Episodes
On this week's episode of Create Your Shot, Tyler and Smallz chat with their old buddy, Ryan Nemetz. Ryan coaches Cardinal O'Hara in the Philadelphia Catholic league and is entering his second year. The guys touch base with Ryan on what went right and wrong in his first year, how to build relationships with players, handling the maturity gap between players and managing all levels of your program. They also talk a little about this years Philadelphia 76ers and Smallz gives his prediction for...
Published 12/06/19
On this weeks episode of Create Your Shot, Tyler and Smallz welcome back old friend Bart to the show for some thanksgiving football picks. The guys open the show by talking through The Philadelphia Eagles struggles, if the Jaguars would trade Carson Wentz for Nick Foles and if Jason Garrett is the worst coach in the NFL. Then Tyler talks about watching Smallz coach this past weekend and the cluster that is Division two officiating crews and finally the guys give you 15 football picks for this...
Published 11/26/19
On this weeks episode of Create You Shot, Tyler and Smallz welcome on Kevin Sweeney of CBB Central to talk the early goings on in the college basketball season. Kevin talks about Florida's early season struggles, some takeaways from the first three weeks of the season, if any team is good before going into some mid-majors. We talk about which Mid-Majors will make you money on Bovada, which coaches Kevin makes a habit to watch and how Kevin's early career misses have led him to adapt his...
Published 11/19/19
On this weeks episode of Create Your Shot, Tyler and Smallz check back in with Mike McGarvey, the head coach of the Lycoming Warriors. Mike was on the show back in Episode 54 while he was an assistant at Colgate so the guys catch up to speed on how his first year as a head coach went. They discuss his interview process, why Lycoming was the job for him to take, what it was like watching Colgate make the NCAA tournament and win The Patriot League and much more. They also dive into some deeper...
Published 11/12/19
On this weeks episode of Create Your Shot, Jim Fenerty of Temple Men's basketball stops by for his second chat with Smallz and Tyler. Tyler and Smallz start off talking about the National's world series win, what its like to be an adult and have to skip big moments, discuss daylight savings time and then kick it over to Jim. Jim talks to us about getting a new job at Temple, what it was like leaving Lafayette after five years, what he learned from Fran O'Hanlon and more. They also discuss...
Published 11/05/19
On a special edition of Create Your Shot, Tyler and Smallz talk about Tyler going to game 5 of the world series and finding out Max Scherzer wasn't going to start, then talk about scouting and analytics in basketball and finish off by talking about self-scouting during the season. Follow Smallz and Tyler on twitter @Createyourshot!
Published 10/29/19
On this week's episode of Create Your Shot, Smallz and Tyler are joined by Aaron Toomey. Aaron is the interim head coach of the Amherst Mammouths and is filling in this season while HOF coach David Hixon takes a sabbatical. Aaron talks about his playing career being cut short, being 2-time division national player of the year, filling in for an 800 game-winner and much more! This week's city review is Amherst, MA and coach speech features Davey Martinez and CYS favorite, Will Muschamp. Follow...
Published 10/22/19
On this week's episode of Create Your Shot, Smallz and Tyler are joined by Stephen Griffin of the Gannon Golden Knights. Stephen talks with the guys about his first year as an assistant coach, what Erie is like as a basketball town, running your own race and what it was like playing for Smallz. This week's coach speak features CYS favorites Mike Gundy and John Calipari and the city review is Erie, PA. Follow Stephen on Twitter @CoachSGriff3.
Published 10/15/19
On this weeks episode of Create Your Shot, Smallz and Tyler are joined by Jean Bain, the Head Coach at Brandeis University. Jean talks with the guys about his playing career, his first year at Brandeis, getting a job on October 1st and being an associate head coach at two different Ivy league schools. This week's city review is Waltham, MA and coach speak features South Carolina football coach, Will Muschamp. Follow Jean on Twitter @JFBAIN5.
Published 10/08/19
On this weeks episode of Create Your Shot, Chris and Tyler are joined by Rising Coaches Co-Founder and CEO, Adam Gordon for a long talk about coaching. Adam is a former assistant at SEMO and staffer at Mississippi St, Clemson, Northern Colorado and has a wealth of knowledge on breaking into the industry. We talk to him about Rising Coaches and what their organization does, the new membership features and happiness in coaching! This weeks coach speak features Mike Leach and the city review is...
Published 10/01/19
On this week's Create Your Shot, Tyler and Smallz are joined by Bryan Weber, the associate head coach at Stony Brook University. Bryan is entering his fourth season, fresh off a promotion and chats his role on staff, how he provides value and taking a role at Hoop Group in lieu of a coaching position. This weeks coach speak features Jim Larranaga and the city review is Long Island, NY. Bryan can be found on Twitter @Coach_Weber!
Published 09/24/19
On this weeks episode of Create Your Shot, Tyler and Smallz are joined by Trey Meyer, assistant coach at Presbyterian College. The guys talk with Trey about his path in coaching, going from a GA to assistant coach, starting Rising Coaches, how to bounce back after being let go and balancing work and family. This weeks coach speak features Dino Babers and the city review is Greenville, SC. Trey can be found on Twitter @CoachTreyMeyer and follow Rising Coaches @RisingCoaches.
Published 09/17/19
On this week's episode of Create Your Shot, Smallz and Tyler are joined by Mike Makubika, the associate head coach of the Florida Southern Mocs! Mike talks about how he got into coaching, being part of a 15 win turnaround at two separate schools, working as a manager for Jim Boeheim and we debate the food in the Northeast vs. the south. This weeks city review is Tampa, FL and Coach speak features Jim Boeheim. Mike can be found on Twitter @CoachMikeMak
Published 09/10/19
On this weeks episode of Create Your Shot, the guys are joined by Matt Goldsmith of The College of New Jersey. Matt, now a recurring guest, talks with the Smallz and Tyler about his team's foreign tour to Italy. They discuss how he structured practice, what days in Italy were like and the importance of a foreign tour in terms of building culture. This weeks coach speak features Mike Dunlap and the city review spans all of Italy and hits Rome, Florence, and Venice. Follow Matt on Twitter...
Published 09/03/19
On this weeks episode of Create Your Shot, Tyler and Smallz are joined by Andre Cook of the St. Edwards Hilltoppers! Andre talks about how he went from a HS assistant principal to JUCO HC, winning 30 games last season, what its like to win a national coach of the year honor and goes over his networking philosophy. This weeks coach speak features Joe Maddon and the city review is Austin, TX. Andre can be found on Twitter @CoachAndreCook.
Published 08/27/19
On this weeks episode of Create Your Shot, Tyler and Smallz welcome Sean Coffey onto the show. Sean is the head coach of the Utica Pioneers and is entering his fourth seasons as the Pioneers head man. They talk about his thoughts on coaching and networking, share a few stories of his time playing in Ireland and talk about the best ways to build genuine relationships with your players. This weeks coach speak features ESPN analyst, Jay Bilas and the city review is Utica, NY. Sean can be found...
Published 08/20/19
On this weeks episode of Create Your Shot, Tyler and Smallz welcome Sean Coffey onto the show. Sean is the head coach of the Utica Pioneers and is entering his fourth seasons as the Pioneers head man. They talk about his thoughts on coaching and networking, share a few stories of his time playing in Ireland and talk about the best ways to build genuine relationships with your players. This weeks coach speak features ESPN analyst, Jay Bilas and the city review is Utica, NY. Sean can be found...
Published 08/20/19
On this weeks episode of Create Your Shot, Tyler and Smallz are joined by Marcus Kahn, the head coach of the Mary Washington Eagles. Marcus talks with the guys about building a national championship contender at Cabrini, taking on a new challenge at Mary Washington and how he got into coaching in the first place. This weeks city review is Fredricksburg, VA and coach speak features Kirby Smart! Follow Marcus on Twitter @Coach_Kahn.
Published 08/13/19
On this weeks episode of Create Your Shot, Smallz and Tyler are joined by Bill Morosco, the Head basketball coach at Independence community college. Bill talks about getting the job at the school famous for Last Chance U, his coaching journey, his stops in Division I, II and Juco and how he decided to get into coaching. This weeks coach speak features John Calipari and the city review is Independence, KS. Follow Bill on Twitter @BillMorosco.
Published 08/06/19
On this weeks episode of Create Your Shot, Tyler and Smallz welcome on Abe Woldeslassie of Macalaster College. They talk about how he got the head job at his alma mater, his tips for interviewing, why Minnesota is the most under recruited state in the country and Abe shares some stories about his time at Davidson and Siena. This weeks coach speak features Herm Edwards and the city review is not just one city but The Twin Cities. Abe can be found on Twitter @AbeWoldeslassie!
Published 07/30/19
On this week's episode of Create Your Shot, Tyler and Smallz talk with Adam Van Zelst, the new head coach of the Arcadia Knights. Adam talks about his first week on the job, his journey to getting this role and what it was like working and playing in the same place for 12 years. This weeks coach speak features Dabo Swinney and Gregg Popovich and the city review is Reading, PA. Adam can be found on Twitter @Avanzelst10.
Published 07/23/19
On a special edition of CYS, Tyler and Smallz replay their interview with Taylor Jenkins, the new head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies. This was recorded while he was on staff with the Milwaukee Bucks, but runs down his time building his career with the Spurs, Hawks and Bucks. Take a listen to the NBA's newest head coach, who has already won Vegas Summer league!
Published 07/16/19
On this weeks episode of Create Your Shot, Tyler and Smallz are joined by Kyle Martin of the Purchase College Panthers. Kyle is entering his 5th season as a head coach at the Skyline conference school. The guys talk about Kyle's background in coaching, his college lacrosse career, how he ended up at Purchase and much more! This weeks city review is Westchester County, NY and coach speak features A.W, Hamilton of Eastern Kentucky. Follow Kyle on Twitter @PurchaseMBB
Published 07/09/19
On this weeks episode of Create Your Shot, Smallz and Tyler are joined by Nate Hager of The Regis College Pride. Nate talks about being the first head coach in program history, what it felt like to make the NCAA tournament after 8 years, his network within coaching and coaching against Jim Calhoun. This weeks coach speak features Nick Nurse and Frank Vogel and the city review is the Sea Coast! Nate can be found on twitter @NathanHager
Published 07/02/19
On this week's episode of Create Your Shot, Smallz and Tyler are joined by Matthew Healing, the head coach of the Pace University Setters. Matt is in his fourth season and talks about his love of basketball, how a piece of mail changed his life and how he has overseen turning the program at Pace around. This week's coach speak features Kenny Atkinson and the city review is Pleasantville, NY. Follow Matt on Twitter @CoachHealing
Published 06/25/19