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Casey Alexander on Assisted Baskets, Quality Shot Standards, and Direct Communication {Belmont}
In this episode, Belmont Head Coach Casey Alexander sits down with Slappin' Glass and breaks down his offensive philosophy, defensive evolution, and coaching journey. From assisted-basket strategies to player empowerment, Coach Alexander shares how three decades of culture and continuity shape Belmont basketball.Offensive Philosophy & EfficiencyAssisted Baskets: Nearly top-10% nationally, built on recruiting unselfish, high-IQ players who prioritize team offense over isolation.Ball Movement with Control: High passing volume paired with impressively low turnovers, thanks to system-oriented players.Pace & Tempo: Focuses on shot quality, not the clock; emphasizes quick transition opportunities whenever the defense isn’t fully set. Runs a motion offense with freedom for players to break plays when advantages arise.Teaching Style: Concepts over DetailsConceptual Framework: Players learn broad principles, making reads in the flow of the game instead of memorizing plays.Player Empowerment: Every recruit gets the “green light,” fostering confidence and freedom from day one.Quality Shot Standards: Uses a unique “four-point shot” grading system in practice — shots only count if they meet strict criteria for rhythm, balance, and positioning.Recruiting & CulturePersonnel First: Success starts with finding the right offensive-minded, team-first players.Cultural Consistency: A 30-year standard of excellence, with a 3.5 team GPA and multiple Academic All-Americans.Flexibility in Recruitment: Willing to adapt for players with elite intangibles like toughness, competitiveness, and leadership.Defensive AdjustmentsLate-Season Turnaround: From bottom-third nationally to top-10 defense in the final five games, driven by greater physicality.Switching Philosophy: Shifted from over-switching (which bred passivity) to a system that demands initial defender engagement.Simplicity in the Gray Areas: Prioritizes communication, effort, and competitiveness over complex schemes.Coaching Development & ConnectionPlayer Relationships: Continuous growth focus, investing in personal connections and development.Direct Communication: Honest, demanding, but never manipulative.Career Foundation: 16 years under Hall of Fame coach Rick Byrd — patience and preparation that became his best investment.To join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 60 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!
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Grant McCasland on "People Over Everything", Elite Defenders, and Early-Game Timeouts {Texas Tech}
In this classic replay, Slappin' Glass sits down with Grant McCasland, head coach of Texas Tech, to dive into the heart of what makes programs win. From his early days as a 26-year-old junior college coach to leading Texas Tech in the Big 12, McCasland shares invaluable lessons on culture, belief, and building teams that compete at the highest level.We explore:The foundations of winning cultures and why “people over everything” drives his programs.The pillars of Believe, Give, and Compete—and how they translate into daily habits.The role of elite individual defenders in transforming teams.Insights into no-middle defense, teaching sacrifice, and tracking culture in practice.Start, Sub, or Sit: McCasland’s candid takes on defense, timeouts, and game flow.His best career investment: involving his family in every step of the coaching journey.McCasland’s authenticity, grit, and clarity on what truly matters shine through in this conversation—offering both coaches and leaders timeless lessons on culture, toughness, and connectionTo join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 60 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!
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Coby Karl on Coaching "The Whole", Early Offense Cutting Actions, and Gaining Depth as a Leader {NBA/G-League}
This week on Slappin’ Glass, we sit down with NBA and G-League coach Coby Karl for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation on leadership, teaching, and connecting the many layers of a basketball program.Coach Karl shares his philosophy of “coaching the whole”—how schemes, relationships, and organizational dynamics all intertwine to shape performance. We dive into:Building Flow and Simplicity: Why starting with fundamentals like spacing and pattern recognition is the foundation for freedom, creativity, and player confidence.Coaching Human Beings, Not Just Players: How empathy, integrity, and trust form the backbone of development both on and off the court.Leadership Depth and Growth: The personal challenges, failures, and reflections that help coaches evolve in meaningful ways.Tactical Insights: From the value of opening possessions with a cut, to designing pressure releases, shoot-around efficiency, and adjusting systems to fit personnel.Failure as Micro vs. Macro: How to reframe mistakes as opportunities for learning while balancing the real-world stakes of professional coaching.And of course, Coach Karl joins the always-fun “Start, Sub, or Sit” segment to break down offensive concepts and leadership lessons with his signature depth and honesty.Whether you’re a coach, player, or fan of the game, this episode offers a masterclass in how basketball’s details, relationships, and philosophies all connect to create something greater than the sum of its parts.To join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 60 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!
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Dan Earl on Randomizing Offense, Shot Selection and Assist Analytics, and Late-Game Conundrums {Chattanooga}
This week on the Slappin’ Glass Podcast, we sit down with Chattanooga Mocs Head Coach, Dan Earl, for a masterclass in offensive creativity, teaching, and decision-making.Coach Earl dives deep into the evolution of his Princeton-influenced offense, where the five-man acts as the hub—a quarterback-like figure who randomizes actions, flows into concepts, and keeps the ball moving with spacing, cutting, and decision-making at the center of everything. He details how to teach bigs to pass, pivot, cut, and make reads, while also emphasizing the importance of allowing freedom and randomness within structure.We discuss:Randomizing offense through the five-man: spacing, ball screens, and empowering skilled centers.Teaching cutting, screening, and timing—why Chattanooga was one of the most efficient cutting teams in the nation last year.Shot selection and assist stats: how Coach Earl teaches decision-making and efficiency without overloading players.Late-game conundrums: fouling up three, defending full-court situations, and the eternal debate of putting a defender on or off the inbounder.The role of relationships and trust in building a successful program.From X’s and O’s to late-game philosophy, Coach Earl offers both practical teaching points and big-picture lessons that coaches at every level will take something from.To join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 60 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!
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Scott Lagas on "Wolf Defense"; Peer-to-Peer Recognition; and the Value of High-Split Action {Mercy University}
On this week’s episode of Slappin’ Glass, we’re joined by Scott Lagas, Head Coach of Mercy University Women’s Basketball. Coach Lagas has transformed Mercy into a powerhouse program, and he sits down with us to dive into the philosophies and habits driving their success.We explore:No-Middle Defensive Principles – how Mercy blends pack line concepts with directional defense, “Wolf Defense,” and the all-five-guard-the-ball mentality.Ball-Screen Coverages & Decision Making – why they emphasize hard hedges, chest zones, and daily advantage-disadvantage drills.Recognition & Culture – the role of peer-to-peer recognition, accountability mirrors, and even the cowbell in building a joyful, competitive environment.Surfing & Coaching Parallels – what paddling into a big wave teaches about hesitation, commitment, and chasing that elusive “perfect possession.”High-Split Action & Offensive Flow – why rim pressure and spacing drive their Princeton-inspired attack, and how Mercy leverages dynamic posts to create efficient looks.From building a culture of recognition to the X’s and O’s of elite defensive rotations, this conversation highlights the mix of tactical detail and cultural intentionality that defines Coach Lagas’s approach.Presented by Dr. Dish & Hudl InstatTo join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 60 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!
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