Slappin' Glass Podcast
Episodes
Raoul Korner on Hedging the PNR, Peer Leadership, and Midseason Focus {Medi Bayreuth}
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass is joined by the Head Coach of Medi Bayreuth in Germany's BBL, Raoul Korner. The trio dive into the areas of peer leadership,...
Gordie Chiesa on Half-Court Execution, Bench Scoring, and the Brotherhood of Coaching {NBA Assistant/ESPN Radio}
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down former NBA Assistant Coach under Jerry Sloan during the Stockton/Malone era, Gordie Chiesa. The trio dive into the areas...
Brian Goorjian on "Gold Vibes", Transition Defense, and Aggressive PNR Coverages {Illawarra & Australia NT}
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass kicks off 2022 with a fun and insightful episode with Australian Men's National Team and Illawarra Head Coach, Brian Goorjian...
Year-in-Review - {The Best of "Start, Sub, or Sit?!"}
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the 2nd Annual "Year-In-Review" Podcast we countdown the Top 10 "Start, Sub, or Sit?!" segments of the year from the most liste...
Elliot Steinmetz on Motion Offense {Yeshiva} (Repost)
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a re-release of the very first Slappin' Glass podcast ever recorded with Yeshiva MBB Head Coach, Elliot Steinmetz. The trio dive deep int...
Mike and Eric Thibault on Season "Resets", Attacking Switches, and Defending Special Situations {Washington Mystics}
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the father/son coaching duo for the WNBA's Washington Mystics, Mike and Eric Thibault. The group dives into th...
Stefan Grassegger on Mental Health and Athletes, Defensive Rotations, and Limiting Turnovers
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down this week with Coach Stefan Grassegger, current Austrian NT Assistant and former Euroleague Assistant. The trio dive int...
Alec Peters on Intense Practices, Pick and Pop Actions, and Efficient Game Prep {Baskonia}
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with former NCAA All American and current forward for Baskonia in the Euroleague, Alec Peters. The trio discuss a variet...
Brandon Bailey on Building Elite Defenders, Avoiding Burnout, and Guarding Cutters {Boston Celtics}
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with Pro Scout for the Boston Celtics, Brandon Bailey. The trio dive into avoiding burnout as a coach, building elite de...
Paul Mills on Mid-Season Focus, Limiting Turnovers, and Studying the International Game {Oral Roberts},
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass is joined by the Head Coach or Oral Roberts MBB, Paul Mills. The trio have a lot to talk about after Coach Mills led ORU to the Sw...
Todd Simon on PNR Cutting Actions, Practice Energy, and Teaching Life Skills {Southern Utah}
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the Head Coach of Southern Utah MBB, Todd Simon. The trio dive into the areas of PNR Cutting, brining and maintaini...
Zico Coronel on Shot Thresholds, Defending Ghost Screens, and Internal Motivation {Shimane Susanoo}
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the lead assistant coach for the Shimane Susanoo Magic in Japan's top professional league, Zico Coronel. The t...
Bill Parcells on Team Turnarounds, Damage Control, and Late-Game Decision Making {NFL Head Coach}
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with legendary NFL Hall of Fame Head Coach, Bill Parcells to discuss the fundamental elements of team turnarounds, the i...
Tuomas Iisalo on Playbook Design, Building Advantages, and the Value of Reading {Telekom Bonn}
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the Head Coach of Telekom Baskets Bonn in Germany's BBL, Tuomas Iisalo. The trio discuss playbook design, how ...
Andrea Trinchieri on Competitiveness, Offensive Complexity, and Building Identity {Bayern Munich}
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with one of basketball's brightest minds, Bayern Munich Head Coach, Andrea Trinchieri. The trio dive into the areas...
Sue Semrau and Brooke Wyckoff on Consistent Messaging, Teaching Closeouts, and Finding Balance {Florida St.}
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the Head and Associate Head Coaching duo for Florida State WBB, Sue Semrau and Brooke Wyckoff! The trio dive into t...
Brad Stevens on Making Adjustments, Great Practices, and Mental Health {Boston Celtics}
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with former the Head Coach and current President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics, Brad Stevens. The trio...
Eric Olen on Mature Players, Pick and Pop Actions, and Leveraging Strengths {UCSD}
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the Head Coach of the UCSD Men's Basketball program, Eric Olen. The trio dive into the areas of mature players...
Stan Van Gundy on Offensive Freedom, Modern Post Play, and Impactful Relationships {NBA}
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with former NBA Head Coach, Stan Van Gundy. The trio dive into the areas of offensive freedom, thoughts on modern post p...
Brady Bergeson on Peer Leadership, Early Season "Start Points", and Role Development {Regis}
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the Head Coach of NCAA DII Regis University in Denver, Co, Brady Bergeson. The trio dive into developing peer leade...
Jimmie Oakman on Rules vs. Standards, Efficient Scouting Reports, & Developing Relationships {Long Island Nets}
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with Long Island Nets Assistant Coach, Jimmie Oakman, and dive into Rules vs. Standards, developing efficient scouting r...
Ibon Navarro on Pre-Season Building Blocks, Player Value Statistics, and Work/Life Balance {BC Andorra}
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the Head Coach of BC Andorra is Spain's ACB, Ibon Navarro. The trio dive into pre-season building blocks from ...
Lindsay Gottlieb on Early Game Patience, Ghost Screens, and Reverse Engineering a Defense {USC}
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with recently hired Head Coach of USC WBB, Lindsay Gottlieb. The trio dive into patient vs. pivoting during "bad st...
Nick Friedman on Adjusting Ego, Staff Energy, and Player Development Systems {Charlotte Hornets}
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with Player Development Coach for the Charlotte Hornets, Nick Friedman. The trio dive into helping players adjust their ...
Simon Mitchell on Generating Pace, Transition DHO's, & Foundations of Culture {SE Melbourne}
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the Head Coach of SE Melbourne in Australia's NBL, Simon Mitchell. The trio dive into the areas of generatin...
Kyle Hines on Elite Communication, Short Roll Progressions, and Offensive Rebounding {Olimpia Milano}
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass is joined by one of the winningest players in International Basketball history, 4-Time Euroleague Champion, Kyle Hines. The trio d...
Bobby Gonzalez on Evaluating Talent, Pressure Defense, and Finding an Edge { Pro Coach }
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with former Seton Hall and Manhattan College Head Coach, and current International and Professional Coach, Bobby Gonzale...
Joe Gallo on Risks, Rewards, & Philosophy of Zone Defense, "Paint Threats", and Not Fouling Up 3 {Merrimack College}
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the Head Coach of NCAA D1's Merrimack College, Joe Gallo. The trio discuss all the in's and outs of Coach...
Tom Thibodeau on Off-Season Growth, Flow vs. Sets, and Streamlining Decisions {NY Knicks}
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the 2021 NBA Coach of the Year, the Head Coach of the New York Knicks, Tom Thibodeau. Coach Thibs shares his knowle...
Igor Milicic on Evaluating Role Players, Hedging Ballscreens, and Calculated Risks {Slam Stal Ostrow}
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with Head Coach of 2021 Polish Basketball League Champion, BM Slam Stal Ostrów, Coach Igor Milicic. The trio dive into ...
Landry Kosmalski on Playing with Two Bigs, Simplifying Reads, and Instilling Toughness {Swarthmore College}
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the 2020 DIII Coach of the Year from Swarthmore College, Landry Kosmalski. The trio discuss the value of a hard, ...
Sue Bird on Game Management, Passing Windows, and Career Longevity {Seattle Storm}
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with one of the game's all-time greats, Sue Bird. The trio dive into managing the flow of a game, getting both star...
Eric Musselman on Competitive Staffs, Off-Ball Movement, and Creating Momentum { Arkansas }
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the Head Coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, Eric Musselman. The trio discuss building career and team momentum, crea...
Mike Carlson on PNR IQ, Honing Skills, and Creating Player/Coach Synergy { Acunsa GBC }
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass travels to Spain in this conversation with Acunsa GBC Forward, Mike Carlson. The trio deep-dive into bridging disconnect between p...
Tobin Anderson on Full Court Pressing, Winning on the Road, and Seizing Opportunities (St. Thomas Aquinas)
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the Head Coach of NCAA DII St. Thomas Aquinas, Tobin Anderson, to explore all areas of his full court pressing syst...
Extra Pass: Matt Kingsley on Offensive Zone Concepts {Yale}
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this "Extra Pass" episode of the Slappin' Glass podcast Dan and Pat sit down with Yale Associate Head Coach, Matt Kingsley, to discu...
Mike Lombardi on Problem-Solving, Crucial Conversations, and Building Staffs {NFL Executive/Coach}
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this cross-sport conversation, Slappin' Glass sits down with ex-NFL Executive and Owner of the highly popular "Daily Coach" leadersh...
John Gallagher on Grit, 1-3-1 Zones, and Building Community { Hartford }
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with Hartford Head Coach, John Gallagher. In this entertaining and insightful conversation Coach Gallagher discusses lea...
Ivan Rudez on Post Passing, Conflict Theory, and the Three Frontiers of Coaching { Croatian Pro Coach }
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with Croatian Professional Coach and former Head Coach of the Slovakian National Team, Ivan Rudez. The trio discuss the ...
Aaron Fearne on Tagging Up, Special Situations, and Building Player-Led Cultures { UNC Charlotte/New Zealand NT }
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the Assistant Coach of UNC Charlotte/Head Coach on New Zealand's U19 National Team, Aaron Fearne. The trio div...
Geno Auriemma on Simplicity, Reads vs. Rules, and Elevating Talent { UConn }
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with 11-Time Women's National Champion Head Coach of the UConn Huskies, Geno Auriemma. The trio dive into a wide-ra...
Don Showalter on Efficient Practices, Press Defenses, and Competitive Spirit { Team USA }
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with legendary Team USA Basketball and 42 Year High School Head Coach, Don Showalter, to discuss all things practice/pra...
Frantz Massenat on PNR Progressions, The Art of Passing, and the Power of Basketball & Community { VL Pesaro }
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with current Guard for VL Pesaro in Italy's Serie A and former Drexel University standout, Frantz Massenat. The tri...
Jay Bilas on Long-Term Vision, Zone Analytics, and Advancing the Game { ESPN }
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ESPN's Jay Bilas joins the Slappin' Glass podcast to discuss the process and long-term vision planning of great coaches, attacking and teach...
John Mosley on Accountability, Incentives, and the UCLA High Post Offense { ELAC }
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the Head Coach of East Los Angeles Junior College, currently featured on Netflix's "Last Chance U", ...
Fran Fraschilla: March Madness, A Coach's Primer
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ESPN's Fran Fraschilla returns to the podcast in this "March Madness Coaches Special" episode. The trio discuss the trends of the 2021 ...
Jenny Boucek on Joy, Off-Ball Cutting, and Assessing Player Value { Dallas Mavericks }
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with Dallas Mavericks Assistant Coach, Jenny Boucek. The trio explore the areas of onboarding into a new job, coaching a...
Steve Donahue on Mentorship, Crunch Time Analytics, and Re-Thinking the Game { Penn }
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the University of Pennsylvania Head Coach, Steve Donahue. The trio discuss seeking and giving mentorship, the ana...
Extra Pass: KJ Smith on the "Brazilian Triple Post Action" { Basquete Unifacisa }
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this, 3rd edition of the "Extra Pass", Slappin' Glass sits down with Coach KJ Smith of Brazil's Basquete Unifacisa to discuss t...
Paul Kelleher on Terminology, Transition Offense, and Finding Your Coaching Voice { Ireland U-18 NT }
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with Ireland's U-18 National Team Head Coach, Paul Kelleher. In this powerful and insightful conversation, Coach ...
Joe Boylan on Mindfulness, On-Ball Defensive Techniques, and Coaching Bench Players { Hoops Mind }
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with former NBA Assistant and current owner of Hoops Mind, Joe Boylan. In this wide ranging conversation the trio disc...
Extra Pass: Zak Boisvert on Interesting European Ball Screen Actions
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the "Extra Pass", a short, hyper specific conversation surrounding a single topic, Slappin' Glass welcomes back Zak ...
Michael Roll on Winning Locker Rooms, PNR Reads, and the Art of Shooting { Olimpia Milano }
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin Glass sits down with Olimpia Milano's Michael Roll in a detailed conversation about Coach/Player Communication, Winning Locker Rooms, the...
Jeff Van Gundy on Attacking Zones, Inverting Screens, and the Elements of Innovation { ESPN }
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with former NY Knick and Houston Rockets Head Coach, and current ESPN NBA Analyst, Jeff Van Gundy. The trio discuss atta...
Extra Pass: "Get Action" { Benefits, Reads, and Teaching Points }
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this quick, hyper specific "Extra Pass" episode Slappin' Glass discusses the benefits, reads, and teaching points of the "Get A...
Mike Martin on Unique 5-Out Actions, Forcing Left, and Seeking Knowledge { Brown University }
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the Head Coach of Brown University, Mike Martin. Coach Martin is widely considered one of the best young head coach...
Will Voigt on Peel Switching, Servant Leadership, and Building Systems {Telekom Bonn/Angola NT}
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with Telekom Bonn and Angola National Team Head Coach, Will Voigt. The trio dive headfirst into Coach Voigt's use o...
Sam Dekker on How Players Learn, Process, and Execute the Game { Turk Telekom }
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with European Professional player, Sam Dekker. The trio discuss the strategies and ways coaches can best help players ...
Josh Loeffler on Competition, 5-Out Offense, and Building Automatics {Johns Hopkins}
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass welcomes the highly successful Head Coach of Johns Hopkins University, Josh Loeffler. The trio discuss the value of competition, d...
Liam Flynn on Critical Communication, Teaching Cutting, and the Battle for Space { Australian Pro Coach }
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass tips-off 2021 with one of the best coaches from Australia, Liam Flynn. The trio discuss his multiple coaching stops around the wor...
Year-In-Review - { The Top Learnings and Takeaways of 2020 }
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Year-in-Review episode Dan and Pat dive into their biggest takeaways and learnings of 2020. Broken into 3 segments, they first discuss...
Resilience, Switching Concepts, and the Things That Matter with Tim Bross {Cal Maritime}
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the newly hired Head Coach of California Maritime, Tim Bross. The trio dive into the areas of building a program, s...
Disruptive Defense and Learning from the Best with Josh King {Ludwigsburg}
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg Assistant Coach, Josh King. The trio discuss differences in U.S and European basketball, mas...
Reverse Ball-Screens, "Next Defense", and Developing Solutions with Moncho Fernández {Obradoiro}
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass welcomes one of the world's best coaches, Moncho Fernández, from Monbus Obradoiro in Spain's top professional division,...
A "Defense-A-Palooza" with Josh Schertz {Lincoln Memorial University}
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with 4-Time NCAA DII Coach of the Year from Lincoln Memorial, Josh Schertz. In this "Defense-A-Palooza" the tr...
Team USA Basketball Executive Chef - Shawn Loving
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Special Edition Podcast, Slappin' Glass sits down with the Executive Chef for Team USA basketball, Shawn Loving. The trio discuss Chef ...
Interviewing, Special Defenses, and Transition Concepts with David Fizdale {NBA/ESPN}
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass welcomes former Memphis Grizzlies and NY Knicks Head Coach, David Fizdale. The trio discuss an array of topics including hiring pr...
Building a Playbook, Practice Planning, and Simplicity with Craig Pedersen { Iceland National Team HC }
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the Head Coach of the Icelandic National Team, Craig Pedersen. The trio discuss the details of practice planning, b...
"Open" Offense, The Art of Passing, and European/NBA Skill Development with David Gale {NBA Trainer}
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with current NBA skills trainer, and former NBA, G-League, and German BBL coach, David Gale, to discuss how the best coa...
"X & O Extravaganza" with Zak Boisvert {Army/Pick N' Pop}
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with one of basketball's brightest and most insightful offensive minds, Zak Boisvert. The trio discuss a wide-range...
Building a Defensive System and Establishing Credibility with Daniel Sokolovsky {Chemnitz Niners}
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the Assistant Coach for the Chemnitz Niners in Germany's top pro league, and one of the best young coaches and...
High Performance Environments & Creative Defensive Concepts with Alan Keane {GB U20/Reading Rockets}
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the innovative, unique, and growth oriented coach of Great Britain's U20 National Team and the Reading Rockets...
The "Hot Hand", Decision-Making, and Human Behavior with Ben Cohen {NBA Reporter}
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down for a thought-provoking conversation with Wall Street Journal NBA Reporter, and author of the phenomenal new book "...
The Wide World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla {ESPN}
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass hosts one of the world's most renown thinkers, leaders, and champions of the game, Fran Fraschilla. In this deep-dive convers...
Innovation, Positivity, and Building an Offensive System with Mike Taylor {Polish National Team}
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the Head Coach of the Polish National Team, Mike Taylor. The trio explore the coaching/leadership topics of buildin...
Honing Your Craft with Cody Toppert {Memphis}
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Memphis Tigers Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Cody Toppert, sits down with Slappin' Glass for an insightful and wide-ranging basketball, ...
European Basketball & The Power of Adding Value with Ryan Pannone {Erie Bayhawks}
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Pannone, Head Coach of the G-League's Erie BayHawks sits down with Slappin' Glass to discuss the best international basketball trends h...
Hiring a Staff, Developing a Philosophy, and Gaining Buy-In with Scott Waterman {ArtU}
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Slappin' Glass sits down with the Head Coach of NCAA D2 Academy of Art, Scott Waterman. The trio dive into Coach Waterman's first year exper...
The Modern Motion Offense with Elliot Steinmetz {Yeshiva University}
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An in-depth discussion with one of the premiere coaches of the modern "Motion Offense", Elliot Steinmetz of NCAA DIII Yeshiva University. Th...