JAMODI Podcast
Welcome to the JAMODI Podcast! Matt Sayman here, and I ask special leaders/coaches not just WHAT they do, but HOW they do what they do. Guests share strategies on enhancing culture, daily routines for success, building confidence, becoming the best version of themselves. Remember it's JAMODI...It’s Just A Matter Of Doing It!
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Nov. 2, 2026
Episode 329: Byron Smith | How To Build A Team That Plays Hard
🏀 Is playing hard becoming a lost skill in basketball? In Episode 329 of the JAMODI Podcast, host Matt Sayman sits down with Prairie View A&M Head Men's Basketball Coach Byron Smith to discuss what it takes to build a championship culture, develop relentless competitors, and lead with consistency, discipline, and enthusiasm. Coach Smith shares the philosophy behind Prairie View A&M's high-energy, aggressive style of basketball and explains why effort might be the most important attribute a play
Oct. 30, 2026
Humility, Family, and Perspective | John Jakus
What if the key to becoming a better basketball coach isn't controlling more, but learning when to let go? In Episode 328 of the JAMODI Podcast, presented by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC), Florida Atlantic University Head Men's Basketball Coach John Jakus joins Matt Sayman for an honest conversation about leadership, culture, communication, and building player-led teams. Drawing from his experiences coaching alongside Scott Drew at Baylor and Mark Few at Gonzaga, Jakus sha
Oct. 29, 2026
Handling Player Frustration | John Jakus
What if the key to becoming a better basketball coach isn't controlling more, but learning when to let go? In Episode 328 of the JAMODI Podcast, presented by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC), Florida Atlantic University Head Men's Basketball Coach John Jakus joins Matt Sayman for an honest conversation about leadership, culture, communication, and building player-led teams. Drawing from his experiences coaching alongside Scott Drew at Baylor and Mark Few at Gonzaga, Jakus sha
Oct. 28, 2026
Removing Ego From Coaching | John Jakus
What if the key to becoming a better basketball coach isn't controlling more, but learning when to let go? In Episode 328 of the JAMODI Podcast, presented by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC), Florida Atlantic University Head Men's Basketball Coach John Jakus joins Matt Sayman for an honest conversation about leadership, culture, communication, and building player-led teams. Drawing from his experiences coaching alongside Scott Drew at Baylor and Mark Few at Gonzaga, Jakus sha
Oct. 27, 2026
Making Your Team Culture Stick | John Jakus
What if the key to becoming a better basketball coach isn't controlling more, but learning when to let go? In Episode 328 of the JAMODI Podcast, presented by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC), Florida Atlantic University Head Men's Basketball Coach John Jakus joins Matt Sayman for an honest conversation about leadership, culture, communication, and building player-led teams. Drawing from his experiences coaching alongside Scott Drew at Baylor and Mark Few at Gonzaga, Jakus sha
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Oct. 26, 2026
Episode 328: John Jakus | The Secret to Building Player-Led Teams
What if the key to becoming a better basketball coach isn't controlling more, but learning when to let go? In Episode 328 of the JAMODI Podcast, presented by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC), Florida Atlantic University Head Men's Basketball Coach John Jakus joins Matt Sayman for an honest conversation about leadership, culture, communication, and building player-led teams. Drawing from his experiences coaching alongside Scott Drew at Baylor and Mark Few at Gonzaga, Jakus sha
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April 23, 2025
Summary of Episode 246 with Skip Townsend
“Do the Little Things Right”: Lessons in Leadership from Coach Skip Townsend Skip Townsend is more than just a legendary Texas high school basketball coach with over 1,000 wins and nine state championships — he's a master at crafting culture, de…
April 15, 2025
Summary of Episode 244 with Antoine Thompson
"Handle Hard Better": Lessons in Leadership with Coach Antoine Thompson In a powerful episode of the JAMODI Podcast, host Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Antoine Thompson, head boys basketball coach at South Oak Cliff High School and former hea…
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