EPISODE 257: ANTHONY HOLMAN

In this high-energy episode, Coach Anthony Holman of Birdville High School joins host Matt Sayman for an in-depth conversation on building championship-level culture, creating player-led accountability, and coaching with ownership and trust. Coach Holman shares how giving players a voice has transformed the way his teams play—and win.

🔥 From pressing with only 6 players to letting go of the "rim runner" and empowering playmakers, this episode is packed with coaching gold.

You’ll hear how Birdville reached new heights by:

• Cultivating a player-driven culture 💪

• Letting players co-create game plans and schemes 🧠

• Ditching traditional systems for spacing, decision-making, and freedom on offense 🚀

• Implementing a 3-2 pressure zone defense 🧱

• Managing roles and expectations with transparency 🤝

• Conditioning strategically for a fast-paced system 🏃‍♂️💨

Coach Holman gives huge credit to his staff, his players, and even the influence of other coaches across the state. If you're looking to build trust, improve player development, and win the right way, this episode is a masterclass in modern high school coaching.

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