Episode 38: JORDAN GRANETO - - The most prepared coach in the game

Former head coach of the Sprague Olympians reflects on his journey through basketball after finishing this season with the best team in the history of the school.

00:43 reflecting on the success from this years seniors at Sprague HS

1:44 State Tourney experience

5:08 Developing a love for the game as a kid

10:30 early lessons in high school practice

14:05 growing into a league title team his junior year

17:15 Coach Litch and developing work ethic in his teams

20:10 Counter top box jumps are not a recommended training method

22:30 being one win away from the state tourney back to back years

28:10 post-high school

32:20 Coaching a bad team versus coaching a great team

39:00 Learning scouting and preparation from Coach Litchfield

44:45 the benefit of set plays in addition to motion offenses

48:10 Coaching your team to do what they need versus what you want as a coach

53:30 the future of high school basketball

1:05:45 Favorite sayings from Coach Litchfield

1:08:04 All-time Salem starting 5

Matt Espinoza

A basketball coach with an interest in visual arts. Living to share the love of Jesus with my words, actions, and service.