As you go through the coaching ranks, you see all different types of personalities. On one end of the spectrum you have the coaches who have mastered the art of "coach speak", where they are able to get by with few words, even fewer emotions, and with what many would call a vanilla approach. Then, all the way on the other side of the spectrum you have... wel ... Show More
Oct 22
Kon Is Ready To Help Lead The Hornets In Year 2
On this week's episode of "The Young Man and The Three," Tommy catches up with Charlotte Hornets players Kon Knueppel. The guys catch up about other sports happenings, Kon stepping into a leadership position with the team, his preparation for the new season, as well as hearing ab ... Show More
53m 56s
Oct 15
Jalen Williams Knew OKC Had Something Special With Jared & Ajay
On this week's episode of "The Young Man and The Three," Tommy catches up with OKC Thunder players Ajay Mitchell, Jalen Williams, and Jared McCain. The guys talk about their summer adventures, from Tokyo to Tomorrowland. They also share their draft night stories and thoughts on h ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 2023
Owen Eastwood on Decoding Team Dynamics, Alpha Personalities, and Decreasing Performance Anxiety {High-Performance Coach/Author}
<p>Today, Slappin' Glass teams up with best-selling author and high-performance coach, Owen Eastwood, to discuss the age-old code of belonging and togetherness that can transform a team's dynamics and performance. Discover the intricate dance of cliques and alpha person ... Show More
1h 13m
Dec 2023
Mehdy Mary on the Art of Attacking the Switch, Repetition vs. Randomness, and Drill Constraints {French Pro Coach}
Slappin' Glass sits down this week with French Professional Coach, Mehdy Mary! Coach Mary brings a wealth of experience from different levels of the professional game and sheds light on attacking the switch, actions vs. flow, and talks favorite drill constraints and the importanc ... Show More
50m 36s
Apr 2021
Geno Auriemma on Simplicity, Reads vs. Rules, and Elevating Talent { UConn }
<p>Slappin' Glass sits down with 11-Time Women's National Champion Head Coach of the UConn Huskies, Geno Auriemma. The trio dive into a wide-range of relevant topics including elevating and coaching your best talent, getting input from players on offensive ideas, the ba ... Show More
50m 36s
Jul 2025
411: Coaching Confessions: Celebrate the Cringe in Your Coaching Journey
JP Nerbun and Nate Sanderson shared personal anecdotes from their coaching careers, discussing initial successes, humorous mistakes, and impactful learning experiences. They reflected on how their coaching philosophies evolved from a naive, highly intense approach to a more balan ... Show More
40m 16s
Dec 2023
Andrea Trinchieri on Building an Identity, Innovation vs. Simplicity, and Stats that Matter {Italian Pro Coach}
Slappin' Glass sits down this week with one of the world's best coaches, Andrea Trinchieri! In this fantastic conversation Coach Trinchieri shares his thoughts building a team identity, including the differences between newer vs. more mature teams, and dives into innovation vs. s ... Show More
48m 48s
May 2025
402: Evolve or Erode: Changing Without Losing Your Edge
Is true growth about shedding your old self, or refining what's already there? JP Nerbun, Nate Sanderson, and Betsy Butterick dive deep into this fascinating question on the Coaching Culture Podcast. Using the intense spotlight on coaches like Dan Hurley as a springboard, we disc ... Show More
40m 10s