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!
Recent Audio Episodes
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Aug. 10, 2026
Episode 317: Andy Heim | 0 Wins to State Champions
Andy Heim’s coaching journey is a powerful reminder that building a championship program takes time. In Episode 317 of the JAMODI Podcast, Belmont High School girls basketball coach Andy Heim shares the story of going from an early winless season to eventually winning an Indiana state championship. Coach Heim opens up about the mistakes he made early in his career, how his coaching philosophy evolved, and why relationships, adaptability, player leadership, and creating an enjoyable experience
Aug. 7, 2026
Sticking With Your System | Sam Kohnke
How do great coaches build teams that win year after year? In Episode 316 of the JAMODI Podcast, Langston University Head Men's Basketball Coach Sam Kohnke shares how he develops winning programs by recruiting competitors, teaching basketball through concepts instead of memorized plays, and creating players who can think and make decisions under pressure. Coach Kohnke discusses: 🏀 Recruiting "dogs" instead of just talent 🏀 Why concepts outperform rigid offensive systems 🏀 Teaching players t
Aug. 6, 2026
Basketball Is About Chemistry | Sam Kohnke
How do great coaches build teams that win year after year? In Episode 316 of the JAMODI Podcast, Langston University Head Men's Basketball Coach Sam Kohnke shares how he develops winning programs by recruiting competitors, teaching basketball through concepts instead of memorized plays, and creating players who can think and make decisions under pressure. Coach Kohnke discusses: 🏀 Recruiting "dogs" instead of just talent 🏀 Why concepts outperform rigid offensive systems 🏀 Teaching players t
Aug. 5, 2026
Creating Offensive Freedom | Sam Kohnke
How do great coaches build teams that win year after year? In Episode 316 of the JAMODI Podcast, Langston University Head Men's Basketball Coach Sam Kohnke shares how he develops winning programs by recruiting competitors, teaching basketball through concepts instead of memorized plays, and creating players who can think and make decisions under pressure. Coach Kohnke discusses: 🏀 Recruiting "dogs" instead of just talent 🏀 Why concepts outperform rigid offensive systems 🏀 Teaching players t
Aug. 4, 2026
Bet On Yourself | Sam Kohnke
How do great coaches build teams that win year after year? In Episode 316 of the JAMODI Podcast, Langston University Head Men's Basketball Coach Sam Kohnke shares how he develops winning programs by recruiting competitors, teaching basketball through concepts instead of memorized plays, and creating players who can think and make decisions under pressure. Coach Kohnke discusses: 🏀 Recruiting "dogs" instead of just talent 🏀 Why concepts outperform rigid offensive systems 🏀 Teaching players t
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Aug. 3, 2026
Episode 316: Sam Kohnke | Building Championship Culture Through Freedom, Decision-Making & Toughness
How do great coaches build teams that win year after year? In Episode 316 of the JAMODI Podcast, Langston University Head Men's Basketball Coach Sam Kohnke shares how he develops winning programs by recruiting competitors, teaching basketball through concepts instead of memorized plays, and creating players who can think and make decisions under pressure. Coach Kohnke discusses: 🏀 Recruiting "dogs" instead of just talent 🏀 Why concepts outperform rigid offensive systems 🏀 Teaching players t
Recent Blog Posts
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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