Audio Episodes

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April 6, 2026

EPISODE 299: LARRY BROWN

In this episode, we sit down with one of the most respected and impactful coaches in basketball history. With over 50 years in the game, Coach Brown shares powerful insights on building championship culture, developing players beyond the game, and the habits that separate great coaches from the rest. From learning under icons like John Wooden, Bob Knight, and Dean Smith, to building elite programs at the high school and college level, this conversation is packed with wisdom every coach needs. ...
April 3, 2026

Celebrate Small Things | Rachel James

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Rachel James of Lake Country Christian to break down how she built a culture that led to 4 straight Final Four appearances and 2 state championships. Coach James shares powerful insights on developing players from 5th/6th grade, creating buy-in from parents, and sustaining success with small rosters. From creative practice planning to building confidence and leadership, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways...
April 2, 2026

Invest In Your Player's Lives | Rachel James

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Rachel James of Lake Country Christian to break down how she built a culture that led to 4 straight Final Four appearances and 2 state championships. Coach James shares powerful insights on developing players from 5th/6th grade, creating buy-in from parents, and sustaining success with small rosters. From creative practice planning to building confidence and leadership, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways...
April 1, 2026

Invest In Younger Players | Rachel James

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Rachel James of Lake Country Christian to break down how she built a culture that led to 4 straight Final Four appearances and 2 state championships. Coach James shares powerful insights on developing players from 5th/6th grade, creating buy-in from parents, and sustaining success with small rosters. From creative practice planning to building confidence and leadership, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways...
March 31, 2026

Coaching With Small Numbers | Rachel James

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Rachel James of Lake Country Christian to break down how she built a culture that led to 4 straight Final Four appearances and 2 state championships. Coach James shares powerful insights on developing players from 5th/6th grade, creating buy-in from parents, and sustaining success with small rosters. From creative practice planning to building confidence and leadership, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways...
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March 30, 2026

EPISODE 298: RACHEL JAMES

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Rachel James of Lake Country Christian to break down how she built a culture that led to 4 straight Final Four appearances and 2 state championships. Coach James shares powerful insights on developing players from 5th/6th grade, creating buy-in from parents, and sustaining success with small rosters. From creative practice planning to building confidence and leadership, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways...
March 27, 2026

Stick To Your Principles | Karron Taylor

In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Shoemaker High School head coach Karron Taylor for a deep dive into building a winning basketball program 🏀 Coach Taylor shares powerful insights on developing player confidence, creating a clear program identity, and implementing high-level systems like the LMU fast-break philosophy. From shooting mindset to strength training, this episode is packed with practical tools for coaches at every level. You’ll hear discussions on:🔥 Bu...
March 26, 2026

The Motivation Factor | Karron Taylor

In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Shoemaker High School head coach Karron Taylor for a deep dive into building a winning basketball program 🏀 Coach Taylor shares powerful insights on developing player confidence, creating a clear program identity, and implementing high-level systems like the LMU fast-break philosophy. From shooting mindset to strength training, this episode is packed with practical tools for coaches at every level. You’ll hear discussions on:🔥 Bu...
March 25, 2026

Measure Your Own Success | Karron Taylor

In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Shoemaker High School head coach Karron Taylor for a deep dive into building a winning basketball program 🏀 Coach Taylor shares powerful insights on developing player confidence, creating a clear program identity, and implementing high-level systems like the LMU fast-break philosophy. From shooting mindset to strength training, this episode is packed with practical tools for coaches at every level. You’ll hear discussions on:🔥 Bu...
March 24, 2026

Protect Their Confidence | Karron Taylor

In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Shoemaker High School head coach Karron Taylor for a deep dive into building a winning basketball program 🏀 Coach Taylor shares powerful insights on developing player confidence, creating a clear program identity, and implementing high-level systems like the LMU fast-break philosophy. From shooting mindset to strength training, this episode is packed with practical tools for coaches at every level. You’ll hear discussions on:🔥 Bu...
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March 23, 2026

EPISODE 297: KARRON TAYLOR

In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Shoemaker High School head coach Karron Taylor for a deep dive into building a winning basketball program 🏀 Coach Taylor shares powerful insights on developing player confidence, creating a clear program identity, and implementing high-level systems like the LMU fast-break philosophy. From shooting mindset to strength training, this episode is packed with practical tools for coaches at every level. You’ll hear discussions on:🔥 Bu...
March 20, 2026

Ask Players What They Think | Matt Streich

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 p...
March 19, 2026

Growth Has To Be Measurable | Matt Streich

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 p...
March 18, 2026

Losses Reveal Character | Matt Streich

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 p...
March 17, 2026

Early On Keep It Simple | Matt Streich

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 p...
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March 16, 2026

EPISODE 296: MATT STREICH

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 p...
March 13, 2026

It Has To Be "We" | Preston Tabor

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 imme...
March 12, 2026

Winning Is Hard | Preston Tabor

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 imme...
March 11, 2026

Finding Your Style | Preston Tabor

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 imme...
March 10, 2026

Togetherness & Toughness | Preston Tabor

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 imme...
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March 9, 2026

EPISODE 295: PRESTON TABOR

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 imme...
March 6, 2026

Measuring Team Culture | Marc Johnson

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 sc...
March 5, 2026

Staying In Shape As Coaches | Marc Johnson

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 sc...
March 4, 2026

Setting Realistic Expectations | Marc Johnson

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 sc...