
Slappin' Glass Podcast
Exploring basketball's best ideas, strategies, and coaches from around the world.
Latest episodes

Jun 28, 2024 • 59min
Kevin Broderick on a Systematic Approach to Limiting Turnovers, Playing a Deep Bench, and Learning from Hard Truths {Nazareth University}
Head Coach of DIII Nazareth University, Kevin Broderick, shares strategies for limiting turnovers in basketball including 'patient pivots' and off-ball cutting. He discusses the benefits of playing a deep bench and having a personal advisory counsel. Coach Broderick also reflects on the evolution of his coaching philosophy towards flexibility and innovation.

Jun 21, 2024 • 1h 7min
Josh Pastner on Playing Unique Zones, Late-Game Timeouts, and Marrying Princeton/Dribble Drive Concepts
Slappin' Glass is joined this week by former Memphis and Georgia Tech Head Coach, along with current college basketball analyst, Josh Pastner. The trio dive into the concepts of playing multiple defenses, unique zones, and discuss late-game timeout usage and marrying Princeton and Dribble Drive Motion concepts during the always interesting "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!

Jun 14, 2024 • 48min
Robyn Fralick on Decision Making as a Coach, Conversions of the Game, and the Pace/Toughness Relationship {Michigan State}
Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Michigan State WBB, Robyn Fralick! In this terrific discussion Coach Fralick discusses their unique style of play, the toughness needed to play with pace, operating through the post, and dives into making decisions as a Head Coach, and defensive transition 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!

Jun 7, 2024 • 1h 2min
TJ Saint on "Hot Stove" Screens, "Mastery" Practice Days, and Thinking About Defensive Rebounding {Birmingham Squadron}
Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of the G-League's Birmingham Squadron, TJ Saint! The trio dive into a variety of topics including building a connected offense, "hot stove" screens, "mastery days" in practice, and discuss guarding "Delay Action" and defensive rebounding riddles 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!

May 31, 2024 • 49min
John Beilein on the History of the Two Guard Offense, the Value of Scout Teams, and Beating the 1-3-1 Zone
Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the great, John Beilein! Coach Beilein has been a Head Coach at every level from the NBA to HS, and shares with us his thoughts on the history, teaching points, and evolution of the 2-Guard Offense, the value of pivoting, and we discuss opponent scouts and beating a 1-3-1 Zone during the always interesting "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!

May 24, 2024 • 1h 9min
Joan Plaza on Practice Methodology, Player Minute Distribution, and Defending the Pick & Pop {Euroleague/ACB Head Coach}
Slappin' Glass is joined this week by former Euroleague HC and ACB Coach of the Year, Joan Plaza! The trio dive into a variety of topics including Coach Plaza's thoughts on Practice Methodology, playing 5 v. 5, player development, and discuss minute distribution and defending the pick and pop 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!

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May 17, 2024 • 1h 9min
John Mayer on Differential Learning, Creating "Anti-Fragile" Players, and Leaning into Mindfulness {LMU Beach Volleyball}
Head Coach of LMU Beach Volleyball, John Mayer, discusses differential learning, 'anti-fragile' players, and mindfulness. Topics include implicit learning theories, environmental adaptation, skill development through unique techniques, daily mindfulness practices, and embracing continuous growth in coaching.

May 10, 2024 • 1h 14min
Scott Moore on Post Game Efficiency, Building Selfless Teams, and Greatness in Simplicity {Grace College}
Slappin' Glass is joined this week by the NAIA Coach of the Year after leading Grace College to a Final Four, Scott Moore. The trio explore Coach Moore's unique thoughts on post play, including efficiency, focus points, and much more, along with building selfless teams and being great on transition 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!

May 3, 2024 • 1h 7min
Ceci Craft on Coaching Under Pressure, "Healthy vs. Junk" Confidence, and Aligning Priorities {Philadelphia Phillies - Director of Mental Performance}
Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Director of Mental Performance for the Philadelphia Phillies, Ceci Craft! In this highly insightful conversation the trio dive into the areas of performance under stress and pressure, "balance vs. priorities" in coaching, and discuss promoting confidence in players, and the art of giving feedback 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!

Apr 26, 2024 • 1h 9min
Brian Katz on Winning Players, Competitive Open Gyms, and the Road More Traveled
Slappin' Glass sits down this week with California JUCO Hall of Fame Head Coach, and former Mid-Major Coach of the Year, Brian Katz! Coach Katz recently released a book on lessons learned in his 45 year journey, and the trio dive into a number of the topics including winning players, true leadership, competitive open gyms, along with shot selection conversations and "good to great" program development 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!