Shows / A Pen And A Napkin
Episodes
A Pen And A NapkinA Pen And A Napkin Presented By Ruiz Auto-Episode #329 Mike Sotsky
Harvard Men's Basketball Associate HC Mike Sotsky comes on the podcast this week to discuss a bunch of different topics, including his experiences with Duke…
A Pen And A NapkinThe Greatest Teams Podcast-Volume XXI The 2016-17 South Carolina Gamecocks
This bonus pod features the 2016-17 South Carolina Gamecocks, Dawn Staley's first national championship team! Staley had been knocking on the door of…
A Pen And A NapkinA Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #328 Ryan Stanley
Ryan Stanley is the new WBB HC at Union Commonwealth (KY) University, and he jumps on the pod to discuss his unique basketball journey, going through the…
A Pen And A NapkinSummer Kickoff and Updates!
It's the day after Memorial Day, and we are officially into summer, so I thought it would be a good time to do a short, one-off pod on some things that are…
A Pen And A NapkinA Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #327 May Zoom Roundtable
We had a lot of fun breaking down a bunch of topics with Josh Thompson, the head boys basketball coach at Bishop McGuiness (NC), "Weekday" Wade Coulter, the…
A Pen And A NapkinThe Greatest Teams Podcast-Volume XX The 1993-94 Arkansas Razorbacks
"Woo, Pig Suey! Razorbacks!" was one of the most commonly heard chants of the 1990's as Nolan Richardson's 1993-94 squad dominated the season, finishing it up…
A Pen And A NapkinA Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #326 Liz Flooks
Liz Flooks, the women's head basketball coach at East Stroudsburg State (PA), is our guest this week! Coach Flooks has had a interesting career to this point…
A Pen And A NapkinThe Notebook Volume XII
We reopen "The Notebook" to look at a variety of topics this week, including the NBA Draft Lottery and predictions for the draft (one of my favorite days of…
A Pen And A NapkinA Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #325 Dr. Tony Miller
Dr. Tony Miller, the head men's basketball coach at Bob Jones University (SC) and the host of "A Quick Timeout" podcast, jumps on the podcast to talk about a…
- A Pen And A Napkin
The Greatest Teams Podcast-Volume IXX The 2012-13 Miami Heat
"The Heatles" burst onto the scene after "The Decision" by LeBron James and the simulataneous signing of Chris Bosh to join Dwayne Wade in Miami. What was once…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #324 Rob Brost
A terrific coach originally from the Hawkeye State, Rob Brost is our guest this week! Coach heads up the program at Bolingbrook (IL) HS with the boys program…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #323 Ryan Psota
It was great to have on old friend Ryan Psota, the head girls basketball coach from Lincoln Pius X (NE) this week! Coach Psota discusses a variety of topics…
- A Pen And A Napkin
The Greatest Teams Podcast-Volume XVIII The 2010 Seattle Storm
One of the great, but forgotten teams, in WNBA history is the 2010 Seattle Storm. Lead by two all time greats in Sue Bird and Lauren Jackson, the Storm (no pun…
- A Pen And A Napkin
The Notebook Volume XI
Welcome back to "The Notebook"! We crack it open once again to discuss a bunch of different angles in the game, including the transfer portal in both the men's…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #322 Dawn Thornton
Some people call her "The Diva Coach", but I think it's safe to say that we should just call Dawn Thornton a winner! Coach Thornton has led Alabama A&M's…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #321 TJ Eskildsen
Episode #321 features TJ Eskildsen, the head men's basketball coach at McPherson (KS) University. Coach Eskildsen has built a great program at McPherson…
A Pen And A NapkinThe Greatest Teams Podcast-Volume XVII-The 1997-98 Tennessee Lady Vols
Perhaps Pat Summitt's greatest squad, the 1997-98 Tennessee Lady Vols was, without a doubt, one of the most entertaining teams in NCAA women's basketball…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #320 Scott Moore
Scott Moore, the highly successful men's head coach at Grace College (IN), comes on the pod to discuss his basketball journey, running an efficient offense…
- A Pen And A Napkin
The Notebook Volume X
Welcome back to "The Notebook", where we take a look at a variety of topics within the game of basketball. In this edition, we break down the men's NCAA Final…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #319 "March Madness" Zoom Roundtable
It is a great day to talk "March Madness" and how teams are working their way through the end of the season with three terrific coaches; Brandon Henderson of…
- A Pen And A Napkin
Four Days in Oklahoma-A Basketball Story
THE story of the NCAA tournament so far has been the Nebraska Cornhuskers and their Cinderella season and run in Oklahoma City this past weekend. One of the…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #318 State Tournament Roundtable #2
We're back with another episode from "The Mellow Mushroom" in downtown Lincoln to talk hoops! We've got Steve Self from South Sioux City (NE), T-Shaw from…
- A Pen And A Napkin
Busting Brackets with A Pen And A Napkin!
It's the best weekend of the year for hoops heads, so let's not just break down one bracket, but both! I brought in Nate Wall and Jacob Brindle from "The…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #317 State Tournament Roundtable #1
We had a great time at the Mellow Mushroom last week at the Nebraska girls state tournament with three terrific coaches; Elkhorn's Jen Wragge, Central Valley's…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #316-Zoom Discussion w/ Jimmy Motz and Jim Simons
Episode #316 (why do I hear breaking glass and Stone Cold Steve Austin walking out when I say that?) features Jimmy Motz from Norris (NE) and Jim Simons from…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #315 Jamie Parish
Jamie Parish, the longtime head girls basketball coach at Sioux Falls Washington, jumps on the podcast to discuss a variety of topics in a really fun…
- A Pen And A Napkin
The Notebook-Volume IX
We're back with another edition of "The Notebook"! We talk about . . . *Bracket previews for both Men's and Women's College Basketball and the tiers they fall…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #314 Nick LoGalbo "The Stoic Coach"
My friend Nick LoGalbo is back on the pod to discuss the philosophy of Stoicism and how it can help you become a better coach! Coach LoGalbo has spent the last…
- A Pen And A Napkin
The Greatest Teams Podcast Volume XIII-The 1985-86 Boston Celtics
What many people consider to be one of the greatest teams of all-time, if not THE greatest team of all time, the 1985-86 Boston Celtics featured NINE Hall of…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #313 Babe Kwasniak "Maverick Leadership"
Really excited to share Babe Kwasniak's story with "Maverick Leadership", a new book highlighting taking risks in your leadership style. A good read detailing…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #312 Zoom Roundtable
We had alot of fun recording a Zoom podcast with three great coaches; Dexter Goodner, AC for Hastings (NE) WBB, Ryan Cahak of Tennessee United AAU program and…
- A Pen And A Napkin
The Notebook Volume VIII
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…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #311 Nick Thompson
Episode #311 features Nick Thompson, the head boys basketball coach at Elkhorn (NE). Coach comes from a lineage of great coaches and has learned from some of…
- A Pen And A Napkin
The Notebook Volume VII
We've got a lot of great stuff to talk about in this edition of "The Notebook", including: *College basketball achievements by freshman and old coaches *Fixing…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #310 Mike Neighbors Volume II
It is GREAT to have Mike Neighbors, the former HC at the University of Arkansas and current assistant coach for the Los Angeles Sparks, back on the podcast!…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #309 Blake DuDonis
Blake DuDonis is the lead Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Fairfield University, one of the best mid-major women's basketball program in the country…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #308 Ryan Hintz
Ryan Hintz is the head boys basketball coach at Blue Valley (KS) High School, where he has built a really consistent program. He comes on the podcast this week…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin Presents "The Notebook" Volume VI
The latest edition of "The Notebook" features an extended discussion of "January Season" and how to navigate perhaps the toughest season of the year, including…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #307 Chris Mayes
Really excited to have on Chris Mayes, the author of the "Drive The Gap" Substack series! Coach Mayes has two decades of international basketball experience…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin presents "The Notebook" Volume V
Merry Christmas from APAAN! We've got a bunch of things to talk about this week in "The Notebook", including game situations, a great 1 on 1 drill, analyzing…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #306 Amy Eagan
We had a terrific conversation with Amy Eagan, the Head Women's Basketball Coach at Lindenwood University (MO), a Division I program on the rise in the Ohio…
- A Pen And A Napkin
"The Greatest Teams" Podcast-Volume IX-The 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers
Bonus Pod Time! Today we're dropping our "Greatest Teams" podcast covering the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers, owners (or previous owners) of some of the greatest…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #305 Todd Fergot
Episode #305 features Todd Fergot, the head boys basketball at LaCrosse Central (WI) and newly minted Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Famer!…
- A Pen And A Napkin
The Notebook-Volume IV
In this episode of "The Notebook" we take a look at Indiana football, it's Cinderella story and how studying their formula for success can help you! In…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #304 Mark Svagera
It's time to "Rave On" w/ Briar Cliff Men's Basketball HC Mark Svagera! Coach Svagera and I discuss variety of issues, from stepping into a tradition-rich…
- A Pen And A Napkin
The Notebook-Volume III
In the 3rd edition of the notebook, we dive in on a variety of topics, including the state of Michigan and college basketball, things to think about for…
- A Pen And A Napkin
The Notebook Volume II
The second edition of "The Notebook" is here! In this episode we're talking about some great women's basketball achievements, injured NBA players, some X's and…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #304 Jamie Carey
Jamie Carey is the new WBB HC at the University of Omaha with a great lineage of coaches that she has played and worked for, and she's on track to build the…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #302 Bruce Chubick Jr.
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…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin "The Notebook": Volume I
Hey, let's try this out! I've got a notebook next to my computer, and when I see something good and useful for coaches to help them out this season, I'm going…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #301 Mike Brey
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…
- A Pen And A Napkin
"The Coaching Staff" Presented by Ruiz Auto Episode #150-Rick Pitino
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…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #300 Jay Bilas
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…
- A Pen And A Napkin
"The Coaching Staff" Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #149 Long Career in Coaching
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…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #299 Dick Wettengel
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…
- A Pen And A Napkin
"The Coaching Staff" Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #148 Creating Great Shots
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…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #298 John Carrier
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…
- A Pen And A Napkin
"The Coaching Staff" Presented by Ruiz Auto-Episode #147 Nolan Richardson
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!…
- A Pen And A Napkin
A Pen And A Napkin-Episode #297 Chad Mustard
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…
- A Pen And A Napkin
The Great Teams Volume IV-The 2007-08 Tennessee Lady Vols
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…