Slappin' Glass Podcast
1) Roy Rana on Program Design, Randomizing BLOB Sets, and the Power of One-on-One Conversations {Jordanian NT}
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Coach Roy Rana — one of the most globally experienced minds in the game — to explore what it truly means to design a program. From his time with Egypt’s Nation...Show More
2) Matt Wise on Creativity, Defense as Science, and the “Blue Zone” {Samford}
Samford women’s basketball head coach Matt Wise joins Slappin’ Glass to dig into creative problem-solving in coaching, why clarity must precede accountability, and how he recruits around an “IT Factor...Show More
3) Dr. Sarah Sarkis on Metabolizing Stress, Friction and Flow States, and the Levers of Motivation
This week, we dive deep into the psychology and physiology of high performance with executive coach and psychologist Dr. Sarah Sarkis, whose work spans elite performers in both sport and business. In ...Show More
4) Shaka Smart Pick-and-Roll Geometry, Appropriate Help, and Consciousness in Coaching {Marquette}
This week on Slappin’ Glass, we sit down with Marquette Men’s Basketball Head Coach Shaka Smart for a wide-ranging conversation on coaching, leadership, and building winning programs. Coach Smart shar...Show More
5) Bob Richey on Top-Down Alignment, Offensive Innovation, and DHO Angles {Furman}
This week Slappin' Glass welcomes Bob Richey, Head Coach of Furman Men’s Basketball, for a masterclass on sustainable program building, player development, and offensive innovation. Over the past eigh...Show More
6) Casey Alexander on Assisted Baskets, Quality Shot Standards, and Direct Communication {Belmont}
In this episode, Belmont Head Coach Casey Alexander sits down with Slappin' Glass and breaks down his offensive philosophy, defensive evolution, and coaching journey. From assisted-basket strategies t...Show More
7) Grant McCasland on "People Over Everything", Elite Defenders, and Early-Game Timeouts {Texas Tech}
In this classic replay, Slappin' Glass sits down with Grant McCasland, head coach of Texas Tech, to dive into the heart of what makes programs win. From his early days as a 26-year-old junior college ...Show More
8) Coby Karl on Coaching "The Whole", Early Offense Cutting Actions, and Gaining Depth as a Leader {NBA/G-League}
This week on Slappin’ Glass, we sit down with NBA and G-League coach Coby Karl for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation on leadership, teaching, and connecting the many layers of a basketball pr...Show More
9) Dan Earl on Randomizing Offense, Shot Selection and Assist Analytics, and Late-Game Conundrums {Chattanooga}
This week on the Slappin’ Glass Podcast, we sit down with Chattanooga Mocs Head Coach, Dan Earl, for a masterclass in offensive creativity, teaching, and decision-making. Coach Earl dives deep into th...Show More
10) Scott Lagas on "Wolf Defense"; Peer-to-Peer Recognition; and the Value of High-Split Action {Mercy University}
On this week’s episode of Slappin’ Glass, we’re joined by Scott Lagas, Head Coach of Mercy University Women’s Basketball. Coach Lagas has transformed Mercy into a powerhouse program, and he sits down ...Show More