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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.

JAMODI Podcast


    • Oct 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    EPISODE 276: RYAN CARRINGTON

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 79:47


    The Power Of Positive Reinforcement | Dominic Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 12:05


    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:

    Fostering Team Chemistry | Dominic Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 20:02


    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:

    We Facilitate The Culture | Dominic Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 10:27


    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:

    How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything | Dominic Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 10:13


    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:

    EPISODE 275: DOMINIC PARKER

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 65:51


    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:

    The Role Of Faith In Coaching | Blake Cochran

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 14:58


    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: •

    Enjoying The Coaching Journey | Blake Cochran

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 16:53


    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: •

    Adapting Coaching Strategies | Blake Cochran

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 14:08


    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: •

    Creating Player Engagement | Blake Cochran

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 10:22


    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: •

    EPISODE 274: BLAKE COCHRAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 63:53


    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: •

    Playing Hard Is A Skill | Tony Starnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 15:02


    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.

    Lead By Example | Tony Starnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 17:07


    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.

    Don't Stop Learning | Tony Starnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 16:05


    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.

    Trust Takes Time | Tony Starnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 20:25


    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.

    EPISODE 273: TONY STARNES

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 87:11


    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.

    Speed Round | Matt Garnett & Matt Sayman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 32:14


    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.

    #3 Best Thing Borrowed | Matt Garnett & Matt Sayman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 27:32


    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.

    #2 Best Thing Borrowed | Matt Garnett & Matt Sayman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 43:06


    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.

    #1 Best Thing Borrowed | Matt Garnett & Matt Sayman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 37:17


    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.

    EPISODE 272: MATT GARNETT & MATT SAYMAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 140:20


    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.

    Are You Really Playing Fast? | Chris Kreider

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 17:46


    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.

    The Shift In Coaching Culture | Chris Kreider

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 12:17


    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.

    Characteristics Of Great Coaches | Chris Kreider

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 10:13


    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.

    Navigating New Coaching Environments | Chris Kreider

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 13:28


    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.

    EPISODE 271: CHRIS KREIDER

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 72:08


    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.

    Importance Of Player Choices | Neal Welch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 13:04


    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.

    Instilling Belief In Players | Neal Welch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 14:36


    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.

    Building A Winning Culture | Neal Welch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 13:13


    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.

    Practice Structure & Scheduling | Neal Welch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 14:12


    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.

    EPISODE 270: NEAL WELCH

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 73:46


    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.

    What Gets Praised Gets Repeated | Andrew Wingreen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 18:23


    Win One Won | Andrew Wingreen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 15:44


    Joy In The Journey | Andrew Wingreen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 12:49


    Reacting Vs. Responding | Andrew Wingreen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 13:23


    EPISODE 268: ANDREW WINGREEN

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 82:21


    Creating Pace In Practice | Kevin Gill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 15:39


    Standards Over Rules | Kevin Gill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 11:41


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