Audio Episodes

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...

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...

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/...

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/...

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/...

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/...

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/...

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 bi...

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 bi...

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 bi...

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 bi...

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 bi...

In this powerful coaching conversation, Coach Steven Thomas shares real-world insight on building a basketball program that lasts beyond wins and losses. From player development and film breakdown strategies to culture, community impact, and mental wellness, this episode dives deep into what it truly means to lead young men. Coach Thomas discusses practical ways to keep players healthy during the season, how to teach accountability without breaking confidence, and why playmaking matters more th...

In this powerful coaching conversation, Coach Steven Thomas shares real-world insight on building a basketball program that lasts beyond wins and losses. From player development and film breakdown strategies to culture, community impact, and mental wellness, this episode dives deep into what it truly means to lead young men. Coach Thomas discusses practical ways to keep players healthy during the season, how to teach accountability without breaking confidence, and why playmaking matters more th...

In this powerful coaching conversation, Coach Steven Thomas shares real-world insight on building a basketball program that lasts beyond wins and losses. From player development and film breakdown strategies to culture, community impact, and mental wellness, this episode dives deep into what it truly means to lead young men. Coach Thomas discusses practical ways to keep players healthy during the season, how to teach accountability without breaking confidence, and why playmaking matters more th...

In this powerful coaching conversation, Coach Steven Thomas shares real-world insight on building a basketball program that lasts beyond wins and losses. From player development and film breakdown strategies to culture, community impact, and mental wellness, this episode dives deep into what it truly means to lead young men. Coach Thomas discusses practical ways to keep players healthy during the season, how to teach accountability without breaking confidence, and why playmaking matters more th...

In this powerful coaching conversation, Coach Steven Thomas shares real-world insight on building a basketball program that lasts beyond wins and losses. From player development and film breakdown strategies to culture, community impact, and mental wellness, this episode dives deep into what it truly means to lead young men. Coach Thomas discusses practical ways to keep players healthy during the season, how to teach accountability without breaking confidence, and why playmaking matters more th...

What makes a basketball program truly special? 🏀In this episode, Coach Jim Stergar shares decades of wisdom on building culture, keeping practice fresh, and creating traditions players remember for life. Coach Stergar dives into the story behind the legendary Hog Weasel Game, a tradition that started as a simple inner-squad scrimmage and evolved into a community event players talk about long after graduation. More than just fun, it’s a masterclass in culture-building and buy-in. We also explor...

What makes a basketball program truly special? 🏀In this episode, Coach Jim Stergar shares decades of wisdom on building culture, keeping practice fresh, and creating traditions players remember for life. Coach Stergar dives into the story behind the legendary Hog Weasel Game, a tradition that started as a simple inner-squad scrimmage and evolved into a community event players talk about long after graduation. More than just fun, it’s a masterclass in culture-building and buy-in. We also explor...