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A Pen And A Napkin

Martin Plum
Basketball
Basketball Coaching
Coaching
Player Development
Youth Sports
Coaching Philosophy
Team Culture
Leadership
Nebraska
High School Basketball
Snow Valley Basketball School
Coaching Strategies
Omaha
Hoops 365
Cossack Chiropractic
NBA
NCAA
Kings Of Their Court
USA Basketball
WNBA

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

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Recent Guests

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
Liz Kay
From Wacona High School, Massachusetts
Wacona High School
Episode: A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #332 June Zoom Roundtable II
Nichole Dixon
From Girls' Preparatory School, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Girls' Preparatory School
Episode: A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #332 June Zoom Roundtable II
Brandon Schwab
Head Girls Basketball Coach
Bishop Garrigan High School
Episode: A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #331 June Roundtable #1
Matt Thomas
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Highland High School
Episode: A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #331 June Roundtable #1
Tom Stannard
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Brownell-Talbot
Episode: A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #331 June Roundtable #1
Tim Strauser
Head girls basketball coach, Gothenburg High School (The Swedes)
Gothenburg High School
Episode: A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #330 Tim Strauser

Host

Marty Plum
Primary host with several variations in the catalog; known for hosting and guiding coaching conversations.

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 States10 months 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

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Great for high school coaches looking for systematic approaches and leadership ideas.
Coaches across levels will find practical takeaways they can apply immediately.
The host brings authentic, supportive coaching guidance and real-world stories.
Interviews are valuable for coaches seeking actionable tips and industry insights.

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Apple Podcasts
#206
United States/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#215
Canada/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#209
France/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#73
Belgium/Sports/Basketball

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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.
A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #330 Tim Strauser
Q: How did you end up at Gothenburg High School as the head coach?
Tim describes his path from assistant roles to becoming head coach, driven by a mix of family considerations, staff dynamics, and opportunities that aligned with his career and personal life.
A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #323 Ryan Psota
Q: How have you evolved your late-game and practice structure to fit different personnel over the years?
We've shortened and simplified our sets to keep things manageable for varied rosters, emphasized small-sided drills to refine specifics, and prioritized a balance between freedom for players and disciplined execution, ensuring we don't beat ourselves with turnovers or poor shot choices.

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This show delivers coaching education through long-form conversations with basketball coaches across levels, focusing on philosophy, program building, culture, and practical on-court systems. Episodes frequently explore leadership, player development, recruitment, load management, and how to translate theory into actionable drills and game plans. A standout aspect is the recurring emphasis on mentorship, legacy, and sustainable programs, often weaving in clinic-style insights, sponsor promos, and real-world anecdotes that coaches can apply directly. The format tends to blend personal journeys with actionable takeaways, making it useful for aspiring coaches, athletic directors, and program builders seeking practical frameworks and inspiratio... more

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Recent guests on A Pen And A Napkin include:

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2. Lisa Bluter
3. Dusty Thompson
4. Liz Kay
5. Nichole Dixon
6. Brandon Schwab
7. Matt Thomas
8. Tom Stannard

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