JAMODI Podcast

In this episode of The JAMODI Podcast, Coach Grant McMillan of Navarro College shares proven strategies for building a winning basketball culture, focusing on retention over recruiting, developing strong relationships, and preparing players for the next level. Coach McMillan dives deep into: • Why retention is more important than recruiting in today’s game • How junior college coaches adapt quickl...

Coach Brian Blackburn joins the JAMODI Podcast to share his unique coaching journey from Texas high school basketball to the collegiate ranks at Florida College. In this episode, Coach Blackburn and host Matt Sayman dive deep into: His surprising path to Florida College 📍 The grind of high school vs. college coaching 🆚 How culture is built through identity, relationships, and breath work 🌬️ Phil...

Coach Brian Blackburn joins the JAMODI Podcast to share his unique coaching journey from Texas high school basketball to the collegiate ranks at Florida College. In this episode, Coach Blackburn and host Matt Sayman dive deep into: His surprising path to Florida College 📍 The grind of high school vs. college coaching 🆚 How culture is built through identity, relationships, and breath work 🌬️ Phil...

Coach Brian Blackburn joins the JAMODI Podcast to share his unique coaching journey from Texas high school basketball to the collegiate ranks at Florida College. In this episode, Coach Blackburn and host Matt Sayman dive deep into: His surprising path to Florida College 📍 The grind of high school vs. college coaching 🆚 How culture is built through identity, relationships, and breath work 🌬️ Phil...

Coach Brian Blackburn joins the JAMODI Podcast to share his unique coaching journey from Texas high school basketball to the collegiate ranks at Florida College. In this episode, Coach Blackburn and host Matt Sayman dive deep into: His surprising path to Florida College 📍 The grind of high school vs. college coaching 🆚 How culture is built through identity, relationships, and breath work 🌬️ Phil...

Coach Brian Blackburn joins the JAMODI Podcast to share his unique coaching journey from Texas high school basketball to the collegiate ranks at Florida College. In this episode, Coach Blackburn and host Matt Sayman dive deep into: His surprising path to Florida College 📍 The grind of high school vs. college coaching 🆚 How culture is built through identity, relationships, and breath work 🌬️ Phil...

In this episode, Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Lucio Rodriguez, head boys basketball coach at Vela High School in Edinburg, Texas. Fresh off another dominant season (34-5, undefeated in district), Coach Rodriguez unpacks how he’s built one of the top programs in the state year after year. He shares insight on: 🧠 Evolving scouting reports and simplifying game plans 🏆 Leading with relationships...

In this episode, Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Lucio Rodriguez, head boys basketball coach at Vela High School in Edinburg, Texas. Fresh off another dominant season (34-5, undefeated in district), Coach Rodriguez unpacks how he’s built one of the top programs in the state year after year. He shares insight on: 🧠 Evolving scouting reports and simplifying game plans 🏆 Leading with relationships...

In this episode, Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Lucio Rodriguez, head boys basketball coach at Vela High School in Edinburg, Texas. Fresh off another dominant season (34-5, undefeated in district), Coach Rodriguez unpacks how he’s built one of the top programs in the state year after year. He shares insight on: 🧠 Evolving scouting reports and simplifying game plans 🏆 Leading with relationships...

In this episode, Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Lucio Rodriguez, head boys basketball coach at Vela High School in Edinburg, Texas. Fresh off another dominant season (34-5, undefeated in district), Coach Rodriguez unpacks how he’s built one of the top programs in the state year after year. He shares insight on: 🧠 Evolving scouting reports and simplifying game plans 🏆 Leading with relationships...

In this episode, Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Lucio Rodriguez, head boys basketball coach at Vela High School in Edinburg, Texas. Fresh off another dominant season (34-5, undefeated in district), Coach Rodriguez unpacks how he’s built one of the top programs in the state year after year. He shares insight on: 🧠 Evolving scouting reports and simplifying game plans 🏆 Leading with relationships...

In this powerful episode, Coach Stan Leech—Hall of Famer, 34-year head coach, and longtime Athletic Director at Boerne ISD—shares timeless wisdom on coaching, leadership, faith, and the true story behind the word JAMODI (Just A Matter Of Doing It). You’ll hear about: The real origins of “JAMODI” and why Coach Leech still owns the license plate What not to say in a coaching interview (hint: don’t u...

In this powerful episode, Coach Stan Leech—Hall of Famer, 34-year head coach, and longtime Athletic Director at Boerne ISD—shares timeless wisdom on coaching, leadership, faith, and the true story behind the word JAMODI (Just A Matter Of Doing It). You’ll hear about: The real origins of “JAMODI” and why Coach Leech still owns the license plate What not to say in a coaching interview (hint: don’t u...

In this powerful episode, Coach Stan Leech—Hall of Famer, 34-year head coach, and longtime Athletic Director at Boerne ISD—shares timeless wisdom on coaching, leadership, faith, and the true story behind the word JAMODI (Just A Matter Of Doing It). You’ll hear about: The real origins of “JAMODI” and why Coach Leech still owns the license plate What not to say in a coaching interview (hint: don’t u...

In this powerful episode, Coach Stan Leech—Hall of Famer, 34-year head coach, and longtime Athletic Director at Boerne ISD—shares timeless wisdom on coaching, leadership, faith, and the true story behind the word JAMODI (Just A Matter Of Doing It). You’ll hear about: The real origins of “JAMODI” and why Coach Leech still owns the license plate What not to say in a coaching interview (hint: don’t u...

 In this powerful episode, Coach Stan Leech—Hall of Famer, 34-year head coach, and longtime Athletic Director at Boerne ISD—shares timeless wisdom on coaching, leadership, faith, and the true story behind the word JAMODI (Just A Matter Of Doing It). You’ll hear about: The real origins of “JAMODI” and why Coach Leech still owns the license plate What not to say in a coaching interview (hint: don’t...

In this powerful episode of Hoops Talk, Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Sam Patterson, the new head men's basketball coach at Mary Hardin-Baylor. From humble beginnings as a student manager at Baylor in 2004 to becoming a Division III head coach, Coach Patterson’s journey is one of loyalty, resilience, and faith. Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to become a h...

In this powerful episode of Hoops Talk, Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Sam Patterson, the new head men's basketball coach at Mary Hardin-Baylor. From humble beginnings as a student manager at Baylor in 2004 to becoming a Division III head coach, Coach Patterson’s journey is one of loyalty, resilience, and faith. Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to become a h...

In this powerful episode of Hoops Talk, Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Sam Patterson, the new head men's basketball coach at Mary Hardin-Baylor. From humble beginnings as a student manager at Baylor in 2004 to becoming a Division III head coach, Coach Patterson’s journey is one of loyalty, resilience, and faith. Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to become a h...

In this powerful episode of Hoops Talk, Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Sam Patterson, the new head men's basketball coach at Mary Hardin-Baylor. From humble beginnings as a student manager at Baylor in 2004 to becoming a Division III head coach, Coach Patterson’s journey is one of loyalty, resilience, and faith. Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to become a head coac...

In this powerful episode of Hoops Talk, Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Sam Patterson, the new head men's basketball coach at Mary Hardin-Baylor. From humble beginnings as a student manager at Baylor in 2004 to becoming a Division III head coach, Coach Patterson’s journey is one of loyalty, resilience, and faith. Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to become a h...

In this episode, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Matt Farmer — Assistant Athletic Director at New Caney ISD, longtime coach, and current President of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC). They dive into building winning culture, sustainable daily habits, and the importance of serving others in leadership. Coach Farmer reflects on 16 years of coaching experience, his journey to becom...

In this episode, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Matt Farmer — Assistant Athletic Director at New Caney ISD, longtime coach, and current President of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC). They dive into building winning culture, sustainable daily habits, and the importance of serving others in leadership. Coach Farmer reflects on 16 years of coaching experience, his journey to becom...

In this episode, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Matt Farmer — Assistant Athletic Director at New Caney ISD, longtime coach, and current President of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC). They dive into building winning culture, sustainable daily habits, and the importance of serving others in leadership. Coach Farmer reflects on 16 years of coaching experience, his journey to becom...

In this episode, Coach Matt Sayman sits down with Matt Farmer — Assistant Athletic Director at New Caney ISD, longtime coach, and current President of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC). They dive into building winning culture, sustainable daily habits, and the importance of serving others in leadership. Coach Farmer reflects on 16 years of coaching experience, his journey to becom...