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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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13:39

A Pen And A Napkin-Foundation Friday #10 "Gameday...

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2019/12/13

As competitions begin, how do you attack that process? Here are our tips for the day of your competitions, from your mental state to gameday procedures to handling post game discussions and how to handle wins and losses. Prep yourself as well as your team

15:57

A Pen And A Napkin-Book Club #10 "Getting To Us" Part I

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2019/12/11

The first half of this two parter detail's "Getting To Us", detailing the PEAK performance attitude of great coaches; this week we feature Urban Meyer, Tom Izzo, Coach K, Jim Harbaugh and Jim Boeheim. Great details of what makes the best the best!

83:50

A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #15 Tyler Shaw

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2019/12/10

In our latest episode, Coach Tyler Shaw of Sidney (NE) talks about coaching both boys and girls, rebounding from state tournament frustrations, attacking defense, 5 out offense, sharing athletes, weight workouts and gets a couple questions in himself!

11:21

A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #9-Tangible Rewards for...

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2019/12/06

We all know how important intangible plays are to winning; how to we convince our players their importance? By grading and rewarding them on it, just like you would other stats. This week, we discuss hustle boards, drill records and post game awards!!

87:17

A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #14 Don Showalter

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2019/12/03

Don Showalter, who has 42 years and over 600 wins as a high school coach, chats about his USA Basketball evolution, rebuilding USA hoops, USA team building, Coach K and Coach Pop, practice planning, gameday procedures, pressure defense and special teams!

12:57

A Pen And A Napkin-Book Club #9-"You Win The Locker...

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2019/12/02

The end of our trilogy of Jon Gordon and Mike Smith's "You Win The Locker Room First" details the final third of the book, including the last two C's; Coaching and Character. The book wraps up with a chapter discussing "Beyond the C's". A must read!!

14:03

A Pen And A Napkin-Foundation Friday #8-Player Driven...

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2019/11/30

In this pod we discuss ways that you can have your players actively participate in team building exercises; most start with the coaching staff, but your players must be active and make each experience positive!!!! Teach players to lead others!!!!!!

15:30

A Pen And A Napkin-Book Club #8-"You Win The Locker...

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2019/11/27

In the sequel to last week's "Book Club", we discuss the other four C's and strategies to implement them; Communicate, Connect, Commitment and Care. So many good things in this book (BUY IT & A HI-LIGHTER NOW!!!!!) that Part III will drop next week!

109:34

A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #13 Dave Diehl

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2019/11/25

Dave Diehl, the head girls coach at Millard North (NE), discusses many topics, including coaching a 3 OT state semifinal, "3's & Frees", taking over in the middle of a season, multiple pop culture references, mental toughness and "the zipper merge"

12:35

A Pen And A Napkin-Foundation Friday #7-Coach Driven...

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2019/11/22

Foundation Friday #7 discusses how coaches can create energy and culture within their own program. All of these are quick hitters, including Game Day Attire, Quizzes, Fox Hole Test, Role Call, Signing the Locker Room, and letter writing! Great ideas!

14:47

A Pen And A Napkin-Book Club #7-"You Win the Locker...

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2019/11/20

In the first of a two part Book Club series, host Marty Plum dives into Mike Smith's and Jon Gordon's "You Win the Locker Room First", covering the first 3 C's; Culture, Contagious and Consistent, and how you present and maintain these qualities.

86:04

A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #12 Terry Comstock

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2019/11/18

Terry Comstock, the former boys basketball coach at South Sioux City (NE) and current director at United Sports Academy discusses going from a head coach to an assistant, feeder programs, doing things differently, half court defense and other topics!

15:11

A Pen And A Napkin-Foundation Friday #6-"Building a...

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2019/11/15

"Culture" is a great buzzword that we hear, and we know it when we see it, but how do we build it? In this episode, we discuss thoughts and ideas on building culture, how to create it, the importance of the weight room, the culture formula and much more!

12:19

A Pen And A Napkin-Book Club #6-"Generation iY""

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2019/11/13

Book Club #6, "Generation iY" discusses how to relate, communicate and understand the perspectives of the players we are coaching today. Tips on how to communicate and relate, along with learning styles and the necessary thought process to excel today!

100:28

A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #11 Mike Power

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2019/11/11

Long time Briar Cliff University Head Coach Mike Power discussess lessons learned over 30 years of coaching, the best team never to win a championship, BLOB'S, attacking defense, transition offense, recruiting philosophy and "The Man In Black"

13:40

A Pen And A Napkin-Foundation Friday #5-"Parent Social"

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2019/11/08

As coaches, we often say we have to deal with parents; instead, let's try to work with parents. "Parent Social" gives some tips on how to work with parents and create positive relationships before your season starts. Alot of good ideas!

13:39

A Pen And A Napkin-Book Club #5-"Beyond Basketball"

A Pen And A Napkin ·

2019/11/06

To celebrate collebe hoops tip-off, we spotlight "Beyond Basketball". Coach K delves into 40 words that he believes are important to running a program. Words matter, and this book helps any coach build their vocabulary or pillars for their program!

80:55

A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #10

A Pen And A Napkin ·

2019/11/04

In our latest episode, Bentonville West (AR) head coach Greg White discusses the influences on his career, working his way up the coaching ladder, the "Gamble Road" monicker and a shared love of a childhood sport. Great insights from an outstanding coach!

13:39

A Pen And A Napkin-Foundation Friday #4-Class Meetings

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2019/11/01

This episode discusses the major topics coaches should discuss with their individual classes (at the very least, your senior class), including standards, the team's "North Star", off-season development and "Defining Our Norms". Great listen!

15:35

A Pen And A Napkin-Book Club #4- "Toughness"

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2019/10/29

In our latest edition of "Book Club", we break down Jay Bilas' "Toughness". Included in the pod is details of the "Bilas Program", which we used to help convey the message of the book to our players. One of the best coaching books PERIOD!

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