Slappin' Glass Podcast

Tiago Splitter, the new Assistant Coach for the Portland Trailblazers and former NBA player with the Spurs, dives into basketball strategy. He discusses creating offensive advantages through speed and teamwork, emphasizing quick decision-making. The conversation highlights the Iverson cut's strategic importance and contrasts American and European defensive styles. Tiago also shares insights on navigating high-pressure coaching decisions and building team resilience, particularly during challenging seasons, while adapting tactics to player strengths.

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Daemen University, Mike MacDonald! In this terrific conversation the trio dive into Coach MacDonald's thoughts on the ingredients of great teams, handling success, and discusses offensive rebounding and the two-guard offense during the always entertaining "Start, Sub, or Sit?!"To join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 60 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Mike DeGeorge. Coach DeGeorge has risen from D3, to D2, to D1 Head Coach and joins the show to discuss his thoughts on Process Driven Analytics, early "Hit Aheads", Pace of Play, and discusses training decision making, and program alignment during the always fun "Start, Sub, or Sit?!"To join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 60 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!

Slappin' Glass is joined this week by Houston MBB Assistant/Head Coach in Waiting, Kellen Sampson. In this terrific conversation the trio discuss winning the margins, unscripted points, offensive rebounding principles, and explore topics of playing with two bigs, and elite player development sessions during the always entertaining "Start, Sub, or Sit?!"To join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 60 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!

Jenny Boucek, Assistant Coach for the Indiana Pacers, shares her wealth of experience in offensive systems and player development, having coached in both the WNBA and NBA. They dive into the complexities of pick-and-roll cutting concepts, discussing how standout players shape offensive strategies. Boucek also emphasizes the vital balance between analytics and emotional intelligence in coaching and explores the importance of loyalty and relationships in team dynamics. Late-game strategies and the assessment of player value are additional key topics covered.

Rhett Soliday, head coach at D2 Vanguard University and former NAIA Coach of the Year, shares his insights on maximizing the potential of smaller guards in basketball. He discusses advanced defensive strategies focusing on positioning and communication, while also delving into the importance of building genuine relationships with players. Soliday emphasizes fostering grit and decision-making skills in smaller players, and the significance of post-season analysis, highlighting how technology can enhance gameplay and athlete experiences.

Scott Wylie, Co-Founder and CEO of S2 Cognition, dives into the cognitive aspects of decision-making in sports. He discusses how impulse control influences shot selection and the mental makeup of elite pick-and-roll players. Wylie explains the unique cognitive assessments tailored for athletes, contrasting them with traditional IQ tests. He also shares innovative training strategies for enhancing decision-making under pressure, emphasizing the significance of understanding athletes' cognitive strengths for optimal performance on the court.

In this engaging discussion, Justin Leslie, Head Coach at Westmont College and former Midwestern State coach, shares his expertise in creating adaptable basketball offenses. He emphasizes simplifying plays and effectively utilizing the court, especially through the middle third. Leslie also explores the dynamic between player engagement and strategy development, touching on the importance of mentorship for young coaches. His insights into balancing offensive efficiency and player roles provide a valuable roadmap for both players and coaches.

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the legendary Head Coach of Davidson MBB, Bob McKillop! In this fantastic conversation the trio explore Coach McKillop's thoughts on the core principles of offensive execution and efficiency, the importance of self reflection, and discuss maximizing odd practice situations, and healthy confrontations during the always fun "Start, Sub, or Sit?!"To join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 60 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the newly hired Head Coach of Minnesota MBB, Niko Medved! In this replay episode from when Coach Medved was at Colorado St., the trio dive into a ton of interesting and useful topics including: gaining confidence in building a program, staying seamless in half court offense, balancing analytics and gut instincts, and discuss defending DHO's and late game play calling during the always fun "Start, Sub, or Sit?!"To join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 60 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!