Run TMC Podcast (Run The Marin County)

Episode 18; From Terra Linda to the Pros with 24/8’s Kenny Woodard and Jordan Lewis

2024 is here and we blast it off with The RUN TMC Podcast Awesome Week of Interviews.
Our third interview is with Terra Linda grads, college hoopers, pro basketball stars, and current 24/8 trainers and coaches Kenny Woodard and Jordan Lewis. Kenny and Jordan are two of the greatest players to ever come out of Marin, and both spent over a decade playing pro basketball internationally. Today they are elite skills trainers for kids all over the Bay Area. Plus they are both great guys, even though Jordan is taller than Kenny.
 This interview was conducted on November 15th, 2023
Show Notes:
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
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thanks to our sponsors: Caren Horstmeyer real estate, North Bay Basketball Academy, The Hub in San Anselmo, Jessie&Laurent and San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps
 

Episode 17; Playing, Coaching and Parenting on the D-1 level with Caren Horstmeyer

2024 is here and we blast it off with The RUN TMC Podcast Awesome Week of Interviews.
Our second interview is with Division-I player and coach, and Redwood and Marin Athletic Foundation Hall of Famer Caren Horstmeyer. Caren is one of the greatest basketball players to ever come out of Marin - she starred at Santa Clara University as a player, and went on to coach Division-I women's hoops for almost 20 years at Santa Clara and Cal. Caren's daughter Kylie, also a Redwood legend, is currently playing Division-I hoops at the University of San Diego. 
Dave and Duffy chat with Caren about her amazing playing and coaching career.
 This interview was conducted on November 9th, 2023
Show Notes:
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
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thanks to our sponsors: Caren Horstmeyer real estate, North Bay Basketball Academy, The Hub in San Anselmo, Jessie&Laurent and San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps
 
 

Episode 16; A Marin Hoops History with Coach Jeff Skaggs

2024 is here and we blast it off with The RUN TMC Podcast Awesome Week of Interviews. 
First up is Jeff Skaggs, Associate Athletic Director at San Domenico, and a Marin basketball legend and historian. We take a deep dive with Jeff into the MCAL in the 1970s, and the amazing Drake Adult Summer League in the 1980s - a league that showcased NBA and Division-I college players alongside Marin locals. 
Dave and Duffy chat with Jeff about his playing days at Marin Catholic and Southern Utah University, his coaching philosophy in working with youth players (and his valiant effort to ban zones in CYO until 7th grade), and his experiences as one of the stars of the Drake Summer League.
This interview was conducted on October 4th, 2023.
Show Notes:
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
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thanks to our sponsors: Caren Horstmeyer real estate, North Bay Basketball Academy, The Hub in San Anselmo, Jessie&Laurent and San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps
Episode Time Stamps
Introduction: (Length 13min:40)
Sponsors (2:00)
Coach Saia (6:00)
Coach Skaggs background (7:40)
Interview (13:40)
Playing career (15:35)
Drake Summer League (21:00)
Positive Coaching Alliance (26:30)
Coaching Strategies (27:30)
MCAL History (33:30)
Girls Volleyball (38:40)
Drake Summer League 2 (40:00)
Whiteboard Moment (51:45)
Crunchtime (59:00)
Wrap Up (1:07:00)
 

Episode 15; A Giant Dive into Redwood Hoops with Kevin and Jake Vasquez

Dave interviews Redwood hoops and lacrosse star Jake Vasquez with his father -- former UC Davis standout and all-time 3-point shooting great Kevin Vasquez. Jake and Kevin (also an assistant coach at Redwood) discuss specifics of Redwood's approach on both sides of the ball and share some favorite drills and tips on scouting and player improvement.
Duffy and Dave preview the holiday hoops tournament schedule and wish their listeners a very merry World Basketball Day.
Show Notes:
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
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thanks to our sponsors: Caren Horstmeyer real estate, North Bay Basketball Academy, The Hub in San Anselmo, Jessie&Laurent and San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps
Episode Time Stamps
Duffy and Dave Intro: (0 to 23min:21)
*Player Control, Player of the Week, Holiday Basketball Tourney     Preview, Sponsor Love, Glossary ("Swings", "Paint Touches", "One Motion vs Two Motion Shot" form)
Interview: (23min:21 to 1hour:30min)
Kevin Intro: 23min:21 
Jake Intro: 28min:31 
Redwood Hoops Preview: 30min
Dummy Offense: 39min
Jake on Read and React: 41min
Redwood Defense: 42min
Thoughts on the MCAL: 43min
Jake Progression as a Player 44min
Jake/Dad Growing up Playing Hoops: 47min
Jake developing his game: 49min
Playing Pick up to Develop Game: 52min
Coaching Influences: 55min
Scouting: 59min
AAU Experience: 1hour:3min
Jake’s Recruiting Journey: 1hour:9min
Lacrosse and Bball Synergism : 1hour:11min
Favorite Drills: 1hour:15min
  *Kevin says 4-man cut throat and Jake says 3v2/2v1
Players You Like to Watch: 1hour:18min
Dave and Duffy Outro: 1hour:30min

Episode 14; A “Flubber” Casting Call With Dan Dibley

Dave interviews broadcasting legend Dan Dibley and the Dibber takes us on a nostalgic journey into Marin basketball of the 1980s and sprinkles in stories from his playing, coaching and broadcasting days.
Duffy and Dave swim move into the glossary after providing a targeted Marin high school hoops update.
Show Notes:
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
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thanks to our sponsors: Caren Horstmeyer real estate, North Bay Basketball Academy, The Hub in San Anselmo, Jessie&Laurent and San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps
 
 

Episode 13; Coaching To Win at San Marin with Conn Dunning and Chad Stuart

Duffy and Dave interview past and current San Marin boys varsity coaches Chad Stuart and Conn Dunning.
Chad and Conn discuss the challenges and benefits of coaching basketball at a school renowned for its football program, and then take a deep dive into their favorite drills and coaching strategies including how to coach to win. 
Duffy and Dave review the busy weekend of high school tournament action and give us a preview of the Branson girls varsity before bringing back(court) the glossary segment.
Post recording note: Redwood boys varsity with a quality win Tuesday night (12/5) 62-52 at home versus San Ramon Valley.
Show Notes:
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
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thanks to our sponsors: Caren Horstmeyer real estate, North Bay Basketball Academy, The Hub in San Anselmo, Jessie&Laurent and San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps
 

Episode 12; Being Present and Resilient with Tyler Gaffaney

Duffy and Dave interview San Domenico Boys Varsity Coach Tyler Gaffaney.
Tyler discusses his journey as a successful college and professional player and his coaching philosophy.
We also get a Bay Counties League (BCL) preview on the boys side.
Duffy and Dave introduce a new segment to the podcast and we hear from three podcast correspondents covering the boys varsity teams at San Rafael, Terra Linda and Branson.
Show Notes:
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
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thanks to our sponsors: Caren Horstmeyer real estate, North Bay Basketball Academy, The Hub in San Anselmo, Jessie&Laurent and San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps
 
Episode Time Stamps (Coming Soon)

Episode 11; Developing Players and Teams with Rick Winter

Duffy and Dave interview former Marin Catholic Boys Coach Rick Winter. This wide-ranging discussion covers a lot of the floor -- including Rick's winning tenure at Marin Catholic and track record of developing players who can play at the next level. Rick also speaks to to his journey with the NBBA from startup to success.
Duffy and Dave bring back the glossary and give thanks to...the sport of basketball.
Show Notes:
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
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thanks to our sponsors: Caren Horstmeyer real estate, North Bay Basketball Academy, The Hub in San Anselmo, Jessie&Laurent and San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps
 
Episode Time Stamps: 
Foundation Games: 2 min:30
Recruiting Update: 4:15
Podcast News&Noted: 7:22
Glossary (Horns): 10:35
Basketballism 13:05
Sponsors: 18:15
Rick Winter Interview: 23:01
Rick intro: 23:15
Developing Talent: 26:55
Treating kids fairly but not equally: 35:02
Club Basketball: 39:51
Rick's Early Days: 46:02
Recruiting: 49:15
Changing Nature of the Game: 53:31
Debating the Zone: 1hour6:00
Coaching your kid 1:10:00
24 hour rule: 1:15:42
Coach Spoelstra: 1:21:01
Crunch Time: 1:31:01
Dave&Duffy Outro: 1:42:52
 
 
 
 

Episode 10; Grit is Non-negotiable. An AW preview with Owen Bugas and Russ Bauer

Duffy and Dave interview Archie Williams boys varsity coach Russ Bauer and senior guard and team captain Owen Bugas.
Russ and Owen discuss their respective hoops journeys and preview the Archie Williams season.
Girls varsity coach Zach Wahle chimes in with a girls varsity preview
Duffy and Dave pay tribute to Al Endriss, a legendary figure in sport, who passed away this week at age 95.
Show Notes:
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
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thanks to our sponsors: Caren Horstmeyer real estate, North Bay Basketball Academy, The Hub in San Anselmo and San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps
 
Episode Time Stamps (Coming soon)

Episode 9; A Requiem for an AD with Michele Brovelli Smith

Dave interviews former San Rafael High hoops star and current Novato High Athletic Director Michele Smith. Michele talks about her hoops journey and its intersection with her highly-decorated basketball family, including her father and former USF Coach Jim Brovelli.
Duffy and Dave talk Novato High hoops and "Spain Action" and friend of the pod Dave Dineen gives his take on the Michele Smith interview.
Show Notes:
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
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thanks to our sponsors: Caren Horstmeyer real estate, North Bay Basketball Academy, The Hub in San Anselmo and San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps
 
Episode Time Stamps (Coming soon)