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Strategies For Coaches To Stay Fresh | Sam Allen
Jan. 8, 2026

Strategies For Coaches To Stay Fresh | Sam Allen

In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Sam Allen joins Matt Sayman for a deep and honest conversation about coaching culture, leadership, parenting athletes, and what “fun” really means in basketball. Coach Allen shares powerful insights on coaching at different levels, from youth basketball to high school and beyond, while balancing competitiveness, joy, and long-term player development. The discussion explores how coaches can better serve players, build meaningful relationships, and create envi...
Celebration As A Culture Tool | Sam Allen
Jan. 7, 2026

Celebration As A Culture Tool | Sam Allen

In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Sam Allen joins Matt Sayman for a deep and honest conversation about coaching culture, leadership, parenting athletes, and what “fun” really means in basketball. Coach Allen shares powerful insights on coaching at different levels, from youth basketball to high school and beyond, while balancing competitiveness, joy, and long-term player development. The discussion explores how coaches can better serve players, build meaningful relationships, and create envi...
Finding Joy In The Process | Sam Allen
Jan. 6, 2026

Finding Joy In The Process | Sam Allen

In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Sam Allen joins Matt Sayman for a deep and honest conversation about coaching culture, leadership, parenting athletes, and what “fun” really means in basketball. Coach Allen shares powerful insights on coaching at different levels, from youth basketball to high school and beyond, while balancing competitiveness, joy, and long-term player development. The discussion explores how coaches can better serve players, build meaningful relationships, and create envi...
EPISODE 286: SAM ALLEN
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Jan. 5, 2026

EPISODE 286: SAM ALLEN

In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Sam Allen joins Matt Sayman for a deep and honest conversation about coaching culture, leadership, parenting athletes, and what “fun” really means in basketball. Coach Allen shares powerful insights on coaching at different levels, from youth basketball to high school and beyond, while balancing competitiveness, joy, and long-term player development. The discussion explores how coaches can better serve players, build meaningful relationships, and create envi...
Success Is Hard To Define | Harold Baber
Jan. 2, 2026

Success Is Hard To Define | Harold Baber

In this powerful JAMODI Podcast episode, Matt Sayman sits down with longtime high school and college coach Harold Baber for a deep, honest conversation about coaching, leadership, growth, and legacy. Coach Baber reflects on his journey from playing at The Colony High School and Oakland University to decades of coaching at the high school and collegiate levels. He shares stories about legendary mentors like Coach Thomas and Greg Campy, the evolution of his coaching style, and what experience has ...
Winning With Talent | Harold Baber
Jan. 1, 2026

Winning With Talent | Harold Baber

In this powerful JAMODI Podcast episode, Matt Sayman sits down with longtime high school and college coach Harold Baber for a deep, honest conversation about coaching, leadership, growth, and legacy. Coach Baber reflects on his journey from playing at The Colony High School and Oakland University to decades of coaching at the high school and collegiate levels. He shares stories about legendary mentors like Coach Thomas and Greg Campy, the evolution of his coaching style, and what experience has ...
Keep Alumni Involved | Harold Baber
Dec. 31, 2025

Keep Alumni Involved | Harold Baber

In this powerful JAMODI Podcast episode, Matt Sayman sits down with longtime high school and college coach Harold Baber for a deep, honest conversation about coaching, leadership, growth, and legacy. Coach Baber reflects on his journey from playing at The Colony High School and Oakland University to decades of coaching at the high school and collegiate levels. He shares stories about legendary mentors like Coach Thomas and Greg Campy, the evolution of his coaching style, and what experience has ...
Coach The Whole Team | Harold Baber
Dec. 30, 2025

Coach The Whole Team | Harold Baber

In this powerful JAMODI Podcast episode, Matt Sayman sits down with longtime high school and college coach Harold Baber for a deep, honest conversation about coaching, leadership, growth, and legacy. Coach Baber reflects on his journey from playing at The Colony High School and Oakland University to decades of coaching at the high school and collegiate levels. He shares stories about legendary mentors like Coach Thomas and Greg Campy, the evolution of his coaching style, and what experience has ...
EPISODE 285: HAROLD BABER
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Dec. 29, 2025

EPISODE 285: HAROLD BABER

In this powerful JAMODI Podcast episode, Matt Sayman sits down with longtime high school and college coach Harold Baber for a deep, honest conversation about coaching, leadership, growth, and legacy. Coach Baber reflects on his journey from playing at The Colony High School and Oakland University to decades of coaching at the high school and collegiate levels. He shares stories about legendary mentors like Coach Thomas and Greg Campy, the evolution of his coaching style, and what experience has ...
Life Is All About Small Improvements | Dave Holmquist
Dec. 26, 2025

Life Is All About Small Improvements | Dave Holmquist

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, I’m joined by legendary college basketball coach Dave Holmquist and his former player, now fellow coach, Matt Garnett. Coach Holmquist reflects on a lifetime in coaching, leadership, faith, and building programs that last. Matt shares the player perspective and how Coach Holmquist’s influence shaped his life far beyond basketball. This conversation dives deep into relationships, daily habits, handling winning and losing, building culture, defensive philosop...
Focus On The Spirit Of Your Team | Dave Holmquist
Dec. 25, 2025

Focus On The Spirit Of Your Team | Dave Holmquist

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, I’m joined by legendary college basketball coach Dave Holmquist and his former player, now fellow coach, Matt Garnett. Coach Holmquist reflects on a lifetime in coaching, leadership, faith, and building programs that last. Matt shares the player perspective and how Coach Holmquist’s influence shaped his life far beyond basketball. This conversation dives deep into relationships, daily habits, handling winning and losing, building culture, defensive philosop...
Handling Highs & Lows Of Coaching | Dave Holmquist
Dec. 24, 2025

Handling Highs & Lows Of Coaching | Dave Holmquist

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, I’m joined by legendary college basketball coach Dave Holmquist and his former player, now fellow coach, Matt Garnett. Coach Holmquist reflects on a lifetime in coaching, leadership, faith, and building programs that last. Matt shares the player perspective and how Coach Holmquist’s influence shaped his life far beyond basketball. This conversation dives deep into relationships, daily habits, handling winning and losing, building culture, defensive philosop...
Get Your Mind Off Of Basketball | Dave Holmquist
Dec. 23, 2025

Get Your Mind Off Of Basketball | Dave Holmquist

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, I’m joined by legendary college basketball coach Dave Holmquist and his former player, now fellow coach, Matt Garnett. Coach Holmquist reflects on a lifetime in coaching, leadership, faith, and building programs that last. Matt shares the player perspective and how Coach Holmquist’s influence shaped his life far beyond basketball. This conversation dives deep into relationships, daily habits, handling winning and losing, building culture, defensive philosop...
EPISODE 284: DAVE HOLMQUIST
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Dec. 22, 2025

EPISODE 284: DAVE HOLMQUIST

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, I’m joined by legendary college basketball coach Dave Holmquist and his former player, now fellow coach, Matt Garnett. Coach Holmquist reflects on a lifetime in coaching, leadership, faith, and building programs that last. Matt shares the player perspective and how Coach Holmquist’s influence shaped his life far beyond basketball. This conversation dives deep into relationships, daily habits, handling winning and losing, building culture, defensive philosop...
EPISODE 283: CAMERON HILL
Dec. 15, 2025

EPISODE 283: CAMERON HILL

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Trinity University Women’s Basketball head coach Cameron Hill joins the show for a deep, honest conversation about building winning teams, developing confident players, and staying true to your values as a coach. Coach Hill shares practical insights from his 14 seasons at Trinity, including how he approaches recruiting at the Division III level, why retention and fit matter more than hype, and how culture truly lives in the locker room. The conversation div...
Friendship Through Basketball | Phil McCaslin
Dec. 12, 2025

Friendship Through Basketball | Phil McCaslin

Welcome to another episode of the JAMODI Podcast! Today’s guest is Coach Phil McCaslin, head boys basketball coach at Belton High School. This episode dives deep into coaching philosophy, transition offense, conceptual basketball, skill development, team culture, and the reality of building a program in year one and year two. Whether you're a coach, player, or hoops junkie, this one is packed with practical gold you can use today. Coach McCaslin shares how he transformed his program’s style of p...
Let Players Know Where They Are | Phil McCaslin
Dec. 11, 2025

Let Players Know Where They Are | Phil McCaslin

Welcome to another episode of the JAMODI Podcast! Today’s guest is Coach Phil McCaslin, head boys basketball coach at Belton High School. This episode dives deep into coaching philosophy, transition offense, conceptual basketball, skill development, team culture, and the reality of building a program in year one and year two. Whether you're a coach, player, or hoops junkie, this one is packed with practical gold you can use today. Coach McCaslin shares how he transformed his program’s style of p...
Living In Transition | Phil McCaslin
Dec. 10, 2025

Living In Transition | Phil McCaslin

Welcome to another episode of the JAMODI Podcast! Today’s guest is Coach Phil McCaslin, head boys basketball coach at Belton High School. This episode dives deep into coaching philosophy, transition offense, conceptual basketball, skill development, team culture, and the reality of building a program in year one and year two. Whether you're a coach, player, or hoops junkie, this one is packed with practical gold you can use today. Coach McCaslin shares how he transformed his program’s style of p...
Changing From Slow To Fast | Phil McCaslin
Dec. 9, 2025

Changing From Slow To Fast | Phil McCaslin

Welcome to another episode of the JAMODI Podcast! Today’s guest is Coach Phil McCaslin, head boys basketball coach at Belton High School. This episode dives deep into coaching philosophy, transition offense, conceptual basketball, skill development, team culture, and the reality of building a program in year one and year two. Whether you're a coach, player, or hoops junkie, this one is packed with practical gold you can use today. Coach McCaslin shares how he transformed his program’s style of p...
EPISODE 282: PHIL MCCASLIN
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Dec. 8, 2025

EPISODE 282: PHIL MCCASLIN

Welcome to another episode of the JAMODI Podcast! Today’s guest is Coach Phil McCaslin, head boys basketball coach at Belton High School. This episode dives deep into coaching philosophy, transition offense, conceptual basketball, skill development, team culture, and the reality of building a program in year one and year two. Whether you're a coach, player, or hoops junkie, this one is packed with practical gold you can use today. Coach McCaslin shares how he transformed his program’s style of p...
Effective Parent Meetings | Brandon Bourg
Dec. 5, 2025

Effective Parent Meetings | Brandon Bourg

In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Brandon Bourg joins Matt Sayman to dive deep into what it means to build a transformational basketball program, not just a successful one. Coach Bourg unpacks how he creates toughness, accountability, and selflessness in his players while still leading with grace, patience, and love. From battling comfort to confronting selfishness, Coach Bourg explains the daily standards, conversations, and systems that help shape young men for life beyond basketball. He s...
Player Led Culture | Brandon Bourg
Dec. 4, 2025

Player Led Culture | Brandon Bourg

In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Brandon Bourg joins Matt Sayman to dive deep into what it means to build a transformational basketball program, not just a successful one. Coach Bourg unpacks how he creates toughness, accountability, and selflessness in his players while still leading with grace, patience, and love. From battling comfort to confronting selfishness, Coach Bourg explains the daily standards, conversations, and systems that help shape young men for life beyond basketball. He s...
Chase Your Culture | Brandon Bourg
Dec. 3, 2025

Chase Your Culture | Brandon Bourg

In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Brandon Bourg joins Matt Sayman to dive deep into what it means to build a transformational basketball program, not just a successful one. Coach Bourg unpacks how he creates toughness, accountability, and selflessness in his players while still leading with grace, patience, and love. From battling comfort to confronting selfishness, Coach Bourg explains the daily standards, conversations, and systems that help shape young men for life beyond basketball. He s...
Learning From Failure | Brandon Bourg
Dec. 2, 2025

Learning From Failure | Brandon Bourg

In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Brandon Bourg joins Matt Sayman to dive deep into what it means to build a transformational basketball program, not just a successful one. Coach Bourg unpacks how he creates toughness, accountability, and selflessness in his players while still leading with grace, patience, and love. From battling comfort to confronting selfishness, Coach Bourg explains the daily standards, conversations, and systems that help shape young men for life beyond basketball. He s...