Audio Episodes

Nov. 3, 2026

Is Playing Hard A Skill? | Byron Smith

🏀 Is playing hard becoming a lost skill in basketball? In Episode 329 of the JAMODI Podcast, host Matt Sayman sits down with Prairie View A&M Head Men's Basketball Coach Byron Smith to discuss what it takes to build a championship culture, develop relentless competitors, and lead with consistency, discipline, and enthusiasm. Coach Smith shares the philosophy behind Prairie View A&M's high-energy, aggressive style of basketball and explains why effort might be the most important attribute a play...
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Nov. 2, 2026

Episode 329: Byron Smith | How To Build A Team That Plays Hard

🏀 Is playing hard becoming a lost skill in basketball? In Episode 329 of the JAMODI Podcast, host Matt Sayman sits down with Prairie View A&M Head Men's Basketball Coach Byron Smith to discuss what it takes to build a championship culture, develop relentless competitors, and lead with consistency, discipline, and enthusiasm. Coach Smith shares the philosophy behind Prairie View A&M's high-energy, aggressive style of basketball and explains why effort might be the most important attribute a play...
Oct. 30, 2026

Humility, Family, and Perspective | John Jakus

What if the key to becoming a better basketball coach isn't controlling more, but learning when to let go? In Episode 328 of the JAMODI Podcast, presented by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC), Florida Atlantic University Head Men's Basketball Coach John Jakus joins Matt Sayman for an honest conversation about leadership, culture, communication, and building player-led teams. Drawing from his experiences coaching alongside Scott Drew at Baylor and Mark Few at Gonzaga, Jakus sha...
Oct. 29, 2026

Handling Player Frustration | John Jakus

What if the key to becoming a better basketball coach isn't controlling more, but learning when to let go? In Episode 328 of the JAMODI Podcast, presented by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC), Florida Atlantic University Head Men's Basketball Coach John Jakus joins Matt Sayman for an honest conversation about leadership, culture, communication, and building player-led teams. Drawing from his experiences coaching alongside Scott Drew at Baylor and Mark Few at Gonzaga, Jakus sha...
Oct. 28, 2026

Removing Ego From Coaching | John Jakus

What if the key to becoming a better basketball coach isn't controlling more, but learning when to let go? In Episode 328 of the JAMODI Podcast, presented by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC), Florida Atlantic University Head Men's Basketball Coach John Jakus joins Matt Sayman for an honest conversation about leadership, culture, communication, and building player-led teams. Drawing from his experiences coaching alongside Scott Drew at Baylor and Mark Few at Gonzaga, Jakus sha...
Oct. 27, 2026

Making Your Team Culture Stick | John Jakus

What if the key to becoming a better basketball coach isn't controlling more, but learning when to let go? In Episode 328 of the JAMODI Podcast, presented by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC), Florida Atlantic University Head Men's Basketball Coach John Jakus joins Matt Sayman for an honest conversation about leadership, culture, communication, and building player-led teams. Drawing from his experiences coaching alongside Scott Drew at Baylor and Mark Few at Gonzaga, Jakus sha...
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Oct. 26, 2026

Episode 328: John Jakus | The Secret to Building Player-Led Teams

What if the key to becoming a better basketball coach isn't controlling more, but learning when to let go? In Episode 328 of the JAMODI Podcast, presented by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC), Florida Atlantic University Head Men's Basketball Coach John Jakus joins Matt Sayman for an honest conversation about leadership, culture, communication, and building player-led teams. Drawing from his experiences coaching alongside Scott Drew at Baylor and Mark Few at Gonzaga, Jakus sha...
Oct. 23, 2026

Learning To Pick Your Battles | Selena Winbush

🏀 What if one of the best things you can do for your players is let them fail? 🎙️ JAMODI Podcast Episode 327 | Selena Winbush Midway High School Girls Basketball Head Coach Selena Winbush joins Matt Sayman for a powerful conversation about transformational coaching, building player confidence, developing relationships, and creating an environment where athletes can grow beyond basketball. Coach Winbush shares her three essential characteristics of great coaches: being transformational, genuin...
Oct. 22, 2026

Why Players Need More Free Play | Selena Winbush

🏀 What if one of the best things you can do for your players is let them fail? 🎙️ JAMODI Podcast Episode 327 | Selena Winbush Midway High School Girls Basketball Head Coach Selena Winbush joins Matt Sayman for a powerful conversation about transformational coaching, building player confidence, developing relationships, and creating an environment where athletes can grow beyond basketball. Coach Winbush shares her three essential characteristics of great coaches: being transformational, genuin...
Oct. 21, 2026

Relationships Beyond Basketball | Selena Winbush

🏀 What if one of the best things you can do for your players is let them fail? 🎙️ JAMODI Podcast Episode 327 | Selena Winbush Midway High School Girls Basketball Head Coach Selena Winbush joins Matt Sayman for a powerful conversation about transformational coaching, building player confidence, developing relationships, and creating an environment where athletes can grow beyond basketball. Coach Winbush shares her three essential characteristics of great coaches: being transformational, genuin...
Oct. 20, 2026

Finding Small Wins In Difficult Games | Selena Winbush

🏀 What if one of the best things you can do for your players is let them fail? 🎙️ JAMODI Podcast Episode 327 | Selena Winbush Midway High School Girls Basketball Head Coach Selena Winbush joins Matt Sayman for a powerful conversation about transformational coaching, building player confidence, developing relationships, and creating an environment where athletes can grow beyond basketball. Coach Winbush shares her three essential characteristics of great coaches: being transformational, genuin...
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Oct. 19, 2026

Episode 327: Selena Winbush | Building Confidence, Transformational Coaching & Letting Players Fail

🏀 What if one of the best things you can do for your players is let them fail? 🎙️ JAMODI Podcast Episode 327 | Selena Winbush Midway High School Girls Basketball Head Coach Selena Winbush joins Matt Sayman for a powerful conversation about transformational coaching, building player confidence, developing relationships, and creating an environment where athletes can grow beyond basketball. Coach Winbush shares her three essential characteristics of great coaches: being transformational, genuine,...
Oct. 16, 2026

Don't Mess With Happy | Fran Fraschilla

🎙️ EPISODE 326 | FRAN FRASCHILLA — HOW TO BUILD A PLAYER-LED BASKETBALL TEAM What does it take to build a basketball program where players take ownership, hold each other accountable, and lead themselves? Former college basketball head coach and longtime ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla returns to the JAMODI Podcast for an incredible conversation about coaching, culture, leadership, and life. With 23 years in coaching and 23 years in broadcasting, Fran shares lessons learned from a lifetime around...
Oct. 15, 2026

How To Build A Player Led Team | Fran Fraschilla

🎙️ EPISODE 326 | FRAN FRASCHILLA — HOW TO BUILD A PLAYER-LED BASKETBALL TEAM What does it take to build a basketball program where players take ownership, hold each other accountable, and lead themselves? Former college basketball head coach and longtime ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla returns to the JAMODI Podcast for an incredible conversation about coaching, culture, leadership, and life. With 23 years in coaching and 23 years in broadcasting, Fran shares lessons learned from a lifetime around...
Oct. 14, 2026

Coach Every Player Differently | Fran Fraschilla

🎙️ EPISODE 326 | FRAN FRASCHILLA — HOW TO BUILD A PLAYER-LED BASKETBALL TEAM What does it take to build a basketball program where players take ownership, hold each other accountable, and lead themselves? Former college basketball head coach and longtime ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla returns to the JAMODI Podcast for an incredible conversation about coaching, culture, leadership, and life. With 23 years in coaching and 23 years in broadcasting, Fran shares lessons learned from a lifetime around...
Oct. 13, 2026

Why Great Coaches Never Stop Learning | Fran Fraschilla

🎙️ EPISODE 326 | FRAN FRASCHILLA — HOW TO BUILD A PLAYER-LED BASKETBALL TEAM What does it take to build a basketball program where players take ownership, hold each other accountable, and lead themselves? Former college basketball head coach and longtime ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla returns to the JAMODI Podcast for an incredible conversation about coaching, culture, leadership, and life. With 23 years in coaching and 23 years in broadcasting, Fran shares lessons learned from a lifetime around...
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Oct. 12, 2026

Episode 326: Fran Fraschilla | How to Build a Player-Led Basketball Team

🎙️ EPISODE 326 | FRAN FRASCHILLA — HOW TO BUILD A PLAYER-LED BASKETBALL TEAM What does it take to build a basketball program where players take ownership, hold each other accountable, and lead themselves? Former college basketball head coach and longtime ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla returns to the JAMODI Podcast for an incredible conversation about coaching, culture, leadership, and life. With 23 years in coaching and 23 years in broadcasting, Fran shares lessons learned from a lifetime around...
Oct. 9, 2026

Are We Doing Too Much In The Summer? | Brent Gaylor

🎙️ EPISODE 325 | BRENT GAYLOR — LIPAN HIGH SCHOOL The JAMODI Podcast is proudly PRESENTED BY the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC). Brent Gaylor has spent 21 years coaching and has built one of the most successful high school basketball programs in Texas. 🏆 613–141 Career Record🏆 5 State Championships🏆 7 State Championship Game Appearances🏆 8 Regional Championships🏆 11 Regional Tournament Appearances🏆 128–2 District Record🏆 56–6 Playoff Record🏆 Winningest Texas Boys Program Over ...
Oct. 8, 2026

Giving Players Ownership | Brent Gaylor

🎙️ EPISODE 325 | BRENT GAYLOR — LIPAN HIGH SCHOOL The JAMODI Podcast is proudly PRESENTED BY the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC). Brent Gaylor has spent 21 years coaching and has built one of the most successful high school basketball programs in Texas. 🏆 613–141 Career Record🏆 5 State Championships🏆 7 State Championship Game Appearances🏆 8 Regional Championships🏆 11 Regional Tournament Appearances🏆 128–2 District Record🏆 56–6 Playoff Record🏆 Winningest Texas Boys Program Over ...
Oct. 7, 2026

Make The Big Time Where You Are | Brent Gaylor

🎙️ EPISODE 325 | BRENT GAYLOR — LIPAN HIGH SCHOOL The JAMODI Podcast is proudly PRESENTED BY the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC). Brent Gaylor has spent 21 years coaching and has built one of the most successful high school basketball programs in Texas. 🏆 613–141 Career Record🏆 5 State Championships🏆 7 State Championship Game Appearances🏆 8 Regional Championships🏆 11 Regional Tournament Appearances🏆 128–2 District Record🏆 56–6 Playoff Record🏆 Winningest Texas Boys Program Over ...
Oct. 6, 2026

Building The Lipan Basketball Tradition | Brent Gaylor

🎙️ EPISODE 325 | BRENT GAYLOR — LIPAN HIGH SCHOOL The JAMODI Podcast is proudly PRESENTED BY the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC). Brent Gaylor has spent 21 years coaching and has built one of the most successful high school basketball programs in Texas. 🏆 613–141 Career Record🏆 5 State Championships🏆 7 State Championship Game Appearances🏆 8 Regional Championships🏆 11 Regional Tournament Appearances🏆 128–2 District Record🏆 56–6 Playoff Record🏆 Winningest Texas Boys Program Over ...
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Oct. 5, 2026

Episode 325: Brent Gaylor | 5x State Champions: How Brent Gaylor Built a Winning Culture at Lipan

🎙️ EPISODE 325 | BRENT GAYLOR — LIPAN HIGH SCHOOL The JAMODI Podcast is proudly PRESENTED BY the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC). Brent Gaylor has spent 21 years coaching and has built one of the most successful high school basketball programs in Texas. 🏆 613–141 Career Record🏆 5 State Championships🏆 7 State Championship Game Appearances🏆 8 Regional Championships🏆 11 Regional Tournament Appearances🏆 128–2 District Record🏆 56–6 Playoff Record🏆 Winningest Texas Boys Program Over ...
Oct. 2, 2026

Give Players A Chance To Surprise You | Joe Crispin

Joe Crispin joins the JAMODI Podcast for Episode 324 for a deep conversation on coaching philosophy, player development, playing fast, shooting with confidence, and creating an environment where players learn how to play instead of simply learning plays. Coach Crispin explains why his “system” starts with the players in the locker room. Rather than forcing every team into the same style, he believes coaches should understand who they have and teach that group how to play together at its highest...
Oct. 1, 2026

Fire The Coach, Hire The Shot Clock | Joe Crispin

Joe Crispin joins the JAMODI Podcast for Episode 324 for a deep conversation on coaching philosophy, player development, playing fast, shooting with confidence, and creating an environment where players learn how to play instead of simply learning plays. Coach Crispin explains why his “system” starts with the players in the locker room. Rather than forcing every team into the same style, he believes coaches should understand who they have and teach that group how to play together at its highest...