@Coachmdthomas

🏀 Building ELITE Defenses (3–2 Zone) 📈 Helping Players Grow On & Off Court #UNITAS

 Denton, TX
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Joined October 2014
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💯 Humble & Hungry! God is Good
Jeff Waddilove@JeffWaddiloveAug 31
No one and I mean no one is going to out work MJ Thomas. An absolute monster on the glass. Putting him next to Tyrin is borderline unfair.
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Reid Robinson@ReidRobinson27Sep 1
Had a great weekend at TAMUK for my official visit and elite camp! @javelinahoops @jayfrye @denton_bb @TexasHoopsGASO
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Coach the Coaches@WinningCoachesAug 26
"Great things come from hard work and perseverance. No excuses." -- Kobe Bryant
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DRC Sports@sports_drc16 Jan 2023
A week full of change in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches' rankings saw six area basketball teams remain in the mix, two enter the rankings and one drop out. The DRC breaks down where all 8 state-ranked area squads stand below. dentonrc.com/sports/high_sch…
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Jamodi Podcast
@jamodipodcastMay 8
We started studying elite programs 🏀💯 Going to events, learning from top coaches, seeing the standard up close. We chased the blueprint. No excuses. No shortcuts. These are the non-negotiables. You don’t have to do this… but if you do, do it the right way 🔥 - @Coachmdthomas
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BasketballCoach.com
@BBCoachDotComMar 14
🔥3-2 Match Up Zone Drill: Defending the DHO and Protecting the Middle In this clip, Denton HS (TX) head coach Michael Thomas @Coachmdthomas demonstrates a 4 on 4 drill used to train key principles of the 3-2 Match Up Zone. Players work on midline positioning, denying the middle, communicating on dribble handoff actions, and making two-foot defensive rotations before the drill eventually builds into 5 on 5. This great drill comes from the new instructional video "Building a Disruptive & Dominating 3-2 Match Up Zone Defense"! 🏀 #learnfromthebest #becomeyourbest ⚡️Learn more here: championshipproductions.com/… (Via @ChampProduction 📽️🏀)
A complete system for installing a disruptive 3-2 match-up zone that frustrates opponents and controls games! Install a disruptive 3-2 match-up zone that pressures the ball and protects the paint! Use build-up drills to teach responsibilities, rotations, and communication! Apply clear teaching points for defending cutters, ball screens, and common offensive alignments! Reinforce accountability and execution through game film and diagrams! Disguise zone defense with man principles to confuse opponents! features Michael Thomas; Denton High School (TX) Head Coach; Calvert HS (TX) Head Coach (2020-2022); 2022 Texas Six-Man Coach of the Year; Laneville HS (TX) Head Coach (2015-2020); 2019 Brazos Valley Coach of the Year; 2015 Piney Woods All-Star Coach; Cushing HS (TX) Head Coach (2014-2015); 5x District Champions; 5x District Coach of the Year

ALT A complete system for installing a disruptive 3-2 match-up zone that frustrates opponents and controls games! Install a disruptive 3-2 match-up zone that pressures the ball and protects the paint! Use build-up drills to teach responsibilities, rotations, and communication! Apply clear teaching points for defending cutters, ball screens, and common offensive alignments! Reinforce accountability and execution through game film and diagrams! Disguise zone defense with man principles to confuse opponents! features Michael Thomas; Denton High School (TX) Head Coach; Calvert HS (TX) Head Coach (2020-2022); 2022 Texas Six-Man Coach of the Year; Laneville HS (TX) Head Coach (2015-2020); 2019 Brazos Valley Coach of the Year; 2015 Piney Woods All-Star Coach; Cushing HS (TX) Head Coach (2014-2015); 5x District Champions; 5x District Coach of the Year

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Want to build a winner? 👀🏆 Stop looking for shortcuts ❌ Study elite programs 📚 Learn from elite people 🎯 Demand elite habits DAILY 💯🔥 That’s the difference. #UNITAS
Jamodi Podcast
@jamodipodcastMay 8
We started studying elite programs 🏀💯 Going to events, learning from top coaches, seeing the standard up close. We chased the blueprint. No excuses. No shortcuts. These are the non-negotiables. You don’t have to do this… but if you do, do it the right way 🔥 - @Coachmdthomas
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🚨 DON’T SLEEP THROUGH THIS. 3 wins ➡️ 30 wins. Built through DEFENSE & CULTURE. 🔥 3–2 Defense 🔥 Rotations 🔥 Game-Speed Drills 📍 TABC Clinic — San Antonio ⏰ Saturday • 8:30 AM 🎥 Can’t make it? Full clinic video + drills: championshipproductions.com/… #TABC #DefenseWins #UNITAS
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Jamodi Podcast
@jamodipodcastMay 4
It’s officially out 🎙️🏀 In this episode, @Coachmdthomas dives into leadership systems, building a brotherhood, raising standards, and transforming mindset within a program. 🎧|🎥 jamodipodcast.com 💪 POWERED BY: @BallogyApp @grip_spritz @Scoreboard_100 @SidelineInt
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Denton Boys Basketball@denton_bbApr 26
BRONCOS ON THE BIG STAGE. @llojok1 @esheats21 Representing Denton in the HBCU All-Star Game ⭐ Built in Denton. Ready for the spotlight. 📍 Paul Quinn College 🗓️ April 26 | ⏰ 3PM | 🎟️ FREE #UNITAS | #BroncoBuilt | #BiggerThanBasketball
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🙏 LOVE YOU MORE! Humble and Hungry
Therealmjthomas@therealmjthomasApr 26
From Day One to Day 1. 🏀❤️ Every gym. Every rep. Every sacrifice he was right there. Couldn't have made it to Vegas without you, @coachmdthomas. Love you, Pops. 🙏 #RebelNation #DentonToVegas #UNLV #Blessed
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Jeff Borzello
@jeffborzelloApr 18
New Orleans transfer MJ Thomas has committed to UNLV, his agents at WME Basketball told ESPN. 6-8 forward averaged 10.8 points and 8.0 rebounds this past season, put up 13.5 points and 13.0 rebounds in the Southland tournament.
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Therealmjthomas@therealmjthomasApr 18
🔓 LOCKED IN 🔐
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Coach Michael Thomas@CoachmdthomasMar 9
Let's Go! 🙏
Southland Conference
@SouthlandSportsMar 9
HE'S HIM.🫵@PrivateersHoops @MyCreditUnion1
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SportsDayHS
@SportsDayHSApr 3
Who are the best basketball players in the Dallas area? Check out which local stars made SportsDayHS' all-area boys team!🏀👀 Read more here: dallasnews.com/high-school-s…
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#JustDenton Congratulations 🎊
DRC Sports@sports_drcMar 27
The DRC annually recognizes northern Denton County's top boys basketball players with the All-Area team. Denton High seniors Lojok Loliwa and Ethan Sheats headline this year's honorees as Co-MVPs after helping lead the Broncos to a historic season. List: dentonrc.com/sports/high_sch…
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Denton Boys Basketball@denton_bbMar 19
⚡️ 52 YEARS IN THE MAKING ⚡️ First Regional Final since 1974 + 9 All‑District Broncos. CO-MVPs: @llojok1 @thereale21 1st: @ReidRobinson27 @jjonesss___ @ethan_ashu23 2nd: @that_d1hooper @charmilne_ @jhoops2026 @adrian_chedle @Nathan55065115 #HistoricSeason
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Denton High Boys Head Basketball Coach Mike Thomas presenting the 3-2 defense at the 2025 THSCA Convention in San Antonio
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🔥 Blown away! Thanks @BBCoachDotCom @ChampProduction 🙏Teaching disruptive zone defense has changed our program.Excited to share with coaches everywhere! 🏀💯#DefenseWinsGames
BasketballCoach.com
@BBCoachDotComMar 14
🔥3-2 Match Up Zone Drill: Defending the DHO and Protecting the Middle In this clip, Denton HS (TX) head coach Michael Thomas @Coachmdthomas demonstrates a 4 on 4 drill used to train key principles of the 3-2 Match Up Zone. Players work on midline positioning, denying the middle, communicating on dribble handoff actions, and making two-foot defensive rotations before the drill eventually builds into 5 on 5. This great drill comes from the new instructional video "Building a Disruptive & Dominating 3-2 Match Up Zone Defense"! 🏀 #learnfromthebest #becomeyourbest ⚡️Learn more here: championshipproductions.com/… (Via @ChampProduction 📽️🏀)
A complete system for installing a disruptive 3-2 match-up zone that frustrates opponents and controls games! Install a disruptive 3-2 match-up zone that pressures the ball and protects the paint! Use build-up drills to teach responsibilities, rotations, and communication! Apply clear teaching points for defending cutters, ball screens, and common offensive alignments! Reinforce accountability and execution through game film and diagrams! Disguise zone defense with man principles to confuse opponents! features Michael Thomas; Denton High School (TX) Head Coach; Calvert HS (TX) Head Coach (2020-2022); 2022 Texas Six-Man Coach of the Year; Laneville HS (TX) Head Coach (2015-2020); 2019 Brazos Valley Coach of the Year; 2015 Piney Woods All-Star Coach; Cushing HS (TX) Head Coach (2014-2015); 5x District Champions; 5x District Coach of the Year

ALT A complete system for installing a disruptive 3-2 match-up zone that frustrates opponents and controls games! Install a disruptive 3-2 match-up zone that pressures the ball and protects the paint! Use build-up drills to teach responsibilities, rotations, and communication! Apply clear teaching points for defending cutters, ball screens, and common offensive alignments! Reinforce accountability and execution through game film and diagrams! Disguise zone defense with man principles to confuse opponents! features Michael Thomas; Denton High School (TX) Head Coach; Calvert HS (TX) Head Coach (2020-2022); 2022 Texas Six-Man Coach of the Year; Laneville HS (TX) Head Coach (2015-2020); 2019 Brazos Valley Coach of the Year; 2015 Piney Woods All-Star Coach; Cushing HS (TX) Head Coach (2014-2015); 5x District Champions; 5x District Coach of the Year

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🏀 Thank you for the feature and continued support of coaches! This drill is foundational to what we teach in our 3-2 system. Appreciate the work you do elevating the game!
BasketballCoach.com
@BBCoachDotComMar 14
🔥3-2 Match Up Zone Drill: Defending the DHO and Protecting the Middle In this clip, Denton HS (TX) head coach Michael Thomas @Coachmdthomas demonstrates a 4 on 4 drill used to train key principles of the 3-2 Match Up Zone. Players work on midline positioning, denying the middle, communicating on dribble handoff actions, and making two-foot defensive rotations before the drill eventually builds into 5 on 5. This great drill comes from the new instructional video "Building a Disruptive & Dominating 3-2 Match Up Zone Defense"! 🏀 #learnfromthebest #becomeyourbest ⚡️Learn more here: championshipproductions.com/… (Via @ChampProduction 📽️🏀)
A complete system for installing a disruptive 3-2 match-up zone that frustrates opponents and controls games! Install a disruptive 3-2 match-up zone that pressures the ball and protects the paint! Use build-up drills to teach responsibilities, rotations, and communication! Apply clear teaching points for defending cutters, ball screens, and common offensive alignments! Reinforce accountability and execution through game film and diagrams! Disguise zone defense with man principles to confuse opponents! features Michael Thomas; Denton High School (TX) Head Coach; Calvert HS (TX) Head Coach (2020-2022); 2022 Texas Six-Man Coach of the Year; Laneville HS (TX) Head Coach (2015-2020); 2019 Brazos Valley Coach of the Year; 2015 Piney Woods All-Star Coach; Cushing HS (TX) Head Coach (2014-2015); 5x District Champions; 5x District Coach of the Year

ALT A complete system for installing a disruptive 3-2 match-up zone that frustrates opponents and controls games! Install a disruptive 3-2 match-up zone that pressures the ball and protects the paint! Use build-up drills to teach responsibilities, rotations, and communication! Apply clear teaching points for defending cutters, ball screens, and common offensive alignments! Reinforce accountability and execution through game film and diagrams! Disguise zone defense with man principles to confuse opponents! features Michael Thomas; Denton High School (TX) Head Coach; Calvert HS (TX) Head Coach (2020-2022); 2022 Texas Six-Man Coach of the Year; Laneville HS (TX) Head Coach (2015-2020); 2019 Brazos Valley Coach of the Year; 2015 Piney Woods All-Star Coach; Cushing HS (TX) Head Coach (2014-2015); 5x District Champions; 5x District Coach of the Year

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