Slappin' Glass Podcast

In this podcast, Coach Sundance Wicks, Head Coach of Wisconsin Green Bay MBB, discusses building specific defenses, contagious culture, advantages vs. movement, and the concept of 'Foxhole' friends with Slappin' Glass. They cover topics like defending ball screens, fixing defensive situations, teaching offensive strategies, and creating adverse situations for growth.

Head Coach of Cincinnati MBB, Wes Miller, discusses building a pressure defense and guarding the ball. They dive into station work, the baseline runner series, and learning how to win. They also explore the balance between control and freedom in coaching and the challenges of developing a coaching identity and philosophy.

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-ranging conversation about energy as a coach, including how to re-energize mid season, along with playing with an edge, transition offensive concepts, and we talk peer-to-peer communication and peel switch rotations 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 of one of the best and fastest growing sports tech companies,  Austin Barone, founder of Just Play. Just Play is a unique all-in-one software solution shaping the future of coaching and player interaction. In this episode Austin takes us behind the scenes, sharing fascinating insights about his transition from a college football kicker at Kansas to a tech entrepreneur.Austin's tale is more than just about success; it's about strategic risk-taking, following passion, and continuously enhancing value for customers. Discover how Austin and his team leverage their combined expertise in accounting, tech, and passion for sports to consistently innovate and disrupt the sports tech industry. Hear about the calculated risks, long-term plans, and the compelling story behind their strategic decision to venture into the basketball world.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!

Today, Slappin' Glass teams up with best-selling author and high-performance coach, Owen Eastwood, to discuss the age-old code of belonging and togetherness that can transform a team's dynamics and performance. Discover the intricate dance of cliques and alpha personalities, and how to channel their energy towards a shared vision. Leadership is about more than just managing - it's about understanding and leveraging the diverse personalities within your team. From sports teams to corporate boardrooms, alpha personalities can be a formidable force, but managing them needs a delicate touch. Owen shares invaluable insights and practical strategies to identify and manage your team's lions, wolves, and sheep, and maintain a healthy balance for optimal performance. He also explores the role of autonomy in fostering commitment, the power of a shared purpose, and the delicate balance between individual and team goals. But the conversation doesn't end there - we delve deeper into the significant influence of the social environment on individual energy levels. Learn how to craft a compelling team vision, foster team camaraderie, and harness the power of belonging in leadership. And Owen doesn't shy away from the tough topics - he candidly discusses the role of conflict, the importance of clarity and challenge, and the need for tactful group dynamics. 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!

Italian Pro Coach Walter De Raffaele shares insights on running a matchup 3-2 zone defense, teaching and adjusting zone defense, benefits of playing zone defense, importance of ball flight and court vision, defensive strategies, the difference between the most important player and the best player on the team, and setting up pick and roll actions while playing in a strange and unconventional manner.

Head Coach of St. Thomas, Johnny Tauer, discusses the Tommies' transition from D3 to D1, intrinsic motivation, turnovers, and over eager parents. They also talk about teaching split cuts during Start, Sub, or Sit?!

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 conversation covering Coach Alonso's thoughts on in-game play calling, freedom vs. flow, adding layers to sets, and talk Post Automatics and sources of creativity 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 Greensboro Swarm Assistant Coach, Ben Resner! The trio dive into an array of topics including lineup and rotation considerations, including special defenders and playmakers, and talk locker room leadership and unique DHO actions 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!

French professional coach Cedric Heitz discusses the importance of stretch 4s and offensive spacing. He emphasizes analyzing shooting efficiency and teaches pick and roll positioning. The coach's system improved player Martin L. Manzan's efficiency by implementing a hierarchy of reads in the pick and roll. Strategies for offensive plays and post defense, as well as defending against a player without the ball, are also discussed.