ABOUT
Michael Jagacki has already been a part of three trajectory-changing programs in his 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 (2021), which rose to Top 10 on Amazon’s Best Basketball Books list. He also created a YouTube Channel with over 8 million views and 44,000+ subscribers, and runs a Twitter/X account followed by over 16,000 coaches and players.
He has presented at several coaching clinics, with preregistrations for his talks surpassing 6,000 attendees. He conducts specialized camps to help teams improve their defensive fundamentals in the off-season and consults with coaches throughout the year from all around the world.
Coach Mike has coached at every level — from youth leagues to Division I — and on both the men’s and women’s sides of the game. With the mindset of a lifelong learner and a passion for helping others succeed, he is committed to sharing the game and improving those around him.
THE LOCKDOWN BOOK
LOCKDOWN DEFENSE: DEVELOPING ELITE DEFENDERS
4.5 on Amazon.com
"A must read for any coach looking to improve his or her defensive approach and scheme. Coach Jagacki is a rising star in the basketball world!"
Steve Lanpher
Head Coach of Randolph College
Top 10 Amazon Basketball Book
OVER 2000 COPIES SOLD
Notable Shout-Outs;
Chris Oliver
Andrew Cobian
Jimmy Allen
Luke Yaklich
Frank Martin
Speedy Claxton
Brandon Bailey
Books with Beste
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.
Notable clients included:
- Sean East II, Mizzou
- Kyree Brown, Seattle
- Tyrek Williams, Catawba
- Multiple JUCO Players
- Rudy Fitzgibbons III, The Citadel
- Rodney Carson Jr, New Orleans U
- Jovan Zelenbaba, Northwestern St
- Multiple D2 and D3 Players
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.
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
TESTIMONIALS
COACHING JOURNEY
APPEARANCES & FOLLOWING
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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!"
The Lockdown Defense Podcast
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