A Pen And A Napkin

Long time Briar Cliff University Head Coach Mike Power discussess lessons learned over 30 years of coaching, the best team never to win a championship, BLOB'S, attacking defense, transition offense, recruiting philosophy and "The Man In Black"

As coaches, we often say we have to deal with parents; instead, let's try to work with parents. "Parent Social" gives some tips on how to work with parents and create positive relationships before your season starts. Alot of good ideas!

To celebrate collebe hoops tip-off, we spotlight "Beyond Basketball". Coach K delves into 40 words that he believes are important to running a program. Words matter, and this book helps any coach build their vocabulary or pillars for their program!

In our latest episode, Bentonville West (AR) head coach Greg White discusses the influences on his career, working his way up the coaching ladder, the "Gamble Road" monicker and a shared love of a childhood sport. Great insights from an outstanding coach!

This episode discusses the major topics coaches should discuss with their individual classes (at the very least, your senior class), including standards, the team's "North Star", off-season development and "Defining Our Norms". Great listen!

In our latest edition of "Book Club", we break down Jay Bilas' "Toughness". Included in the pod is details of the "Bilas Program", which we used to help convey the message of the book to our players. One of the best coaching books PERIOD!

In this episode, host Marty Plum talks with 8 time state champion Aaron Losing on building his summer program, attacking the basketball on defense, playing attacking offense and why he's never satisfied with just winning. Great listen!!

In the third edition of "Foundation Friday", host Marty Plum discusses the all important individual meeting, what to address, how to handle tough subjects and how to build relationships with your players heading into the next journey with them.

In our latest episode of "Book Club", host Marty Plum discusses "The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team", a fable of how teams need to work together. It's a book that is applicable in all walks of life; family, business and basketball!

In this bonus episode, host Marty Plum talks to Babe Kwasniak of Villa Angela-St. Joseph (Cleveland, OH) about culture, leadership, how his miiitary service has shaped his coaching and how a play on a napkin won a big game for his squad. A must listen!