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.
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.
In this episode of The JAMODI Podcast, Coach Grant McMillan of Navarro College shares proven strategies for building a winning basketball culture, focusing on retention over recruiting, developing strong relationships, and preparing players for the next level.Coach McMillan dives deep into: • Why retention is more important than recruiting in today's game • How junior college coaches adapt quickly to constant roster changes • Keys to helping players transition from high school to college basketball • Controlled pickup games for conditioning, chemistry, and skill development • Using stats and film to teach shot selection and accountability • The importance of setting clear program standards that actually lead to winning • Pet peeves that keep teams disciplined and connected • Delegating responsibilities to assistant coaches for growth and efficiencyWhether you're a high school, college, or club coach, this episode is packed with insights you can implement right away.
In this episode of The JAMODI Podcast, Coach Grant McMillan of Navarro College shares proven strategies for building a winning basketball culture, focusing on retention over recruiting, developing strong relationships, and preparing players for the next level.Coach McMillan dives deep into: • Why retention is more important than recruiting in today's game • How junior college coaches adapt quickly to constant roster changes • Keys to helping players transition from high school to college basketball • Controlled pickup games for conditioning, chemistry, and skill development • Using stats and film to teach shot selection and accountability • The importance of setting clear program standards that actually lead to winning • Pet peeves that keep teams disciplined and connected • Delegating responsibilities to assistant coaches for growth and efficiencyWhether you're a high school, college, or club coach, this episode is packed with insights you can implement right away.
In this episode of The JAMODI Podcast, Coach Grant McMillan of Navarro College shares proven strategies for building a winning basketball culture, focusing on retention over recruiting, developing strong relationships, and preparing players for the next level.Coach McMillan dives deep into: • Why retention is more important than recruiting in today's game • How junior college coaches adapt quickly to constant roster changes • Keys to helping players transition from high school to college basketball • Controlled pickup games for conditioning, chemistry, and skill development • Using stats and film to teach shot selection and accountability • The importance of setting clear program standards that actually lead to winning • Pet peeves that keep teams disciplined and connected • Delegating responsibilities to assistant coaches for growth and efficiencyWhether you're a high school, college, or club coach, this episode is packed with insights you can implement right away.
In this episode of The JAMODI Podcast, Coach Grant McMillan of Navarro College shares proven strategies for building a winning basketball culture, focusing on retention over recruiting, developing strong relationships, and preparing players for the next level.Coach McMillan dives deep into: • Why retention is more important than recruiting in today's game • How junior college coaches adapt quickly to constant roster changes • Keys to helping players transition from high school to college basketball • Controlled pickup games for conditioning, chemistry, and skill development • Using stats and film to teach shot selection and accountability • The importance of setting clear program standards that actually lead to winning • Pet peeves that keep teams disciplined and connected • Delegating responsibilities to assistant coaches for growth and efficiencyWhether you're a high school, college, or club coach, this episode is packed with insights you can implement right away.
In this episode of The JAMODI Podcast, Coach Grant McMillan of Navarro College shares proven strategies for building a winning basketball culture, focusing on retention over recruiting, developing strong relationships, and preparing players for the next level.Coach McMillan dives deep into: • Why retention is more important than recruiting in today's game • How junior college coaches adapt quickly to constant roster changes • Keys to helping players transition from high school to college basketball • Controlled pickup games for conditioning, chemistry, and skill development • Using stats and film to teach shot selection and accountability • The importance of setting clear program standards that actually lead to winning • Pet peeves that keep teams disciplined and connected • Delegating responsibilities to assistant coaches for growth and efficiencyWhether you're a high school, college, or club coach, this episode is packed with insights you can implement right away.
Coach Brian Blackburn joins the JAMODI Podcast to share his unique coaching journey from Texas high school basketball to the collegiate ranks at Florida College. In this episode, Coach Blackburn and host Matt Sayman dive deep into:His surprising path to Florida College
Coach Brian Blackburn joins the JAMODI Podcast to share his unique coaching journey from Texas high school basketball to the collegiate ranks at Florida College. In this episode, Coach Blackburn and host Matt Sayman dive deep into:His surprising path to Florida College
Coach Brian Blackburn joins the JAMODI Podcast to share his unique coaching journey from Texas high school basketball to the collegiate ranks at Florida College. In this episode, Coach Blackburn and host Matt Sayman dive deep into:His surprising path to Florida College
Coach Brian Blackburn joins the JAMODI Podcast to share his unique coaching journey from Texas high school basketball to the collegiate ranks at Florida College. In this episode, Coach Blackburn and host Matt Sayman dive deep into:His surprising path to Florida College
Coach Brian Blackburn joins the JAMODI Podcast to share his unique coaching journey from Texas high school basketball to the collegiate ranks at Florida College. In this episode, Coach Blackburn and host Matt Sayman dive deep into:His surprising path to Florida College
In this episode, Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Lucio Rodriguez, head boys basketball coach at Vela High School in Edinburg, Texas. Fresh off another dominant season (34-5, undefeated in district), Coach Rodriguez unpacks how he's built one of the top programs in the state year after year.He shares insight on:
In this episode, Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Lucio Rodriguez, head boys basketball coach at Vela High School in Edinburg, Texas. Fresh off another dominant season (34-5, undefeated in district), Coach Rodriguez unpacks how he's built one of the top programs in the state year after year.He shares insight on:
In this episode, Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Lucio Rodriguez, head boys basketball coach at Vela High School in Edinburg, Texas. Fresh off another dominant season (34-5, undefeated in district), Coach Rodriguez unpacks how he's built one of the top programs in the state year after year.He shares insight on:
In this episode, Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Lucio Rodriguez, head boys basketball coach at Vela High School in Edinburg, Texas. Fresh off another dominant season (34-5, undefeated in district), Coach Rodriguez unpacks how he's built one of the top programs in the state year after year.He shares insight on:
In this episode, Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Lucio Rodriguez, head boys basketball coach at Vela High School in Edinburg, Texas. Fresh off another dominant season (34-5, undefeated in district), Coach Rodriguez unpacks how he's built one of the top programs in the state year after year.He shares insight on:
In this powerful episode, Coach Stan Leech—Hall of Famer, 34-year head coach, and longtime Athletic Director at Boerne ISD—shares timeless wisdom on coaching, leadership, faith, and the true story behind the word JAMODI (Just A Matter Of Doing It).You'll hear about:The real origins of “JAMODI” and why Coach Leech still owns the license plateWhat not to say in a coaching interview (hint: don't use the C-word... “culture”)How to define and actually build meaningful standards in your programHis biggest coaching influences and timeless leadership truthsLessons from 40+ years in Texas high school sportsWhy winning isn't everything, and how to build something that lastsPlus: Dinner with Billy Graham, Tim Duncan's greatness, and why Hoosiers still hitsA must-listen for coaches, athletes, and leaders of all levels.
In this powerful episode, Coach Stan Leech—Hall of Famer, 34-year head coach, and longtime Athletic Director at Boerne ISD—shares timeless wisdom on coaching, leadership, faith, and the true story behind the word JAMODI (Just A Matter Of Doing It).You'll hear about:The real origins of “JAMODI” and why Coach Leech still owns the license plateWhat not to say in a coaching interview (hint: don't use the C-word... “culture”)How to define and actually build meaningful standards in your programHis biggest coaching influences and timeless leadership truthsLessons from 40+ years in Texas high school sportsWhy winning isn't everything, and how to build something that lastsPlus: Dinner with Billy Graham, Tim Duncan's greatness, and why Hoosiers still hitsA must-listen for coaches, athletes, and leaders of all levels.
In this powerful episode, Coach Stan Leech—Hall of Famer, 34-year head coach, and longtime Athletic Director at Boerne ISD—shares timeless wisdom on coaching, leadership, faith, and the true story behind the word JAMODI (Just A Matter Of Doing It).You'll hear about:The real origins of “JAMODI” and why Coach Leech still owns the license plateWhat not to say in a coaching interview (hint: don't use the C-word... “culture”)How to define and actually build meaningful standards in your programHis biggest coaching influences and timeless leadership truthsLessons from 40+ years in Texas high school sportsWhy winning isn't everything, and how to build something that lastsPlus: Dinner with Billy Graham, Tim Duncan's greatness, and why Hoosiers still hitsA must-listen for coaches, athletes, and leaders of all levels.
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