Run TMC Podcast (Run The Marin County)

This is Season 3, Episode 16 of The Run TMC Podcast.
Duffy and Dave recap the MCAL and BCL playoffs, relive Selection Sunday at the Lodge, and break down the North Coast Section brackets — including the Marin Catholic boy's spot in the Open Division.
Guests Ethan Kassel (Bay Preps Insider) and Jeff Spaulding provide bracket analysis and previews across divisions, while the hosts share local highlights, sponsor notes, and details on a limited-time Run TMC apparel drop.
Show Notes
The Run TMC Season 3 store is live
Click here to shop: https://encr.shop/runtmcseason3
Our friend and former guest Dave Albee is battling kidney disease and needs help. More about his battle here. 
(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics
(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics
Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine
Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors
email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com
follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thank you to our sponsors:
The Hub in San Anselmo
Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael 
Batiste Rhum 
The Social Klub in Sausalito
San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps

This is Season 3, Episode 15 of The Run TMC Podcast and we are getting technical in this one. Duffy and Dave sit down with some of the top trainers in the Bay Area to discuss the secrets of unleashing the potential of young players. Guests Stevie Johnson, Russ Bauer, Jordan Lewis and Colin Hamilton dig into the power of the two-foot jump stop, building a mid-range scoring bag, teaching the weak hand, and the best ways to balance drills with competitive pickup.
They share success stories, effective drills, and their approach to creating pressure-packed, game-like practice to accelerate development.
This episode is rich with practical tips for players and coaches on footwork, decision-making, accountability, and daily habits that lead to real improvement.
Show Notes
The Run TMC Season 3 store is live
Click here to shop: https://encr.shop/runtmcseason3
Our friend and former guest Dave Albee is battling kidney disease and needs help. More about his battle here. 
(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics
(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics
Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine
Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors
email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com
follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thank you to our sponsors:
The Hub in San Anselmo
Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael 
Batiste Rhum 
The Social Klub in Sausalito
San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps

Season 3, Episode 14 of The RUN TMC Podcast features NBA trade deadline  banter— including rumors around Giannis and the tension between winning now versus protecting the future.
Then Dave conducts an in-depth interview with Spencer Spivy - former University High and Williams College star and they discuss his playing journey and the making of his documentary "Sideline Story." Dave and Spencer also cover coping with injury, optimal basketball training habits like the 10,000-shot challenge and sprinkling in "shooting vitamins", and coaching-minded advice for players.
This episode mixes timely NBA debate with a thoughtful, personal player story and practical basketball advice for athletes and coaches.
Watch the Sideline Story here
Show Notes
Our friend and former guest Dave Albee is battling kidney disease and needs help. More about his battle here. 
(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics
(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics
Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine
Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors
email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com
follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thank you to our sponsors:
The Hub in San Anselmo
Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael 
Batiste Rhum 
The Social Klub in Sausalito
San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps
 
 

Season 3, Episode 13 of The RUN TMC Podcast delivers a hyper-local update on Marin County high school basketball: midseason records, coach notes, standout players, and playoff implications for boys and girls teams across MCAL and the Bay Counties League.
The episode also recaps the Run TMC community basketball appreciation event at The Hub on January 11 that featured speeches from local basketball luminaries that captured the county’s basketball culture and history. 
Show Notes
Our friend and former guest Dave Albee is battling kidney disease and needs help. More about his battle here. 
(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics
(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics
(M!): Content is Entirely Inside Marin Topics
Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine
Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors.
email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com
follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thank you to our sponsors:
The Hub in San Anselmo
Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael 
Batiste Rhum 
The Social Klub in Sausalito
San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps

Season 3 Episode 12 of The Run TMC podcast features a lively coaches' roundtable at The Hub with Archie Williams' Mikey Clagett, San Marin's Chris Lavdiotis and Branson's Demetrius Roquemore. Hosts Duffy and Big Brain Dave open with an MLK quote and then dive into a three-point range of topics with their guests which include scouting, practice drills, game‑day routines and player leadership .
Show Notes
Our friend and former guest Dave Albee is battling kidney disease and needs help. More about his battle here. 
(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics
(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics
Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine
Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors.
email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com
follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thank you to our sponsors:
The Hub in San Anselmo
Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael 
The Social Klub in Sausalito
San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps
The Marin County Free Throw Championship returns on Jan. 25 — at Archie Williams High from 8:30-11:30 a.m. — with proceeds from the event going to help the needy in the community through the St. Vincent de Paul Society. There are competitions and prizes in several categories for individuals and teams, as well as a raffle. For more information, email saintvincentdepaul@strita.edu or call 415-454-6420.
 

Season 3, Episode 11 features some of the really best moments from Run TMC's 2025 interviews and roundtables — coaching insights, player perspectives, expert conversations and more...
Our guests provide practical teaching methods—layup progressions, finishing through contact, small-sided constraint drills, and how to use practice film to build confidence and decision-making.
We also explores defensive identity (presses and the 1-3-1), in-game coaching styles, pregame routines, NIL/transfer-era impacts, and simple mental routines for players and coaches.
This is the Run TMC year in review and it chock full of useful basketball nuggets 
Our friend and former guest Dave Albee is battling kidney disease and needs help. More about his battle here. 
Show Notes: 
(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics
(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics
Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine
Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors.
email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com
follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thank you to our sponsors:
The Hub in San Anselmo
Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael 
The Social Klub in Sausalito
San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps
 
 

S3E10, A late breaking podcast right before 2026.
Dave gives us a comprehensive update from the Bambauer tournament and other post Christmas tourneys. 
Happy New Year Run TMC! 
Show Notes: 
(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics
(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics
Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine
Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors.
email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com
follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thank you to our sponsors:
The Hub in San Anselmo
Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael 
San Domenico Nike Fall and Summer Basketball Camps

This is Season 3, Episode 9 of The RUN TMC Podcast. 
This episode features another player roundtable recorded at the Hub. Four Marin County high school players—Jake Post (Redwood), Evan Brewster (Terra Linda), Kitty White (Redwood), and Abby Bartolo (San Marin)—discuss pregame routines, scouting reports, in-game coaching, leadership, club basketball and staying healthy through a busy season.
This interview occurred on December 14th, 2025.
Show Notes: 
(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics
(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics
Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine
Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors.
email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com
follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thank you to our sponsors:
The Hub in San Anselmo
Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael 
San Domenico Nike Fall and Summer Basketball Camps
 

This is Season 3, Episode 8 of The RUN TMC Podcast. 
In Episode 8, The Run TMC podcast brings you an interview with Coach Bryan Rooney of Cal State East Bay. We discuss building programs, recruiting, player development, and the importance of being ‘transformational’ rather than ‘transactional.’ Coach Rooney shares practical coaching strategies — from pregame prep and timeout management to tracking rebounding and transition metrics — plus insights on connecting with players off the court.
Throughout the episode he emphasizes role clarity, habit-based development, measurable practice metrics (rebounding, paint touches, corner touches), and the importance of building program culture and personal connections off the court. Rooney closes with revealing the team’s ‘hedgehog’ philosophy.
Episode 8 is a must-listen for coaches and basketball fans looking for actionable ideas and leadership lessons
This interview occurred on November 21st, 2025
Show Notes: 
(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics
(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics
Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine
Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors.
email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com
follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thank you to our sponsors:
The Hub in San Anselmo
Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael 
San Domenico Nike Fall and Summer Basketball Camps
 
 
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This is Season 3, Episode 7 of The RUN TMC Podcast. 
In Episode 7, The Run TMC podcast brings you a lively coaches’ roundtable from The Hub in San Anselmo. This discussion features Redwood’s Jay DeMaestri (boys varsity) and Zach Borello (girls varsity) and the legendary Jonas Honick. Hosts Duffy Ballard and David Levine discuss team culture, practice habits, scheduling strategies, analytics, and the role of "belonging" in building successful programs.
S3E7 YouTube Link
Show Notes: 
(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics
(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics
Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine
Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors.
email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com
follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thank you to our sponsors:
The Hub in San Anselmo
Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael 
San Domenico Nike Fall and Summer Basketball Camps