Episode 384: Coach Jake Nannen (The 5-out Drive and Space Offensive Actions)

In this episode of the Championship Vision podcast, Coach Kevin Furtado interviews Coach Jake Nannen, head varsity girls basketball coach at Elkhorn South High School. They discuss Nannen's coaching journey, influences, and the innovative drive and space offense he employs. The conversation covers various offensive strategies, including the Rose series, fan cuts, and the importance of creating and maintaining advantages on the court. Nannen emphasizes the significance of mentorship, simplicity in coaching, and the need for players to make quick decisions. The episode concludes with Nannen sharing resources for coaches and his commitment to sharing knowledge in the basketball community.Jake Nannen is the Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at Elkhorn South High School, competing in Nebraska’s largest classification (Class A). In the beginning of his sixth season as a head coach, Nannen owns a 70–53 overall record, with a proven track record of building fast paced offenses.Since taking over at Elkhorn South in 2023, Nannen has led one of the most statistically improved teams in school history. During his first season, the Storm set multiple offensive school records, including 222 made three-pointers (Top 10 Class A History), 17 made 3s in a game (Top 5 Class A History), earned the most wins since 2019–20, and saw major gains in scoring (3rd most PPG in school history), ball movement, and efficiency. His impact earned him recognition as a Top 5 finalist for the Omaha Metro MBCA Class A Coach of the Year.