Michael Jagacki has already been apart of 3 trajectory changing programs in his short coaching career. He is an innovator on the defensive end, a relationship builder with his student-athletes and a powerful brand maker in the industry. Jagacki is the author of Lockdown Defense : Developing Elite Defenders which was released in 2021 and rose to #11 on Amazon's Best Basketball Books. He is also the creator of his Youtube Channel which has amassed over 3.5 million views and over 25k subscribers. Jagacki has presented at several coaching clinics where the pre-registrations for his talks has surpassed 6000 attendees. He conducts specialized camps for basketball teams to improve their defensive fundamentals during the off-season and consults with several coaches throughout the season. Coach Mike has gained experience and insights through a coaching journey that has touched all levels of basketball, from Division 1 to youth leagues, and has coached both on the male and female sides of the game. With the mindset of a life-long learner and the passion to help others succeed, Michael Jagacki is committed to sharing the game and improving those around him.
Over 1000 Copies Sold
Top 10 Amazon Basketball Book
Notable Shout-Outs
Chris Oliver
Frank Martin
Books with Beste
Andrew Cobian
Jaycob Ammerman
Speedy Claxton
Coaching Journey...
Hofstra University Women's Basketball
Assistant Coach & Video Coordinator
2019-22
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Assisted program to back-to-back years of a conference tournament win - the first time in 10 years
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Finished Top 5 in CAA Regular Season - first time in 5 years
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Helped recruit and develop two All-Defensive Selections and two All-Conference players
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Guided the Pride to a Defensive finish of 1st in Steals per game and 1st in Man Defensive Efficiency in conference​
​Responsible for all aspects of opponent preparation, guards and wings development, defensive coordinator, recruiting NJ/NY/PA areas and academic support.
Personal Training
Multiple players have worked with Coach Jagacki in private, partnered and small group training sessions. Each workout is tailored to the specific athlete from a detailed film study and breakdown.
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Notable clients included: Sean East II @ Mizzou, Rudy Fitzgibbons III @ The Citadel, Jovan Zelenbaba @ Northwestern St, Rodney Carson Jr @ New Orleans U, Kyree Brown @ Seattle, Tyrek Williams @ Catawba, and multiple D2, D3 and JUCO players.
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The Lockdown Camp
College and High School programs have had Coach Jagacki come in for a week long camp with their players focused on Developing their team's Individual Defense.
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Typical Week: 5 Days, 3 Hours a Day
Session Includes: Film Breakdowns, Agility Workouts, Defensive Technique and Drills in whole group and small group settings
Primary Focus: On Ball, Closeouts, Post, Recovery & Defending Offensive Actions - On and Off the Ball
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For More Information email: mikejagacki@gmail.com
Appearances & Following
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Over 25,000 Subscribers
More Than 3.5 Million Views
"The Best Basketball Channel out there!"
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"Finally someone is talking about defense."
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"Thank u coach! You have taught me so much. I am the best defender on our team because of you."
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"The attention to detail on this channel is unreal. You make me better every video. Def changing the way we all see defense!"
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"Coach Jagacki is truly in a class of his own when it comes to defensive philosophy and strategy. But what truly makes him special is his understanding of culture, his player relationships and his constant innovation of tactical schemes. He is always pouring into the team and finding ways to get an edge."
Jared Goldstein
Head Coach - Middlesex High School Boys