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67 épisodes
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The Transforming Basketball Podcast Transforming Basketball
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Transforming Basketball is all about breaking away from the status quo by helping the basketball world make sense of evidence-based ideas. Within the podcast, contemporary skill acquisition ideas are introduced to change the way we think about basketball performance.
If you’re ready to join us in our quest to transform the basketball world, challenge the way things have always been done, and reflect deeply on our coaching and organisational approaches, then this is the podcast for you!
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EP67: Presenting to UConn's Eco Psych Department
In this live on-the-road episode, Alex and Gray Thomas reflect on their experiences at Brown University and UConn, where they explored the impact of an ecological perspective on sports and performance. They discussed the challenges faced by pioneers in ecological psychology, the importance of humility and openness to learning, and how the ecological dynamics framework can revolutionize coaching across various sports.
Key Takeaways:
2:50 - The trials and tribulations of getting Ecological Psychology off the ground
5:40 - Alex and Gray's reflections from Alex's presentation at UCONN
14:15 - Being curious and skeptical in your learning journey
18:50 - Humility
22:36 - Experience at Brown University
Links:
Website: http://transformingbball.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball -
EP66: 'Going all in' on CLA as a HS Coach with Ty Keck
In this episode, Alex Sarama joined by Ty Keck, a basketball coach from Idaho Falls. Ty shares his journey of implementing the Conceptual Offense and Constraint-Led Approach (CLA) with his team and the positive impact it has had on their performance. He discusses the challenges he faced in transitioning from a traditional coaching approach to a more player-centered approach and how he overcame them. Ty also emphasizes the importance of creating a transformational coaching environment and allowing players the freedom to develop their skills and make decisions on the court.
Key Takeaways:
4:20 - Lessening the Learning Curve by Removing 1v0
6:30 - Re-shaping the Shell Drill
9:00 - Direct Instruction isn't the only Way to Coach
15:00 - Breaking Away from the Norm
21:00 - CLA & Transformational Coaching in Harmony
Connect with Ty:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_ty_keck/
Links:
Website: http://transformingbball.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball -
EP65: The Role of An SAS in Professional Basketball with Tyler Yearby (Pt 2)
In this episode, Alex Sarama interviews Tyler Yearby, a Skill Acquisition Specialist and Co-Founder of Emergence. They discuss the role of a skill acquisition specialist (SAS) in basketball and how to overcome the challenges of introducing new ideas to practitioners who have been using a different approach throughout their careers. Tyler emphasizes the importance of transparency, open-mindedness, and collaboration in order to create a positive and effective working environment.
Key Takeaways:
2:10 - Starting with an Empty Cup
4:15 - SAS as a Co-Pilot
6:40 - Meeting Each Staff Member Where They Are
8:50 - Nudging Movement Exploration in the Weight Room
13:55 - Performance Coach's Integration in Team Practice
16:40 - Forming a Common Language Across Departments
19:00 - How to Identify Improvement
Connect with Tyler:
Twitter: https://x.com/TylerYearby
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyleryearby/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-yearby-59b89b5a/
Emergence: https://emergentmvmt.com
Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tyler-Yearby
Links:
Website: http://transformingbball.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball -
EP64: The Role of An SAS in Professional Basketball with Shawn Myszka (Pt 1)
In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Shawn Myszka, Founder of Emergence, to discuss the concept of alive movement problems and its application in basketball performance. They explore the ecological dynamics framework and how it impacts the way coaches and practitioners approach skill acquisition in basketball. Shawn emphasizes the importance of creating practice activities that are alive, dynamic, and allow for emergent decision-making.
Links:
Website: http://transformingbball.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball -
EP63: Intentionality in Professional Basketball with George Galanopoulos
In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by George Galanopoulos, the Associate Head Coach at Rip City Remix. They discuss the application of contemporary skill acquisition ideas within the G League. George highlights the importance of education and understanding in player development. Alex and George also delve into the practical aspects of skill acquisition, including pre-practice and pre-game warm-ups, as well as the significance of clear communication and terminology in coaching principles of play.
Key Takeaways:
6:05 - All of the factors that go into maximizing an activity for player development
14:10 - PDP serving as the map to guide a player's development
18:20 - George's Evolution on Warm-Ups
22:05 - Having a coherent story of how the team will play
33:40 - Altering player positioning in activities to enhance representativeness
37:20 - Pillars of Organization as a Head Coach
Connect with George:
Twitter/X: https://x.com/georgegalanop
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ggalanop
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-galanopoulos-99496044
Links:
Website: http://transformingbball.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball -
EP62: Exploring a Contemporary Approach with Nabil Murad
In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by interviews Nabil Murad, an Irish basketball coach currently coaching in Austria. Nabil shares his journey of discovering and embracing a contemporary approach to coaching, influenced by ecological dynamics. He discusses the challenges coaches face in adopting this approach and the reasons why many coaches are hesitant to change. Nabil also shares his experiences and insights on applying ecological dynamics to various aspects of basketball, including shooting, skill development, and game-like situations. The episode provides practical tips and ideas for coaches looking to incorporate contemporary skill acquisition ideas into their coaching philosophy.
Key Takeaways:
04:12 - Failing with the status quo is safe
11:30 - How Nabil helps facilitate triggers in the half court
13:25 - Rep without Rep increasing player attention and engagement
19:15 - Emphasizing defense to encourage offensive behaviors
23:00 - Playing through constraints facilitates communication
Article Mentioned:
Nonlinear Pedagogy Underpins Intrinsic Motivation in Sports Coaching
Connect with Nabil
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Nabeelrend
Substack: https://nabilmurad.substack.com
Links:
Website: http://transformingbball.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball