Episode 321: Tony Miller | Why Great Programs Develop People Before Players
Tony Miller, head men’s basketball coach at Bob Jones University and host of the A Quick Timeout Podcast, joins the JAMODI Podcast for Episode 321.
Four years after his first appearance on the podcast, Coach Miller returns to discuss what he has learned since moving into the head coaching chair and the responsibility that comes with leading an entire program.
Tony shares why successful programs must be person-development centric, not simply player-development centric, and explains how Bob Jones University has built its program around three core values: Character, Competitiveness, and Connectedness.
We also dive into developing assistant coaches beyond X’s and O’s, creating transformational relationships with players, involving family in your program, building confidence through freedom, and designing practices that teach players how to think rather than simply telling them what to do.
Coach Miller also shares practical ideas for end-of-game situations, conceptual offense, shot selection, player meetings, giving effective feedback, and creating a culture that shows up every day—not just on a T-shirt or poster.
Topics include:
Transitioning from assistant coach to head coach
Running and managing an entire basketball program
Person development vs. player development
Character, Competitiveness & Connectedness
Standards vs. rules
Developing assistant coaches
Building transformational relationships
Creating a family atmosphere
Giving players freedom within structure
Teaching players to think and problem-solve
End-of-game situations
Giving better feedback
Shot selection
Conceptual offense and decision-making
Creating a culture players want to be part of
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