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. 15H AGO

    Get Your Mind Off Of Basketball | Dave Holmquist

    In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, I’m joined by legendary college basketball coach Dave Holmquist and his former player, now fellow coach, Matt Garnett. Coach Holmquist reflects on a lifetime in coaching, leadership, faith, and building programs that last. Matt shares the player perspective and how Coach Holmquist’s influence shaped his life far beyond basketball. This conversation dives deep into relationships, daily habits, handling winning and losing, building culture, defensive philosophy, and what really matters at the end of a coaching career. Whether you coach youth, high school, or college basketball, this episode is packed with wisdom, humility, and practical insight for coaches who want to lead well and live with purpose. 🏀🙏 Key Topics Covered: 🏀 Building lifelong relationships with players📖 Daily habits that sustain a long coaching career🙏 Faith, humility, and perspective in coaching🧠 Leadership through listening and trust📉 Handling losses, adversity, and disappointment📈 Managing success without losing perspective🧱 Program pillars, standards, and simplicity🛡️ Defensive philosophy and rebounding culture🔁 Adapting style to personnel over the years👥 Creating teams you can win with and lose with🕊️ Coaching as a calling, not just a profession Why You Should Watch: If you’re a coach looking to:• Build stronger relationships with your players• Lead with consistency and clarity• Handle the highs and lows of coaching with wisdom• Align your faith and values with your coaching• Learn from decades of experience at the highest levels This episode will challenge you, encourage you, and remind you why you started coaching in the first place. About the Guests: Dave Holmquist is one of the most respected coaches in college basketball history, known for his longevity, defensive mindset, and commitment to developing players as people. With decades on the sideline, his influence extends far beyond wins and losses. Matt Garnett is a former player under Coach Holmquist and a current coach who brings the player’s perspective to leadership, culture, and faith-driven coaching. His reflections offer a powerful look at the long-term impact a coach can have.If this episode helped you as a coach, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with another coach who needs encouragement today. 🏀Let me know your biggest takeaway in the comments.

    10 min

  2. 1D AGO

    EPISODE 284: DAVE HOLMQUIST

    In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, I’m joined by legendary college basketball coach Dave Holmquist and his former player, now fellow coach, Matt Garnett. Coach Holmquist reflects on a lifetime in coaching, leadership, faith, and building programs that last. Matt shares the player perspective and how Coach Holmquist’s influence shaped his life far beyond basketball. This conversation dives deep into relationships, daily habits, handling winning and losing, building culture, defensive philosophy, and what really matters at the end of a coaching career. Whether you coach youth, high school, or college basketball, this episode is packed with wisdom, humility, and practical insight for coaches who want to lead well and live with purpose. 🏀🙏 Key Topics Covered: 🏀 Building lifelong relationships with players📖 Daily habits that sustain a long coaching career🙏 Faith, humility, and perspective in coaching🧠 Leadership through listening and trust📉 Handling losses, adversity, and disappointment📈 Managing success without losing perspective🧱 Program pillars, standards, and simplicity🛡️ Defensive philosophy and rebounding culture🔁 Adapting style to personnel over the years👥 Creating teams you can win with and lose with🕊️ Coaching as a calling, not just a profession Why You Should Watch: If you’re a coach looking to:• Build stronger relationships with your players• Lead with consistency and clarity• Handle the highs and lows of coaching with wisdom• Align your faith and values with your coaching• Learn from decades of experience at the highest levels This episode will challenge you, encourage you, and remind you why you started coaching in the first place. About the Guests: Dave Holmquist is one of the most respected coaches in college basketball history, known for his longevity, defensive mindset, and commitment to developing players as people. With decades on the sideline, his influence extends far beyond wins and losses. Matt Garnett is a former player under Coach Holmquist and a current coach who brings the player’s perspective to leadership, culture, and faith-driven coaching. His reflections offer a powerful look at the long-term impact a coach can have.If this episode helped you as a coach, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with another coach who needs encouragement today. 🏀Let me know your biggest takeaway in the comments. 🎧|🎥  JAMODI PODCAST 💪🏻 Powered by:  Ballogy | Shoot 360 DFW | Sideline Interactive

    1h 5m

  3. DEC 15

    EPISODE 283: CAMERON HILL

    In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Trinity University Women’s Basketball head coach Cameron Hill joins the show for a deep, honest conversation about building winning teams, developing confident players, and staying true to your values as a coach. Coach Hill shares practical insights from his 14 seasons at Trinity, including how he approaches recruiting at the Division III level, why retention and fit matter more than hype, and how culture truly lives in the locker room. The conversation dives into player development beyond minutes, why practice matters more than games, and how coaches can help players rediscover confidence when things aren’t going well. You’ll also hear detailed breakdowns of a 12-second shot clock transition drill, thoughts on playing fast with purpose, adapting systems to personnel year-to-year, and why October 15th still matters in college basketball. This episode is packed with wisdom for high school, college, and youth coaches looking to lead with clarity, humility, and consistency. Whether you’re navigating recruiting, managing parent conversations, or trying to create an environment where players overachieve, this episode delivers real, usable coaching perspective 🏀 Topics Covered🏀 Creating a strong culture that lasts beyond one season🏀 Recruiting for fit, retention, and the full college experience🏀 Why development should never be confused with playing time🏀 Building confidence through honesty, choice, and clarity🏀 The value of practice minutes over game minutes🏀 Teaching players to stay poised under shot-clock pressure🏀 Adapting offensive and defensive systems to personnel🏀 Leadership, responsibility, and serving players as a head coach🏀 Balancing coaching, family, and long-term fulfillment About the GuestCameron Hill is the head women’s basketball coach at Trinity University, entering his 14th season leading the Tigers. A Trinity alumnus, Coach Hill has built one of the most consistent programs in Division III by focusing on culture, adaptability, and the total student-athlete experience. His teams are known for playing fast, defending with purpose, and developing players both on and off the court. 🎧|🎥  JAMODI PODCAST 💪🏻 Powered by:  Ballogy | Shoot 360 DFW | Sideline Interactive

    1h 25m

  4. DEC 12

    Friendship Through Basketball | Phil McCaslin

    Welcome to another episode of the JAMODI Podcast! Today’s guest is Coach Phil McCaslin, head boys basketball coach at Belton High School. This episode dives deep into coaching philosophy, transition offense, conceptual basketball, skill development, team culture, and the reality of building a program in year one and year two. Whether you're a coach, player, or hoops junkie, this one is packed with practical gold you can use today. Coach McCaslin shares how he transformed his program’s style of play, why he shifted from continuity offense to conceptual offense, how to teach players to read neutral and create dominoes, and why living in transition is the future of high-level basketball. He also talks about player development, building confidence, handling year-one challenges, the value of fall and summer leagues, and how to simplify the game so athletes can play free, fast, and fearless. This episode is a must-listen for coaches who want to modernize their offense, play with pace, and develop players who actually understand the game rather than memorize plays. Tons of practical drills, concepts, terminology, and teaching methods that will help any level of coach. Big Ideas and Topics Discussed 🎯 • The difference between year one and year two of taking over a program • Why conceptual offense unlocks creativity, spacing, and pace • Teaching neutral, advantage, and dominoes so players read the game instead of run plays • Living in transition: creating pace, flow, and early offense opportunities • The value of embracing messiness and the beautiful struggle in player development • Keeping practice fun, energetic, and competitive • Building clarity so players know exactly when and why to attack • How NBA teams like the Pacers, Spurs, and Warriors influence modern high school basketball • Managing fall league, summer league, and balancing school ball with select ball • Using transparency and clear expectations when placing players in off-season teams • Player ownership, decision-making, and developing instincts on both sides of the ball • Sprint, spread, share, splash: the anchors of Belton’s transition philosophy • How conceptual offense improves defensive instincts as well • Why great teams dominate turnover margin and possession gaps • The importance of fun, joy, relationships, and culture in today’s athletes What You’ll Learn 🧠 • How to simplify your offensive system without losing structure • How to build a team that plays fast without playing reckless • How to teach spacing, timing, pace, and decision-making • How to use transition games every day to build habits • How to keep players confident while raising standards • How to evaluate players honestly and help them see their path forward • How to become a more adaptable, modern, player-centered coach 🎧|🎥  JAMODI PODCAST 💪🏻 Powered by:  Ballogy | Shoot 360 DFW | Sideline Interactive

    13 min

  5. DEC 11

    Let Players Know Where They Are | Phil McCaslin

    Welcome to another episode of the JAMODI Podcast! Today’s guest is Coach Phil McCaslin, head boys basketball coach at Belton High School. This episode dives deep into coaching philosophy, transition offense, conceptual basketball, skill development, team culture, and the reality of building a program in year one and year two. Whether you're a coach, player, or hoops junkie, this one is packed with practical gold you can use today. Coach McCaslin shares how he transformed his program’s style of play, why he shifted from continuity offense to conceptual offense, how to teach players to read neutral and create dominoes, and why living in transition is the future of high-level basketball. He also talks about player development, building confidence, handling year-one challenges, the value of fall and summer leagues, and how to simplify the game so athletes can play free, fast, and fearless. This episode is a must-listen for coaches who want to modernize their offense, play with pace, and develop players who actually understand the game rather than memorize plays. Tons of practical drills, concepts, terminology, and teaching methods that will help any level of coach. Big Ideas and Topics Discussed 🎯 • The difference between year one and year two of taking over a program • Why conceptual offense unlocks creativity, spacing, and pace • Teaching neutral, advantage, and dominoes so players read the game instead of run plays • Living in transition: creating pace, flow, and early offense opportunities • The value of embracing messiness and the beautiful struggle in player development • Keeping practice fun, energetic, and competitive • Building clarity so players know exactly when and why to attack • How NBA teams like the Pacers, Spurs, and Warriors influence modern high school basketball • Managing fall league, summer league, and balancing school ball with select ball • Using transparency and clear expectations when placing players in off-season teams • Player ownership, decision-making, and developing instincts on both sides of the ball • Sprint, spread, share, splash: the anchors of Belton’s transition philosophy • How conceptual offense improves defensive instincts as well • Why great teams dominate turnover margin and possession gaps • The importance of fun, joy, relationships, and culture in today’s athletes What You’ll Learn 🧠 • How to simplify your offensive system without losing structure • How to build a team that plays fast without playing reckless • How to teach spacing, timing, pace, and decision-making • How to use transition games every day to build habits • How to keep players confident while raising standards • How to evaluate players honestly and help them see their path forward • How to become a more adaptable, modern, player-centered coach 🎧|🎥  JAMODI PODCAST 💪🏻 Powered by:  Ballogy | Shoot 360 DFW | Sideline Interactive

    17 min

  6. DEC 10

    Living In Transition | Phil McCaslin

    Welcome to another episode of the JAMODI Podcast! Today’s guest is Coach Phil McCaslin, head boys basketball coach at Belton High School. This episode dives deep into coaching philosophy, transition offense, conceptual basketball, skill development, team culture, and the reality of building a program in year one and year two. Whether you're a coach, player, or hoops junkie, this one is packed with practical gold you can use today. Coach McCaslin shares how he transformed his program’s style of play, why he shifted from continuity offense to conceptual offense, how to teach players to read neutral and create dominoes, and why living in transition is the future of high-level basketball. He also talks about player development, building confidence, handling year-one challenges, the value of fall and summer leagues, and how to simplify the game so athletes can play free, fast, and fearless. This episode is a must-listen for coaches who want to modernize their offense, play with pace, and develop players who actually understand the game rather than memorize plays. Tons of practical drills, concepts, terminology, and teaching methods that will help any level of coach. Big Ideas and Topics Discussed 🎯 • The difference between year one and year two of taking over a program • Why conceptual offense unlocks creativity, spacing, and pace • Teaching neutral, advantage, and dominoes so players read the game instead of run plays • Living in transition: creating pace, flow, and early offense opportunities • The value of embracing messiness and the beautiful struggle in player development • Keeping practice fun, energetic, and competitive • Building clarity so players know exactly when and why to attack • How NBA teams like the Pacers, Spurs, and Warriors influence modern high school basketball • Managing fall league, summer league, and balancing school ball with select ball • Using transparency and clear expectations when placing players in off-season teams • Player ownership, decision-making, and developing instincts on both sides of the ball • Sprint, spread, share, splash: the anchors of Belton’s transition philosophy • How conceptual offense improves defensive instincts as well • Why great teams dominate turnover margin and possession gaps • The importance of fun, joy, relationships, and culture in today’s athletes What You’ll Learn 🧠 • How to simplify your offensive system without losing structure • How to build a team that plays fast without playing reckless • How to teach spacing, timing, pace, and decision-making • How to use transition games every day to build habits • How to keep players confident while raising standards • How to evaluate players honestly and help them see their path forward • How to become a more adaptable, modern, player-centered coach 🎧|🎥  JAMODI PODCAST 💪🏻 Powered by:  Ballogy | Shoot 360 DFW | Sideline Interactive

    14 min

  7. DEC 9

    Changing From Slow To Fast | Phil McCaslin

    Welcome to another episode of the JAMODI Podcast! Today’s guest is Coach Phil McCaslin, head boys basketball coach at Belton High School. This episode dives deep into coaching philosophy, transition offense, conceptual basketball, skill development, team culture, and the reality of building a program in year one and year two. Whether you're a coach, player, or hoops junkie, this one is packed with practical gold you can use today. Coach McCaslin shares how he transformed his program’s style of play, why he shifted from continuity offense to conceptual offense, how to teach players to read neutral and create dominoes, and why living in transition is the future of high-level basketball. He also talks about player development, building confidence, handling year-one challenges, the value of fall and summer leagues, and how to simplify the game so athletes can play free, fast, and fearless. This episode is a must-listen for coaches who want to modernize their offense, play with pace, and develop players who actually understand the game rather than memorize plays. Tons of practical drills, concepts, terminology, and teaching methods that will help any level of coach. Big Ideas and Topics Discussed 🎯 • The difference between year one and year two of taking over a program • Why conceptual offense unlocks creativity, spacing, and pace • Teaching neutral, advantage, and dominoes so players read the game instead of run plays • Living in transition: creating pace, flow, and early offense opportunities • The value of embracing messiness and the beautiful struggle in player development • Keeping practice fun, energetic, and competitive • Building clarity so players know exactly when and why to attack • How NBA teams like the Pacers, Spurs, and Warriors influence modern high school basketball • Managing fall league, summer league, and balancing school ball with select ball • Using transparency and clear expectations when placing players in off-season teams • Player ownership, decision-making, and developing instincts on both sides of the ball • Sprint, spread, share, splash: the anchors of Belton’s transition philosophy • How conceptual offense improves defensive instincts as well • Why great teams dominate turnover margin and possession gaps • The importance of fun, joy, relationships, and culture in today’s athletes What You’ll Learn 🧠 • How to simplify your offensive system without losing structure • How to build a team that plays fast without playing reckless • How to teach spacing, timing, pace, and decision-making • How to use transition games every day to build habits • How to keep players confident while raising standards • How to evaluate players honestly and help them see their path forward • How to become a more adaptable, modern, player-centered coach 🎧|🎥  JAMODI PODCAST 💪🏻 Powered by:  Ballogy | Shoot 360 DFW | Sideline Interactive

    15 min

  8. DEC 8

    EPISODE 282: PHIL MCCASLIN

    Welcome to another episode of the JAMODI Podcast! Today’s guest is Coach Phil McCaslin, head boys basketball coach at Belton High School. This episode dives deep into coaching philosophy, transition offense, conceptual basketball, skill development, team culture, and the reality of building a program in year one and year two. Whether you're a coach, player, or hoops junkie, this one is packed with practical gold you can use today. Coach McCaslin shares how he transformed his program’s style of play, why he shifted from continuity offense to conceptual offense, how to teach players to read neutral and create dominoes, and why living in transition is the future of high-level basketball. He also talks about player development, building confidence, handling year-one challenges, the value of fall and summer leagues, and how to simplify the game so athletes can play free, fast, and fearless. This episode is a must-listen for coaches who want to modernize their offense, play with pace, and develop players who actually understand the game rather than memorize plays. Tons of practical drills, concepts, terminology, and teaching methods that will help any level of coach. Big Ideas and Topics Discussed 🎯 • The difference between year one and year two of taking over a program • Why conceptual offense unlocks creativity, spacing, and pace • Teaching neutral, advantage, and dominoes so players read the game instead of run plays • Living in transition: creating pace, flow, and early offense opportunities • The value of embracing messiness and the beautiful struggle in player development • Keeping practice fun, energetic, and competitive • Building clarity so players know exactly when and why to attack • How NBA teams like the Pacers, Spurs, and Warriors influence modern high school basketball • Managing fall league, summer league, and balancing school ball with select ball • Using transparency and clear expectations when placing players in off-season teams • Player ownership, decision-making, and developing instincts on both sides of the ball • Sprint, spread, share, splash: the anchors of Belton’s transition philosophy • How conceptual offense improves defensive instincts as well • Why great teams dominate turnover margin and possession gaps • The importance of fun, joy, relationships, and culture in today’s athletes What You’ll Learn 🧠 • How to simplify your offensive system without losing structure • How to build a team that plays fast without playing reckless • How to teach spacing, timing, pace, and decision-making • How to use transition games every day to build habits • How to keep players confident while raising standards • How to evaluate players honestly and help them see their path forward • How to become a more adaptable, modern, player-centered coach

    1h 23m
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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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