Pressing On Misses | Nadir Dalleh
Coach Nadir Dalleh, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Howard Payne University, joins Matt Sayman on the JAMODI Podcast to talk about building a fast-paced, faith-driven program rooted in culture, community, and connection.
From his return to coach at his alma mater to transforming the Yellow Jackets into one of the most exciting teams in Division III basketball, Coach Dalleh shares his passion for high-tempo hoops, player development, and leadership through relationships.
He discusses his journey from high school coaching success at Brownwood to leading Howard Payne’s resurgence, emphasizing how character, effort, and culture drive their success on and off the court.
Discover how his team’s “vibe in the 325” social media series connects players to the community, how he uses full-court pressure to fuel offense, and how faith and family keep him grounded.
🎙️ Topics Covered: • Building culture in a small-college program • Lessons from turning around a struggling team • Developing fast-paced, pressing defense • Teaching effort, spacing, and speed • Balancing coaching, recruiting, and family life • Player-led social media and community engagement • Coaching confidence through tough seasons • Using film, competition, and accountability for growth
🔥 Memorable Quotes: “Playing time fixes a lot of things.” “If you’re not crashing the boards or running the floor, you’re coming out.” “Our kids are our trophies — we want to show them off to our community.” “We want to mess up fast, because at some point it’s going to click.”
👥 About Coach Nadir Dalleh: A Howard Payne alum and former standout guard, Coach Dalleh has led programs at both the high school and college level. Before returning to HPU, he built a 101-52 record at Brownwood High School, winning multiple district titles. Now, he’s bringing energy, defense, and excitement back to the Yellow Jackets program.
🌟 About JAMODI: The JAMODI Podcast (“Just A Matter Of Doing It”) with Matt Sayman features basketball coaches and leaders sharing how they build culture, inspire players, and pursue excellence both on and off the floor.
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