Contemporary Practice Insights w/ Liam Jefferson

We are fortunate to have the return of Liam Jefferson on this episode. 

The episode focuses on how Jefferson develops his practices using CLA methods to introduce conceptual principles in his new position.

Jefferson was on earlier this year to talk about his role with the London Lions Youth Academy and installing a conceptual offense. It quickly became one of our most popular episodes.

A lot has changed since that time. Jefferson is now the head coach of the Oaklands Wolves and clinician for Transforming Basketball. 

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2:00 - Responsibilities with the Oaklands Wolves

3:50 - Working with inexperience basketball coaches

5:30 - Documenting offensive & defensive philosophies

6:50 - Introducing CLA & Conceptual offense to new coaches

8:30 - Evaluating success when taking over a new program

10:25 - Long haul vs. short haul when implementing a CLA & Conceptual approach

11:25 - Competition levels for basketball in England

12:50 - Structure of youth academy vs. senior team practices

14:00 - Keys to developing a practice plan

16:00 - Organizing practice activities over the season

17:30 - Practice planning for specific opponents

18:45 - Practice structure using the CLA

21:15 - The importance of pace in practices

22:30 - Individual development in practices

25:00 - Players response to this system

27:05 - Planning practice around intensity & workload