JAMODI Podcast

JAMODI Podcast
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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.

  1. 21H AGO

    EPISODE 295: PRESTON TABOR

    In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, host Matt Sayman sits down with Preston Tabor, the new head men’s basketball coach at Paris Junior College. After beginning the season as an assistant coach and being elevated to interim head coach just three games into the year, Tabor quickly embraced the opportunity and was officially named the head coach shortly after. Coach Tabor shares what it was like stepping into the head chair overnight, the leadership challenges that come with it, and how he immediately established the pillars of his program: togetherness and toughness. The conversation dives deep into building a culture where players take pride in doing the hard things that lead to winning — diving for loose balls, rebounding with physicality, communicating during adversity, and embracing a blue-collar identity. Tabor also discusses lessons learned from his time at the University of North Texas under Grant McCaslin and Ross Hodge, where he experienced elite defensive culture and championship-level preparation. Throughout the episode, Coach Tabor explains how intentionality, competitive practices, and player accountability shape the foundation of his program. He shares how small-sided games, constant competition in practice, and a focus on rebounding and defense create a mindset where players thrive in difficult moments rather than avoid them. Whether you're a coach looking to build a culture, a player wanting to understand what winning habits look like, or a leader seeking to develop toughness in your team, this episode is packed with practical insights and real basketball wisdom. Topics covered include: • Transitioning from assistant coach to head coach mid-season• Establishing culture through toughness and togetherness• The difference between playing hard and truly competing• Building a blue-collar team identity• Creating competitive practices that drive improvement• Teaching players to embrace adversity and thrive in tough moments• Defensive mindset and controlling the game without gambling• Developing rebounding habits and winning plays• Coaching with intentionality and clarity This episode is a must-listen for coaches who want to build a program where players buy in, compete daily, and take pride in doing the hard things that lead to winning. Subscribe to the JAMODI Podcast for more conversations with basketball coaches and leaders about culture, program building, leadership, and player development. 🎧 Listen if you are interested in:• Basketball coaching philosophy• Building a winning culture• Defensive identity and toughness• Competitive practice design• Leadership and program development 🎧|🎥  JAMODI PODCAST 💪 Powered by:  Ballogy | Sideline Interactive | Grip Spritz | Scoreboard Media 🚨 Use promo code “JAMODI” for 10% off your Grip Spritz order

    1h 16m

  2. 3D AGO

    Measuring Team Culture | Marc Johnson

    In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Marc Johnson, the longtime head boys basketball coach at JJ Pearce High School. With 25 years leading the Pearce program and nearly three decades in coaching, Coach Johnson shares wisdom on building culture, navigating tough seasons, player development, leadership, and staying physically sharp as a coach. From celebrating small wins during rebuilding years to competing in one of the toughest districts in Texas high school basketball, this conversation is packed with practical insights for coaches at every level. Coach Johnson talks about:🏀 Winning the small battles during losing seasons🏀 Developing young players through perspective and patience🏀 Balancing film study without overanalyzing🏀 Building teams that genuinely love each other🏀 Being vulnerable with players after tough losses🏀 Stealing and borrowing ideas from other elite programs🏀 The challenge of keeping end-of-bench players engaged🏀 Offseason development and earning roles before November🏀 Coaching longevity and staying at one school for 25 years🏀 Nutrition, lifting, discipline, and staying in shape at 55 This episode is a masterclass in humility, longevity, and doing it the right way. About Coach Marc JohnsonCoach Marc Johnson has been the head boys basketball coach at JJ Pearce High School for 25 years. Over nearly three decades in coaching, he has built a respected program rooted in toughness, skill development, and team culture. His teams have competed at a high level in the Texas high school basketball landscape, and he is known for his honesty, adaptability, and willingness to evolve as a leader. 🎧|🎥  JAMODI PODCAST 💪 Powered by:  Ballogy | Sideline Interactive | Grip Spritz | Scoreboard Media 🚨 Use promo code “JAMODI” for 10% off your Grip Spritz order

    19 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Staying In Shape As Coaches | Marc Johnson

    In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Marc Johnson, the longtime head boys basketball coach at JJ Pearce High School. With 25 years leading the Pearce program and nearly three decades in coaching, Coach Johnson shares wisdom on building culture, navigating tough seasons, player development, leadership, and staying physically sharp as a coach. From celebrating small wins during rebuilding years to competing in one of the toughest districts in Texas high school basketball, this conversation is packed with practical insights for coaches at every level. Coach Johnson talks about:🏀 Winning the small battles during losing seasons🏀 Developing young players through perspective and patience🏀 Balancing film study without overanalyzing🏀 Building teams that genuinely love each other🏀 Being vulnerable with players after tough losses🏀 Stealing and borrowing ideas from other elite programs🏀 The challenge of keeping end-of-bench players engaged🏀 Offseason development and earning roles before November🏀 Coaching longevity and staying at one school for 25 years🏀 Nutrition, lifting, discipline, and staying in shape at 55 This episode is a masterclass in humility, longevity, and doing it the right way. About Coach Marc JohnsonCoach Marc Johnson has been the head boys basketball coach at JJ Pearce High School for 25 years. Over nearly three decades in coaching, he has built a respected program rooted in toughness, skill development, and team culture. His teams have competed at a high level in the Texas high school basketball landscape, and he is known for his honesty, adaptability, and willingness to evolve as a leader. 🎧|🎥  JAMODI PODCAST 💪 Powered by:  Ballogy | Sideline Interactive | Grip Spritz | Scoreboard Media 🚨 Use promo code “JAMODI” for 10% off your Grip Spritz order

    15 min

  4. 5D AGO

    Setting Realistic Expectations | Marc Johnson

    In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Marc Johnson, the longtime head boys basketball coach at JJ Pearce High School. With 25 years leading the Pearce program and nearly three decades in coaching, Coach Johnson shares wisdom on building culture, navigating tough seasons, player development, leadership, and staying physically sharp as a coach. From celebrating small wins during rebuilding years to competing in one of the toughest districts in Texas high school basketball, this conversation is packed with practical insights for coaches at every level. Coach Johnson talks about:🏀 Winning the small battles during losing seasons🏀 Developing young players through perspective and patience🏀 Balancing film study without overanalyzing🏀 Building teams that genuinely love each other🏀 Being vulnerable with players after tough losses🏀 Stealing and borrowing ideas from other elite programs🏀 The challenge of keeping end-of-bench players engaged🏀 Offseason development and earning roles before November🏀 Coaching longevity and staying at one school for 25 years🏀 Nutrition, lifting, discipline, and staying in shape at 55 This episode is a masterclass in humility, longevity, and doing it the right way. About Coach Marc JohnsonCoach Marc Johnson has been the head boys basketball coach at JJ Pearce High School for 25 years. Over nearly three decades in coaching, he has built a respected program rooted in toughness, skill development, and team culture. His teams have competed at a high level in the Texas high school basketball landscape, and he is known for his honesty, adaptability, and willingness to evolve as a leader. 🎧|🎥  JAMODI PODCAST 💪 Powered by:  Ballogy | Sideline Interactive | Grip Spritz | Scoreboard Media 🚨 Use promo code “JAMODI” for 10% off your Grip Spritz order

    12 min

  5. 6D AGO

    Understanding Today's Players | Marc Johnson

    In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Marc Johnson, the longtime head boys basketball coach at JJ Pearce High School. With 25 years leading the Pearce program and nearly three decades in coaching, Coach Johnson shares wisdom on building culture, navigating tough seasons, player development, leadership, and staying physically sharp as a coach. From celebrating small wins during rebuilding years to competing in one of the toughest districts in Texas high school basketball, this conversation is packed with practical insights for coaches at every level. Coach Johnson talks about:🏀 Winning the small battles during losing seasons🏀 Developing young players through perspective and patience🏀 Balancing film study without overanalyzing🏀 Building teams that genuinely love each other🏀 Being vulnerable with players after tough losses🏀 Stealing and borrowing ideas from other elite programs🏀 The challenge of keeping end-of-bench players engaged🏀 Offseason development and earning roles before November🏀 Coaching longevity and staying at one school for 25 years🏀 Nutrition, lifting, discipline, and staying in shape at 55 This episode is a masterclass in humility, longevity, and doing it the right way. About Coach Marc JohnsonCoach Marc Johnson has been the head boys basketball coach at JJ Pearce High School for 25 years. Over nearly three decades in coaching, he has built a respected program rooted in toughness, skill development, and team culture. His teams have competed at a high level in the Texas high school basketball landscape, and he is known for his honesty, adaptability, and willingness to evolve as a leader. 🎧|🎥  JAMODI PODCAST 💪 Powered by:  Ballogy | Sideline Interactive | Grip Spritz | Scoreboard Media 🚨 Use promo code “JAMODI” for 10% off your Grip Spritz order

    13 min

  6. MAR 2

    EPISODE 294: MARC JOHNSON

    In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Marc Johnson, the longtime head boys basketball coach at JJ Pearce High School. With 25 years leading the Pearce program and nearly three decades in coaching, Coach Johnson shares wisdom on building culture, navigating tough seasons, player development, leadership, and staying physically sharp as a coach. From celebrating small wins during rebuilding years to competing in one of the toughest districts in Texas high school basketball, this conversation is packed with practical insights for coaches at every level. Coach Johnson talks about:🏀 Winning the small battles during losing seasons🏀 Developing young players through perspective and patience🏀 Balancing film study without overanalyzing🏀 Building teams that genuinely love each other🏀 Being vulnerable with players after tough losses🏀 Stealing and borrowing ideas from other elite programs🏀 The challenge of keeping end-of-bench players engaged🏀 Offseason development and earning roles before November🏀 Coaching longevity and staying at one school for 25 years🏀 Nutrition, lifting, discipline, and staying in shape at 55 This episode is a masterclass in humility, longevity, and doing it the right way. About Coach Marc JohnsonCoach Marc Johnson has been the head boys basketball coach at JJ Pearce High School for 25 years. Over nearly three decades in coaching, he has built a respected program rooted in toughness, skill development, and team culture. His teams have competed at a high level in the Texas high school basketball landscape, and he is known for his honesty, adaptability, and willingness to evolve as a leader. 🎧|🎥  JAMODI PODCAST 💪 Powered by:  Ballogy | Sideline Interactive | Grip Spritz | Scoreboard Media 🚨 Use promo code “JAMODI” for 10% off your Grip Spritz order

    1h 25m

  7. FEB 27

    Utilizing Analytics In Coaching | Jake Garner

    In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Jake Garner, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Walnut Grove High School in Prosper ISD. From small-town Texas roots to opening a brand-new high school program, Coach Garner shares the leadership lessons, systems, and daily disciplines that have shaped his journey. This conversation dives deep into culture building, parent relationships, spring development, and how to balance school basketball with the realities of select/AAU in the DFW area. If you're a high school basketball coach, athletic director, or leader building something from the ground up, this episode is packed with practical takeaways. Key Topics Covered: 🏀 Growing up in Tom Bean, Texas and the impact of mentorship🏀 Transitioning from student teacher to head coach in Prosper ISD🏀 Opening Walnut Grove High School and building culture from Day 1🏀 Partnering with parents instead of battling them🏀 Giving parents access without losing program standards🏀 Moms clinics, communication systems, and building trust🏀 Spring development philosophy: skill first, system second🏀 4-out to 5-out offensive evolution and spacing concepts🏀 Teaching pace & space at the high school level🏀 Balancing AAU/select basketball with school development🏀 Daily habits that sustain elite leadership🏀 Planning your day as a head coach🏀 365-day readers, journaling, and self-reflection🏀 Giving yourself grace during the grind of the season Coach Garner shares practical ideas like: • Putting your cell phone number on the first parent meeting slide• Documenting parent contact trends after wins vs losses• Filming every practice to increase transparency• Using 10-minute player meetings to clarify roles• Structuring spring workouts around problem-solving and skill development• Evaluating your drills instead of just running them• Creating player connection maps to strengthen team culture Whether you're coaching in Texas, building a new program, or leading an established one, this episode offers both strategy and heart. About Coach Jake Garner: • Head Boys Basketball Coach at Walnut Grove High School (Prosper ISD)• 12 years in coaching, all in Prosper ISD• Former varsity assistant at Prosper High School• Opened Walnut Grove High School as Head Coach• Former multi-sport athlete from Tom Bean, Texas• University of North Texas graduate This episode is a must-listen for coaches who care about culture, clarity, communication, and consistent growth. 🎧 Subscribe to the JAMODI Podcast for more conversations with elite high school basketball coaches. 📲 Connect with JAMODI for more coaching content, leadership tools, and culture-building strategies. If this episode added value, share it with another coach who is building something special. 🎧|🎥  JAMODI PODCAST 💪 Powered by:  Ballogy | Sideline Interactive | Grip Spritz | Scoreboard Media 🚨 Use promo code “JAMODI” for 10% off your Grip Spritz order

    17 min

  8. FEB 26

    Living Out Culture | Jake Garner

    In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Jake Garner, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Walnut Grove High School in Prosper ISD. From small-town Texas roots to opening a brand-new high school program, Coach Garner shares the leadership lessons, systems, and daily disciplines that have shaped his journey. This conversation dives deep into culture building, parent relationships, spring development, and how to balance school basketball with the realities of select/AAU in the DFW area. If you're a high school basketball coach, athletic director, or leader building something from the ground up, this episode is packed with practical takeaways. Key Topics Covered: 🏀 Growing up in Tom Bean, Texas and the impact of mentorship🏀 Transitioning from student teacher to head coach in Prosper ISD🏀 Opening Walnut Grove High School and building culture from Day 1🏀 Partnering with parents instead of battling them🏀 Giving parents access without losing program standards🏀 Moms clinics, communication systems, and building trust🏀 Spring development philosophy: skill first, system second🏀 4-out to 5-out offensive evolution and spacing concepts🏀 Teaching pace & space at the high school level🏀 Balancing AAU/select basketball with school development🏀 Daily habits that sustain elite leadership🏀 Planning your day as a head coach🏀 365-day readers, journaling, and self-reflection🏀 Giving yourself grace during the grind of the season Coach Garner shares practical ideas like: • Putting your cell phone number on the first parent meeting slide• Documenting parent contact trends after wins vs losses• Filming every practice to increase transparency• Using 10-minute player meetings to clarify roles• Structuring spring workouts around problem-solving and skill development• Evaluating your drills instead of just running them• Creating player connection maps to strengthen team culture Whether you're coaching in Texas, building a new program, or leading an established one, this episode offers both strategy and heart. About Coach Jake Garner: • Head Boys Basketball Coach at Walnut Grove High School (Prosper ISD)• 12 years in coaching, all in Prosper ISD• Former varsity assistant at Prosper High School• Opened Walnut Grove High School as Head Coach• Former multi-sport athlete from Tom Bean, Texas• University of North Texas graduate This episode is a must-listen for coaches who care about culture, clarity, communication, and consistent growth. 🎧 Subscribe to the JAMODI Podcast for more conversations with elite high school basketball coaches. 📲 Connect with JAMODI for more coaching content, leadership tools, and culture-building strategies. If this episode added value, share it with another coach who is building something special. 🎧|🎥  JAMODI PODCAST 💪 Powered by:  Ballogy | Sideline Interactive | Grip Spritz | Scoreboard Media 🚨 Use promo code “JAMODI” for 10% off your Grip Spritz order

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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.

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