In this episode, Coach Matt Braeuer (Head Coach at Stephen F. Austin) joins Matt Sayman for a deep dive into modern coaching. From building rosters in the transfer portal era to defining pillars of toughness, belief, and coachability, Coach Braeuer shares real, actionable insights from his journey across North Texas, Texas Tech, and now leading SFA.

This is more than X’s and O’s — it’s a masterclass in communication, adaptability, and relationship-driven leadership. Coaches at every level will walk away with practical tools and a deeper understanding of what it means to coach in today's landscape.

🎯 Topics Covered: 🏗️ Building a roster from the ground up 📈 Embracing the transfer portal and NIL changes 🧱 Program pillars: toughness, coachability, belief 💥 Holding players accountable without losing them 🧠 Practice design rooted in efficiency and purpose 🗣️ Concise communication and limiting coach talk 🔁 Adapting to your players, not forcing your system 🤝 Why real relationships are essential to coaching 🎯 The underrated power of being a great teammate 📋 How to delegate, lead a staff, and stay humble 🔥 Lessons from Grant McCasland and elite coaches 🪞 Coaching with confidence, clarity, and self-awareness

🎤 About Coach Matt Braeuer: A former standout point guard turned respected college coach, Matt Braeuer has coached at top programs like North Texas and Texas Tech. Now leading SFA, Coach Braeuer is known for his clarity, adaptability, and player-first mindset that still demands toughness and excellence.

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