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A Pen And A Napkin

Martin Plum

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

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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #114 Grant Cole

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2022/03/04

Grant Cole, GBB HC at Auburn (NE), jumps on the podcast this week to discuss a variety of different topics. On the pod, we chat about returning home to coach, working with numerous family members, his half court offensive and defensive philosophy, scouting and breaking a 40 year state tournament drought. Alot of great thoughts shared; enjoy!

12:45

A Pen And A Napkin-Foundation Friday #103 Evaluating...

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2022/02/28

As we wrap up our seasons, it's easy to look back at the tangible entities, like wins and losses, as a way to evaluate our season. But what are some other things that you should be looking at other than wins and losses, and what are ways that you could or should be measuring yourself in those areas? Here are some thoughts on this in this extra "Foundation Friday"!

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A Pen And A Napkin-Foundation Friday #102 Taking Care...

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2022/02/28

At the end of our seasons, we have given all that we have to give, but there should be a time of recovery, both mentally and physically. Some of this stress is self-induced, while much of it comes from outside sources. What are the warning signs that you should be looking for, and what are some things that you can do to help yourself? Here's some thoughts on this very important topic.

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A Pen And A Napkin-Foundation Friday #101 Evaluating...

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2022/02/25

Almost every program is dependent on a strong youth program. The focus is, of course, on the development of skills, but what are the other things that you should worry about and consider as you get ready to move from one season to the next? This week, my youth coaches and I had our end of the season meeting, and here are the things that were at the top of our list!

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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #113 Jacob Mohs

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2022/02/21

Jacob Mohs, the boys basketball coach at Ashland-Greenwood (NE) HS, comes on the podcast this week to talk about a variety of different topics. We chat about his coaching influences, coaching different sports, what he learned about a winless season and developing his youth program, along with how he developed his "offensive standards" and how they teach their motion principles. A great listen!

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A Pen And A Napkin-Foundation Friday #100 End of the...

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2022/02/18

100 Foundation Fridays!!!! Hard to believe that this is #100, but here we are! This week, we're going to talk about the do's and don'ts of discussing with your players about their season and their futures, from questionnaires to timing of these discussions. It's important that you put alot of thought into each and every one of these discussions, so here's some tips on a very important topic that will help get your next season off to a great start!

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A Pen And A Napkin-District Updates

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2022/02/14

Just a quick hitter pod on updates, apologies and future plans for "A Pen And A Napkin" . . .

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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #112 Nate Pribnow

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2022/02/07

Nate Pribnow has rebuilt Fremont (NE) Bergan into a perennial state tournament contender, and in this week's podcast, he shares a bunch of great information about his program. We discuss playing in what is probably the best conference in the state, sharing athletes, offensive and defensive philosophy, servant leadership, melding AAU and high school ball and much more. Great conversation!!

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A Pen And A Napkin-Foundation Friday #99 Finishing...

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2022/02/04

It's early February, so we're all looking for an edge heading into. post season play. What are the things that we should be focused on as we head into the final stretch of the regular season? Fundamentals, execution, confidence and camaraderie are at the top of the list, but here's some of my thoughts on prepping. your team for the home stretch!

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A Pen And A Napkin-Foundation Friday #98 Surprise Day!

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2022/01/28

Every team needs days off; that's obvious. But sometimes, especially this time of year, it's great to take a day off WITH your team and do something that will boost morale and energy for the stretch run of the season. In this "Foundation Friday", we talk about different ideas that you can use to "surprise" your team with a great bonding experience!

71:29

A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #111 Larry McKenzie

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2022/01/24

Legendary Minnesota coach Larry McKenzie comes on the podcast this week. A 6-time state champion, Coach McKenzie talks about building up programs in two different schools, finding his calling as a high school coach, developing the Minnesota Black Basketball Coaches Association, pressure defense, "The Creed" and creating an individual plan for each player. Terrific conversation with a great coach!

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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #110 Don Martindale

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2022/01/17

Newly minted IGCA Basketball Hall of Famer (Class of 2022) Don Martindale comes on the podcast this week! The GBB HC at Estherville-Lincoln Central, Martindale has 12 Regional Final and 5 State Tournament appearances on his resume. We chat about influences, the origins of the Estherville "Midgets" nickname, rebuilding a program, organizing a youth program and much more. Enjoy listening to one of Iowa's finest!!

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A Pen And A Napkin-Foundation Friday #97 Evaluating...

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2022/01/14

The best way to evaluate our teams and make them better is by meticulously watching our own game footage. There are good ways and bad ways to use game footage to your advantage, so this week we'll go through some of the things that I've picked up upon when it comes to game evaluation, along with how to share those things with your team!

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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #109 Greg Berdnt

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2022/01/10

This week's episode features Greg Berdnt, GBB HC at Hastings St. Cecilia's (NE) HS. With a career record of 126-17, Coach Berdnt has built a juggernaut at St. Cecilia's, and he details his "Competition Culture", the bond with his child hood friends and what it taught him about coaching, coaching at lower levels, half court offense and defense and much more!

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A Pen And A Napkin-Foundation Friday #96 Mid-Season...

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2022/01/07

Many times, we get caught up in the day to day grind of the middle of the season, but we need to keep our big picture goals and purpose in mind. From practice length to quotes, here's some quick hitting things that we all need to remember as we get into the dog days of January!

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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #108 Todd Wolfson

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2022/01/03

We open up 2022 with Todd Wolfson, the Boys HC at St. Francis (Pasadena, CA) High School. As I record in a blizzard and he records a stone throw from the Rose Bowl, we discuss leaving one successful job for another, having a slow build over the season, having a great coaching staff, stats and what he looks for and creating a great family atmosphere and culture. This is a great pod to start off 2022!

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A Pen And A Napkin-Foundation Friday #95 Travel...

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2021/12/24

Alot of teams will be traveling over the break and spending the night with their teams. Although it's a great opportunity to bond as a team, it is also your responsibility to make sure that everything is lined up as well as possible. Here's some things that I've learned over the years about putting together a travel itinerary for a team trip

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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #107 Chris Strathman

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2021/12/20

In our latest (both figuratively and literally) episode of "A Pen And A Napkin", Chris Strathman, the highly successful GBB HC at McPherson (KS) comes on the pod! In this pod, we discuss the value of continuity of our coaching staff, building a youth program, transition basketball, half court defense, and the lost art of the live scout. Alot of great information in this late night conversation!!

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A Pen And A Napkin-Foundation Friday #94 In-Season...

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2021/12/17

At this point of the season, we're all looking at our teams and what we can or need to do to improve our teams. Some of us might be considering radical adjustments to our teams and lineups, while others are looking at tweaks. Here are some things to consider before you make any major adjustments to your team, both for the short term and the long term.

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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #106 Carl J. Pierson "The...

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2021/12/13

In part two of our podcast, Carl Pierson goes through the writing of "The Other Side of Glory". The book details the journey of the Waconia Wildcats' 2019-20 season and their pursuit of a state tournament berth that has eluded the program for over four decades. In a season of ups and downs, high expectations, joys and disappointments, the spirit of the team and the joy of high school athletics shines through. A great read for any coach and team!!

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