Slappin' Glass Podcast

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  1. 22 HR AGO

    Matt Majkrzak on Scripting Offensive Play Calls, Fixing Bad Starts, and Tenants of the "Lock-Left" Defense {Northern Michigan}

    Northern Michigan Head Coach Matt Majkrzak joins Slappin’ Glass for a deep dive into how structure can actually create freedom. Coach Majkrzak walks through Northern Michigan’s unique approach to scripting games in four-minute segments, pairing substitution patterns with offensive play calls to give players clarity, confidence, and rhythm. Rather than scripting to control players, the goal is to simplify decisions early, allowing creativity, reads, and flow to emerge naturally as possessions unfold. The conversation explores how layered offense evolves from simple foundations—like cross-screen/down-screen—into modern blends of Princeton concepts, ball screens, staggers, and motion, all while ending in familiar spacing that helps players play fast and free. Majkrzak also shares insights on fixing flat starts, teaching lock-left defense, crashing the offensive glass with five, and why celebrating “play busts” accelerates player growth more than perfect execution ever could. A practical, thought-provoking episode on teaching players how to think, not just where to stand. What You’ll Learn How to script games in four-minute segments that align lineups, substitutions, and play callsWhy scripting can reduce pressure on players while increasing confidence and decision-makingHow layered offense evolves from simple actions into flow, reads, and freedomPractical ways to fix flat starts without panic or over-adjustingWhy celebrating “play busts” can accelerate offensive growthTo join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 60 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!

    1h 23m

  2. 30 JAN

    Philipp Humm on Storytelling Frameworks, Player Resistance, and Behavior Change

    In this episode of Slappin' Glass, we’re joined by storytelling and communication expert Philipp Humm for a deep, practical conversation on how coaches can communicate more clearly, persuasively, and memorably—especially under pressure. Philip breaks down why how you communicate often matters more than what you say, and why stories—when used intentionally—can cut through resistance, build trust, and create lasting behavioral change. He introduces his simple but powerful P.A.S.T. framework (Place, Action, Speech, Thoughts), giving coaches a repeatable structure for telling stories that actually stick rather than drifting into vague summaries or over-contextualized explanations. The conversation explores when storytelling is the right tool (and when it isn’t), how elite leaders stay concise without losing emotional impact, and why vulnerability—not polish—is the engine of connection. Philip also shares why great communicators think in frameworks, limit takeaways to one clear action, and start with structure rather than circling toward a point. We then put theory into practice with live improv exercises, showing how improvisation builds communication confidence and clarity in time-compressed moments like timeouts and huddles. The episode closes with a thoughtful Start–Sub–Sit on locker-room culture tools (quotes, visuals, and physical objects), plus Philip’s best investment in his own career—and why movement, presence, and emotional regulation matter for leaders navigating constant pressure. This is a must-listen for coaches looking to sharpen their communication edge, strengthen buy-in, and lead with greater clarity and intention beyond the Xs and Os. What You’ll Learn How to use the P.A.S.T. storytelling framework to make messages vivid, emotional, and memorableWhen storytelling creates more impact than direct instruction—and when it doesn’tWhy elite communicators lead with structure, simplicity, and one clear takeawayHow vulnerability and emotional honesty increase trust and retentionPractical improv techniques to improve clarity and confidence under pressureThe role of physical objects, visuals, and stories in reinforcing culture (and why quotes often fall flat) To join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 60 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!

    50 min

  3. 16 JAN

    Jumping on the Pickup, "Total Basketball", and Finding Flow | A Coaches’ Mailbag on Modern Advantages

    What were the ideas from 2025 that coaches couldn’t stop thinking about—the ones that kept showing up in practice plans, film sessions, and staff rooms? In this Slappin’ Glass Mailbag Episode, Dan Krikorian, Patrick Carney, and Eric Fawcett revisit the most compelling concepts covered by Slappin' Glass in 2025 as well as questions sent in by coaches around the world, unpacking how modern teams are creating advantages on both sides of the ball—and why the best programs are increasingly focused on flow, disruption, and continuity rather than isolated actions. The conversation begins with a deep dive into “jumping on the pickup” in pick-and-roll defense—a subtle but powerful technique for shrinking passing windows, generating deflections, and creating turnovers without abandoning base coverage. From there, the discussion expands into broader defensive trends around smart aggression, including selective hitting, late-clock doubles, ATO disruption, and how elite teams steal possessions without gambling. Offensively, the group explores the growing influence of Total Basketball—a philosophy rooted in eliminating pauses between offense and defense, tagging up on the glass, arriving “already playing” in the half court, and flowing seamlessly from one advantage to the next. Coaches will hear how leading programs are emphasizing shape over spacing, simplifying actions to increase pace, and using familiar structures to unlock better decision-making under pressure. Beyond tactics, this episode also weaves in insights from some of Slappin’ Glass’ most impactful off-court and analytics conversations of the year, including: Guiding teams into flow statesMeasuring and developing decision-makingUnderstanding kill shots, runs, and game-swing momentsUsing analytics that actually help during games—not just on TwitterThis mailbag isn’t about trends for trend’s sake. It’s about how elite coaches are thinking, teaching, and designing environments that allow players to play faster, freer, and more connected—and what those ideas suggest about where the game is heading next. 🎥 This episode is also available on YouTube, with embedded video clips that bring the concepts to life. To join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 60 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!

    41 min

  4. 2 JAN

    John Andrzejek on Scrambling vs. Anti-Scrambling Defensive Systems, Doubling the Post, and PNR Cutting Actions {Campbell}

    In this episode of Slappin’ Glass, we’re joined by John Andrzejek, Head Coach at Campbell and former defensive coordinator for Florida’s national championship team, for a deep dive into the real trade-offs that shape elite defensive systems. Coach Andrzejek walks us through how his defensive philosophy has evolved across stops at St. Mary’s, Columbia, Washington State, Florida, and now Campbell—highlighting the tension every staff must navigate between precision and pragmatism, technique and energy, and staying out of trouble versus thriving inside the scramble. We explore the decision-making behind scrambling vs. anti-scrambling defenses, how and why he blends principles from St. Mary’s, Houston, and Iowa State, and what it truly takes to guard the modern, spacing-driven game. The conversation gets deep into the weeds on no-middle principles, switching high and low, tagging schemes in middle pick-and-roll, and organizing rotations when things inevitably break down. Offensively, Coach Andrzejek shares how he teaches cutting around the pick-and-roll through a mix of rules and reads, why simplicity drives better decision-making, and how repetition of core situations builds true situational awareness. We also tackle post-doubling philosophies, personnel adjustments, practice design, and the balance between scouting detail and playing fast. As always, we close with a Start, Sub, or Sit that dives into cutting around the pick-and-roll and post-doubling strategies, plus Coach Andrzejek’s thoughts on the best investment he’s made in his coaching career. This is a clinic-level conversation on defensive problem-solving, offensive clarity, and building systems that hold up against elite talent. What You’ll Learn The strategic trade-offs between scrambling vs. anti-scrambling defensive systemsHow elite programs blend no-middle principles with modern spacing realitiesWhy playing really hard often matters more than perfect techniqueHow to organize rotations and tags when the ball gets to the middleSwitching high and low to keep the ball out of the paintTeaching cutting around the pick-and-roll using rules that unlock readsWhy offensive simplicity leads to better decision-makingDifferent philosophies for doubling the post and protecting the rimHow practice design, film, and repetition build defensive awarenessThe long-term value of film study and coaching mentorshipTo join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 60 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!

    1h 1m

  5. 19/12/2025

    Sean Miller on Handling the "Gray Areas" of Pressure, Tough Transition Actions, and Guards Hedging Ballscreens {Texas}

    Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Texas MBB, Sean Miller! In this highly insightful conversation from when Coach Miller was at Xavier, the trio dive into Coach Miller's thoughts on all things about handling pressure, including playing through the "gray areas" of it, and discuss transition defensive concepts and teaching guards to hedge ballscreens during the always fun "Start, Sub, or Sit?!" To join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 60 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!

    1h 6m

  6. 05/12/2025

    Evan Miyakawa on Preventing the "Kill Shot", Useful vs. Interesting Analytics, and Deciphering Lineup Data

    This week on Slappin’ Glass, we’re joined by data scientist and creator of the rapidly growing college basketball analytics platform EvanMiya.com, Evan Miyakawa. Evan’s work has become a trusted resource for coaches at every level—particularly those looking to cut through the noise of early-season statistics and understand which metrics actually matter. In this conversation, Evan shares how coaches can separate interesting numbers from useful ones, why certain teams have unique statistical fingerprints that predict success, and how lineup data can be leveraged far more effectively than most programs currently use it. We also unpack defensive priority stats (threes, rim, free throws), halftime box score interpretation, and the origins of Evan’s “kill shot” metric—his way of measuring and predicting momentum swings across a season. Whether you’re analytics-comfortable or analytically curious, Evan offers a clear, practical roadmap for applying data without drowning in it.  What You’ll Learn 1. How to Separate Useful Analytics from Interesting Noise Evan explains why the highest-value decisions come from combining your coaching intuition with clean, adjusted data—not relying fully on either side. He details how to weigh early-season sample sizes, refine priors, and avoid overreacting to statistical outliers.   2. Identifying the 2–3 Metrics That Predict Your Team’s Success Teams often win and lose in repeatable ways. Evan breaks down how programs can identify their own “keys to victory,” giving coaches clarity on what to prioritize in practice, scouting, and game planning.   3. Making Better Lineup Decisions (and Avoiding the Small-Sample Trap) Learn why 30 possessions can reveal a spark worth exploring, why 100+ possessions create real confidence, and how lineup data—properly adjusted for opponent strength—helps avoid misleading results.   4. How to Read a Halftime Box Score with Meaningful Purpose Evan shows which stat pairings matter most and how to judge whether a discrepancy is signaling a real problem or simply reflecting tempo and game context.   5. Prioritizing Defensive Outcomes: Threes, Rim, Free Throws A clear breakdown of how these three areas interact, and why understanding your opponent’s tendencies can simplify what your defense should take away.   6. The “Kill Shot”: Understanding and Predicting Momentum Runs Evan’s 10–0 run metric reveals why preventing opponent runs is more predictive of elite performance than generating them—and why the duration of a run often tells the real story. 7. Coaching the Moments Around Runs From smart timeout usage to identifying schematic breakdowns, you’ll learn how to stop a slide early or create momentum without burning resources unnecessarily. To join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 60 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!

    1h 12m

  7. 21/11/2025

    Dwaine Osborne on Elite Shot Selection, ATO Construction, and Grading the "Tagging Up" System {Youngstown State}

    Episode Summary In this episode, Slappin’ Glass sits down with Youngstown State Associate Head Coach Dwaine Osborne, one of the most consistently efficient offensive coaches in college basketball. Osborne — an eight-time Coach of the Year with a track record of leading the nation in effective field-goal percentage and offensive efficiency — opens the doors to his philosophy on building highly disciplined, analytically driven teams. Across a wide-ranging conversation, Coach Osborne unpacks how he teaches elite shot selection, builds paint efficiency, and uses clarity-based concepts to help players make decisive first-touch decisions. He details why “life is math,” how he leverages PPP values to communicate shot quality, and why playing off two feet may be the most under-taught skill in modern offense. The episode digs deeply into layup packages, Villanova footwork, decision-making progressions, and the balance between analytics and empowering confident, aggressive scorers. Coach Osborne also breaks down how he thinks about ATOs, why fewer plays lead to better execution, and how his program blends tagging-up rules, offensive rebounding, and transition defense into one integrated system. Throughout, he brings humility, candor, and clear teaching language — making this an episode loaded with transferable concepts for coaches at every level. What You’ll Learn How to Teach and Enforce Shot Selection Practical ways Osborne uses analytics (PPP numbers, film pauses, peer accountability) to build a team-wide understanding of shot value.Why Efficient Offense Starts With Player Strengths How defining each player’s “best value actions” leads to higher-percentage possessions and clearer roles.Developing First-Touch Decisions (FTDs) Methods to help players make decisive reads on the catch — not predetermined, but anticipated through clarity and structure.Building Paint Efficiency Why all layups are not created equal, how Osborne categorizes finishing packages, and how playing off two feet mirrors traditional post play.Using Concepts, Not Just Plays How his teams layer the same concepts (Denver, Flash, Laker, Wyoming, etc.) out of multiple alignments to stay unpredictable and comfortable in late-game moments.ATO Construction and Why Less Is More The philosophy behind keeping the ATO menu small, emphasizing execution, and choosing between attacking defensive tendencies or preventing them.The Tagging-Up System: Four Simple Rules A clear explanation of the “touch, top, no reckless crash, no advance” framework — and how it improves both offensive rebounding and transition defense.How to Balance Analytics With Player Confidence His approach to ensuring players feel empowered, not restricted, while still understanding efficiency and role clarity.Culture, Trust, and Prioritizing People Why recruiting for character and building meaningful relationships is foundational to executing an analytical system.This episode is a masterclass in clarity-driven coaching, teaching with precision, and building efficient offense without sacrificing player confidence or freedom. To join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 60 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!

    1h 20m

  8. 07/11/2025

    Justin Bokmeyer on Structures for High Performance Environments, the Value of Pre-Mortems, and Systems Thinking {Brooklyn Nets}

    This week on Slappin’ Glass, we sit down with Justin Bokmeyer, Director of Basketball Operations for the Brooklyn Nets, to explore how great teams build sustainable, high-performance environments. With a background spanning West Point, MLS Next, and the NBA Academy, Justin shares powerful lessons on leadership, systems thinking, and developing people-first organizations that thrive under pressure. 🧠 What You’ll Learn People Over Hardware: Why elite performance starts with hiring, aligning, and empowering the right people.Systems Thinking: How to connect decisions across departments to reduce silos and improve trust.Onboarding and Role Clarity: The overlooked key to alignment and long-term success.Decision-Making Frameworks: How Justin uses pre-mortems, decision journaling, and pushing decisions to the lowest level to build accountability and clarity.Military Leadership Lessons: Applying principles like shared mission, healthy ego, and accountability from West Point to professional sports.🔁 Key Quote “High performance is a people-first business. Get the right people in the right roles, and everything else follows.” Tune in to learn how the Brooklyn Nets’ Justin Bokmeyer blends leadership, decision science, and culture-building to create environments where teams can grow, compete, and sustain excellence. To join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 60 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!

    48 min
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Exploring basketball's best ideas, strategies, and coaches from around the world.

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  • Creator
    Slappin' Glass
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    275
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