EPISODE 260: MATT FARMER
In this episode, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Matt Farmer — Assistant Athletic Director at New Caney ISD, longtime coach, and current President of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC). They dive into building winning culture, sustainable daily habits, and the importance of serving others in leadership.
Coach Farmer reflects on 16 years of coaching experience, his journey to becoming TABC President, and how his faith and family shape his professional life. He shares daily routines rooted in discipline, the value of limiting screen time, nutrition changes that fuel better leadership, and tools like the Strides app to stay accountable.
They explore best practices for supporting multi-sport athletes, the art of scheduling with purpose, and why program pillars must be lived out—not just laminated on the wall. Coach Farmer also discusses how coaches can step into servant leadership roles and why young coaches should get involved with TABC right away.
Whether you're a head coach, assistant, or just starting out, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom, laughs, and deep encouragement. Tap in and be reminded of why we coach and how to do it better.
💡 Topics Covered:
Daily habits for leadership and clarity
Nutrition, inflammation, and energy as a coach
Using apps like Strides for personal growth
The pillars of a high-performing program (humility, unity, service, gratitude, passion)
Implementing JOY: Jesus, Others, Yourself
Supporting multi-sport athletes the right way
Scheduling for confidence and culture—not just wins
Why and how to get involved with TABC
Building legacy beyond wins
🔥 Key Quotes:
"Life is experienced in the mundane. Do the daily things well."
"You don’t rise to the occasion, you sink to your level of preparation."
"The joy model works when the order is right: Jesus, others, yourself."
📚 Resources Mentioned:
Habits of the Household by Justin Earley
Road to Joy by Scott Drew
Strides App (habit tracker)
👥 Guest:
Matt Farmer – Assistant Athletic Director at New Caney ISD, TABC President
Email: mfarmer@newcaneyisd.org
Website: https://www.tabchoops.org
🏀 Learn More About TABC:
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