In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with legendary Texas high school coach Duane Silver. Known for his deep love of the game and decades of experience, Coach Silver shares unforgettable stories, timeless basketball wisdom, and practical tips for every level of coaching. From coaching philosophies to life lessons, this episode is full of energy, laughter, and legacy.

Topics include:

• The invention of basketball and its original purpose

• What Coach Silver learned from James Naismith and Fogg Allen

• Why every coach needs mentors and how insecurity holds young coaches back

• The importance of giving assistant coaches specific jobs

• Key stats that win games: field goal percentage, paint touches, and more

• Silverisms – unique strategies like the Bolo Screen and wearing the crown on inbounds plays

• The power of writing handwritten notes to players, staff, and family

• How body language shapes your players’ belief in themselves

• Why Coach Silver believes every player becomes who they think their coach thinks they are

• Stories about greats like Shaq, Larry Brown, Don Haskins, and more

Whether you’re a new coach, veteran, or just love basketball, you’ll walk away challenged, encouraged, and full of new ideas to take back to your team.

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