In this episode, TJ and Sam tackle pace and tempo. They define tempo as possessions per game and use real examples, from Virginia and Iowa's slow, disciplined success to Nova Southeastern's up-tempo pressure, to show there's no single "right" pace. They discuss how your style should fit your personality, your players, and what you can genuinely teach every day in practice, An aggressive system, must also be a mindset for your program. TJ then lays out a quantity, quality, and margin framework, using Gannon's D2 title and Michigan's D1 championship to show how winning the possession battle can outweigh a small shooting-percentage edge. It's a practical, numbers-backed look at how to choose the style that gives your team the best chance to win.
Show notes
- Who plus why equals what + howPossessions per gameEnforcing your will on opponentsYou can't dabble in itStyle must fit your personalityMore talent wants more possessionsToughness beats athleticism for pacePlaying fast develops players fasterDownsides of constant blowoutsQuantity, quality, and marginGannon's title through possessionsMichigan's size and shootingReverse engineer possession goals
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