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Slappin' Glass Podcast

Slappin' Glass Podcast

Slappin' Glass 284 episodes Latest May 29, 2026

Exploring basketball's best ideas, strategies, and coaches from around the world.

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SG Deep Dive: College Basketball’s NIL Economy & Its Impact on the Global Game with Kevin Sweeney Jun 12, 2026 2786 College basketball’s NIL era has quickly become one of the most disruptive forces in the global basketball market.In this Slappin’ Glass Deep Dive, Eric Fawcett sits down with Kevin Sweeney, college basketball and NBA Draft writer for Sports Illustrated, to unpack what NIL money really looks like inside the modern college game, how schools are building rosters, and why the American college system
Scott Wylie Returns! Anticipation, System Fit and the Cognitive Edge of Elite Decision-Making {S2 Cognition} Jun 5, 2026 3995 Scott Wylie, co-founder of S2 Cognition, returns to Slappin’ Glass for a deeper look at how athletes process the game at speed — and how coaches can use that information to better teach, train, and build around their players.The conversation moves from theory into application: matching systems to cognitive profiles, understanding the trade-off between decision speed and accuracy, and designing pra
Mihai Silvășan on Practice Intensity, Risk/Reward Tradeoffs, and The Art of Motivation {Cluj-Napoca} May 29, 2026 4383 This week on Slappin’ Glass, we’re joined by Mihai Silvășan, head coach of U-BT Cluj-Napoca, for a deep dive into motivation, practice intensity, pace, risk-taking, and the daily work of building a team that can sustain success across a long European season.Coach Silvășan shares how he thinks about motivating players at different stages of their careers, from veterans playing for pride and legacy
Dan Clements on "Lending Power", Mastery-Based Environments, and How Autonomy Ties to Motivation May 22, 2026 2756 In this week’s episode of Slappin’ Glass, we’re joined by coach developer and researcher Dan Clements for a conversation on building environments where players are motivated to learn, compete, and keep coming back.The discussion starts with the difference between mastery-based and performance-based environments, and why the best coaches are able to chase results without letting every practice, con
Dave Collins on Anticipation, Shared Mental Models, and Blending Coaching Methods May 15, 2026 3888 In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Dave Collins for a wide-ranging conversation on coaching, skill acquisition, practice design, and the importance of knowing when different methods fit.As ecological dynamics, the constraints-led approach, cognitive science, and predictive processing continue to shape modern coaching conversations, Dave brings a balanced and practical lens to the discussi
Attacking the Switch in Secondary Actions, Co-Creating Stories, and Elevated Horns Actions {SG Deep Dive} May 8, 2026 1874 In this week’s Slappin’ Glass Deep Dive, we go deeper into one of the most important offensive conversations in the modern game: how to attack switching defenses.As switching continues to become a preferred solution for defenses at every level, offenses can no longer rely only on simply “getting the matchup” and hoping the possession solves itself. The best teams are finding ways to create the swi
Rusty Earnshaw on Leadership Mindsets, "The Invisibles", and Mastering Tough Conversations Apr 24, 2026 3780 In this episode of Slappin’ Glass, we sit down with performance coach and leadership expert Rusty Earnshaw to explore the evolving role of the modern coach, from tactician to culture architect. The conversation dives into the concept of multiple mindsets, and how great coaches constantly shift between teaching, challenging, and competing environments, while also navigating emotional, tactical, and
Nick Pasqua on Difficult Coaching Paths, Combining Euro and Princeton Offenses, and Efficient Player Analytics {Coker University} Apr 10, 2026 4356 In this episode, we’re joined by coach Nick Pasqua for a powerful and honest conversation on resilience, leadership, and building a program from the ground up.Coach Pasqua shares his unconventional path through the profession — from early success and landing a head coaching job at 30, to being fired after one season, and then taking over one of the most challenging programs in Division II basketba
Johnnie Bryant on the ISO Analytics, Building Decision Makers, and Elite Communication Habits {Cleveland Cavaliers} Mar 27, 2026 3486 What You’ll Learn The one stat that should drive every late-clock ISO decision  How NBA staffs use constraints to build decision-makers, not robots Why most teams fail at communication—and how to fix it Episode SummaryWhat actually decides late-clock possessions? And why do most teams break down when it matters most?Cavs Associate Head Coach Johnnie Bryant joins the show to unpack how elite teams
Clare Murphy on Shared Narrative, Connection, and Building Real Team Cohesion Mar 13, 2026 3826 In this episode of the Slappin’ Glass Podcast, we sit down with master storyteller and communication expert Clare Murphy to explore the powerful role of storytelling, narrative, and communication in building culture within elite sports teams.Drawing on her work with organizations ranging from the Mission Critical Teams Institute to elite sports environments and NASA, Clare breaks down why stories—
Andrea Trinchieri Returns! On Defensive Toggles, Developing an In-Game Lens, and Thoughts on Offensive Rebounding Feb 27, 2026 3621 In this episode Slappin’ Glass welcomes back one of Europe’s most thoughtful and dynamic coaching voices, Andrea Trinchieri. Coach Trinchieri returns for a wide-ranging conversation on defensive identity, in-game coaching, leadership evolution, and the modern coach–player relationship.With most teams deep into the season, the discussion begins around identity — and whether it’s ever truly fixed. C
Matt Majkrzak on Scripting Offensive Play Calls, Fixing Bad Starts, and Tenants of the "Lock-Left" Defense {Northern Michigan} Feb 13, 2026 4974 Northern Michigan Head Coach Matt Majkrzak joins Slappin’ Glass for a deep dive into how structure can actually create freedom.Coach Majkrzak walks through Northern Michigan’s unique approach to scripting games in four-minute segments, pairing substitution patterns with offensive play calls to give players clarity, confidence, and rhythm. Rather than scripting to control players, the goal is to si

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