Sept. 16, 2025

Practice Structure & Scheduling | Neal Welch

Practice Structure & Scheduling | Neal Welch

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, Matt Sayman sits down with Weatherford High School Head Coach Neal Welch to talk about building lasting culture, creating belief in players, and investing in relationships that go beyond the court. 🏀

Coach Welch shares powerful insights on how to transform programs through family involvement, community service, and daily habits that shape athletes into young men. From “Movies with Mom” nights to bench culture and building belief in underdog teams, this conversation is filled with practical strategies and inspiring stories every coach can learn from.

What you’ll learn in this episode: • How Coach Welch turned struggling programs into playoff contenders through culture and relationships 🌟 • Why family involvement matters and examples like “Movies with Mom” and “Donuts with Dads” 🍩🎬 • Creative approaches to building belief in players, no matter the roster strength 🙌 • Bench culture, pregame routines, and unique team traditions that set his program apart 🔥 • How daily habits, workouts, and natural discipline fuel his coaching philosophy 💪 • Lessons from Coach Starnes at Clarendon Junior College and other influences on his style of play 🎯 • Why defining success for your team matters beyond state championships 🏆


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