EPISODE 272: MATT GARNETT & MATT SAYMAN
This week on the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with longtime friend and coaching partner Matt Garnett, head girls coach at Gordon High School. Coach Garnett has an incredible journey — from being the head men’s coach at Wayland Baptist and McMurry University, to leading his daughters at Trinity Christian Academy and Grapevine Faith, to now building something special at Gordon.
Together, Matt and Matt go back and forth sharing the top three coaching ideas they’ve each borrowed over the years. From performance evaluation systems, shot selection scales, postgame highlight videos, and eliminating postgame talks, this episode is packed with wisdom for coaches at every level.
We’ve also been directing MG Basketball Camps together for over 15 years, so this conversation is more personal and relaxed than usual. You’ll get an inside look at how friendships, faith, and coaching experiences have shaped the way we lead teams and build culture.
Whether you’re a high school coach, college coach, or youth coach, you’ll leave with practical tools, encouragement, and a reminder of why we coach in the first place.
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why a performance evaluation system rewards activity and productivity, not just scoring
How to teach shot selection using the 7–9 scale from PGC Basketball
Why postgame highlight videos build belief and celebration into your program
How eliminating postgame talks reduces negativity and keeps your team growing
The role of faith, optimism, and addressing fear in our coaching journeys
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