EPISODE 291: MAURICIO PEREZ

In this episode of the JAMODI Podcast, host Matt Sayman sits down with Coach Mauricio Perez for an in-depth conversation on high school basketball, leadership, and building a program the right way. Coach Perez shares powerful insights on rebounding with effort, creating a fearless shooting culture, empowering players through freedom and accountability, and sustaining joy in coaching through wins and losses. From practical drills like tennis-ball rebounding and full-court small-sided games to bigger-picture conversations about culture, parent alignment, and playing with urgency, this episode is packed with actionable ideas for basketball coaches at every level. Coach Perez also dives into how he teaches players to move on from mistakes, embrace their roles, and play with confidence — all while maintaining a fast-paced, modern style of play that prepares athletes for the next level. If you’re a coach looking to improve player buy-in, offensive flow, defensive toughness, and overall program culture, this episode delivers real-world wisdom from the sidelines. 🏀 Topics Covered: • Teaching rebounding without size using effort, leverage, and technique • Practice drills to build toughness and accountability • Creating a shooting culture built on confidence and freedom • Letting players read the game instead of playing robotic basketball • How to coach mistakes without stealing player confidence • Building urgency by treating every season like a senior year • Aligning parents, players, and coaches around program culture • Playing fast while still valuing possessions • Why enjoyment matters for both coaches and players • Lessons learned from adversity, injuries, and unexpected change 🎯 Key Coaching Takeaways: • Rebounding is about heart, positioning, and contact — not height • Players perform better when they’re free to make reads and mistakes • Positive reinforcement accelerates learning more than constant correction • Great teams know personnel and put teammates in positions to succeed • Culture is built daily through consistency, communication, and care 🎧 Listen, learn, and grow with the JAMODI Podcast — conversations designed to help coaches become better leaders, teachers, and mentors. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe, and share with another coach who loves the game. 🎧|🎥 JAMODI PODCAST 💪 Powered by: Ballogy | Sideline Interactive | Grip Spritz | Scoreboard Media