Slappin' Glass Podcast
Exploring basketball's best ideas, strategies, and coaches from around the world.
Episodes
234 episodes
Bob Levant on Building Emotional IQ, Fear in Coaching, and Responding vs. Reacting
Slappin' Glass is joined this week by author and performance consultant for some of the best coaches in the NBA and NCAA, Bob Levant. In this highly insightful conversation the trio dive into Bob's thoughts on building emotional IQ, the role of...
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Season 1
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Episode 219
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59:31
Dr. Gio Valiante Returns! Understanding Fear and Anxiety in High Performance, Finding Flow States, and Attributions of Success and Failures
Slappin' Glass sits down this week for a second time on the show with one of the world's most sought after high performance coaches, Dr. Gio Valiante! In Round 2 the trio dive deep into the areas of fear and anxiety in high performance, finding...
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Season 1
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Episode 218
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1:21:01
Ben McCollum on PNR Pace and Angles, Player Constraints, and Stats that Matter {Drake}
In this December Rewind episode Slappin' Glass sits down with now Drake MBB Head Coach, Ben McCollum. In a highly thought provoking episode the trio explore a wide array of topics including Coach McCollum's thoughts on playing at a slower and m...
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Season 1
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Episode 217
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51:44
Sundance Wicks on Contagious Culture, Advantages vs. Movement, and "Foxhole" Friends {Wyoming}
In this December Rewind episode Slappin' Glass revisits one of the most inspirational and motivating episodes of all time with now Wyoming MBB Head Coach, Sundance Wicks. Coach Wicks brings a ton of energy and passion to the podcast as the trio...
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Season 1
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Episode 216
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1:14:46
Mike D'Antoni on the Evolution of "Pace and Space", Challenging Great Players, and Impossible Tags
Slappin' Glass revisits one of the all-time most popular and interesting episodes on the show with legendary NBA Head Coach, Mike D'Antoni! In this episode the trio dive into the history and evolution of "Pace and Space" offense and discuss cha...
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Season 1
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Episode 215
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1:00:48
Rick Pitino on 8 Practice Segments, Benefits of Pressure Defense, and the Evolution of the PNR
Slappin' Glass sits down in this episode with the legendary, Rick Pitino! In this "December Rewind" episode with the current St. John's Head Coach the trio dive into Coach Pitino's thoughts on 8 different practice segments, the evolution of the...
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Season 1
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Episode 214
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1:00:02
Ben Sullivan on Aggressive Switching Tactics, Habits of Elite Shooters, and Personnel-Based Film {Houston Rockets}
Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Assistant Coach of the Houston Rockets, Ben Sullivan! In this highly informative conversation the trio dive into Coach Sullivan's thoughts on building elite shooters, and the habits that go with it, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 213
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1:08:44
Frank Haith on Building Teams that Win Late, Pressure Free Throws, and "Tricky Traps" {Texas}
Slappin' Glass sits down this week with Assistant Coach of Texas MBB, Frank Haith! In this highly interesting conversation the trio dive into Coach Haith's thoughts on building teams that can win late in games, pressure free throws, and discuss...
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Season 1
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Episode 212
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59:01
Shantay Legans on Coaching with an Edge, 1-3-1 BLOB Defense, and Protecting Foul-Prone Players {Portland}
Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Portland MBB, Shantay Legans! In this highly entertaining conversation the trio dive into Coach Legans' thoughts on coaching with an edge, teams becoming an extension of yourself, and ex...
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Season 1
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Episode 211
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1:01:52
Pat Delany on Defensive Details that Win, Efficient Practices, and Coaching Skills Learned in the Film Room {Toronto Raptors}
Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Assistant Coach for the Toronto Raptors, Pat Delany! In this terrific conversation the trio dive into Coach Delany's thoughts on defending great offensive teams in the half court, and discusses coachi...
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Season 1
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Episode 210
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1:06:49
Vincent Collet on Tactical Chess, Developing French Talent, and "Defending the Danger" {French NT}
Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the recently retired Head Coach of the French National Team, after being in the role for 15 years, Vincent Collet! The trio dive into Coach Collet's thoughts on developing young talent, after he played a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 209
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1:02:37
Darren Savino on Elite Defensive Principles, PNR Screening Angles, and Teaching Methods in Practice {UCLA}
Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Associate Head Coach of UCLA MBB, Darren Savino! Coach Savino has been at Mick Cronin's side for over 15 years helping build some of the best defenses in the country year after year, and shares his th...
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Season 1
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Episode 208
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1:03:01
Lassi Tuovi on Modern Offenses and Spacings, Defending Good Ball Movement, and Mental Recovery as a Coach {Finland NT/ Yokohama B-Corsairs}
Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Finnish NT Head Coach, along with Head Coach of Japan's Yokohama B-Corsairs, Lassi Tuovi! In this highly detailed conversation the trio explore Coach Tuovi's thoughts on modern offensive thought...
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Season 1
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Episode 207
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1:05:53
Chris Finch on Late Clock Management, Offensive Rebounding Habits, and Important Coaching Moments {Minnesota Timberwolves}
Slappin' Glass is joined this week by the Head Coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Chris Finch! In this highly thought provoking conversation the trio dive into Coach Finch's thoughts on late clock management and gaining extra possessions, off...
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Season 1
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Episode 208
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52:50
Alex Pribble on the Foundations of Successful Rebuilds, Simple vs. Complex ATO Designs, and Defending "Pitch" Actions {Idaho}
Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Idaho MBB, Alex Pribble! In this thoughtful conversation Coach Pribble shares his experiences in being a part of successful rebuilds, including the foundations that must be in place, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 206
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1:07:39
Steve Clifford on Pre-Season Foundations, Lineup Protection, and Dangerous Skip Passes {NBA}
Former NBA Head Coach and current advisor to the Charlotte Hornets Front Office, Steve Clifford, returns to the show this week! In a highly interesting and informative conversation the trio dive into pre-season foundations, including the three ...
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Season 1
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Episode 207
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1:09:06
Lennie Acuff on Fixing Offensive Spacing, the Benefits of "Toss" Actions, and "Out-Culturing" Opponents {Lipscomb}
Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Lipscomb MBB, Lennie Acuff! Coach Acuff is one of the best teachers in the game and the trio dive into his thoughts on fixing "5 Out" spacing, the benefits of a great "toss" game, and di...
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Season 1
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Episode 206
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1:05:56
Dr. Preston Cline on Managing Uncertainty Under Pressure, Assessing Risk, and the Benefits of Humor {Mission Critical Team Institute}
Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Co-Founder of the Mission Critical Team Institute, Dr. Preston Cline! In this highly entertaining conversation with one of the world's best leaders when it comes to working with teams in high pressure...
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Season 1
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Episode 205
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1:07:40
Sean Miller on Handling the "Gray Areas" of Pressure, Tough Transition Actions, and Guards Hedging Ballscreens {Xavier}
Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Head Coach of Xavier MBB, Sean Miller! In this highly insightful conversation the trio dive into Coach Miller's thoughts on all things about handling pressure, including playing through the "gray area...
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Season 1
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Episode 204
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1:06:12
Chris Victor on "Shading Left", Improving Team Passing, and Off-Ball Screens for Shooters {Seattle University}
Slappin' Glass is joined this week by the Head Coach of Seattle University MBB, Chris Victor! The trio dive into Coach Victor's thoughts on all things defense, including shading left, changing ballscreen coverages, and not switching; and discus...
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Season 1
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Episode 203
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59:29
Josh Loeffler on Late-Game Coaching, Defensive Rebounding Tactics, and Reestablishing a Culture {Loyola Maryland}
Slappin' Glass sits down this week with newly hired Head Coach of Loyola Maryland MBB, Josh Loeffler! In his second appearance on the podcast, Coach Loeffler dives headfirst into the areas of late-game coaching, including psychology, preparatio...
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Season 1
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Episode 202
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1:02:13
John Shulman on Reading the Room, Unpredictable BLOB Defenses, and Actions to Switch {Central Arkansas}
Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the newly hired Head Coach of Central Arkansas MBB, John Shulman! In a wildly entertaining and thoughtful conversation the trio dive into Coach Shulman's thoughts on BLOB defenses, along with the value of...
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Season 1
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Episode 201
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1:09:18
Owen Eastwood on Decoding Team Dynamics, Alpha Personalities, and Decreasing Performance Anxiety {High-Performance Coach/Author}
Today, Slappin' Glass teams up with best-selling author and high-performance coach, Owen Eastwood, to discuss the age-old code of belonging and togetherness that can transform a team's dynamics and performance. Discover the intricate dance of c...
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Season 1
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Episode 200
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1:13:42
Dr. Gio Valiante on Humiliation and Losing, Mastery Orientation, and Understanding Confidence
Slappin' Glass is joined this week by one of the world's most successful and sought-after high performance coaches, Dr. Gio Valiante. Dr. Gio is renown for his work with pro golfer, NBA and NFL players and coaches, and some of the top investors...
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Season 1
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Episode 199
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47:24