The Notebook Volume VIII

The Notebook Volume VIII

Author: Martin Plum February 4, 2026 Duration: 1:02:27

Featured in this edition of "The Notebook":

*Here comes KU Men's and UCLA Women's teams

*Potential #1 seeds in both tournaments

*The importance of the FT Line, team length and proper preparation for each game

*The NBA trade deadline

*Why girls basketball numbers are dipping, and some strategies to fix it


Imagine a whiteboard session after a big game, the kind where strategy gets scribbled on whatever's handy. That's the spirit of A Pen And A Napkin. This weekly conversation lives at the crossroads of sport and creative thinking, diving deep into the art of coaching basketball. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair in a gym office, listening to the nuanced discussions about player development, offensive sets, defensive adjustments, and the philosophy behind building a team. It’s less about Xs and Os in a vacuum and more about the why-the human elements and the creative problem-solving that define the craft. You’ll hear authentic breakdowns of game situations, reflections on leadership, and practical ideas that often start with a simple sketch. Think of it as a portable mentors’ roundtable, a clinic distilled into conversation, offering perspectives that resonate whether you’re on the sidelines or just appreciate the deeper layers of the game. Tune in for a podcast that captures the ongoing, ever-evolving dialogue at the heart of coaching.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #300 Jay Bilas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:39
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Duration: 1:14:19
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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #298 John Carrier [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:15
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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #297 Chad Mustard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:15
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The Great Teams Volume IV-The 2007-08 Tennessee Lady Vols [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:16
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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #296 MBCA Clinic Roundtable [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:15
We had a great time getting together before the Omaha Metro Basketball Coaches Association clinic last week! Dave Hubert of Ashland-Greenwood (NE), Bruce Chubick of Omaha Central and Derek Sonderland of Tri-Center Neola…