Audio Episodes

July 15, 2026

Get To Know Your Players | Zach Urbanus

In Episode 313 of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Zach Urbanus, founder of BTY Basketball Training and Texas Pro Academy, to discuss what separates elite player development from ordinary workouts. Zach shares practical coaching strategies used with youth, high school, college, and professional players while explaining how coaches can build better habits, stronger relationships, and more effective practices. ๐Ÿ€ The three characteristics of great coaches ๐Ÿ€ Why overcoaching hurts p...
July 14, 2026

Traits Of A Great Coach | Zach Urbanus

In Episode 313 of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Zach Urbanus, founder of BTY Basketball Training and Texas Pro Academy, to discuss what separates elite player development from ordinary workouts. Zach shares practical coaching strategies used with youth, high school, college, and professional players while explaining how coaches can build better habits, stronger relationships, and more effective practices. ๐Ÿ€ The three characteristics of great coaches ๐Ÿ€ Why overcoaching hurts p...
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July 13, 2026

EPISODE 313: ZACH URBANUS

In Episode 313 of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Zach Urbanus, founder of BTY Basketball Training and Texas Pro Academy, to discuss what separates elite player development from ordinary workouts. Zach shares practical coaching strategies used with youth, high school, college, and professional players while explaining how coaches can build better habits, stronger relationships, and more effective practices. ๐Ÿ€ The three characteristics of great coaches ๐Ÿ€ Why overcoaching hurts p...
July 10, 2026

2 Questions To Ask Players | Scott Drew

In Episode 312 of the JAMODI Podcast, Baylor Men's Basketball Head Coach Scott Drew returns five years after becoming the very first guest on the podcast. Coach Drew reflects on Baylor's remarkable journey while sharing timeless leadership lessons on building culture, developing people, delegating responsibility, and keeping faith at the center of everything. Topics include: ๐Ÿ€ Going 1-0 in everything you do ๐Ÿ† Building a championship culture ๐Ÿ‘ฅ CEO leadership and empowering assistant coaches ...
July 9, 2026

Glass Half-full Mentality | Scott Drew

In Episode 312 of the JAMODI Podcast, Baylor Men's Basketball Head Coach Scott Drew returns five years after becoming the very first guest on the podcast. Coach Drew reflects on Baylor's remarkable journey while sharing timeless leadership lessons on building culture, developing people, delegating responsibility, and keeping faith at the center of everything. Topics include: ๐Ÿ€ Going 1-0 in everything you do ๐Ÿ† Building a championship culture ๐Ÿ‘ฅ CEO leadership and empowering assistant coaches ...
July 8, 2026

Developing Leadership Through Trust | Scott Drew

In Episode 312 of the JAMODI Podcast, Baylor Men's Basketball Head Coach Scott Drew returns five years after becoming the very first guest on the podcast. Coach Drew reflects on Baylor's remarkable journey while sharing timeless leadership lessons on building culture, developing people, delegating responsibility, and keeping faith at the center of everything. Topics include: ๐Ÿ€ Going 1-0 in everything you do ๐Ÿ† Building a championship culture ๐Ÿ‘ฅ CEO leadership and empowering assistant coaches ...
July 7, 2026

Always Go 1-0 | Scott Drew

In Episode 312 of the JAMODI Podcast, Baylor Men's Basketball Head Coach Scott Drew returns five years after becoming the very first guest on the podcast. Coach Drew reflects on Baylor's remarkable journey while sharing timeless leadership lessons on building culture, developing people, delegating responsibility, and keeping faith at the center of everything. Topics include: ๐Ÿ€ Going 1-0 in everything you do ๐Ÿ† Building a championship culture ๐Ÿ‘ฅ CEO leadership and empowering assistant coaches ...
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July 6, 2026

EPISODE 312: SCOTT DREW

In Episode 312 of the JAMODI Podcast, Baylor Men's Basketball Head Coach Scott Drew returns five years after becoming the very first guest on the podcast. Coach Drew reflects on Baylor's remarkable journey while sharing timeless leadership lessons on building culture, developing people, delegating responsibility, and keeping faith at the center of everything. Topics include: ๐Ÿ€ Going 1-0 in everything you do ๐Ÿ† Building a championship culture ๐Ÿ‘ฅ CEO leadership and empowering assistant coaches ...
July 3, 2026

Obsessed With Basketball | Scott Schumacher

Coach Scott Schumacher has built one of the premier junior college basketball programs in the country, but his greatest passion isn't winsโ€”it's developing people. In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Schumacher shares nearly four decades of coaching wisdom, lessons learned from some of the biggest names in basketball, and the culture-building habits that have made Blinn College a perennial powerhouse. From stories about learning alongside Tom Izzo, Bill Self, Jay Wright, Jim Boeheim, a...
July 2, 2026

Connect With Players | Scott Schumacher

Coach Scott Schumacher has built one of the premier junior college basketball programs in the country, but his greatest passion isn't winsโ€”it's developing people. In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Schumacher shares nearly four decades of coaching wisdom, lessons learned from some of the biggest names in basketball, and the culture-building habits that have made Blinn College a perennial powerhouse. From stories about learning alongside Tom Izzo, Bill Self, Jay Wright, Jim Boeheim, a...
July 1, 2026

Know Where To Draw The Line | Scott Schumacher

Coach Scott Schumacher has built one of the premier junior college basketball programs in the country, but his greatest passion isn't winsโ€”it's developing people. In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Schumacher shares nearly four decades of coaching wisdom, lessons learned from some of the biggest names in basketball, and the culture-building habits that have made Blinn College a perennial powerhouse. From stories about learning alongside Tom Izzo, Bill Self, Jay Wright, Jim Boeheim, a...
June 30, 2026

Time With USA Basketball | Scott Schumacher

Coach Scott Schumacher has built one of the premier junior college basketball programs in the country, but his greatest passion isn't winsโ€”it's developing people. In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Schumacher shares nearly four decades of coaching wisdom, lessons learned from some of the biggest names in basketball, and the culture-building habits that have made Blinn College a perennial powerhouse. From stories about learning alongside Tom Izzo, Bill Self, Jay Wright, Jim Boeheim, a...
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June 29, 2026

EPISODE 311: SCOTT SCHUMACHER

Coach Scott Schumacher has built one of the premier junior college basketball programs in the country, but his greatest passion isn't winsโ€”it's developing people. In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Schumacher shares nearly four decades of coaching wisdom, lessons learned from some of the biggest names in basketball, and the culture-building habits that have made Blinn College a perennial powerhouse. From stories about learning alongside Tom Izzo, Bill Self, Jay Wright, Jim Boeheim, a...
June 26, 2026

Get From Good To Great | Kellen Sampson

Kellen Sampson joins the JAMODI Podcast for a deep dive into championship culture, player development, coaching philosophy, leadership, and the principles that have helped build one of the most successful programs in college basketball at the University of Houston. In this conversation, Coach Sampson shares lessons learned from growing up around the game, working alongside legendary coach Kelvin Sampson, developing elite defensive teams, simplifying coaching, building player confidence, and cre...
June 25, 2026

Keep It Simple | Kellen Sampson

Kellen Sampson joins the JAMODI Podcast for a deep dive into championship culture, player development, coaching philosophy, leadership, and the principles that have helped build one of the most successful programs in college basketball at the University of Houston. In this conversation, Coach Sampson shares lessons learned from growing up around the game, working alongside legendary coach Kelvin Sampson, developing elite defensive teams, simplifying coaching, building player confidence, and cre...
June 24, 2026

Ask Quality Questions | Kellen Sampson

Kellen Sampson joins the JAMODI Podcast for a deep dive into championship culture, player development, coaching philosophy, leadership, and the principles that have helped build one of the most successful programs in college basketball at the University of Houston. In this conversation, Coach Sampson shares lessons learned from growing up around the game, working alongside legendary coach Kelvin Sampson, developing elite defensive teams, simplifying coaching, building player confidence, and cre...
June 23, 2026

Earn The Right To Cry | Kellen Sampson

Kellen Sampson joins the JAMODI Podcast for a deep dive into championship culture, player development, coaching philosophy, leadership, and the principles that have helped build one of the most successful programs in college basketball at the University of Houston. In this conversation, Coach Sampson shares lessons learned from growing up around the game, working alongside legendary coach Kelvin Sampson, developing elite defensive teams, simplifying coaching, building player confidence, and cre...
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June 22, 2026

EPISODE 310: KELLEN SAMPSON

Kellen Sampson joins the JAMODI Podcast for a deep dive into championship culture, player development, coaching philosophy, leadership, and the principles that have helped build one of the most successful programs in college basketball at the University of Houston. In this conversation, Coach Sampson shares lessons learned from growing up around the game, working alongside legendary coach Kelvin Sampson, developing elite defensive teams, simplifying coaching, building player confidence, and cre...
June 19, 2026

Major In The Minors | John A. Smith

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach John Smith shares powerful insights on building player-led teams, creating authentic relationships with athletes, developing culture, and coaching todayโ€™s generation with accountability and purpose. Coach Smith dives into why consistency matters, how to create buy-in inside your program, and the importance of communication, trust, and connection in developing young men. From basketball systems to player development, practice planning, leadership, and...
June 18, 2026

Confident Players Play Fast | John A. Smith

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach John Smith shares powerful insights on building player-led teams, creating authentic relationships with athletes, developing culture, and coaching todayโ€™s generation with accountability and purpose. Coach Smith dives into why consistency matters, how to create buy-in inside your program, and the importance of communication, trust, and connection in developing young men. From basketball systems to player development, practice planning, leadership, and...
June 17, 2026

Relationships Before Championships | John A. Smith

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach John Smith shares powerful insights on building player-led teams, creating authentic relationships with athletes, developing culture, and coaching todayโ€™s generation with accountability and purpose. Coach Smith dives into why consistency matters, how to create buy-in inside your program, and the importance of communication, trust, and connection in developing young men. From basketball systems to player development, practice planning, leadership, and...
June 16, 2026

Culture Over Everything | John A. Smith

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach John Smith shares powerful insights on building player-led teams, creating authentic relationships with athletes, developing culture, and coaching todayโ€™s generation with accountability and purpose. Coach Smith dives into why consistency matters, how to create buy-in inside your program, and the importance of communication, trust, and connection in developing young men. From basketball systems to player development, practice planning, leadership, and...
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June 15, 2026

EPISODE 309: JOHN A. SMITH

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach John Smith shares powerful insights on building player-led teams, creating authentic relationships with athletes, developing culture, and coaching todayโ€™s generation with accountability and purpose. Coach Smith dives into why consistency matters, how to create buy-in inside your program, and the importance of communication, trust, and connection in developing young men. From basketball systems to player development, practice planning, leadership, and...
June 12, 2026

Execution Over Emotion | Kiara Marshall

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Kiara Marshall to discuss her incredible journey of leading Summer Creek to a state championship in her first season as head coach. Coach Marshall dives deep into what it takes to create buy-in, adapt your system to your personnel, and develop players who can think the game rather than simply run plays. From building a winning culture to managing expectations, player ownership, recovery strategies, and offensive freed...