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Episode #302 features Bruce Chubick Jr., Boys HC for @OPSCHSBBB as we discuss his background, scouting, communication, growing as a coach & more!
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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #302 Bruce Chubick Jr. | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
The first time that we've had a father-son duo on the podcast before! Bruce Chubick Jr., the head boys basketball coach at Omaha Central, comes on the pod to talk about his unique upbringing and the i...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Great pod w/ @CoachMikeBrey discussing his career, including his time at DeMatha w/ Coach Wooten @dukembb @ndmbb & @ATLHawks building programs, Quin Snyder & more!
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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #301 Mike Brey | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
We are going to continue with the Duke connection in this week's episode; we welcome in former Duke assistant coach, Notre Dame head coach and current Atlanta Hawks assistant coach Mike Brey onto the ...
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November 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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“The Coaching Staff” w/ @tonydvis
*Discussing the career of @realpitino ✔️
*Success, failures & influences ✔
*Early @nba thoughts ✔️
*All good things . . . ✔️
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"The Coaching Staff" Presented by Ruiz Auto Episode #150-Rick Pitino | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
In our latest segment on the "Greatest Coaches" pod, Tony and I dive into Rick Pitino, the often traveled and highly successful coach at numerous stops, including Kentucky, Louisville and St. John's. ...
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November 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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WOW! EPISODE #300!

So grateful to have @JayBilas on to discuss his coaching academy, “Toughness”, NIL, Coach K, CBB season preview & much more!

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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #300 Jay Bilas | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
EPISODE #300!!! WOW!!!!Thank you so much to everyone who has followed along with A Pen And A Napkin; I hope that I've been able to help you out, even if it is in the smallest of ways . . . it has been...
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October 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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“The Coaching Staff” w/ @tonydvis
*Creating a long career ✔️
*Core values, Exercise & more ✔
*Gambling scandal from @nba ✔️
*G-League players in college hoops? ✔️
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"The Coaching Staff" Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #149 Long Career in Coaching | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Tony and I have discussed how to take care of yourself for the short term, but this week we discuss a longer term view . . . how to sustain a long career. From organization to being a life long learne...
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October 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Episode #299 features Dick Wettengel, longtime GBB HC for @StAlbertSchools We discuss building a program, learning from other coaches, winning titles 50 years apart & Hawaiian shirts? @Stalbertsprtfan
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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #299 Dick Wettengel | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Really excited to have on for episode #299 Dick Wettengel, the head girls basketball coach at Council Bluffs St. Albert's (IA). Coach has been involved with the game in the Council Bluffs area for ove...
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October 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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“The Coaching Staff” w/ @tonydvis
*Creating great shots ✔️
*Defining roles, sets, screening & passing ✔
*Preseason collegiate hoops previews ✔️
*Pacific Division @NBA preview ✔️
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"The Coaching Staff" Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #148 Creating Great Shots | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
The goal of every offense is to create the best shots for the best players, but how do you get down to the details of accomplishing that goal? This week, Tony and I break down the intricacies of getti...
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October 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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It took a while, but @johncarrier42 came on the pod to discuss hiring AC’s, making the game enjoyable for your players, program building, player development & more! @novaKnighthoops
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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #298 John Carrier | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
It's the best $5 I've spent in a while . . . after years of negotiation, I was finally able to bribe John Carrier from Nova Classic (MN) to come on the podcast! John and I discuss a bunch of different...
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October 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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“The Coaching Staff” w/ @tonydvis
*A look at @RazorbackMBB legend Nolan Richardson ✔️
* “40 Minutes of Hell” retrospective ✔
* @WNBA Finals and @PHEEsespieces ✔️
*Northwest Division @NBA preview ✔️
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"The Coaching Staff" Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #147 Nolan Richardson | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
There are very few people who we can associate with one word or phrase, but when you think of Nolan Richardson, "40 Minutes of Hell" immediately comes to mind! Coach Richardson was one of the best coa...
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October 13, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Really excited to have Chad Mustard from @RCHSBoysBBall on the pod to discuss team growth, fundraising, player development, press breaks & much more! @oldmud40
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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #297 Chad Mustard | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Chad Mustard is the boys basketball coach at Omaha Roncalli Catholic High School, and he has had a varied and exciting career. A former All-Stater in multiple sports in Nebraska who played multiple sp...
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October 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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@tonydvis & I had scheduling conflicts this week, but take a listen to "The Greatest Teams" podcast featuring @coachwall2001 & @CoachBrindle discussing the 2007-08 @LadyVol_Hoops . . . was this a great team? Tell us what you think! rss.com/podcasts/ape...
The Great Teams Volume IV-The 2007-08 Tennessee Lady Vols | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
The first female team that we are breaking down on the "The Great Teams" podcast is a terrific one! Pat Summitt's last national championship team in 2008 finished the journey of going "back to back" w...
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October 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Episode #296 was taped before the @mbcaorg w/ @AGGirlsBball HC Dave Hubert @OPSCHSBBB HC Bruce Chubick & Tri-Center (IA) HC @CoachSondy4
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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #296 MBCA Clinic Roundtable | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
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 ...
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October 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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“The Coaching Staff” w/ @tonydvis
*Installing your offense & sets ✔️
*Tips for how to set up playbook ✔
* @WNBA playoffs, including suspensions and grievances ✔️
*Southwest Division @NBA preview ✔️
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"The Coaching Staff" Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #146 Installing Offense and Sets | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
One of the greatest challenges that faces most coaches is how much time and energy to devote to installing your offensive system. Spend too little time on it and your offense starts the season clunky ...
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September 29, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Bruce Dall, 2024 National HS Coach of the Year, comes on to discuss being in shape, pressure defense, press breaks, peaking at the end of the season & much more! @BruceDall131 @CRP_activities
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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #295 Bruce Dall | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Really excited to feature Bruce Dall, the girls basketball coach at Cedar Rapids Prairie (IA) High School. Dall, the 2024 National High School Basketball Coach of the Year, has won multiple state titl...
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September 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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“The Coaching Staff” w/ @tonydvis
*Pre-Season conditioning ideas ✔️
*Shared suffering & team building ✔
* @WNBA playoff reactions ✔️
*Southeast Division @NBA preview ✔️
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"The Coaching Staff" Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #145 Preseason Conditioning | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
As summer turns to fall, it means that we are taking more and more steps towards the start of our seasons! To prepare for your season, your players need to both be in shape and bond over situations th...
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September 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Part II of our @USABYouth Gold Camp pod has John Jungers, @b_jesuit HC Dominic Amorosa w/ @coachhintz & @Coach_Shaver1 discussing their clinics in Omaha!
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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #294 USA Gold Camp Drils Part II | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Here is part II of our two part series breaking down the clinics and drills that were shared at the USA Gold Camp in Omaha over Labor Day weekend! Excited to have John Jungers from Omaha, Dominic Amor...
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September 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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“The Coaching Staff” w/ @tonydvis
*Being the leader of your program (Part Deaux) ✔️
*Passion, organization & relationships ✔
* @WNBA playoff predictions ✔️
*Central Division @NBA preview ✔️
@ighsau @iowabca @IGCAcoach @kansascoaches @mn_bca @ibcacoaches @nebraskacoach rss.com/podcasts/ape...
"The Coaching Staff" Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #144-Being a Great Leader of Your Program (Part Deaux) | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
The topic was so good last week that we had to divide it into two podcasts! This week, Tony and I dive into the second part of our pod about leadership in your program and how you can be the best lead...
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September 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Part I of our @USABYouth Gold Camp pod has @CoachHend33 talking rebounding, @SCPGBB talking finishing, @CoachRas talking 3 x 3 & @O_Sports_Acad James Bush discussing growth as a coach!
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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #293 USA Gold Camp Drills Part I | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
This week's interview series is of the "Quick HItter" style; we've got four coaches that worked the USA Gold Camp with me in Omaha a couple of weeks ago, and we're going to break down their clinics an...
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September 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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“The Coaching Staff” w/ @tonydvis
*Being the leader of your program ✔️
*Qualities you should have or being working on ✔
*Big trouble for @LAClippers & @WNBA playoff seedings ✔️
*Atlantic Division @NBA preview ✔️
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"The Coaching Staff" Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #143-Being the Leader of a Program Part I | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Being the leader of your program means so much more than the X's and O's (although you have to be technically sound as a teacher as well). As the CEO of the program, you need to refine your leadership...
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September 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Scott Fitch led @usabasketball to a gold medal at the U16 Worlds this summer & he’s on APAAN to discuss international hoops, family, culture, social media & more! @FCSDsports
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A Pen And. A Napkin-Episode #292 Scott Fitch | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
USA Basketball Gold Medal winning coach Scott Fitch is our guest for episode #292! Coach Fitch led the U16's to another gold medal this summer, and he comes on this week's podcast to talk about relati...
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September 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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“The Coaching Staff” w/ @tonydvis
*The legacy of Lute Olson ✔️
*Point Guard U & class for @ArizonaMBB ✔
*Stars playing at @EuroBasket ✔️
*Staley could have gone to @nyknicks ? ✔️
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"The Coaching Staff" Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #142 Lute Olson | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Lute Olson is, at times, forgotten in the history of college basketball, but this week, Tony and I are here to make sure that Coach gets his flowers for his career. Starting out as a high school teach...
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September 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Episode #291 features Jason Simons, GBB HC at @OPS_WestviewGBB to discuss his journey, leaving a long time position, building a program, player development & more!
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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #291 Jason Simons | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Omaha Westview (NE) GBB HC Jason Simons makes his maiden voyage on APAAN this week as he discusses a lot of great topics! We chat about his move from a smaller school to a bigger school, player develo...
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August 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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“The Coaching Staff” w/ @tonydvis
*Developing ball handlers ✔️
*Overall thoughts and drills to implement ✔
*Triple-Double for @jshepard32 ✔️
*44 for @paigebuekers1 retirement for @johnwall ✔️
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"The Coaching Staff" Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #141 Developing Ball Handlers | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Having multiple ball handlers is key to having a team that takes care of the basketball and doesn't turn it over consistently. In this week's podcast, Tony and I break down overall philosophies that w...
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August 25, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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@ncwumbb HC @_Coach_Thompson comes on Episode #290 to discuss leadership, developing players on and off the floor, influences, offensive hoops & “The Wesleyan Way”
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A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #290 John Thompson | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
John Thompson, the longtime men's HC at North Carolina Wesleyan, comes on the pod this week to discuss a variety of topics! Coach talks about his career, his influences, the importance of basketball t...
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August 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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“The Coaching Staff” w/ @tonydvis
*Things that hold teams back from @gb1121 ✔️
*Strategies to work through issues ✔
*Here come the @LVAces ✔️
*Sale of @trailblazers, @Kate_harpring26 to @uncwbb ✔️
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"The Coaching Staff" Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #140 Things That Hold Teams Back | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Tony and I went to the wise Greg Berge once again to discuss eight issues that can prevent teams from achieveing their goals. From Energy Vampires to cliques to trust, all of these issues can derail a...
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August 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM