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
Jul 29
Shaq on LeBron’s Philly Decision, His Advice to Wemby, and All of His Sidequests
On this week’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three,’ Cam Johnson and Tommy Alter welcome NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal! Shaq discusses his new Dunkman League and goes back and forth trading stories with Cam on some of their best and worst dunk experiences. He also shares his thou ... Show More
47m 26s
Jul 21
A Deep-Dive into NBA Basketball, Science, and the Universe with Neil deGrasse Tyson
On this week’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three,’ the title doesn’t get much more explanatory. Cam Johnson and Tommy Alter are joined by the legendary astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to talk through some of his suggestions for the game of basketball and his athletic backg ... Show More
1h 24m
Jul 14
How the Second Apron Affects NBA Offseason Decisions, Plus the Jaylen Brown & Giannis Trades
On this episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three,’ Cam Johnson (Denver Nuggets) and Tommy Alter discuss the NBA offseason so far, including the Jaylen Brown trade to the Sixers, the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Miami Heat, Victor Wembanyama’s contract extension, where LeBron J ... Show More
46m 51s
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