KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NABC today announced a partnership with Slappin’ Glass, an industry-leading hub of coaching education content. Through the partnership, the NABC and Slappin’ Glass will collaborate on content through the popular Slappin’ Glass podcast and newsletter platforms, and Slappin’ Glass will conduct educational programming at the upcoming 2026 NABC Convention.
Slappin’ Glass – operated by Chapman head coach Dan Krikorian and BG Göttingen assistant coach Patrick Carney – connects coaches to the best topics in the world of basketball, leadership, and high performance to stimulate their development. The Slappin’ Glass podcast, newsletter, and additional content can be accessed at slappinglass.com.
“The NABC and Slappin’ Glass are aligned in our passion for supporting the development of coaches across all levels of basketball,” said NABC Executive Director Craig Robinson. “Slappin’ Glass has quickly grown into a go-to resource for coaches, and we’re excited to partner on initiatives that will serve the coaching community both in the digital space and in-person at the NABC Convention.”
“The NABC’s highly respected history of educating coaches aligns perfectly with our mission to bring innovative, practical insight to the coaching community,” said Krikorian and Carney in a joint statement. “We’re excited to work together to continue advancing how coaches learn and grow as the game evolves.”
About the NABC
The National Association of Basketball Coaches is a professional development and advocacy organization serving over 5,000 members in collegiate, scholastic and youth basketball. The NABC was founded in 1927 by Phog Allen, the legendary University of Kansas coach and student of James Naismith, the inventor of basketball. The NABC works to advance all levels of basketball and operates as a collective voice for coaches. NABC members are Guardians of the Game, upholding the core values of leadership, advocacy, service, education, and inclusion. For more information about the NABC, visit nabc.com.
About Slappin’ Glass
Slappin’ Glass is a global coaching education platform that connects coaches with innovative ideas, practical insight, and modern approaches to the game. Through its podcast, newsletter, and digital programming, Slappin’ Glass draws on a diverse international network of coaches and practitioners to share perspectives from across levels, leagues, and regions of basketball. Founded by former college teammates Dan Krikorian (Head Coach at Chapman University) and Patrick Carney (Assistant at BG Göttingen in Germany’s Pro A division), Slappin’ Glass is committed to advancing how coaches learn, adapt, and grow in an evolving global game.
