Jay Paterno currently heads Blue Line 409 LLC which runs ventures in business, television, radio, public speaking and consults on philanthropy, social media and public relations/ marketing. Since 2020 he has consulted in college sports and notably was one of the nation's first consultants in the new area of Name, Image and Likeness for college student-athletes. In 2022 he co-founded Penn State's NIL Collective "Success With Honor" to coordinate NIL efforts for all of Penn State's 31 sports teams.

​Paterno is the best-selling author of Paterno Legacy; Enduring Lessons from the Life and Death of My Father. He followed that up with the 2020 novel "Hot Seat: A Year Inside College Football's Pressure Cooker." In September 2024 he wrote "BLITZED! The All-Out Pressure of College Football's New Era"; the sequel to "Hot Seat".

Jay spent 22 seasons coaching, including 17 years on the Penn State staff. In March of 2011 he was named the Big 10’s Best Quarterbacks Coach while in 2008 he was recognized among the year’s best Offensive Coordinators. Penn State’s 2008 Spread HD Offense ranked in the Top 10 in Big 10 history in yards, points and scoring average.

In 2017 he was elected to Penn State's Board of Trustees receiving the highest number of votes among all candidates and was selected by 77% of all voters.

On this episode Mike & Jay discuss the current landscape in college athletics, underscoring the challenges that athletes face in this new era of name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements. Jay shares his ideas for a comprehensive apprenticeship program within collegiate athletics, particularly in basketball and football that would impart essential skills like financial literacy and public relations, aiming to equip student-athletes with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of their burgeoning careers. We delve into the implications of NIL and the transfer portal on the integrity of college athletics and the pressures placed on coaches and players alike. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the urgent need for a paradigm shift that prioritizes the holistic development of student-athletes in tandem with their athletic commitments.

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Travis McAvene is the Global Basketball Grassroots Director for Big Baller Brand (BBB) where he is responsible for developing basketball clinics, All-Star games and AAU tournaments across the United States and Internationally. McAvene has 27 years of high level basketball coaching experience at the prep school, college and overseas professional level.

Since 2012, McAvene has coached in the following countries at the professional level; Taiwan, Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos, Lebanon, Tonga, Belize and Mexico. During this time, his teams have won Championships in Taiwan, Dominican Republic, Lebanon, Tonga and Mexico.

McAvene started his coaching career in 1998 and has coached at the NCAA Division I, NAIA and NJCAA college basketball levels.He also won back to back Prep School National Championships in 2003 and 2004 and built the best prep school basketball program in the Midwest at Harmony Prep in Cincinnati, Ohio from 2005-2006.

McAvene served as Head Coach for the USA Jones Cup Men’s National Team in Taiwan from 2012-2013. During this time, he won silver and bronze medals against Olympic Men’s National Teams throughout Asia and the Middle East.

McAvene was also a key part of the recruiting and talent evaluation process with the world famous Harlem Globetrotters from 2010-2016, where he served as a professional scout. During this time, he recruited and signed several college basketball players to play for the Washington Generals.

On this episode Mike & Travis discuss importance of adaptability and diligence within the coaching profession, particularly in the face of the evolving college basketball framework. McAvene draws upon his extensive 27-year coaching experience, which spans various levels and countries, to illustrate how flexibility has become a critical asset for contemporary coaches. Additionally, he provides insights into his role at Big Baller Brand, where he is tasked with fostering grassroots initiatives worldwide, including basketball clinics and tournaments aimed at nurturing young talent. This dialogue serves not only to illuminate the challenges and rewards of coaching but also to highlight the ever-expanding opportunities available within the realm of grassroots basketball.

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Welcome to the 85th edition of the Coach’s Corner Round Table on the Hoop Heads Podcast. Each episode of the Coach’s Corner Round Table will feature our All-Star lineup of guests answering a single basketball question. A new Coach’s Corner Round Table will drop around the 15th of each month.

January’s Round Table question is: What’s the smallest detail in a game that most fans miss but drives you crazy (in a good or bad way)?

Our Coaching Lineup this month:

1. Jake Boyd – Luther College
2. Stephen Halstead – Grace College
3. Joe Harris – Lake Chelan (WA) High School
4. Dave Hixon – Amherst College
5. Ron King – Putnam Valley (NY) High School
6. Mike Koehler – Elkhart Lake (WI) High School
7. Bob Krizancic – Mentor (OH) High School
8. Dave McGreal – Penn State Altoona
9. Josh Merkel – Randolph Macon College
10. Michael Rejniak – We Are D3
11. Don Showalter - USA Basketball

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On this episode, Mike and Jason look back at the Western Conference preseason over/unders and discuss each West team as the NBA season approaches the halfway point.

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Britt Moore is in his 9th season as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Elizabethtown College where he has the Blue Jays off to a 10-1 start this year.

Before taking the head coaching position at Elizabethtown, Moore spent six seasons as the head coach at the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford, taking his Panther teams to the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Tournament each season.

Previously, Moore was an assistant coach at Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania, for five seasons, including the final two as associate head coach to Rick Ferry. Moore started his coaching career as an assistant at Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania from 2004 -2006.

As a player, Moore played in 25 games for Elizabethtown as a sophomore in 2000-01 and ended his playing career at King’s College, where he was a two-time letter winner from 2002-04.

On this episode Mike & Britt discuss the fundamental aspects of basketball that contribute to winning, such as rebounding and defensive effort. Throughout the conversation, we delve into the evolution of coaching methodologies, particularly the necessity of fostering a culture where players hold one another accountable for their performance. Additionally, we explore the challenges of maintaining a cohesive team dynamic amidst varying levels of player ability and acceptance of roles. Ultimately, Coach Moore shares insights into the intrinsic rewards of coaching, underscoring the profound joy derived from mentoring young athletes and witnessing their development on and off the court.

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Brad Stamps is in his 7th season as the Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at his alma mater, Fayetteville High School in Arkansas. Brad’s first job was coaching 8th grade basketball at Woodland Junior High where he worked alongside his mentor and former Fayetteville High School Head Coach Kyle Adams. Stamps later became the head coach at Shiloh Christian where he took a program that had won only one game the year before he arrived and turned it into a 28 game winner and state semifinalist in his final season. Brad also served as the head coach at Springdale High School where he won two conference championships in 6 years and led the team to a state runner-up finish in his fifth year.

Stamps has also had several stints as an assistant coach and brings a unique perspective regarding the relationships, responsibilities, and skill sets needed to succeed as both a head coach and an assistant.

On this episode Mike and Brad discuss what it takes to build a successful high school basketball program in 2026. Brad shares the importance of nurturing relationships within the basketball community, particularly between coaches, players, and their families. He explains how effective coaching transcends just on-court instruction, advocating for a holistic approach that fosters emotional connections and personal growth among athletes. The discussion further explores the structural alignment of high school basketball programs, highlighting the necessity of integrating youth and middle school teams with the high school framework to ensure sustained success. As we delve into Stamps' strategies and philosophies, listeners are afforded a comprehensive perspective on the multifaceted responsibilities of a modern high school basketball coach.

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On this episode, Mike and Jason take turns asking each other, "You Buying?" when it comes to these NBA Questions.

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1. The Trae Young Trade?
2. That a team other than the Thunder will win the West?
3. That the Clippers will continue their ascent up the Western Conference?
4. That the Warriors should make a win now trade?
5. That Giannis will be a Buck after the trade deadline?
6. That Cooper Flagg will be the Rookie of the Year?

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Donny Lind is the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Mount St. Mary’s University. In his first season, the 2024-25 team captured the university's first Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) championship with a victory over Iona in the conference title game. They would notch a NCAA Tournament victory - the program's third - by defeating American in the First Four. The 23 wins by the team set a Division I record and were the most by any Mount St. Mary's squad since 1986-87.

Lind previously served on coaching staffs at both Radford and UNCG under head coach Mike Jones from 2016 - 2024

In his first stint at the Mount from 2013 – 2016 he was as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator and was on staff for the team’s 2014 Northeast Conference Championship.

Former Mount Head Coach Jamion Christian brought Lind along from Virginia Commonwealth University where he worked as a graduate manager before being elevated to video coordinator. He was part of the Rams' storied run as the team won 84 games, including seven NCAA Tournament games and the team's run to the 2011 Final Four.

On this episode Mike and Donny discuss the importance of fostering relationships in the realm of coaching. Lind shares how aiding the personal growth of both his players and staff is critical to his success. In this discussion, we delve into the intricate dynamics of cultivating a competitive culture within the team, a necessity for achieving success. Lind reflects on his journey, from his upbringing in a basketball-centric environment to his evolution as a coach, underscoring the significance of resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges. Through a serious examination of the modern landscape of college athletics, he articulates how he seeks to impact his players within the limited time frame afforded by today’s NIL and transfer portal environment.

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