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A Pen And A Napkin

Martin Plum
Basketball
Basketball Coaching
Coaching
Player Development
Coaching Philosophy
Youth Sports
Leadership
Team Culture
Nebraska
High School Basketball
Hoops 365
Coaching Strategies
NBA
Cossack Chiropractic
Snow Valley Basketball School
NCAA
Fastbreak Playbook
WNBA
College Basketball
A Pen and A Napkin

A weekly basketball coaches clinic that you can have in your pocket

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Recent Guests

Jake Nannen
Head Girls Basketball Coach, Elkhorn South High School
Elkhorn South High School
Episode: A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #337 July Zoom Roundtable
John Carrier
Coach from Nova Classical
Nova Classical
Episode: A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #337 July Zoom Roundtable
Rob Brost
Coach from Bolingbrook High School
Bolingbrook High School
Episode: A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #337 July Zoom Roundtable
Kelvin Sampson
Coach Kelvin Sampson
Houston Cougars (University of Houston)
Episode: Win The Season Sponsored by Fastbreak Playbook-Episode #20 Set Play List
Chris Kielsmeier
Head Women's Basketball Coach at Texas State University
Texas State University
Episode: A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #336 Chris Kielsmeier
Scott Gullion
Head boys basketball coach at Scotts Bluff High School
Scotts Bluff High School
Episode: A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #335 Scott Guillion
Hunter Price
Author of Care to Compete, Coach with experience in Wisconsin and Illinois
Care to Compete / Coach
Episode: A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #334 Hunter Price "Care to Compete"
Lisa Bluter
Former head coach featured as Day Two coach of the day
University of Iowa / Drake University / St. Ambrose University
Episode: Win The Season Sponsored by Fastbreak Playbook-Episode #2 Defensive Transition
Dusty Thompson
Head Girls Basketball Coach, Centralia High School
Centralia High School, Kansas
Episode: A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #333 Dusty Thompson

Hosts

Marty Plum
Host of A Pen And A Napkin Podcast; long-time basketball coach and educator; provides practical coaching insights and mentorship-oriented guidance.
Marty Plumb
Host with deep ties to coaching education and program-building; contributor to multiple episodes and sponsor promotions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Must listen for coaches and hoop heads!!!

    Coach Marty is an endless resource for Basketball knowledge. Every coach should be looking to up their game, just like they try to improve their players. Get better every day a pen and a napkin is a sure fire way to achieve that!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KDUBZZ83
    United Statesa year ago
  • Coach

    Was lucky to be coached by Coach Goltz in his first few years at Sacred Heart.. You don’t appreciate all the lessons he does teach you until your older in life! He is definitely one of great ones!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johnboy1975_1
    United States2 years ago
  • A Pen and a Napkin

    Coach Marty does a great job! Genuine and authentic stuff, all in the name of helping and growing basketball coaches.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Project Caleb
    United States2 years ago
  • Recommended

    Coaches at any level will get something they can use right away from this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Malcolm Glennnuh
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome Interviews

    I found the coaches interviews very valuable. I paused and took notes several times throughout the podcasts. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BFlitter
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Genuine and authentic coaching content that helps grow teams.
Great resource for high school coaches looking for practical drills and systems.
Coach Marty offers endless basketball knowledge for coaches at any level.
Listeners appreciate actionable tips they can implement immediately.

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#192
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#170
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Apple Podcasts
#148
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Apple Podcasts
#235
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#125
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #336 Chris Kielsmeier
Q: What was it like being patient zero of COVID-19 in the northeastern Ohio area, and how did that affect your coaching career?
He describes the severity of his illness, the toughness required to stay positive, and the importance of support from friends and family during the hospitalization, which reinforced the value of staying connected with people.
A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #336 Chris Kielsmeier
Q: Coach, let's just start this the way we normally started here. For folks that don't know about you, tell us how you ended up at Texas State.
Chris talks through his progression from Howard Payne to Wayne State College, then Cleveland State, and finally moving up to Division I at Texas State, highlighting the growth in responsibilities, recruiting, and leadership required at each level.
A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #333 Dusty Thompson
Q: Tell us for folks, let's start this the way we normally do. For folks that don't know you, don't know a lot about your program, tell us about your program and your basketball journey and how you ended up as the head girls basketball coach at Centralia.
Dusty explains his path from coaching junior high to the high school level, the influence of mentors and assistants, and how his Centralia tenure built on community and tradition, culminating in leadership of the girls program four years ago and a focus on culture, versatility, and accountability.
A Pen And A Napkin Presented By Ruiz Auto-Episode #329 Mike Sotsky
Q: Tell us about your basketball journey and how you ended up at Harvard.
Mike shares how his early love for X's and O's and leadership guided him from Duke's student-manager program to a coaching career, with pivotal experiences at Duke shaping his approach and a long tenure at Harvard providing a different perspective on academics and athletics.
A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #330 Tim Strauser
Q: What is your core offensive transition philosophy?
The coach explains getting the ball out quickly after misses, prioritizing end-to-end ball handling by the quickest ball-handler, spacing the floor, and using corner threats to create driving lanes.

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A practical coaching-focused show that delivers actionable basketball guidance across levels, with episodes covering fundamentals (ball handling, passing, shooting), scouting systems, zone and press attacks, and program management (inventory, fundraising, parent relations). Strong emphasis on drills, mental toughness, and building sustainable cultures, often reinforced with historical coaching wisdom and sponsor-driven resources. Notable for blending technique with broader program-building strategies, plus regular guest conversations from varied coaching backgrounds and a recurring toolkit of downloadable drills and playbooks that listeners can implement immediately.

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2. John Carrier
3. Rob Brost
4. Kelvin Sampson
5. Chris Kielsmeier
6. Scott Gullion
7. Hunter Price
8. Lisa Bluter

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