Slappin' Glass Podcast

Welcome to "Titans", a special side-series here at Slappin' Glass exploring the stories, leadership decisions, and innovations of the best companies in basketball and beyond. We had the privilege of sitting down with Anthony Katz, the creative founder behind the ground-breaking sports recovery company, HyperIce. Going from a high school history teacher and basketball coach to a game-changer in sports technology, Katz's journey is truly inspiring. This episode takes you behind the scenes of HyperIce's product development, revealing the power of design and innovation. We uncover how Apple's design-first philosophy - championed by Steve Jobs  - significantly influenced Katz and the creation of HyperIce's sleek, modern product line. We also explore the importance of company values, showcasing how Katz has adopted Steve Jobs' commitment to building great products within his own venture. Buckle up as we dive into the rapidly-evolving industry of human performance and the critical role of technology in pushing athletes to their peak. We discuss how HyperIce is a game-changer in sports recovery technology and instrumental in preventing non-contact injuries. Hear Katz's vision for the future of HyperIce and the exciting developments that are on the horizon. An insightful journey into entrepreneurship, innovation, and sports recovery technology.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 the week with newly-hired Texas Tech head coach, Grant McCasland. The trio explore his philosophy on the importance of people in a winning environment, elite individual defenders, competitive drills, "basketball ninjas", and talk timeout usage and building a defense 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!

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 into Coach Waterman unique approach to advantage disadvantage drills, "rotation" steals on defense, and discuss managing potential "red flags" and keeping things simple during the always insightful "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!

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 implemented in leading London to a championship in his first season in the British BBL, detailing the experiences of taking over a new team and the challenges that came along with it.From establishing an identity for the Lions to creating an environment where players could feel successful, Coach Schmidt shares his strategies for building a winning culture. We explore long DHOs, pitches, and hard cuts to create opportunities for their bigs, as well as the importance of breaking down the game into smaller segments and keeping a consistent message and vision throughout the season. And as always, the trio have a blast discussing PNR efficiency, retaining knowledge, and much more during the 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!

In a highly engaging episode, Slappin' Glass sits down this week with Coach Vance Walberg to dive deep into the history, philosophy, and fundamentals of the Dribble Drive Motion offense. Hear his thoughts on how this game-changing approach was born out of a defensive mindset and evolved over the years to challenge traditional basketball strategies.Learn the three main principles that define the Dribble Drive Motion offense, and explore the tactics used to create openings for drives to the basket while wearing down opponents. Coach Walberg shares his insights on teaching players to make decisive passes, cuts, and limit their dribbles to relentlessly attack the basket. Plus, we cover the importance of pressing on both sides of the ball to create pressure and opportunities for the offense, and the potential downfalls of pride and competitiveness as a coach 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 Miles Simon, the head coach of the G-League's South Bay Lakers, who shares his valuable insights on the art of player development. From individual skill-building to applying those skills in real game situations, Coach Simon touches on his experience working with players like Landry Fields, Michael Roll, and Alex Caruso, as well as tailoring their development to both their individual needs and their team roles.Coach Simon emphasizes the importance of establishing a winning culture and fostering honest player development. Discover how his approach includes being transparent with players, holding them accountable, and building a strong team-first mentality, ultimately helping players with different aspirations come together and succeed on the court. We also dive into the complexities of defensive strategy in transition, focusing on the drag screen, delay, and pistol action 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 Head Coach of 2023 NCAA DIII WBB National Champions, Juli Fulks! The trio get into the weeds discussing the neuroscience of building trust, the impacts of great cultures, and talk analytics that matter and zone defensive principles during an 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 is joined this week by the Assistant Coach for the Chicago Bulls, Damian Cotter! The trio explore Coach Cotter's ideas on tough teams and players, the value of "messy" practices, and talk defending shooters and the six elements of drill design during an 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 the French Pro B club, Vichy Clermont, Guillaume Vizade! Coach Vizade has a tremendous amount of experience coaching both in France and the U.S. and the trio dive into his thoughts on limiting PNR turnovers, matching spacings and reads to various skillsets, and talk offensive rebounding tactics and developing young talent 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 one of the most sought-after Player Development Coaches at the NBA, Semi-Pro, and College levels, Phil Beckner. The trio dive into a ton of valuable insights from Coach Beckner on conceptual workouts, breaking through plateaus, and talk program standards and "Drills Gone Wrong" 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!