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A Pen And A Napkin

Martin Plum
Basketball Coaching
Body Language
Coaching
Player Development
Offensive Transition Game
Resilience
Youth Sports
Snow Valley Basketball School
Phil Martelli
Philadelphia Basketball
Toxic Relationships
Mental Preparation
Sports Parenting
Ruiz Auto Services
NIL
Justin Smith
University Of Dubuque
Basketball Coaching Techniques
Covid-19
Basketball

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

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Recent Guests

Bruce Dall
Head girls basketball coach at Cedar Rapids Prairie High School
Cedar Rapids Prairie High School
Episode: A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #295 Bruce Dall
Scott Fitch
Head boys basketball coach at Fairport High School and head coach of the U16 USA basketball team
Fairport High School
Episode: A Pen And. A Napkin-Episode #292 Scott Fitch
Jason Simons
Head girls basketball coach at Omaha Westview High School
Omaha Westview High School
Episode: A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #291 Jason Simons
Jim Martin
Philadelphia sports fan and brother-in-law of the host
Episode: Basketball's Greatest Teams-Episode #1 The 1982-83 Philadelphia 76ers
John Thompson
Head men's basketball coach at North Carolina Wesleyan
North Carolina Wesleyan University
Episode: A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #290 John Thompson
Brandon Henderson
New head girls basketball coach at Riverside Prep
Riverside Prep
Episode: A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #289 Brandon Henderson
Jared Ronai
Head men's basketball coach at Mount Vernon Nazarene College
Mount Vernon Nazarene College
Episode: A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #284 Jared Ronai
Jory Collins
Head Women's Basketball Coach at North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University
Episode: A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #283 Jory Collins
Rafael Barlowe
NBA draft guru and Omaha native
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Episode: A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #280-Rafael Barlowe and Jordon Klein

Host

Marty Plum
Host of a weekly coaching clinic that combines coaching insights with practical strategies for success.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 74 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 month 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 Statesa year 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 States3 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 States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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There is a strong emphasis on personal growth and creating positive team environments, which resonates with the audience's focus on the holistic approach to coaching.
Listeners appreciate the authenticity and genuine advice shared by the hosts, often finding practical and immediately usable coaching strategies.
The episodes provide valuable insights from established coaches that can benefit individuals at any level of coaching.

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Talking Points

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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #297 Chad Mustard
Q: How do you get your teams prepared for games?
He combines live scouting with film analysis, encouraging players to understand their opponents' tendencies while also preparing them for their roles in gameplay.
A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #297 Chad Mustard
Q: What are some of the big things that you took away from those experiences before you got to Roncalli?
Mustard mentions that working with high expectations and a level of care from coaches helped him understand the importance of accountability and communication in building a successful team.
A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #297 Chad Mustard
Q: What about your NFL experiences do you think has helped you in your coaching career?
Coach Mustard believes that the precision and consistency learned in the NFL, especially in communication and planning, helped him guide his players effectively in high school sports.
A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #289 Brandon Henderson
Q: What is your plan to get this team ready to go in a very short time?
Focus on creating trust and a family environment among players while prioritizing skill development.
Basketball's Greatest Teams-Episode #1 The 1982-83 Philadelphia 76ers
Q: Do you think this team is historically great?
Yes, the combination of their dominance and the significance of their players makes them historically great.

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2. Scott Fitch
3. Jason Simons
4. Jim Martin
5. John Thompson
6. Brandon Henderson
7. Jared Ronai
8. Jory Collins

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