Coach Speak Podcast

The hosts preview 7 other boys' basketball teams in the area as the season gets underway this week. 

The hosts discuss the girls' basketball landscape for the 2022-2023 season. 

The hosts preview the upcoming SEC Red Boys' Basketball season. 

The hosts preview the upcoming boys' basketball season in the SEC White

The hosts preview the upcoming boys' basketball season in the I8 Conference. 

The hosts preview the upcoming boys' basketball season in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference (GLAC). 

The hosts preview the upcoming Cascades Conference boys' basketball season. 

The hosts pick 10 football games for the upcoming week.

High School on 10/21

Dexter at Chelsea

Clinton at Hudson

Huron at Holt

Napoleon at Union City

South Lyon at South Lyon East

Belleville at Brighton

Northwest at Marshall

College on 10/22

EMU at Ball State (-2.5)

UCLA at Oregon (-6)

Syracuse at Clemson (-13)

Hosts Derek Seidl and Matt Seidl hold an All-Area Boys' Basketball Pre-Season Fantasy Draft, each selecting 12 local players to their roster.

The hosts pick 10 football games for the upcoming week.

High School on 10/14

Saline at Dexter 

Chelsea at Edwardsburg 

Olivet at Williamston 

Napoleon at Addison

De La Salle at River Rouge 

Novi at Northville

Franklin at Belleville 

College on 10/15

Alabama at Tennessee (+7.5) 

Wisconsin at MSU (+6)

Penn State at Michigan (-7)

The hosts discuss some of the top storylines heading into the 2022-23 prep basketball season. The topics include new coaches at Ann Arbor Huron and Ypsilanti, Andrea Cabana taking over the boys' program at Chelsea, the possibility of Western and Northwest winning an I-8 boys' title, the best players in the ever-expanding area, and more...

The hosts pick 10 football games for the upcoming week.

High School on 10/7

Bedford at Saline 

Adrian at Jackson 

Western at Hastings

Michigan Center at Napoleon

Tecumseh at Chelsea

Coldwater at Northwest

Northville at Hartland

College on 10/8

Ohio State at MSU (+25.5)

Michigan at Indiana (+22)

NFL on 10/9

Lions at Patriots (-3)

The hosts discuss a weekend of professional development, which includes Derek Seidl's breakdown of the annual BCAM Clinic at Oakland University and Matt Seidl's experience at the University of Nebraska men's basketball practice.

The hosts pick 10 football games for the upcoming week. 

High School on 9/30

Ann Arbor Huron at Dexter (Derek)

Tecumseh at Jackson (Josh)

Olivet at Pewamo Westphalia (Matt)

Manchester at Michigan Center (Derek)

Monroe at Bedford (Josh)

Portland at Charlotte (Matt)

Clinton at Dundee (Derek)

College on 10/1

MSU at Maryland (-6)

Michigan at Iowa (+9.5)

NFL on 10/2

Seattle at Detroit

The hosts talk with Belleville High School Head Boys' Basketball Coach Adam Trumpour. They discuss the Tigers trip to the final 4 last year as well as their outlook for the coming season in the KLAA. 

The hosts pick 10 football games for the upcoming week: 

High School on 9/23

Hanover at Napoleon 

Western at Northwest 

Brighton at Northville 

Fordson at Belleville 

Mason at Haslett 

Leslie at Stockbridge

Grass Lake at Michigan Center

College on 9/24

Minnesota at MSU (+1)

Maryland at Michigan (-17)

NFL on 9/25

Detroit at Minnesota (-7.5)

The hosts sit down with Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard head girls' basketball coach Tim Cain. They discuss the Irish's upcoming season, Coach Cain's influences, potential rule changes for Michigan high school basketball, and more.

The hosts pick 10 football games for the upcoming week!

This week's games are:

Grass Lake @ Hanover Horton

Adrian @ Tecumseh

Mason @ Williamston

Saline @ Monroe

Lumen Christi @ Western

Ann Arbor Pioneer @ Ann Arbor Skyline

Novi @ Brighton

Michigan State @ Washington (-1)

UConn @ Michigan (-47)

Commanders @ Lions (-2)

The hosts sit down with former Tecumseh High School Boys' Basketball coach and current referee Scott Norkey. 

The hosts pick 10 football games for the upcoming week!

This week's games are:

Chelsea @ Jackson

Tecumseh @ Pinckney

Dexter @ Bedford

Grosse Ile @ Milan

Hastings @ Jackson Lumen Christi 

Ann Arbor Huron @ Ann Arbor Pioneer

Napoleon @ Manchester

Akron @ Michigan State (-34)

Hawaii @ Michigan (-51)

Eagles (+4) @ Lions

The guys talk with new Lansing Catholic varsity boys basketball coach Jake Bullock. They discuss Jake's time as a player at Lansing Catholic and Aquinas College, as well as his time on staff at Western Michigan University. 

The hosts pick 10 football games for the upcoming week!

This week's games are:

Homer @ Jonesville

Parma Western @ Detroit Country Day

Williamston @ Lansing Catholic

Addison @ Manchester

AA Gabriel Richard @ Jackson Northwest

Ypsi @ Stockbridge

Whitmore Lake @ Leslie

Western Michigan University at Michigan State (-20)

Colorado State at Michigan (-27)

Notre Dame at Ohio State (-17)

The crew sits down with new East Jackson varsity boys basketball coach Paul Marandat. They discuss Paul's journey to becoming the East Jackson head coach while taking a look back at the Trojans' summer and a look ahead at the upcoming season. They also discuss Paul's playing days at Warsaw High School and Spring Arbor University. 

The hosts pick 10 local high school football games for the upcoming week! 

This week's games are: 

Brooklyn Columbia Central @ Napoleon

Jackson Lumen Christi @ New Lothrop

Michigan Center @ Tecumseh

Jackson @ Monroe

Hudsonville @ Saline

Charlotte @ Olivet

Springport @ Stockbridge

Pontiac Notre Dame Prep @ Clinton

Ann Arbor Huron vs Lapeer 

Dexter vs Grosse Point South

The hosts sit down with Leslie High School's head boys basketball coach and newly named athletic director, Matt Johns. They discuss Leslie's move to the Cascades as well as their outlook for the upcoming season among other topics. 

The hosts sit down with new Williamston High School head boys basketball coach Koji Vroom, who jumps from the college ranks to take over a program that is coming off an MHSAA Division 2 state championship run.

The hosts return after a four-month hiatus, discussing area coaching changes and conference realignments.

The hosts react to the MHSAA allowing two additional games and adopting a later start date next season, and also weigh in on yet another season without the NFHS-approved shot clock in Michigan. In addition, they discuss the recent boys' and girls' state tournaments and the need for more divisions in basketball and other sports.

The hosts focus on the Arbor Prep girls, who are headed to the D3 Final Four; the Michigan Center boys, whose magical run came to an end Wednesday night; and the Belleville boys, who have reached the Elite 8 in D1. They also discuss their NCAA men's basketball brackets.

The hosts return after a long break with recaps of Friday's girls' basketball district championship games, along with predictions for next week's boys' district tournaments.

The hosts preview an exciting week of prep basketball in the Ann Arbor area, starting with the long-awaited girls' matchup between Saline and Dexter. Other mentions include the Grass Lake and Western girls' teams, the SEC Red and White boys' races, the Greenhills boys' fast start, and the upcoming Chelsea Showcase on January 29.

The hosts emphasize a need for the MHSAA to allow more than 20 basketball games each season. In addition, they break down some of this week's top boys' matchups -- Skyline at Saline, Dexter at Huron, Dexter at Arbor Prep, Napoleon at Vandercook Lake, and Adrian at Chelsea. The Arbor Prep and Saline girls' teams are mentioned as well.

The hosts discuss the December 29 “Shot Clock Classic” at Spring Arbor University, focusing on the facility, media coverage, matchups, top players, and impact of the experimental 35-second shot clock. They also touch on other area teams playing over the holiday break.

The hosts recap the Dexter-Pioneer boys' game, the Saline-Bedford girls' contest and the Cascades-GLAC Boys' Basketball Challenge from last week. In addition, they look ahead to three upcoming battles -- Skyline vs. Huron boys, Chelsea vs. Blackhawk Christian boys and Western vs. Northwest girls.

The hosts discuss three area girls' teams (Chelsea, Tecumseh & Gabriel Richard) who are off to good starts and then preview three Week #1 boys' games -- Pinckney vs. Gabriel Richard, Hanover Horton vs. Olivet, and Pioneer vs. Dexter.

After discussing a couple of exciting football games -- Chelsea's come-from-behind win over Hudsonville Unity Christian in the D4 state finals and Michigan's big win over Ohio State -- the hosts turn their attention to hoops. Navigating the Thanksgiving break, boys' scrimmages and the official start of the girls' season are just some of the topics.

Who is the favorite to win this year's SEC Red boys' basketball race? Can an inexperienced Huron squad find its way into title contention? How will Saline fare under a new head coach? And can Dexter make some noise after moving up from the White division? These questions and others are addressed in this episode.

Chelsea is the favorite to repeat as SEC White boys' basketball champions this season, but the other five schools -- Adrian, Jackson, Pinckney, Tecumseh & Ypsilanti -- have enough pieces to make it interesting. Listen to the hosts' insight on this always-competitive division...

The hosts discuss their approaches to the first practice of the high school boys' basketball season, tryouts in general, and even the first two weeks of their respective campaigns. In addition, they cover early non-schematic focuses and reveal their team mottos for 2021-22.

The hosts break down the eight Cascades Conference boys' basketball teams, including perennial power Hanover-Horton, the always-tough Michigan Center Cardinals, an experienced Napoleon squad, and the on-the-rise Jayhawks from Vandercook Lake

With the start of girls' basketball practice just a few days away, the hosts preview multiple teams from the Ann Arbor area. Can Arbor Prep win a D3 state title? Are Grass Lake and Gabriel Richard capable of another deep run? Can anyone knock off Saline in the SEC Red or Chelsea in the SEC White? Listen in for responses to those questions and more.

The hosts begin their previews by examining 10 Ann Arbor-area boys' basketball teams who are not affiliated with the Southeastern Conference or Cascades Conference. The list includes Belleville, Arbor Prep, Father Gabriel Richard, Greenhills, Milan, Whitmore Lake, Clinton and three Jackson teams (Lumen Christi, Northwest & Western). In addition, they discuss their favorite Halloween candy and the upcoming Michigan-Michigan State football game.

The hosts transition from discussing the upcoming Dexter-Chelsea football game to identifying some of the high school basketball games they are most looking forward to in 2021-22. In addition, they touch on the national controversies surrounding Jon Gruden and Kyrie Irving.

After commenting on local news and the Chelsea Fall League, the hosts share their opinions about the MHSAA's pre-season downtime rule. In addition, they touch on preseason conditioning, the future of middle school sports, and music playlists.

The hosts react to MHSAA executive director Mark Uyl's comments from the BCAM Clinic, the sudden resignation of Saline coach Jake Fosdick, and other storylines as the 2021-22 prep season approaches.

The hosts discuss players who stood out at the Coach Speak Podcast Mid-Summer Showcase on July 21, 2021 at Dexter High School. In addition, they scratch their heads about the recently-released boys' and girls' basketball district assignments.

After a 76-day break, the hosts reconvene to discuss potential rule changes, local news, June basketball, the Mid-Summer Showcase, and an expansion of the Coach Speak Podcast.

The hosts look at both sides of AAU basketball, interview Tyrone Hicks (a man with many titles), and play their own version of "Start/Sub/Sit."