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Jan. 19, 2026

EPISODE 288: JJ DAVIS

Coach JJ shares his journey from being a transactional coach focused only on winning to becoming a transformational leader centered on service, accountability, and personal growth. Using the powerful analogy of gardening, JJ explains how real development often happens underground before it ever shows up on the scoreboard. This episode…

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Jan. 16, 2026

The Sweet Spot Called Real | Shawnee Harle

This episode is a powerful, honest conversation with Coach Shawnee Harle about leadership, fear, vulnerability, and what it truly means to coach athletes in today’s environment. Returning to the podcast more than two years after her first appearance, Coach Harle challenges coaches to rethink how they listen, how they lead,…

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Jan. 15, 2026

Be The Guide On The Side | Shawnee Harle

This episode is a powerful, honest conversation with Coach Shawnee Harle about leadership, fear, vulnerability, and what it truly means to coach athletes in today’s environment. Returning to the podcast more than two years after her first appearance, Coach Harle challenges coaches to rethink how they listen, how they lead,…

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Jan. 14, 2026

The coach is the gardener. The players are the plants. - Coach Shawnee Harle

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Jan. 14, 2026

Leaders Go First | Shawnee Harle

This episode is a powerful, honest conversation with Coach Shawnee Harle about leadership, fear, vulnerability, and what it truly means to coach athletes in today’s environment. Returning to the podcast more than two years after her first appearance, Coach Harle challenges coaches to rethink how they listen, how they lead,…

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Jan. 13, 2026

Being a prisoner to the scoreboard is a dark cell. Freedom changes everything. - Coach Harle

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Jan. 13, 2026

Do Heart Work With Players | Shawnee Harle

This episode is a powerful, honest conversation with Coach Shawnee Harle about leadership, fear, vulnerability, and what it truly means to coach athletes in today’s environment. Returning to the podcast more than two years after her first appearance, Coach Harle challenges coaches to rethink how they listen, how they lead,…

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Jan. 12, 2026

EPISODE 287: SHAWNEE HARLE

This episode is a powerful, honest conversation with Coach Shawnee Harle about leadership, fear, vulnerability, and what it truly means to coach athletes in today’s environment. Returning to the podcast more than two years after her first appearance, Coach Harle challenges coaches to rethink how they listen, how they lead,…

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Jan. 9, 2026

Consistency In Coaching Processes | Sam Allen

In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Sam Allen joins Matt Sayman for a deep and honest conversation about coaching culture, leadership, parenting athletes, and what “fun” really means in basketball. Coach Allen shares powerful insights on coaching at different levels, from youth basketball to high school and beyond, while balancing…

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Jan. 8, 2026

Problems take up space in our head. If we don’t flush them out, they linger. - Coach Sam Allen

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Jan. 8, 2026

Strategies For Coaches To Stay Fresh | Sam Allen

In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Sam Allen joins Matt Sayman for a deep and honest conversation about coaching culture, leadership, parenting athletes, and what “fun” really means in basketball. Coach Allen shares powerful insights on coaching at different levels, from youth basketball to high school and beyond, while balancing…

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Jan. 7, 2026

Celebration As A Culture Tool | Sam Allen

In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Sam Allen joins Matt Sayman for a deep and honest conversation about coaching culture, leadership, parenting athletes, and what “fun” really means in basketball. Coach Allen shares powerful insights on coaching at different levels, from youth basketball to high school and beyond, while balancing…

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Jan. 6, 2026

In 2026, coaches must clearly communicate the value every player brings. - Coach Sam Allen

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Jan. 6, 2026

Finding Joy In The Process | Sam Allen

In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Sam Allen joins Matt Sayman for a deep and honest conversation about coaching culture, leadership, parenting athletes, and what “fun” really means in basketball. Coach Allen shares powerful insights on coaching at different levels, from youth basketball to high school and beyond, while balancing…

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Jan. 5, 2026

Establish the program, trust the process, and execute it daily. - Coach Sam Allen

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Jan. 5, 2026

EPISODE 286: SAM ALLEN

In this JAMODI Podcast episode, Coach Sam Allen joins Matt Sayman for a deep and honest conversation about coaching culture, leadership, parenting athletes, and what “fun” really means in basketball. Coach Allen shares powerful insights on coaching at different levels, from youth basketball to high school and beyond, while balancing…

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Jan. 2, 2026

Success Is Hard To Define | Harold Baber

In this powerful JAMODI Podcast episode, Matt Sayman sits down with longtime high school and college coach Harold Baber for a deep, honest conversation about coaching, leadership, growth, and legacy. Coach Baber reflects on his journey from playing at The Colony High School and Oakland University to decades of coaching…

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Jan. 1, 2026

Winning With Talent | Harold Baber

In this powerful JAMODI Podcast episode, Matt Sayman sits down with longtime high school and college coach Harold Baber for a deep, honest conversation about coaching, leadership, growth, and legacy. Coach Baber reflects on his journey from playing at The Colony High School and Oakland University to decades of coaching…

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Dec. 31, 2025

Keep Alumni Involved | Harold Baber

In this powerful JAMODI Podcast episode, Matt Sayman sits down with longtime high school and college coach Harold Baber for a deep, honest conversation about coaching, leadership, growth, and legacy. Coach Baber reflects on his journey from playing at The Colony High School and Oakland University to decades of coaching…

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Dec. 30, 2025

Coach The Whole Team | Harold Baber

In this powerful JAMODI Podcast episode, Matt Sayman sits down with longtime high school and college coach Harold Baber for a deep, honest conversation about coaching, leadership, growth, and legacy. Coach Baber reflects on his journey from playing at The Colony High School and Oakland University to decades of coaching…

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Dec. 29, 2025

EPISODE 285: HAROLD BABER

In this powerful JAMODI Podcast episode, Matt Sayman sits down with longtime high school and college coach Harold Baber for a deep, honest conversation about coaching, leadership, growth, and legacy. Coach Baber reflects on his journey from playing at The Colony High School and Oakland University to decades of coaching…

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Dec. 26, 2025

Life Is All About Small Improvements | Dave Holmquist

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, I’m joined by legendary college basketball coach Dave Holmquist and his former player, now fellow coach, Matt Garnett. Coach Holmquist reflects on a lifetime in coaching, leadership, faith, and building programs that last. Matt shares the player perspective and how Coach Holmquist’s influence…

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Dec. 25, 2025

Focus On The Spirit Of Your Team | Dave Holmquist

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, I’m joined by legendary college basketball coach Dave Holmquist and his former player, now fellow coach, Matt Garnett. Coach Holmquist reflects on a lifetime in coaching, leadership, faith, and building programs that last. Matt shares the player perspective and how Coach Holmquist’s influence…

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Dec. 24, 2025

Handling Highs & Lows Of Coaching | Dave Holmquist

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, I’m joined by legendary college basketball coach Dave Holmquist and his former player, now fellow coach, Matt Garnett. Coach Holmquist reflects on a lifetime in coaching, leadership, faith, and building programs that last. Matt shares the player perspective and how Coach Holmquist’s influence…

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