Audio Episodes

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Southwestern University head coach Matt Streich to talk about the realities of taking over a program, developing a team identity, and learning through the ups and downs of a first season. Coach Streich shares lessons from his first year leading Southwestern, including how simplicity can outperform complexity, why culture matters more than schemes, and how great teams respond to adversity. The conversation also dives into pla...

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Southwestern University head coach Matt Streich to talk about the realities of taking over a program, developing a team identity, and learning through the ups and downs of a first season. Coach Streich shares lessons from his first year leading Southwestern, including how simplicity can outperform complexity, why culture matters more than schemes, and how great teams respond to adversity. The conversation also dives into pla...

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, host Matt Sayman sits down with Preston Tabor, the new head men’s basketball coach at Paris Junior College. After beginning the season as an assistant coach and being elevated to interim head coach just three games into the year, Tabor quickly embraced the opportunity and was officially named the head coach shortly after. Coach Tabor shares what it was like stepping into the head chair overnight, the leadership challenges that come with it, and how he immed...

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, host Matt Sayman sits down with Preston Tabor, the new head men’s basketball coach at Paris Junior College. After beginning the season as an assistant coach and being elevated to interim head coach just three games into the year, Tabor quickly embraced the opportunity and was officially named the head coach shortly after. Coach Tabor shares what it was like stepping into the head chair overnight, the leadership challenges that come with it, and how he immed...

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, host Matt Sayman sits down with Preston Tabor, the new head men’s basketball coach at Paris Junior College. After beginning the season as an assistant coach and being elevated to interim head coach just three games into the year, Tabor quickly embraced the opportunity and was officially named the head coach shortly after. Coach Tabor shares what it was like stepping into the head chair overnight, the leadership challenges that come with it, and how he immed...

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, host Matt Sayman sits down with Preston Tabor, the new head men’s basketball coach at Paris Junior College. After beginning the season as an assistant coach and being elevated to interim head coach just three games into the year, Tabor quickly embraced the opportunity and was officially named the head coach shortly after. Coach Tabor shares what it was like stepping into the head chair overnight, the leadership challenges that come with it, and how he immed...

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, host Matt Sayman sits down with Preston Tabor, the new head men’s basketball coach at Paris Junior College. After beginning the season as an assistant coach and being elevated to interim head coach just three games into the year, Tabor quickly embraced the opportunity and was officially named the head coach shortly after. Coach Tabor shares what it was like stepping into the head chair overnight, the leadership challenges that come with it, and how he immed...

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Marc Johnson, the longtime head boys basketball coach at JJ Pearce High School. With 25 years leading the Pearce program and nearly three decades in coaching, Coach Johnson shares wisdom on building culture, navigating tough seasons, player development, leadership, and staying physically sharp as a coach. From celebrating small wins during rebuilding years to competing in one of the toughest districts in Texas high sch...

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Marc Johnson, the longtime head boys basketball coach at JJ Pearce High School. With 25 years leading the Pearce program and nearly three decades in coaching, Coach Johnson shares wisdom on building culture, navigating tough seasons, player development, leadership, and staying physically sharp as a coach. From celebrating small wins during rebuilding years to competing in one of the toughest districts in Texas high sch...

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Marc Johnson, the longtime head boys basketball coach at JJ Pearce High School. With 25 years leading the Pearce program and nearly three decades in coaching, Coach Johnson shares wisdom on building culture, navigating tough seasons, player development, leadership, and staying physically sharp as a coach. From celebrating small wins during rebuilding years to competing in one of the toughest districts in Texas high sch...

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Marc Johnson, the longtime head boys basketball coach at JJ Pearce High School. With 25 years leading the Pearce program and nearly three decades in coaching, Coach Johnson shares wisdom on building culture, navigating tough seasons, player development, leadership, and staying physically sharp as a coach. From celebrating small wins during rebuilding years to competing in one of the toughest districts in Texas high sch...

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Marc Johnson, the longtime head boys basketball coach at JJ Pearce High School. With 25 years leading the Pearce program and nearly three decades in coaching, Coach Johnson shares wisdom on building culture, navigating tough seasons, player development, leadership, and staying physically sharp as a coach. From celebrating small wins during rebuilding years to competing in one of the toughest districts in Texas high sch...

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Jake Garner, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Walnut Grove High School in Prosper ISD. From small-town Texas roots to opening a brand-new high school program, Coach Garner shares the leadership lessons, systems, and daily disciplines that have shaped his journey. This conversation dives deep into culture building, parent relationships, spring development, and how to balance school basketball with the realities of select/A...

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Jake Garner, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Walnut Grove High School in Prosper ISD. From small-town Texas roots to opening a brand-new high school program, Coach Garner shares the leadership lessons, systems, and daily disciplines that have shaped his journey. This conversation dives deep into culture building, parent relationships, spring development, and how to balance school basketball with the realities of select/A...

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Jake Garner, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Walnut Grove High School in Prosper ISD. From small-town Texas roots to opening a brand-new high school program, Coach Garner shares the leadership lessons, systems, and daily disciplines that have shaped his journey. This conversation dives deep into culture building, parent relationships, spring development, and how to balance school basketball with the realities of select/A...

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Jake Garner, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Walnut Grove High School in Prosper ISD. From small-town Texas roots to opening a brand-new high school program, Coach Garner shares the leadership lessons, systems, and daily disciplines that have shaped his journey. This conversation dives deep into culture building, parent relationships, spring development, and how to balance school basketball with the realities of select/A...

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Jake Garner, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Walnut Grove High School in Prosper ISD. From small-town Texas roots to opening a brand-new high school program, Coach Garner shares the leadership lessons, systems, and daily disciplines that have shaped his journey. This conversation dives deep into culture building, parent relationships, spring development, and how to balance school basketball with the realities of select/A...

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Ryan Murphy for a powerful conversation on culture, confidence, and building a sustainable program. Coach Murphy breaks down what it really looks like to take over a program, survive the challenges of Year 1, and see growth take hold in Year 2. From defining standards to developing shooters and embracing adversity, this episode is loaded with real, practical coaching insight. If you’re a coach trying to build belief, play faster, ...

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Ryan Murphy for a powerful conversation on culture, confidence, and building a sustainable program. Coach Murphy breaks down what it really looks like to take over a program, survive the challenges of Year 1, and see growth take hold in Year 2. From defining standards to developing shooters and embracing adversity, this episode is loaded with real, practical coaching insight. If you’re a coach trying to build belief, play faster, ...

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Ryan Murphy for a powerful conversation on culture, confidence, and building a sustainable program. Coach Murphy breaks down what it really looks like to take over a program, survive the challenges of Year 1, and see growth take hold in Year 2. From defining standards to developing shooters and embracing adversity, this episode is loaded with real, practical coaching insight. If you’re a coach trying to build belief, play faster, ...

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Ryan Murphy for a powerful conversation on culture, confidence, and building a sustainable program. Coach Murphy breaks down what it really looks like to take over a program, survive the challenges of Year 1, and see growth take hold in Year 2. From defining standards to developing shooters and embracing adversity, this episode is loaded with real, practical coaching insight. If you’re a coach trying to build belief, play faster, ...

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Ryan Murphy for a powerful conversation on culture, confidence, and building a sustainable program. Coach Murphy breaks down what it really looks like to take over a program, survive the challenges of Year 1, and see growth take hold in Year 2. From defining standards to developing shooters and embracing adversity, this episode is loaded with real, practical coaching insight. If you’re a coach trying to build belief, play faster, ...

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, host Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Mauricio Perez for an in-depth conversation on high school basketball, leadership, and building a program the right way. Coach Perez shares powerful insights on rebounding with effort, creating a fearless shooting culture, empowering players through freedom and accountability, and sustaining joy in coaching through wins and losses. From practical drills like tennis-ball rebounding and full-court small-sided games to big...

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, host Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Mauricio Perez for an in-depth conversation on high school basketball, leadership, and building a program the right way. Coach Perez shares powerful insights on rebounding with effort, creating a fearless shooting culture, empowering players through freedom and accountability, and sustaining joy in coaching through wins and losses. From practical drills like tennis-ball rebounding and full-court small-sided games to big...