A Pen And A Napkin

Episode #305 features Todd Fergot, the head boys basketball at LaCrosse Central (WI) and newly minted Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Famer! In this episode, Coach and I break down a bunch of topics, including parent meetings, growing as a coach, extending your coaching career, building a quality youth program, building a defense and much more! This was a great conversation with a terrific coach!

In this episode of "The Notebook" we take a look at Indiana football, it's Cinderella story and how studying their formula for success can help you! In addition, we talk Giannis trade rumors, the amazing streaks of LBJ (done) and SGA (still going), some game situations that you should prepare for before they even happen, including late game situations, the impressive starts of Texas and LSU women's basketball, and the excellence that is Mark Few.

It's time to "Rave On" w/ Briar Cliff Men's Basketball HC Mark Svagera! Coach Svagera and I discuss variety of issues, from stepping into a tradition-rich program, growing as a head coach, the challenges of coaching at a small school, blending his offensive philosophy while implementing a defensive identity, developing shooters and much more. A really fun conversation with one the best small college coaches in the country!

In the 3rd edition of the notebook, we dive in on a variety of topics, including the state of Michigan and college basketball, things to think about for December, taking care of yourself, hot teams in the NBA and an appreciation of greatness . . . enjoy!

The second edition of "The Notebook" is here! In this episode we're talking about some great women's basketball achievements, injured NBA players, some X's and O's to prepare for, "Feast Week" and a story to give those who are struggling hope . . . I hope you enjoy this one!

Jamie Carey is the new WBB HC at the University of Omaha with a great lineage of coaches that she has played and worked for, and she's on track to build the Omaha program into something special! In this episode, we talk about those rebuilding efforts and what its going to take to get the Mavericks to the top of the Summit League, her influences and amazing journey, statistical analysis, her favorite drills and much more! A lot of fun talking to one of the up and coming coaches in America!

The first time that we've had a father-son duo on the podcast before! Bruce Chubick Jr., the head boys basketball coach at Omaha Central, comes on the pod to talk about his unique upbringing and the influence of his father, leaving Omaha South to go to a rival school, taking over a consistent power in Nebraska, communicating with administration, scouting and much more! A really fun conversation with a terrific head coach!

Hey, let's try this out! I've got a notebook next to my computer, and when I see something good and useful for coaches to help them out this season, I'm going to write it in my notebook. Once I get enough stuff in there, I'll spill it out!

This first edition, we're talking some X's and O's with some of the stuff I've seen early this season, the excitement of early season college hoops, and some teams that have been surprising early in the NBA, while also having some teams that are not so good . . .

Let me know what you think! If you like it, let me know! If you think it stinks, let me know!! Just want to have some fun and talk some hoops to help coaches out!

We are going to continue with the Duke connection in this week's episode; we welcome in former Duke assistant coach, Notre Dame head coach and current Atlanta Hawks assistant coach Mike Brey onto the podcast! Coach Brey and I talk about his career, the experiences and lessons learned that he has had over the years, adjusting to going back to being an assitant coach with Quin Snyder, his experiences with Coach K, teaching motion offense and much more! A really fun conversation with one of America's best coaches!

In our latest segment on the "Greatest Coaches" pod, Tony and I dive into Rick Pitino, the often traveled and highly successful coach at numerous stops, including Kentucky, Louisville and St. John's. We break down Coach Pitino's career, including his numerous successes, his failures and what makes him one of the best coaches of the last half century. We also have trivia, our TWIB segment where we break down the early season NBA headlines and more! We also have an announcement . . enjoy "The Coaching Staff"!