This is Season 3, Episode 17 of The Run TMC Podcast.

But first, the Run TMC Season 3 popup store is live. Click here to shop: https://encr.shop/runtmcseason3

In this episode hosts Duffy Ballard and Dave Levine chat with John Paye about his remarkable multi-sport career — from Menlo High to being a 2-sport star at Stanford, eventually playing with the 49ers and winning a Super Bowl ring, and his long, successful run as a high school girls basketball coach (including 4 state titles). They cover coaching philosophy, the evolution of girls’ basketball, John's progression as a two-sport Division 1 star, and memorable moments with legends like Joe Montana and Bill Walsh.

Also included are sponsor shout-outs, a glossary segment, and anecdotes about coaching techniques, improvisational communication, and coaching stories that shaped Paye’s approach. Enjoy the interview and local updates from Marin County.

This interview was conducted on February 22nd, 2026

Show Notes

The Run TMC Season 3 popup store is live

Click here to shop: https://encr.shop/runtmcseason3

Our friend and former guest Dave Albee is battling kidney disease and needs help. More about his battle here.

(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics

(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics

Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine

Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors

email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com

follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast

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thank you to our sponsors:

The Hub in San Anselmo

Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael

Batiste Rhum

The Social Klub in Sausalito

San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps

This is Season 3, Episode 16 of The Run TMC Podcast.

Duffy and Dave recap the MCAL and BCL playoffs, relive Selection Sunday at the Lodge, and break down the North Coast Section brackets — including the Marin Catholic boy's spot in the Open Division.

Guests Ethan Kassel (Bay Preps Insider) and Jeff Spaulding provide bracket analysis and previews across divisions, while the hosts share local highlights, sponsor notes, and details on a limited-time Run TMC apparel drop.

Show Notes

The Run TMC Season 3 store is live

Click here to shop: https://encr.shop/runtmcseason3

Our friend and former guest Dave Albee is battling kidney disease and needs help. More about his battle here.

(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics

(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics

Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine

Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors

email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com

follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast

check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com

thank you to our sponsors:

The Hub in San Anselmo

Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael

Batiste Rhum

The Social Klub in Sausalito

San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps

This is Season 3, Episode 15 of The Run TMC Podcast and we are getting technical in this one. Duffy and Dave sit down with some of the top trainers in the Bay Area to discuss the secrets of unleashing the potential of young players. Guests Stevie Johnson, Russ Bauer, Jordan Lewis and Colin Hamilton dig into the power of the two-foot jump stop, building a mid-range scoring bag, teaching the weak hand, and the best ways to balance drills with competitive pickup.

They share success stories, effective drills, and their approach to creating pressure-packed, game-like practice to accelerate development.

This episode is rich with practical tips for players and coaches on footwork, decision-making, accountability, and daily habits that lead to real improvement.

Show Notes

The Run TMC Season 3 store is live

Click here to shop: https://encr.shop/runtmcseason3

Our friend and former guest Dave Albee is battling kidney disease and needs help. More about his battle here.

(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics

(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics

Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine

Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors

email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com

follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast

check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com

thank you to our sponsors:

The Hub in San Anselmo

Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael

Batiste Rhum

The Social Klub in Sausalito

San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps

Season 3, Episode 14 of The RUN TMC Podcast features NBA trade deadline banter— including rumors around Giannis and the tension between winning now versus protecting the future.

Then Dave conducts an in-depth interview with Spencer Spivy - former University High and Williams College star and they discuss his playing journey and the making of his documentary "Sideline Story." Dave and Spencer also cover coping with injury, optimal basketball training habits like the 10,000-shot challenge and sprinkling in "shooting vitamins", and coaching-minded advice for players.

This episode mixes timely NBA debate with a thoughtful, personal player story and practical basketball advice for athletes and coaches.

Watch the Sideline Story here

Show Notes

Our friend and former guest Dave Albee is battling kidney disease and needs help. More about his battle here.

(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics

(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics

Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine

Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors

email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com

follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast

check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com

thank you to our sponsors:

The Hub in San Anselmo

Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael

Batiste Rhum

The Social Klub in Sausalito

San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps

Season 3, Episode 13 of The RUN TMC Podcast delivers a hyper-local update on Marin County high school basketball: midseason records, coach notes, standout players, and playoff implications for boys and girls teams across MCAL and the Bay Counties League.

The episode also recaps the Run TMC community basketball appreciation event at The Hub on January 11 that featured speeches from local basketball luminaries that captured the county’s basketball culture and history.

Show Notes

Our friend and former guest Dave Albee is battling kidney disease and needs help. More about his battle here.

(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics

(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics

(M!): Content is Entirely Inside Marin Topics

Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine

Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors.

email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com

follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast

check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com

thank you to our sponsors:

The Hub in San Anselmo

Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael

Batiste Rhum

The Social Klub in Sausalito

San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps

Season 3 Episode 12 of The Run TMC podcast features a lively coaches' roundtable at The Hub with Archie Williams' Mikey Clagett, San Marin's Chris Lavdiotis and Branson's Demetrius Roquemore. Hosts Duffy and Big Brain Dave open with an MLK quote and then dive into a three-point range of topics with their guests which include scouting, practice drills, game‑day routines and player leadership .

Show Notes

Our friend and former guest Dave Albee is battling kidney disease and needs help. More about his battle here.

(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics

(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics

Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine

Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors.

email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com

follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast

check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com

thank you to our sponsors:

The Hub in San Anselmo

Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael

The Social Klub in Sausalito

San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps

The Marin County Free Throw Championship returns on Jan. 25 — at Archie Williams High from 8:30-11:30 a.m. — with proceeds from the event going to help the needy in the community through the St. Vincent de Paul Society. There are competitions and prizes in several categories for individuals and teams, as well as a raffle. For more information, email saintvincentdepaul@strita.edu or call 415-454-6420.

Season 3, Episode 11 features some of the really best moments from Run TMC's 2025 interviews and roundtables — coaching insights, player perspectives, expert conversations and more...

Our guests provide practical teaching methods—layup progressions, finishing through contact, small-sided constraint drills, and how to use practice film to build confidence and decision-making.

We also explores defensive identity (presses and the 1-3-1), in-game coaching styles, pregame routines, NIL/transfer-era impacts, and simple mental routines for players and coaches.

This is the Run TMC year in review and it chock full of useful basketball nuggets

Our friend and former guest Dave Albee is battling kidney disease and needs help. More about his battle here.

Show Notes:

(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics

(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics

Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine

Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors.

email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com

follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast

check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com

thank you to our sponsors:

The Hub in San Anselmo

Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael

The Social Klub in Sausalito

San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps

S3E10, A late breaking podcast right before 2026.

Dave gives us a comprehensive update from the Bambauer tournament and other post Christmas tourneys.

Happy New Year Run TMC!

Show Notes:

(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics

(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics

Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine

Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors.

email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com

follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast

check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com

thank you to our sponsors:

The Hub in San Anselmo

Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael

San Domenico Nike Fall and Summer Basketball Camps