Slappin' Glass Podcast

Nov 15 2024 226 ep. 56 mins 107

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

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Shantay Legans on Coaching with an Edge, 1-3-1 BLOB Defense, and Protecting Foul-Prone Players {Portland}

Nov 15 2024 61 mins

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 explore the "Deep" BLOB defense, along with protecting foul-prone players during the always fun "Start, Sub, or Sit?!" To join coaches and cha

Pat Delany on Defensive Details that Win, Efficient Practices, and Coaching Skills Learned in the Film Room {Toronto Raptors}

Nov 08 2024 66 mins

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 coaching skills learned in the film room, along with efficient and focused practice planning during the always fun "Start, Sub, or Sit?!"To join c

Vincent Collet on Tactical Chess, Developing French Talent, and "Defending the Danger" {French NT}

Nov 01 2024 62 mins

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 major role in the ascent of Victor Wembanyama and Nicolas Batum, and discuss tactical chess as an underdog, and "defending the danger" durin

Darren Savino on Elite Defensive Principles, PNR Screening Angles, and Teaching Methods in Practice {UCLA}

Oct 25 2024 63 mins

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 thoughts on those core principles and philosophies. The trio also discuss teaching methods in practice and PNR screening angles during the alw

Lassi Tuovi on Modern Offenses and Spacings, Defending Good Ball Movement, and Mental Recovery as a Coach {Finland NT/ Yokohama B-Corsairs}

Oct 18 2024 65 mins

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 thoughts, playing smaller lineups, and discuss how to defend good ball movement and mentally refreshing as a coach during the always fun "Start, Sub, or

Chris Finch on Late Clock Management, Offensive Rebounding Habits, and Important Coaching Moments {Minnesota Timberwolves}

Oct 11 2024 52 mins

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, offensive rebounding habits, and talk defending flare screens and important coaching moments during the always fun "Start, Sub, or Sit?!"To joi

Alex Pribble on the Foundations of Successful Rebuilds, Simple vs. Complex ATO Designs, and Defending "Pitch" Actions {Idaho}

Oct 04 2024 67 mins

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 the trio dive into tough actions to guard with a talented 4-man, playbook and ATO designs during the always fun "Start, Sub, or Sit?!"To jo

Steve Clifford on Pre-Season Foundations, Lineup Protection, and Dangerous Skip Passes {NBA}

Sep 27 2024 69 mins

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 things coaches must address, and discuss lineup protection and dangerous skip passes during the always fun "Start, Sub, or Sit?!"To join coa

Lennie Acuff on Fixing Offensive Spacing, the Benefits of "Toss" Actions, and "Out-Culturing" Opponents {Lipscomb}

Sep 20 2024 65 mins

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 discuss defending dominant post players and the "out culturing" opponents during the always interesting "Start, Sub, or Sit?!"To join coaches

Dr. Preston Cline on Managing Uncertainty Under Pressure, Assessing Risk, and the Benefits of Humor {Mission Critical Team Institute}

Sep 13 2024 67 mins

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 situations the trio dive into Dr. Cline's thoughts on managing uncertainty, assessing risk, and discuss humor as a leader and being "robust