A Pen And A Napkin

Papillion-LaVista Activities Director Jason Ryan comes on the pod to discuss something we haven't talked about on this pod; how to get a job! He includes what he's looking for in a candidate, what he's looking for in a resume, the importance of networking, the future of high school sports this coming school year, and much more! A lot of good information for coaches looking for a new job!

We all talk about changing or evolving our culture, but what are the concrete steps and potential pitfalls that go into the process of creating or refining your culture? "Change the Culture, Change the Game" gives you the step by step process of changing or refining your culture to put it in the place you want it to be!

As we come back to action, it's a great time to reset your team and your philosophy. Building your defense step by step is important, but what are the steps that need to be implemented? Here are some ideas and things you can take with your own defensive philosophy, along with thinking about how to streamline communication with your team to "know your no's".

Coaches are coaches, no matter what sport they coach. Former NFL GM and 3x Super Bowl Champion Michael Lombardi takes us into the minds of three of the greatest NFL coaches (Al Davis, Bill Walsh and Bill Belichick) to understand what makes them great, how they built their organizations, how they organize practices and everything else under the sun to help coaches hone their craft and make themselves the absoulte best they can be.

With our society slowly but surely moving back to a state of normalcy, organized basketball is springing back into action. Most everyone is anxious to get started again, but what are some things that we need to think about as we get our players back into the gymnasium with a basketball in their hands? Here are some thoughts and ideas to consider.

The Director of the Girls Basketball Program at the Omaha Sports Academy, Connor O'Neill, comes on the pod to discuss the process of reopening summer basketball, steps that have been taken by AAU programs to ensure safety and when real basketball will begin again. We also discuss player development, good team drills and the importance of not pigeon-holing players.

One of the most respected coaches and speakers in the nation today, Super Bowl champion HC Tony Dungy has helped tens of thousands of people find direction while also holding people accountable for their actions. In his book "The One Year Uncommon Life Daily Challenge", Dungy gives a thought to all 365 days of the year, using Bibilical teachings, life experiences and common sense to help the reader navigate through the hectic pace of life and to slow down so that they can focus on themselves before they try to help others.

We all want to have a great staff, but what should we look for and how should we structure it? In this podcast, we discuss the qualities that we should look for in assistant coaches, how we communicate with our staff, what assistant coaches should be looking to do for their head coach, things assistant coaches should be doing to become head coaches and more!

Dan Hughes, the 2x WNBA Coach of the Year and the head coach of the 2018 WNBA champion Seattle Storm, comes on the pod to discuss challenges of the Covid-19 crisis on the sport, building a great culture, important analytics, working with Gregg Poppovich, international basketball and developing an entire roster.

It is important to be organized going into a competition. We've all scouted and prepped our teams, but have we prepped ourselves for any situation? Having a game sheet with the important information for as many scenarios as you can imagine can be the difference in commanding a huddle and getting your team ready to win as opposed to be confused and ill-prepared. Here are some tips to prep your own game sheet.