Plant The Flag

Public speaking, Media training, program building and more can be found inside this episode of Just Being Frank. The UMass Men's Basketball team is a few days away from starting official practices and coach Martin discusses the importance of building structure, especially for a young team.  Also, Jay makes a plug for the UMass Athletics Will Bike for Food fundraiser. Details can be found here.

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"Get by or get better." A few words we cover from Frank’s twitter feed this week - A lot to unpack with UMass Men's Basketball Head Coach Frank Martin as his team gears up for more workouts in preparation of the season opener on November 7 vs. Albany. Frank and Jay dive into the Marcus Camby tailgate, what it means to stay ready during lengthy delays and the shifting world of conference realignment.

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School is back in session and the UMass Men’s Basketball team is in a full conditioning mode. Frank talks about building student and community support for the program and what it takes to grow the brand of UMass Basketball. He also checks in with UMass Women’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Leflar and talks about his visit to Patriots training camp as football season is here.

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CBS Sports basketball Junkie Jon Rothstein joins the show this week. Jon dives into the ever-evolving world of College Basketball with UMass Head Coach Frank Martin. He gives his origin story of how he learned to love the sport and where he sees it going. Sit back and enjoy, We Sleep In May!

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There is much to cover this week as the Men's Basketball team returns from their team-bonding trip to Puerto Rico. Jay and Frank discuss the three games played down on the island, along with the team's experiences, food and more. They also cover a few questions from fans on social media and what is was like for Frank to visit with some old friends.

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In this final episode before the UMass squad departs for Puerto Rico, Frank and Jay sit down with UMass alum and Court Club member John Moynihan. John recounts his one season on the basketball team back in 1979 and what it took to get there. He also recounts what it was like to learn and grow under the iconic UMass Head Coach Jack Leaman.

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In preparation for the TBT, The Commonwealth squad comprised of mostly former Minutemen, stop by the John Francis Kennedy Champions Center in Amherst to practice for their run at $1 million in prize money. Jay and Frank are able to visit with some of the alumnus that have returned to campus to participate in the TBT including: Javorn Ferrell, Maxie Esho, Terrell Vinson, Freddie Riley and Chaz Williams. The group discuss the bond their share as Minutemen, the changes on campus and where their careers have taken them. A special thanks to The Comonwealth TBT General Manager Patrick MacWilliams and the supporters for helping bring the group together to compete once again.

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Fresh off his trip to the renowned Peach Jam, Frank recalls being a part of the inaugural Jam over 25 years ago. Jay and Frank discuss the importance of building relationships, making an impact in young people’s lives and what's in store for the first full team practice. Frank also dives into what’s to come with some of his retuning players. 

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We spend this holiday week visiting with renowned basketball reporter Jeff Goodman. Frank and Jeff catch up, swap recruiting trail stories and discuss the direction of college hoops. You can catch Jeff Goodman on twitter @GoodmanHoops and check out his network of podcasts The Field of 68.

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In this episode Jay and Frank sit down with Sports Performance Coach Tony Regueira. They discuss Tony's journey as a Division I basketball player, teacher and police officer as well as his passion for working with UMass student athletes. Frank also touches upon the upcoming team-building trip to Puerto Rico. Like and subscribe to the podcast!

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