Aug. 4, 2026

Bet On Yourself | Sam Kohnke

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:

πŸ€ Recruiting "dogs" instead of just talent

πŸ€ Why concepts outperform rigid offensive systems

πŸ€ Teaching players to make better decisions

πŸ€ Creating anti-fragile teams that thrive in chaos

πŸ€ Building trust so players stay bought in

πŸ€ Developing offensive freedom without losing accountability

πŸ€ Why defense is black-and-white while offense lives in the gray

πŸ€ Lessons learned from Grant McCasland, Ross Hodge and Ben McCollum

πŸ€ Practice design that transfers directly to games

πŸ€ Leadership, culture, and winning over the long haul

If you're a basketball coach looking to build a tougher, smarter, more connected team, this episode is packed with practical ideas you can implement immediately.

πŸŽ™οΈ Just A Matter Of Doing It.


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