Slappin' Glass Podcast

"Name that Pod!" - Best Ideas, Learnings, and Takeaways of 2023

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It has been a terrific year and in this week's episode we look back on the year that was on the podcast, detailing important takeaways, teaching ...

Andrea Trinchieri on Building an Identity, Innovation vs. Simplicity, and Stats that Matter {Italian Pro Coach}

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with one of the world's best coaches, Andrea Trinchieri! In this fantastic conversation Coach Trinchieri ...

Mehdy Mary on the Art of Attacking the Switch, Repetition vs. Randomness, and Drill Constraints {French Pro Coach}

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with French Professional Coach, Mehdy Mary! Coach Mary brings a wealth of experience from different levels of ...

Titans: Building the Perfect Shot with Noah CEO, John Carter

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest installment of the "Titans" series, which explores the best companies in basketball and beyond, Slappin' Glass sits down ...

Marko Barac on Hedging the PNR, Spain PNR Reads, and Offensive Rebounding Analytics {Mega Basket}

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A masterclass on the podcast this week with Mega Basket Head Coach, Marko Barac! Coach Barac dives deep into the areas of Hedging the PNR, Defending t...

Brian Morehouse on Failure Recovery, Hidden Benefits of Pace, and Real Career Decisions {Hope}

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with National Champion Head Coach of Hope College WBB, Brian Morehouse. Coach Morehouse brings almost three de...

Nik Popovic on Mobility vs. Flexibility, Teaching Deceleration, and Understanding Weekly Practice Load Cycles {Adelaide 36ers}

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head of High Performance and Strength and Conditioning for Australia's Adelaide 36ers, Nik Popov...

John Krikorian on the Art of Practice Design, In-Game Adjustments, and Tough Actions to Guard in Drop Coverage {Christopher Newport}

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass is joined this week by 2023 National Champion Head Coach of DIII Christopher Newport, John Krikorian. The trio explore a variety o...

Dusty May on the Education of a Coach, Deceptive Off-Ball Screens, and the Randomness of Winning {FAU}

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Florida Atlantic University, Dusty May! Fresh off a run to the Final Four, Coach May sh...

Will Hardy on Offensive "Breathing Room", Late-Game Analytics, and Transition Flare Screens {Utah Jazz}

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass is joined this week by the Head Coach of the Utah Jazz, Will Hardy! The trio dive a variety of modern topics including freedom vs....

Jim and Jay Larrañaga on Coaching Your Best Players, Transition Screening Actions, and the Coach as a Gardner {U. of Miami & LA Clippers}

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the father/son coaching duo of Jim and Jay Larrañaga! Jim, Head Coach of University of Miami, and Jay, A...

Brad Stevens on Teaching in High Performance Environments, Drills to Ignite the Room, and the Real History of the "Winner" SLOB Series {Boston Celtics}

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass is joined for a second time on the show by the President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics, Brad Stevens! The trio d...

Jerrod Calhoun on Defensive Fixes, Great ATO's, and Player-Led Film Sessions {Youngstown St.}

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down today with Youngstown St. MBB Head Coach, Jerrod Calhoun! The trio explore a number of interesting topics on both ends o...

Chus Mateo on Adapting Strategies, Attacking Drop Coverage, and Coaching Without Ego {Real Madrid}

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week Real Madrid Head Coach, Chus Mateo! Coach Mateo, fresh off a Euroleague Championship season, shares his insigh...

Sundance Wicks on Contagious Culture, Advantages vs. Movement, and "Foxhole" Friends {Wisconsin - Green Bay}

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the newly hired Head Coach of Wisconsin Green Bay MBB, Sundance Wicks. Coach Wicks brings a ton of energy...

Wes Miller on Pressure Defense, Daily Station-Work, and Learning to Win {Cincinnati}

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Cincinnati MBB, Wes Miller. The trio dive into a host of great topics including buildin...

Meg Griffith on Coaching Energy, Transition Offense "Zones", and Peel Switch Rotations {Columbia}

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down today with one of the great young coaches in the game, Columbia WBB Head Coach, Meg Griffith. The trio dive into a wide-...

Titans: The Rise of "Just Play" with Founder Austin Barone

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the head of one of the best and fastest growing sports tech companies,  Austin Barone, founder of Just P...

Owen Eastwood on Decoding Team Dynamics, Alpha Personalities, and Decreasing Performance Anxiety {High-Performance Coach/Author}

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Slappin' Glass teams up with best-selling author and high-performance coach, Owen Eastwood, to discuss the age-old code of belonging and t...

Walter De Raffaele on the 3-2 Matchup Zone, "Playing Strange", and Princeton-based Set Designs {Italian Pro Coach}

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with championship winning Italian Pro Coach, Walter De Raffaele! Coach De Raffaele details his unique insights...

Johnny Tauer on Intrinsic Motivation, Teaching Split Cuts, and Over Eager Parents {St. Thomas}

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of St. Thomas, Johnny Tauer! Coach Tauer dives into a interesting conversation about the T...

Sito Alonso on In-Game Play-Calling, Layering Offensive Actions, and "Goalkeeper" Defense {Murcia}

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with renown coach of the Spanish Club, Murcia in the ACB, Sito Alonso. The trio dive into a wide ranging conve...

Ben Resner on Unique DHO Actions, Lineups and Rotations, and Locker Room Leadership {Greensboro Swarm}

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with Greensboro Swarm Assistant Coach, Ben Resner! The trio dive into an array of topics including lineup and ...

Cedric Heitz on Utilizing Stretch 4's, PPP, and PNR Hierarchy Reads {French Pro Coach}

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with French professional coach Cedric Eitz, who lifts the curtain on his unique approach to team building and ...

Titans: The Future of Sports Recovery with HyperIce Founder, Anthony Katz

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to "Titans", a special side-series here at Slappin' Glass exploring the stories, leadership decisions, and innovations of the b...

Grant McCasland on Winning Teams, "No-Middle" Defense, and Investing in People {Texas Tech}

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down the week with newly-hired Texas Tech head coach, Grant McCasland. The trio explore his philosophy on the importance of p...

Scott Waterman on Advantage/Disadvantage Drills, "Rotation" Steals, and Ego Management {Academy of Art University}

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Slappin' Glass sits down for a second time with Scott Waterman, Head Coach of NCAA Division II Academy of Art University! The trio dive...

Ryan Schmidt on Championship Foundations, "Long DHO's", and Calculated Risks {London Lions}

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode Slappin' Glass sits down with  Coach Ryan Schmidt, the head coach of the London Lions, to explore the foundations he...

Vance Walberg on the History of Dribble Drive Motion, the Art of Trapping, and Playing Hard {Clovis West}

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a highly engaging episode, Slappin' Glass sits down this week with Coach Vance Walberg to dive deep into the history, philosophy, and fundamen...

Miles Simon on Gut Instincts, Building the Right Skills, and Defending Off-Ball Screens {South Bay Lakers}

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with Miles Simon, the head coach of the G-League's South Bay Lakers, who shares his valuable insights on ...

Juli Fulks on the Neuroscience of Trust, Offensive Rebounding, and Zone Defensive Principles {Transylvania}

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of 2023 NCAA DIII WBB National Champions, Juli Fulks! The trio get into the weeds discussi...

Damian Cotter on "Messy" Practices, Tough Teams, and Defending Shooters {Chicago Bulls}

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass is joined this week by the Assistant Coach for the Chicago Bulls, Damian Cotter! The trio explore Coach Cotter's ideas on tou...

Guillaume Vizade on Limiting PNR Turnovers, Offensive Rebounding Tactics, and Developing Young Talent {Vichy Clermont}

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of the French Pro B club, Vichy Clermont, Guillaume Vizade! Coach Vizade has a tremendous ...

Phil Beckner on Conceptual Workouts, Learning from Plateaus, and Standards of Excellence {Pro Development Coach}

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with one of the most sought-after Player Development Coaches at the NBA, Semi-Pro, and College levels, Phil Be...

Andrew May on 1st Year Head Coach Learnings, Attacking Mismatches, and Teaching Spacing {Snow College}

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Snow College, one of the top Junior College programs in the state of Utah, Andrew May! ...

Steve Clifford on After-Season Program Reviews, Elite Defensive Fundamentals, and Productive Practices {Charlotte Hornets}

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a replay of one of the most popular episodes of all time with Charlotte Hornets Head Coach, Steve Clifford! This timely repost...

Insights on Leadership

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a little different. We have put together a few of our favorite conversations from the first 3 + months of the year about the a...

Gonzalo Rodriguez on Game Planning, Defending Shooters, and Finding Balance {Obradoiro}

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass heads to Spain's top division, the ACB, this week to sit down with Monbus Obradoiro Assistant, Gonzalo Rodriguez. The trio ex...

Josh King on Consistent Teams, Attacking the Hedge, and "Positionless" Players {Ludwigsburg}

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with one of the best young coaches in Europe, MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg Head Coach, Josh King! Coach King joins t...

Peter Lonergan on "Flight Path" Coaching, The Power of 3, and Improving 1 v. 1 Drills {Basketball Australia}

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with Coach Peter Lonergan, who is the Head of High Performance Coaching Development for Basketball Australia. ...

Cheryl Reeve on Instilling Toughness, Cutting Reads, and Teaching What You Know {Minnesota Lynx/Team USA}

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of the 4x Champion of WNBA's Minnesota Lynx, as well as the newly hired Head Coach of...

Drew Dunlop and Jake Grossmann on Growth Environments, Mid-Season Drill Tweaks, and Shooting Myths {The Pro Lane}

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass is joined this week by Coaches Drew Dunlop and Jake Grossmann, Co-Founders of one of the best basketball and performance training ...

Stephanie White on Late Game Preparation, PNR Screening Angles, and Teaching the "Why" {Connecticut Sun}

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass is joined this week by the newly hired Head Coach of the WNBA's Connecticut Sun, Stephanie White! Coach White has had success...

Mark Alabakov on Modern Shuffle Offense, 2 for 1 Situations, and Developing a Coaching Philosophy {NBL/WNBL}

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with Australian Professional Coach with over 12 years of experience on both the men and women's side of t...

Pablo Laso on Managing Talent, "Floppy Action", and Attacking Shot-Blockers in the PNR {Euroleague HC}

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the former Head Coach of Real Madrid, Pablo Laso. Coach Laso has long been considered one of top coaches ...

Jeff Van Gundy on the Mid-Season Blues, Attacking a Box and One, and Shortening Rotations {NBA/ESPN}

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass is joined for the second time on the show by former NBA Head Coach and current ESPN Analyst, Jeff Van Gundy! Coach Van Gundy share...

Mike D'Antoni on Offensive Spacing Decisions, Challenging Great Players, and Honest Conversations {NBA HC}

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with legendary NBA Head Coach, Mike D'Antoni! In this highly entertaining conversation the trio dive into...

Sammy Doucette on Intentional Leadership, Empty Side Ballscreens, and Game Planning Principles {Orange Coast College}

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Orange Coast Community College WBB, Sammy Doucette! Coach Doucette has turned the OCC p...

Taylor Tucker on Attacking the "No Middle" Defense, Effective On-Court Communication, and Developing Young PG's {DMACC}

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Assistant Coach for Des Moines Area Community College, who also runs the fantastic basketball channel...

Xavi Pascual on In-Game Decisions, Playing Small, and Practice Flow {Zenit}

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Zenit St. Petersburg, Xavi Pascual! The trio dive into a range of subjects including in...

Peyton Siva on Managing A Game, Change of Pace, and Team Accountability {Illawarra Hawks}

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with former NCAA National Champion PG with Louisville and current pro with the Australian NBL's Illawarra...

Year-In-Review (Best of "Start, Sub, or Sit?!") 2022

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been an amazing 2022 and in our 3rd Annual "Year-In-Review" Podcast we go through the best "Start, Sub, or Sit?!" conver...

Tuomas Iisalo on Playbook Design, Building Advantages, and the Value of Reading {Telekom Bonn} REPLAY

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass is joined this week by one of the best coaches in Europe, Telekom Baskets Bonn Head Coach, Tuomas Iisalo. This is a replay of this...

Tom Bialaszewski on PNR Coverage Decisions, Early Offense Analytics, and Critical Conversations {NBA/Euroleague}

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass is joined this week by NBA and Euroleague Assistant, Tom Bialaszewski! The trio dive into a range of interesting subjects includin...

Pat Skerry on Building Individual Defenders, Playing off Staggers, and Involving Role Players {Towson}

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Towson University MBB, Pat Skerry! The trio have a great time diving into the areas of ...

Jukka Toijala on Winning with Less Talent, Practice Tempo, and Channeling Competitiveness {Estonia NT}

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass is joined this week by the Head Coach of the Estonian NT, Jukka Toijala! The trio explore the areas of winning with less talent, b...

Dennis Gates on High-Paced Princeton Offense, Practice Constraints, and Seeking Mentors {Missouri}

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Missouri MBB, Dennis Gates! The trio dive into a variety of subjects including playing ...

Alex Jensen on 5 v. 5, Role Definition, and Drop Coverage {Utah Jazz}

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Assistant Coach for the Utah Jazz, as well as Head Coach for Team USA during the 2022 Americup, Alex ...

Sergio Scariolo on Alternative Defenses, Flare Screens, and Poise Under Pressure {Virtus Bologna/Spain NT}

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of the Spanish National Team and Virtus Bologna, Sergio Scariolo! The trio dive into a ran...

Ben McCollum on PNR Pace and Angles, Player Constraints, and Stats that Matter {NW Missouri St.}

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass is joined this week by the 4x DII National Champion Head Coach of NW Missouri St., Ben McCollum. The trio explore a wide array of ...

Taylor Jenkins on Efficient Practices, Adjusted Plus/Minus, and Coaching "Feel" {Memphis Grizzlies}

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of the Memphis Grizzlies, Taylor Jenkins! Coach Jenkins shares a ton of knowledge and thou...

Jeff Linder on Manipulating Space, Barkley Drives, and Attacking Switching {Wyoming}

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Wyoming MBB, Jeff Linder! Widely regarded as one of the best offensive minds in the gam...

Eric Henderson on High Efficiency Threes, Shading Left, and Empowering Staff {South Dakota St.}

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with South Dakota St. MBB Head Coach, Eric Henderson! Coach Henderson is coming off a season where he led Sout...

Israel Gonzalez on Offensive Building Blocks, "Next Defense", and Playing 5 v. 5 {ALBA Berlin}

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the terrific Head Coach of ALBA Berlin, Israel Gonzalez! The trio discuss a number of interesting topics ...

Dustin Kerns on Program Turnarounds, Position-less Offense, and Defending Ghost Screens {Appalachian State}

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass is joined this week by Appalachian State Head Coach, Dustin Kerns! Coach Kerns is known as one of the great program builders in th...

Natalie Nakase on Pace and Space, Selfless Staffs, and Championship Habits {Las Vegas Aces}

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with current Las Vegas Aces Assistant Coach, Natalie Nakase! The trio dive into a variety of interesting topic...

Jeff Wilson on Modern Post Play, Mentoring Assistants into Head Coaches, and the Benefits of Pressure {East Stroudsburg}

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the highly successful Head Coach of NCAA DII East Stroudsburg, Jeff Wilson! Coach Wilson generously share...

Greg Gibson on Stagger Screens, Managing Pressure, and Investing in Relationships {BC Nokia}

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of BC Nokia in Finlands top professional division, Greg Gibson. The trio explore a variety...

Keegan Brown on Analytics for Decision Making, Shot Quality Data, and Continuous Learning {BYU}

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass is joined this week by the Director of Video and Strategy for BYU MBB, Keegan Brown! The trio dive into all things from the analyt...

Justin Potts on The Art of Pressing, Trust-Breaking Actions, and Post-Game Meetings {Montclair St.}

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Montclair State, Justin Potts! Coach Potts has a long history of success in implementin...

Nate Babcock on Practice Design, Possession Battles, and Exit Screens for Shooters {Grand Rapids}

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with Coach Nate Babcock of the G-Leagues Grand Rapids Gold, the affiliate of the Denver Nuggets! The trio expl...

Alan Keane and Simon Turner on Coaching in Isolation, Divergent Thinking, and Working Through Anger {MVMT Sports}

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass is joined this week by the Co-Founders of MVMT Sports, Alan Keane and Simon Turner. Coach Keane has years of experience at both th...

Chris Jent on Building a Vocabulary, Defending "Delay" Action, and Shooting Mechanics {LA Lakers}

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass is joined on the podcast this week by the lead Assistant for the Los Angeles Lakers, Chris Jent. Coach Jent brings a wealth of exp...

Sean Sweeney on Building a Transition Defense, Tough Actions to Switch, and Handling Conflict {Dallas Mavericks}

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Assistant Coach for the Dallas Maverick's, Sean Sweeney. Known as one of the best defensive mind...

Jesyka Burks-Wiley and Dan Wendt on Emotional IQ, Player Development, and Attacking Zones {FIU}

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down with this week with the wife-husband duo leading the FIU WBB program, Jesyka Burks-Wiley and Dan Wendt! The group discus...

Niko Medved on Useful Analytics, Defending DHO's, and Evolving as a Coach {Colorado St.}

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Colorado State MBB, Niko Medved! The trio dive into a ton of interesting and useful top...

Seth Cooper on ATO's, No-Middle Defense, and Staff Responsibilities {Santa Cruz Warriors}

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of the G-League's Santa Cruz Warriors, Seth Cooper. The trio dive into a variety of i...

Tom Crean on Extending Games, Saving Timeouts, and Accountability to One's Talent

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with former Georgia, Indiana, and Marquette Head Coach, Tom Crean. The trio explore a number of fun and though...

Dave McLaughlin on Shot Quality Data, Offensive Exits, and Pillars of Culture {Dartmouth}

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Dartmouth Men's Basketball, Dave McLaughlin. The trio dive into a variety of inter...

Dr. Gio Valiante on Humiliation and Losing, Mastery Orientation, and Understanding Confidence

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass is joined this week by one of the world's most successful and sought-after high performance coaches, Dr. Gio Valiante. Dr. Gi...

Ettore Messina on Adapting to Strengths, Playbook Design, and Logical Creativity {Olimpia Milano}

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Olimpia Milano, Ettore Messina! The current Euroleague Head Coach, and former NBA Assis...

Iacopo Squarcina on Coaching Coordinators, 5 on 0 Efficiency, and the Elements of Set Design {Virtus Bologna}

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down with the Video Coordinator and Assistant with EuroCup Champions, Virtus Bologna, Iacopo Squarcina. The trio explore the ...

Mike Williams on DHO's, Offensive Efficiency with Non-Shooters, and Forging True Relationships {Capital City Go-Go}

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down with the Head Coach of the G-League's Capital City Go-Go, Mike Williams. Coach Williams enjoyed a terrific first ye...

Rick Pitino on 8 Practice Segments, Pressure Defense, and Embracing Failure {Iona}

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with Hall of Fame Head Coach of Iona, Rick Pitino. The trio dive into a variety of interesting topics includin...

Scott Morrison on All Things Cutting, Shot Selection, and the Power of Sacrifice {Perth Wildcats}

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down with the Head Coach of the Perth Wildcats, Scott Morrison. Coach Morrison has had a successful career thus far at the co...

Massimo Cancellieri on Defensive Versatility, Plus/Minus Analytics, and Following Passion {Limoges}

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down with the Head Coach of Limoges CSP in France's Pro A division. The trio dive into the topics of playing multiple de...

Matt Langel on Three Player Actions, "Pre-Practice" Drills, and the Value of Family {Colgate}

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with Colgate MBB Head Coach, Matt Langel. Fresh off leading the Raiders to their third NCAA appearance in the ...

Xavier Silas on Maintaining Advantages, Dunker Spot Decisions, and the Player-to-Coach Career Transition {Motor City Cruise}

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down with former Pro Player and current Assistant Coach for the G-League's, Motor City Cruise, Xavier Silas.  The trio ...

Joe Mantegna on Radical Truthfulness, Pistol Action, and the Two-Sided Fast Break {Blair Academy}

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Blair Academy and the most recent USA Jr. National Team playing in the Nike Hoop Summit...

Chad Murray on In-Game Mindfulness, PNR Tagging Principles, and Offensive Play Calling {Pacific Lutheran}

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Pacific Lutheran University and the 2022 Northwest Conference Coach of the Year, Chad M...

Mike Jones on Elite Guardplay, Unique PNR Locations, and Being the "Hunted" {Virginia Tech}

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down with the Associate Head Coach for Virginia Tech MBB, Mike Jones. The trio dive into a variety of interesting topics incl...

Rick Brunson on Effort and Motivation, Isolation Locations, and Earning Playing Time {Camden HS}

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with former NBA Player/Coach, and current Head Coach of Camden High School, Rick Brunson. Coach Brunson discus...

Steve Clifford on Elite Defensive Fundamentals, Productive Practices, and Conducting a Post Season Analysis {Brooklyn Nets}

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down with former NBA Head Coach and current Consultant for the Brooklyn Nets, Steve Clifford. The trio dive into the areas of...

JC Prat on Creating Gameplans, Guarding Flares, and Elements of Toughness {Paris Basketball}

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down with the Head Coach of Paris Basketball, JC Prat. The trio dive into the areas of making a gameplan, scout, and data ana...

Liam Flynn on Critical Communication and Advanced Defensive Concepts - Repost { Australian Pro Coach }

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down with Australian Pro Coach and NBA Consultant, Liam Flynn. This is a repost of the conversation from 2021 to pair with th...

Luke Sikma on Post Passing, Handling Doubles, and Role Clarity {ALBA Berlin}

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with one of the best players and passers in the Euroleague, ALBA Berlin's, Luke Sikma. The trio dive into...

Martin Schiller on Rotation Patterns, Teaching Closeouts, and Learning by Doing {Pro Coach}

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with former Euroleague and G-League Head Coach, Martin Schiller. The trio dive into the interesting areas of s...

Paul Westhead on "The System", Coaching Interviews, and Gaining Buy-In {NBA/WNBA/NCAA}

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with former NBA, WNBA, and NCAA Head Coach, the"Guru of Go", Paul Westhead. The trio dive headfirst ...

Marshall Cho on Seizing Opportunities, Shot Selection, and Mental Health of Young Athletes {Lake Oswego High School}

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down with the Head Coach of Lake Oswego High School in Oregon, U.S.A, Marshall Cho. The trio dive into the areas of Mental He...

PJ Carlesimo on Post Passing, EOG Inbounds Execution, and the Value of Experience {ESPN}

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Slappin' Glass sits down with former NBA and NCAA Head Coach, and current ESPN Analyst, PJ Carlesimo. Coach Carlesimo offers his thoughts on a va...