake keeps large rosters and creates a place for players who may not see significant game minutes, how honest communication can strengthen relationships, why conflict isn't always a bad thing, and how coaches can create environments where players feel like they belong.Lucero also explains why delegating responsibilities to assistant coaches made him a better head coach, the importance of developing young coaches, and why great coaches need confidence, consistency, and the ability to handle conflict.The conversation also dives into culture classes, allowing players to help define a program's core values, staying composed during games, learning from painful losses, and what a truly successful season looks like.For Lucero, success ultimately comes back to one question: Can you have peace knowing you gave your players your best?Topics include:• Building and sustaining a championship culture• Creating belonging for every player• Managing large high school basketball rosters• Playing time and parent communication• Developing assistant coaches• Delegating as a head coach• Culture classes and character development• Honest communication and healthy conflict• Creating player ownership• Coaching with confidence and consistency• Staying composed during games• Learning from devastating losses• Defining success beyond wins and losses• Coaching authentically• Enjoying the journeyJAMODI stands for Just A Matter Of Doing It.Where Coaches Talk Culture, Leadership & Growth.

What does it take to build a winning program — and sustain it year after year?In Episode 320 of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Westlake High School head boys basketball coach Robert Lucero for an in-depth conversation about culture, leadership, communication, staff development, and the realities of being a high school coach.Coach Lucero shares lessons from more than two decades in coaching and his highly successful run at Westlake. But this conversation goes far beyond wins and losses.They discuss why Westlake keeps large rosters and creates a place for players who may not see significant game minutes, how honest communication can strengthen relationships, why conflict isn't always a bad thing, and how coaches can create environments where players feel like they belong.Lucero also explains why delegating responsibilities to assistant coaches made him a better head coach, the importance of developing young coaches, and why great coaches need confidence, consistency, and the ability to handle conflict.The conversation also dives into culture classes, allowing players to help define a program's core values, staying composed during games, learning from painful losses, and what a truly successful season looks like.For Lucero, success ultimately comes back to one question: Can you have peace knowing you gave your players your best?Topics include:• Building and sustaining a championship culture• Creating belonging for every player• Managing large high school basketball rosters• Playing time and parent communication• Developing assistant coaches• Delegating as a head coach• Culture classes and character development• Honest communication and healthy conflict• Creating player ownership• Coaching with confidence and consistency• Staying composed during games• Learning from devastating losses• Defining success beyond wins and losses• Coaching authentically• Enjoying the journeyJAMODI stands for Just A Matter Of Doing It.Where Coaches Talk Culture, Leadership & Growth.

What does it take to build a winning program — and sustain it year after year?In Episode 320 of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Westlake High School head boys basketball coach Robert Lucero for an in-depth conversation about culture, leadership, communication, staff development, and the realities of being a high school coach.Coach Lucero shares lessons from more than two decades in coaching and his highly successful run at Westlake. But this conversation goes far beyond wins and losses.They discuss why Westlake keeps large rosters and creates a place for players who may not see significant game minutes, how honest communication can strengthen relationships, why conflict isn't always a bad thing, and how coaches can create environments where players feel like they belong.Lucero also explains why delegating responsibilities to assistant coaches made him a better head coach, the importance of developing young coaches, and why great coaches need confidence, consistency, and the ability to handle conflict.The conversation also dives into culture classes, allowing players to help define a program's core values, staying composed during games, learning from painful losses, and what a truly successful season looks like.For Lucero, success ultimately comes back to one question: Can you have peace knowing you gave your players your best?Topics include:• Building and sustaining a championship culture• Creating belonging for every player• Managing large high school basketball rosters• Playing time and parent communication• Developing assistant coaches• Delegating as a head coach• Culture classes and character development• Honest communication and healthy conflict• Creating player ownership• Coaching with confidence and consistency• Staying composed during games• Learning from devastating losses• Defining success beyond wins and losses• Coaching authentically• Enjoying the journeyJAMODI stands for Just A Matter Of Doing It.Where Coaches Talk Culture, Leadership & Growth.

John Redman, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Spring Hill College, joins the JAMODI Podcast for a conversation about leadership, confidence, relationships, simplicity, and what it really means to coach a team.After spending nearly 15 years as a college assistant and learning under multiple Hall of Fame coaches, Redman has developed a coaching philosophy centered around serving players, building trust, giving freedom, embracing failure, and keeping the game simple.Coach Redman explains why he believes a coach's No. 1 job is to build confidence, why “culture” ultimately comes down to people, and why the only word he wants hanging in his locker room is SERVE.We also dive into:

John Redman, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Spring Hill College, joins the JAMODI Podcast for a conversation about leadership, confidence, relationships, simplicity, and what it really means to coach a team.After spending nearly 15 years as a college assistant and learning under multiple Hall of Fame coaches, Redman has developed a coaching philosophy centered around serving players, building trust, giving freedom, embracing failure, and keeping the game simple.Coach Redman explains why he believes a coach's No. 1 job is to build confidence, why “culture” ultimately comes down to people, and why the only word he wants hanging in his locker room is SERVE.We also dive into:

John Redman, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Spring Hill College, joins the JAMODI Podcast for a conversation about leadership, confidence, relationships, simplicity, and what it really means to coach a team.After spending nearly 15 years as a college assistant and learning under multiple Hall of Fame coaches, Redman has developed a coaching philosophy centered around serving players, building trust, giving freedom, embracing failure, and keeping the game simple.Coach Redman explains why he believes a coach's No. 1 job is to build confidence, why “culture” ultimately comes down to people, and why the only word he wants hanging in his locker room is SERVE.We also dive into:

John Redman, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Spring Hill College, joins the JAMODI Podcast for a conversation about leadership, confidence, relationships, simplicity, and what it really means to coach a team.After spending nearly 15 years as a college assistant and learning under multiple Hall of Fame coaches, Redman has developed a coaching philosophy centered around serving players, building trust, giving freedom, embracing failure, and keeping the game simple.Coach Redman explains why he believes a coach's No. 1 job is to build confidence, why “culture” ultimately comes down to people, and why the only word he wants hanging in his locker room is SERVE.We also dive into:

John Redman, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Spring Hill College, joins the JAMODI Podcast for a conversation about leadership, confidence, relationships, simplicity, and what it really means to coach a team.After spending nearly 15 years as a college assistant and learning under multiple Hall of Fame coaches, Redman has developed a coaching philosophy centered around serving players, building trust, giving freedom, embracing failure, and keeping the game simple.Coach Redman explains why he believes a coach's No. 1 job is to build confidence, why “culture” ultimately comes down to people, and why the only word he wants hanging in his locker room is SERVE.We also dive into:

Episode 318 of the JAMODI Podcast features Kelly Savoy, head girls basketball coach at Montgomery High School and Vice President of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC).With more than 30 years in coaching and nearly 400 career wins, Coach Savoy has built his career around relationships, character, consistency, and developing programs that are bigger than basketball.In this episode, Coach Savoy shares why great coaching starts with building relationships—not only with players, but with parents, assistant coaches, junior high coaches, and the entire school community. He discusses why younger coaches must understand that being a great basketball coach also means being a great teacher and teammate within their school.Coach Savoy also breaks down his philosophy on culture and the Montgomery program's motto: “Character Wins Championships.” He explains why every player may have a different role while still having the same value, why he grades the energy of his bench, and how great cultures eventually become player-led.Coach Savoy and Coach Sayman also discuss consistency versus flexibility, supporting multi-sport athletes, adapting your system to your personnel, learning from coaching mistakes, the importance of TABC, and the future of the shot clock in Texas high school basketball.Topics include:• Building relationships with players and parents• Helping young coaches stay in the profession• Why great coaches are great teachers• Consistency vs. flexibility in coaching• Adapting your system to your personnel• Supporting multi-sport athletes• Creating clearly defined player roles• Why every player's value remains the same• Building a championship culture• Holding players accountable to program standards• Developing player-led teams• Character Wins Championships• The importance of TABC• Lifelong learning for coaches• Shot clock in Texas high school basketball• Culture and team buildingJAMODI stands for “Just A Matter Of Doing It.”The JAMODI Podcast is where coaches talk culture, leadership & growth.

Episode 318 of the JAMODI Podcast features Kelly Savoy, head girls basketball coach at Montgomery High School and Vice President of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC).With more than 30 years in coaching and nearly 400 career wins, Coach Savoy has built his career around relationships, character, consistency, and developing programs that are bigger than basketball.In this episode, Coach Savoy shares why great coaching starts with building relationships—not only with players, but with parents, assistant coaches, junior high coaches, and the entire school community. He discusses why younger coaches must understand that being a great basketball coach also means being a great teacher and teammate within their school.Coach Savoy also breaks down his philosophy on culture and the Montgomery program's motto: “Character Wins Championships.” He explains why every player may have a different role while still having the same value, why he grades the energy of his bench, and how great cultures eventually become player-led.Coach Savoy and Coach Sayman also discuss consistency versus flexibility, supporting multi-sport athletes, adapting your system to your personnel, learning from coaching mistakes, the importance of TABC, and the future of the shot clock in Texas high school basketball.Topics include:• Building relationships with players and parents• Helping young coaches stay in the profession• Why great coaches are great teachers• Consistency vs. flexibility in coaching• Adapting your system to your personnel• Supporting multi-sport athletes• Creating clearly defined player roles• Why every player's value remains the same• Building a championship culture• Holding players accountable to program standards• Developing player-led teams• Character Wins Championships• The importance of TABC• Lifelong learning for coaches• Shot clock in Texas high school basketball• Culture and team buildingJAMODI stands for “Just A Matter Of Doing It.”The JAMODI Podcast is where coaches talk culture, leadership & growth.

Episode 318 of the JAMODI Podcast features Kelly Savoy, head girls basketball coach at Montgomery High School and Vice President of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC).With more than 30 years in coaching and nearly 400 career wins, Coach Savoy has built his career around relationships, character, consistency, and developing programs that are bigger than basketball.In this episode, Coach Savoy shares why great coaching starts with building relationships—not only with players, but with parents, assistant coaches, junior high coaches, and the entire school community. He discusses why younger coaches must understand that being a great basketball coach also means being a great teacher and teammate within their school.Coach Savoy also breaks down his philosophy on culture and the Montgomery program's motto: “Character Wins Championships.” He explains why every player may have a different role while still having the same value, why he grades the energy of his bench, and how great cultures eventually become player-led.Coach Savoy and Coach Sayman also discuss consistency versus flexibility, supporting multi-sport athletes, adapting your system to your personnel, learning from coaching mistakes, the importance of TABC, and the future of the shot clock in Texas high school basketball.Topics include:• Building relationships with players and parents• Helping young coaches stay in the profession• Why great coaches are great teachers• Consistency vs. flexibility in coaching• Adapting your system to your personnel• Supporting multi-sport athletes• Creating clearly defined player roles• Why every player's value remains the same• Building a championship culture• Holding players accountable to program standards• Developing player-led teams• Character Wins Championships• The importance of TABC• Lifelong learning for coaches• Shot clock in Texas high school basketball• Culture and team buildingJAMODI stands for “Just A Matter Of Doing It.”The JAMODI Podcast is where coaches talk culture, leadership & growth.

Episode 318 of the JAMODI Podcast features Kelly Savoy, head girls basketball coach at Montgomery High School and Vice President of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC).With more than 30 years in coaching and nearly 400 career wins, Coach Savoy has built his career around relationships, character, consistency, and developing programs that are bigger than basketball.In this episode, Coach Savoy shares why great coaching starts with building relationships—not only with players, but with parents, assistant coaches, junior high coaches, and the entire school community. He discusses why younger coaches must understand that being a great basketball coach also means being a great teacher and teammate within their school.Coach Savoy also breaks down his philosophy on culture and the Montgomery program's motto: “Character Wins Championships.” He explains why every player may have a different role while still having the same value, why he grades the energy of his bench, and how great cultures eventually become player-led.Coach Savoy and Coach Sayman also discuss consistency versus flexibility, supporting multi-sport athletes, adapting your system to your personnel, learning from coaching mistakes, the importance of TABC, and the future of the shot clock in Texas high school basketball.Topics include:• Building relationships with players and parents• Helping young coaches stay in the profession• Why great coaches are great teachers• Consistency vs. flexibility in coaching• Adapting your system to your personnel• Supporting multi-sport athletes• Creating clearly defined player roles• Why every player's value remains the same• Building a championship culture• Holding players accountable to program standards• Developing player-led teams• Character Wins Championships• The importance of TABC• Lifelong learning for coaches• Shot clock in Texas high school basketball• Culture and team buildingJAMODI stands for “Just A Matter Of Doing It.”The JAMODI Podcast is where coaches talk culture, leadership & growth.

Episode 318 of the JAMODI Podcast features Kelly Savoy, head girls basketball coach at Montgomery High School and Vice President of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC).With more than 30 years in coaching and nearly 400 career wins, Coach Savoy has built his career around relationships, character, consistency, and developing programs that are bigger than basketball.In this episode, Coach Savoy shares why great coaching starts with building relationships—not only with players, but with parents, assistant coaches, junior high coaches, and the entire school community. He discusses why younger coaches must understand that being a great basketball coach also means being a great teacher and teammate within their school.Coach Savoy also breaks down his philosophy on culture and the Montgomery program's motto: “Character Wins Championships.” He explains why every player may have a different role while still having the same value, why he grades the energy of his bench, and how great cultures eventually become player-led.Coach Savoy and Coach Sayman also discuss consistency versus flexibility, supporting multi-sport athletes, adapting your system to your personnel, learning from coaching mistakes, the importance of TABC, and the future of the shot clock in Texas high school basketball.Topics include:• Building relationships with players and parents• Helping young coaches stay in the profession• Why great coaches are great teachers• Consistency vs. flexibility in coaching• Adapting your system to your personnel• Supporting multi-sport athletes• Creating clearly defined player roles• Why every player's value remains the same• Building a championship culture• Holding players accountable to program standards• Developing player-led teams• Character Wins Championships• The importance of TABC• Lifelong learning for coaches• Shot clock in Texas high school basketball• Culture and team buildingJAMODI stands for “Just A Matter Of Doing It.”The JAMODI Podcast is where coaches talk culture, leadership & growth.

Andy Heim's coaching journey is a powerful reminder that building a championship program takes time.In Episode 317 of the JAMODI Podcast, Belmont High School girls basketball coach Andy Heim shares the story of going from an early winless season to eventually winning an Indiana state championship.Coach Heim opens up about the mistakes he made early in his career, how his coaching philosophy evolved, and why relationships, adaptability, player leadership, and creating an enjoyable experience became essential pieces of Belmont's culture.We discuss how he learned to build his system around his players instead of forcing players into a system, why great players can become culture catalysts, how Belmont uses small “families” to strengthen relationships throughout the program, and why making basketball fun doesn't mean lowering your standards.Coach Heim also shares practical ideas coaches can use immediately—from player goal-setting and team dinners to music at practice, competitive games, leadership opportunities, and finding ways to make every player feel valued.In this episode:Going from a winless season to a state championshipBuilding culture when the wins aren't comingLearning from mistakes as a young head coachWhy Andy stopped forcing players into his systemMaking practice competitive and enjoyableCreating Belmont's basketball “families”Developing player-led accountabilityHelping every player feel valuedBalancing varsity privileges with whole-program connectionBuilding relationships beyond basketballMaintaining confidence during losing seasonsThe importance of supportive administratorsAdapting offense to your personnelCreating player ownershipWhy culture eventually begins to sustain itselfJAMODI stands for Just A Matter Of Doing It—conversations with coaches about culture, leadership, growth, and the lessons learned along the journey.

Andy Heim's coaching journey is a powerful reminder that building a championship program takes time.In Episode 317 of the JAMODI Podcast, Belmont High School girls basketball coach Andy Heim shares the story of going from an early winless season to eventually winning an Indiana state championship.Coach Heim opens up about the mistakes he made early in his career, how his coaching philosophy evolved, and why relationships, adaptability, player leadership, and creating an enjoyable experience became essential pieces of Belmont's culture.We discuss how he learned to build his system around his players instead of forcing players into a system, why great players can become culture catalysts, how Belmont uses small “families” to strengthen relationships throughout the program, and why making basketball fun doesn't mean lowering your standards.Coach Heim also shares practical ideas coaches can use immediately—from player goal-setting and team dinners to music at practice, competitive games, leadership opportunities, and finding ways to make every player feel valued.In this episode:Going from a winless season to a state championshipBuilding culture when the wins aren't comingLearning from mistakes as a young head coachWhy Andy stopped forcing players into his systemMaking practice competitive and enjoyableCreating Belmont's basketball “families”Developing player-led accountabilityHelping every player feel valuedBalancing varsity privileges with whole-program connectionBuilding relationships beyond basketballMaintaining confidence during losing seasonsThe importance of supportive administratorsAdapting offense to your personnelCreating player ownershipWhy culture eventually begins to sustain itselfJAMODI stands for Just A Matter Of Doing It—conversations with coaches about culture, leadership, growth, and the lessons learned along the journey.

Andy Heim's coaching journey is a powerful reminder that building a championship program takes time.In Episode 317 of the JAMODI Podcast, Belmont High School girls basketball coach Andy Heim shares the story of going from an early winless season to eventually winning an Indiana state championship.Coach Heim opens up about the mistakes he made early in his career, how his coaching philosophy evolved, and why relationships, adaptability, player leadership, and creating an enjoyable experience became essential pieces of Belmont's culture.We discuss how he learned to build his system around his players instead of forcing players into a system, why great players can become culture catalysts, how Belmont uses small “families” to strengthen relationships throughout the program, and why making basketball fun doesn't mean lowering your standards.Coach Heim also shares practical ideas coaches can use immediately—from player goal-setting and team dinners to music at practice, competitive games, leadership opportunities, and finding ways to make every player feel valued.In this episode:Going from a winless season to a state championshipBuilding culture when the wins aren't comingLearning from mistakes as a young head coachWhy Andy stopped forcing players into his systemMaking practice competitive and enjoyableCreating Belmont's basketball “families”Developing player-led accountabilityHelping every player feel valuedBalancing varsity privileges with whole-program connectionBuilding relationships beyond basketballMaintaining confidence during losing seasonsThe importance of supportive administratorsAdapting offense to your personnelCreating player ownershipWhy culture eventually begins to sustain itselfJAMODI stands for Just A Matter Of Doing It—conversations with coaches about culture, leadership, growth, and the lessons learned along the journey.

Andy Heim's coaching journey is a powerful reminder that building a championship program takes time.In Episode 317 of the JAMODI Podcast, Belmont High School girls basketball coach Andy Heim shares the story of going from an early winless season to eventually winning an Indiana state championship.Coach Heim opens up about the mistakes he made early in his career, how his coaching philosophy evolved, and why relationships, adaptability, player leadership, and creating an enjoyable experience became essential pieces of Belmont's culture.We discuss how he learned to build his system around his players instead of forcing players into a system, why great players can become culture catalysts, how Belmont uses small “families” to strengthen relationships throughout the program, and why making basketball fun doesn't mean lowering your standards.Coach Heim also shares practical ideas coaches can use immediately—from player goal-setting and team dinners to music at practice, competitive games, leadership opportunities, and finding ways to make every player feel valued.In this episode:Going from a winless season to a state championshipBuilding culture when the wins aren't comingLearning from mistakes as a young head coachWhy Andy stopped forcing players into his systemMaking practice competitive and enjoyableCreating Belmont's basketball “families”Developing player-led accountabilityHelping every player feel valuedBalancing varsity privileges with whole-program connectionBuilding relationships beyond basketballMaintaining confidence during losing seasonsThe importance of supportive administratorsAdapting offense to your personnelCreating player ownershipWhy culture eventually begins to sustain itselfJAMODI stands for Just A Matter Of Doing It—conversations with coaches about culture, leadership, growth, and the lessons learned along the journey.

Andy Heim's coaching journey is a powerful reminder that building a championship program takes time.In Episode 317 of the JAMODI Podcast, Belmont High School girls basketball coach Andy Heim shares the story of going from an early winless season to eventually winning an Indiana state championship.Coach Heim opens up about the mistakes he made early in his career, how his coaching philosophy evolved, and why relationships, adaptability, player leadership, and creating an enjoyable experience became essential pieces of Belmont's culture.We discuss how he learned to build his system around his players instead of forcing players into a system, why great players can become culture catalysts, how Belmont uses small “families” to strengthen relationships throughout the program, and why making basketball fun doesn't mean lowering your standards.Coach Heim also shares practical ideas coaches can use immediately—from player goal-setting and team dinners to music at practice, competitive games, leadership opportunities, and finding ways to make every player feel valued.In this episode:Going from a winless season to a state championshipBuilding culture when the wins aren't comingLearning from mistakes as a young head coachWhy Andy stopped forcing players into his systemMaking practice competitive and enjoyableCreating Belmont's basketball “families”Developing player-led accountabilityHelping every player feel valuedBalancing varsity privileges with whole-program connectionBuilding relationships beyond basketballMaintaining confidence during losing seasonsThe importance of supportive administratorsAdapting offense to your personnelCreating player ownershipWhy culture eventually begins to sustain itselfJAMODI stands for Just A Matter Of Doing It—conversations with coaches about culture, leadership, growth, and the lessons learned along the journey.

How do great coaches build teams that win year after year?In Episode 316 of the JAMODI Podcast, Langston University Head Men's Basketball Coach Sam Kohnke shares how he develops winning programs by recruiting competitors, teaching basketball through concepts instead of memorized plays, and creating players who can think and make decisions under pressure.Coach Kohnke discusses:

How do great coaches build teams that win year after year?In Episode 316 of the JAMODI Podcast, Langston University Head Men's Basketball Coach Sam Kohnke shares how he develops winning programs by recruiting competitors, teaching basketball through concepts instead of memorized plays, and creating players who can think and make decisions under pressure.Coach Kohnke discusses:

How do great coaches build teams that win year after year?In Episode 316 of the JAMODI Podcast, Langston University Head Men's Basketball Coach Sam Kohnke shares how he develops winning programs by recruiting competitors, teaching basketball through concepts instead of memorized plays, and creating players who can think and make decisions under pressure.Coach Kohnke discusses:

How do great coaches build teams that win year after year?In Episode 316 of the JAMODI Podcast, Langston University Head Men's Basketball Coach Sam Kohnke shares how he develops winning programs by recruiting competitors, teaching basketball through concepts instead of memorized plays, and creating players who can think and make decisions under pressure.Coach Kohnke discusses:

How do great coaches build teams that win year after year?In Episode 316 of the JAMODI Podcast, Langston University Head Men's Basketball Coach Sam Kohnke shares how he develops winning programs by recruiting competitors, teaching basketball through concepts instead of memorized plays, and creating players who can think and make decisions under pressure.Coach Kohnke discusses:

What separates championship programs from everyone else?Coach Nicole Collins has built one of Texas' premier girls basketball programs at Cedar Hill High School, leading teams to sustained success while developing young women far beyond the game.A former Baylor point guard under Kim Mulkey, Nicole shares lessons on leadership, culture, accountability, player development, faith, and why relationships—not talent—create championship teams.In this episode we discuss:• Building championship culture • Why elite reps matter more than volume • Coaching today's athletes • Holding players accountable • Developing leaders • Winning without the most talented roster • Lessons learned from Kim Mulkey • Faith in coaching • Building relationships with parents • Transformational vs transactional coachingIf you're a coach, teacher, parent, or leader, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom.Subscribe for weekly conversations with the best coaches in basketball.

What separates championship programs from everyone else?Coach Nicole Collins has built one of Texas' premier girls basketball programs at Cedar Hill High School, leading teams to sustained success while developing young women far beyond the game.A former Baylor point guard under Kim Mulkey, Nicole shares lessons on leadership, culture, accountability, player development, faith, and why relationships—not talent—create championship teams.In this episode we discuss:• Building championship culture • Why elite reps matter more than volume • Coaching today's athletes • Holding players accountable • Developing leaders • Winning without the most talented roster • Lessons learned from Kim Mulkey • Faith in coaching • Building relationships with parents • Transformational vs transactional coachingIf you're a coach, teacher, parent, or leader, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom.Subscribe for weekly conversations with the best coaches in basketball.

What separates championship programs from everyone else?Coach Nicole Collins has built one of Texas' premier girls basketball programs at Cedar Hill High School, leading teams to sustained success while developing young women far beyond the game.A former Baylor point guard under Kim Mulkey, Nicole shares lessons on leadership, culture, accountability, player development, faith, and why relationships—not talent—create championship teams.In this episode we discuss:• Building championship culture • Why elite reps matter more than volume • Coaching today's athletes • Holding players accountable • Developing leaders • Winning without the most talented roster • Lessons learned from Kim Mulkey • Faith in coaching • Building relationships with parents • Transformational vs transactional coachingIf you're a coach, teacher, parent, or leader, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom.Subscribe for weekly conversations with the best coaches in basketball.

What separates championship programs from everyone else?Coach Nicole Collins has built one of Texas' premier girls basketball programs at Cedar Hill High School, leading teams to sustained success while developing young women far beyond the game.A former Baylor point guard under Kim Mulkey, Nicole shares lessons on leadership, culture, accountability, player development, faith, and why relationships—not talent—create championship teams.In this episode we discuss:• Building championship culture • Why elite reps matter more than volume • Coaching today's athletes • Holding players accountable • Developing leaders • Winning without the most talented roster • Lessons learned from Kim Mulkey • Faith in coaching • Building relationships with parents • Transformational vs transactional coachingIf you're a coach, teacher, parent, or leader, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom.Subscribe for weekly conversations with the best coaches in basketball.

What separates championship programs from everyone else?Coach Nicole Collins has built one of Texas' premier girls basketball programs at Cedar Hill High School, leading teams to sustained success while developing young women far beyond the game.A former Baylor point guard under Kim Mulkey, Nicole shares lessons on leadership, culture, accountability, player development, faith, and why relationships—not talent—create championship teams.In this episode we discuss:• Building championship culture• Why elite reps matter more than volume• Coaching today's athletes• Holding players accountable• Developing leaders• Winning without the most talented roster• Lessons learned from Kim Mulkey• Faith in coaching• Building relationships with parents• Transformational vs transactional coachingIf you're a coach, teacher, parent, or leader, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom.Subscribe for weekly conversations with the best coaches in basketball.

Basketball is bigger than basketball.In Episode 314 of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Great Lakes Christian College Head Coach Elijah Kess to discuss building a championship culture through consistency, servant leadership, relationships, and daily standards.Growing up in Baltimore, basketball became Elijah's path toward changing the trajectory of his life. Today, he leads one of the nation's successful Christian college programs while working multiple jobs, raising a family, and refusing to lose his hunger.Topics include:• Building culture that lasts • The "North Star" philosophy • Relationships over championships • Why consistency changes lives • Coaching beyond basketball • Recruiting through honesty • Developing mentally tough players • Leadership through servant mindset • Daily habits that build winners • Faith, family, and purposeIf you're a coach, leader, teacher, parent, or athlete, this episode is full of practical leadership lessons you can apply immediately.Subscribe for weekly conversations with basketball coaches from every level.

Basketball is bigger than basketball.In Episode 314 of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Great Lakes Christian College Head Coach Elijah Kess to discuss building a championship culture through consistency, servant leadership, relationships, and daily standards.Growing up in Baltimore, basketball became Elijah's path toward changing the trajectory of his life. Today, he leads one of the nation's successful Christian college programs while working multiple jobs, raising a family, and refusing to lose his hunger.Topics include:• Building culture that lasts • The "North Star" philosophy • Relationships over championships • Why consistency changes lives • Coaching beyond basketball • Recruiting through honesty • Developing mentally tough players • Leadership through servant mindset • Daily habits that build winners • Faith, family, and purposeIf you're a coach, leader, teacher, parent, or athlete, this episode is full of practical leadership lessons you can apply immediately.Subscribe for weekly conversations with basketball coaches from every level.

Basketball is bigger than basketball.In Episode 314 of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Great Lakes Christian College Head Coach Elijah Kess to discuss building a championship culture through consistency, servant leadership, relationships, and daily standards.Growing up in Baltimore, basketball became Elijah's path toward changing the trajectory of his life. Today, he leads one of the nation's successful Christian college programs while working multiple jobs, raising a family, and refusing to lose his hunger.Topics include:• Building culture that lasts • The "North Star" philosophy • Relationships over championships • Why consistency changes lives • Coaching beyond basketball • Recruiting through honesty • Developing mentally tough players • Leadership through servant mindset • Daily habits that build winners • Faith, family, and purposeIf you're a coach, leader, teacher, parent, or athlete, this episode is full of practical leadership lessons you can apply immediately.Subscribe for weekly conversations with basketball coaches from every level.

Basketball is bigger than basketball.In Episode 314 of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Great Lakes Christian College Head Coach Elijah Kess to discuss building a championship culture through consistency, servant leadership, relationships, and daily standards.Growing up in Baltimore, basketball became Elijah's path toward changing the trajectory of his life. Today, he leads one of the nation's successful Christian college programs while working multiple jobs, raising a family, and refusing to lose his hunger.Topics include:• Building culture that lasts • The "North Star" philosophy • Relationships over championships • Why consistency changes lives • Coaching beyond basketball • Recruiting through honesty • Developing mentally tough players • Leadership through servant mindset • Daily habits that build winners • Faith, family, and purposeIf you're a coach, leader, teacher, parent, or athlete, this episode is full of practical leadership lessons you can apply immediately.Subscribe for weekly conversations with basketball coaches from every level.

Basketball is bigger than basketball.In Episode 314 of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Great Lakes Christian College Head Coach Elijah Kess to discuss building a championship culture through consistency, servant leadership, relationships, and daily standards.Growing up in Baltimore, basketball became Elijah's path toward changing the trajectory of his life. Today, he leads one of the nation's successful Christian college programs while working multiple jobs, raising a family, and refusing to lose his hunger.Topics include:• Building culture that lasts • The "North Star" philosophy • Relationships over championships • Why consistency changes lives • Coaching beyond basketball • Recruiting through honesty • Developing mentally tough players • Leadership through servant mindset • Daily habits that build winners • Faith, family, and purposeIf you're a coach, leader, teacher, parent, or athlete, this episode is full of practical leadership lessons you can apply immediately.Subscribe for weekly conversations with basketball coaches from every level.

In Episode 313 of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Zach Urbanus, founder of BTY Basketball Training and Texas Pro Academy, to discuss what separates elite player development from ordinary workouts.Zach shares practical coaching strategies used with youth, high school, college, and professional players while explaining how coaches can build better habits, stronger relationships, and more effective practices.

In Episode 313 of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Zach Urbanus, founder of BTY Basketball Training and Texas Pro Academy, to discuss what separates elite player development from ordinary workouts.Zach shares practical coaching strategies used with youth, high school, college, and professional players while explaining how coaches can build better habits, stronger relationships, and more effective practices.

In Episode 313 of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Zach Urbanus, founder of BTY Basketball Training and Texas Pro Academy, to discuss what separates elite player development from ordinary workouts.Zach shares practical coaching strategies used with youth, high school, college, and professional players while explaining how coaches can build better habits, stronger relationships, and more effective practices.

In Episode 313 of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Zach Urbanus, founder of BTY Basketball Training and Texas Pro Academy, to discuss what separates elite player development from ordinary workouts.Zach shares practical coaching strategies used with youth, high school, college, and professional players while explaining how coaches can build better habits, stronger relationships, and more effective practices.

In Episode 313 of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Zach Urbanus, founder of BTY Basketball Training and Texas Pro Academy, to discuss what separates elite player development from ordinary workouts.Zach shares practical coaching strategies used with youth, high school, college, and professional players while explaining how coaches can build better habits, stronger relationships, and more effective practices.

In Episode 312 of the JAMODI Podcast, Baylor Men's Basketball Head Coach Scott Drew returns five years after becoming the very first guest on the podcast. Coach Drew reflects on Baylor's remarkable journey while sharing timeless leadership lessons on building culture, developing people, delegating responsibility, and keeping faith at the center of everything.Topics include: