Slappin' Glass Podcast

Slappin' Glass

Player Development

Basketball

Basketball Coaching

Team Dynamics

Coaching Philosophy

Coaching Techniques

Coaching Strategies

Offensive Strategies

Decision Making

Leadership

Offensive Rebounding

Pace Of Play

Stress Management

College Basketball

Coaching Culture

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Basketball Tactics

Flow States

NBA

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

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	285	Founded	6 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	BasketballSports

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Scott Wylie Returns! Anticipation, System Fit and the Cognitive Edge of Elite Decision-Making {S2 Cognition}

Scott Wylie, co-founder of S2 Cognition, returns to Slappin’ Glass for a deeper look at how athletes process the game at speed — and how coaches can use that information to better teach, train, and build around their players.

The conversation moves ... more

5 Jun 2026 • 1 hr 6 min

Mihai Silvășan on Practice Intensity, Risk/Reward Tradeoffs, and The Art of Motivation {Cluj-Napoca}

This week on Slappin’ Glass, we’re joined by Mihai Silvășan, head coach of U-BT Cluj-Napoca, for a deep dive into motivation, practice intensity, pace, risk-taking, and the daily work of building a team that can sustain success across a long European... more

29 May 2026 • 1 hr 13 min • Popular

Dan Clements on "Lending Power", Mastery-Based Environments, and How Autonomy Ties to Motivation

In this week’s episode of Slappin’ Glass, we’re joined by coach developer and researcher Dan Clements for a conversation on building environments where players are motivated to learn, compete, and keep coming back.

The discussion starts with the dif... more

22 May 2026 • 45 min • Most popular

Dave Collins on Anticipation, Shared Mental Models, and Blending Coaching Methods

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Dave Collins for a wide-ranging conversation on coaching, skill acquisition, practice design, and the importance of knowing when different methods fit.

As ecological dynamics, the constraints-led approach,... more

15 May 2026 • 1 hr 4 min

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Recent Guests

Mihai Silvășan

Head coach of Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Cluj-Napoca (Romania)

Episode: Mihai Silvășan on Practice Intensity, Risk/Reward Tradeoffs, and The Art of Motivation {Cluj-Napoca}

Dan Clements

Head of Coach Development for the Football Association in England

Football Association (England)

Episode: Dan Clements on "Lending Power", Mastery-Based Environments, and How Autonomy Ties to Motivation

Dave Collins

Professor in Human Performance Sciences at the University of Edinburgh; Director of Gray Matters

University of Edinburgh; Gray Matters

Episode: Dave Collins on Anticipation, Shared Mental Models, and Blending Coaching Methods

Philip Humm

Guest, storyteller-focused coach (as introduced)

(not explicitly stated)

Episode: Attacking the Switch in Secondary Actions, Co-Creating Stories, and Elevated Horns Actions {SG Deep Dive}

Claire Murphy

Guest, storyteller-focused coach (as introduced)

(not explicitly stated)

Episode: Attacking the Switch in Secondary Actions, Co-Creating Stories, and Elevated Horns Actions {SG Deep Dive}

Rusty Earnshaw

International Performance Coach, Director of The Magic Academy Coaching Platform

The Magic Academy

Episode: Rusty Earnshaw on Leadership Mindsets, "The Invisibles", and Mastering Tough Conversations

Johnnie Bryant

Cleveland Cavaliers Associate Head Coach

Cleveland Cavaliers

Episode: Johnnie Bryant on the ISO Analytics, Building Decision Makers, and Elite Communication Habits {Cleveland Cavaliers}

Clare Murphy

Storyteller, speaker and consultant to high performance organizations (New Zealand All Blacks, Mission Critical Institute, NASA)

Mission Critical / Storyteller

Episode: Clare Murphy on Shared Narrative, Connection, and Building Real Team Cohesion

Matt Majkrzak

Head coach of Northern Michigan basketball team.

Northern Michigan Basketball

Episode: Matt Majkrzak on Scripting Offensive Play Calls, Fixing Bad Starts, and Tenants of the "Lock-Left" Defense {Northern Michigan}

Hosts

Dan Krekorian

Host with a focus on strategic coaching discussions and practical frameworks.

Patrick Carney

Co-host contributing to coaching method discussions, culture, and practical takeaways.

Dan Krikorian

Co-host and contributor on coaching philosophy and analytics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 424 ratings

Super Detailed
I love hearing the various perspectives featured on this show and the level of detail that’s covered. Sometimes it’s over my head but I enjoy learning.
Apple Podcasts
4
HGTan1980
United Statesa year ago
Great Resource!
What an awesome podcast! Very insightful and fun to listen to. Always on during my commute during basketball season. Lots of great hoop nuggets!
Apple Podcasts
5
Mr-Pearson
United Statesa year ago
Fantastic
I don't get the low reviews. This is the best technical basketball podcast available.
Apple Podcasts
5
VivaMatadors
United States2 years ago
Leadership
I’m a huge basketball fan, but I will never coach the game. The show deepens my appreciation for basketball while also giving me ideas applicable to my own coaching — of students and researchers.
Apple Podcasts
5
Meausurement fan
United States2 years ago
Insightful
What I’ve learned in 2 years as a coach while listening to this podcast has helped me a tremendous amount. No where else gives you this much knowledge on basketball.
Apple Podcasts
5
Maybeicy
United States2 years ago

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Highly detailed and actionable coaching insights that elevate understanding of X's and O's.

Consistently high-quality analysis; occasionally technical for newcomers.

Great guests and strong guest-driven discussions.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts	#109	United States/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts	#104	United Kingdom/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts	#120	Canada/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts	#71	Germany/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts	#76	France/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts	#92	Italy/Sports/Basketball

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Dave Collins on Anticipation, Shared Mental Models, and Blending Coaching Methods

Q: What are some practical tools you recommend to balance theory with what you see in actual games day-to-day?

Use the alpha/beta planning framework, cover three big ideas (ecological design, cognitive science, predictive processing), and employ pre-mortems and post-mortems to keep coaching adaptable; shift between representativeness and fidelity depending on the drill, the game context, and the immediate needs of the team.

Dave Collins on Anticipation, Shared Mental Models, and Blending Coaching Methods

Q: How do you implement shared mental models in practice to improve on-court anticipation and coordination?

Develop shared mental models through a cycle of slow-to-fast learning: analyze, label, and discuss, then design practices that challenge those models; use video and match analysis to debrief, and iteratively co-create plans with players so they internalize common expectations and decision rules.

Dave Collins on Anticipation, Shared Mental Models, and Blending Coaching Methods

Q: Dave, you talk about blending three frameworks. Where do you see each framework's limits and when should a coach lean more on one than the others?

Each framework has its own strengths and is context-dependent; cognitive processing helps early learning and verbalizable understanding, ecological dynamics supports learning from real game information and constraints, and predictive processing aids anticipation. The best approach is to tailor the mix to the players, situation, and season phase, using a practical decision framework rather than a rigid dogma.

Nick Pasqua on Difficult Coaching Paths, Combining Euro and Princeton Offenses, and Efficient Player Analytics {Coker University}

Q: What is your approach to transfers and building new rosters?

His approach centers on prioritizing players from winning programs for their coachability and work ethic, assessing efficiency over raw totals, and ensuring new arrivals fit the program's pace and standards while maintaining academic and character requirements.

Nick Pasqua on Difficult Coaching Paths, Combining Euro and Princeton Offenses, and Efficient Player Analytics {Coker University}

Q: How did you decide to merge Princeton and Euroflow concepts, and what practical actions did you take to implement it?

He explains starting with three-man alignments, then layering back-cut, UCLA screens, and ball-screen continuity; he emphasizes creating flexible structures that can morph from one look to another while keeping pace and decision-making in the players' hands.

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The show centers on advanced basketball coaching, analytics, and leadership with a heavy emphasis on practical application. Episodes frequently dissect coaching frameworks, storytelling in teams, on-court decision making, and the integration of data-driven insights into practice. Notable strengths include a strong roster of guest coaches and analysts, a knack for turning complex concepts into actionable takeaways, and a consistent focus on building culture and communication within high-performance basketball environments. This makes it especially valuable for coaches seeking tactical ideas, methodological frameworks, and leadership strategies applicable across levels from college to pro.

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2. Dan Clements
3. Dave Collins
4. Philip Humm
5. Claire Murphy
6. Rusty Earnshaw
7. Johnnie Bryant
8. Clare Murphy

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