49 min
Episode 320: Victor Lapena, Driving Success Through Coaching The Basketball Podcast
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- Basketball
Guest: Victor Lapena, Canadian Women’s National Basketball Team Coach
Canadian Women's National Basketball Team Víctor Lapeña joins the Basketball Podcast to share his philosophy on international coaching, development, and principles of play.
Lapeña brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to his current role as Head Coach of the Canadian Women's National Basketball Team.
Prior to his appointment in 2021, Lapeña spent a remarkable 14 years within the Spanish Basketball Federation. His impact is undeniable, having played a key role in Spain's dominance on the international stage. During this tenure, he contributed to an impressive collection of 14 medals, including two coveted EuroBasket golds (2013, 2017) and a silver medal at the prestigious 2016 Rio Olympics.
Lapeña's expertise extends beyond the national team level. He also boasts a distinguished club-level career in Spain, leading teams in both the second and first tiers of their national league. His strategic brilliance culminated in a championship title with CB Avenida in the 2012-13 season. Additionally, he achieved success on the international club scene by guiding Nadezhda Orenburg to the EuroCup Women title in 2019.
Breakdown
1:00 - Introduction
2:30 - Coaching Basketball in Canada
10:00 - Club Model vs Scholastic Model
16:00 - Basketball Development Model
22:00 - Coaching Principles and Strategies
26:00 - Player Development
32:00 - Coaching Strategies Learned in Soccer
37:00 - Defensive Strategies in Basketball
43:30 - Defensive Rebounding Strategies
47:00 - Conclusion
Victor Lapena’s Bio:
Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%ADctor_Lape%C3%B1a
Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion
Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion
Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion
Immersion Videos:
Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com
Guest: Victor Lapena, Canadian Women’s National Basketball Team Coach
Canadian Women's National Basketball Team Víctor Lapeña joins the Basketball Podcast to share his philosophy on international coaching, development, and principles of play.
Lapeña brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to his current role as Head Coach of the Canadian Women's National Basketball Team.
Prior to his appointment in 2021, Lapeña spent a remarkable 14 years within the Spanish Basketball Federation. His impact is undeniable, having played a key role in Spain's dominance on the international stage. During this tenure, he contributed to an impressive collection of 14 medals, including two coveted EuroBasket golds (2013, 2017) and a silver medal at the prestigious 2016 Rio Olympics.
Lapeña's expertise extends beyond the national team level. He also boasts a distinguished club-level career in Spain, leading teams in both the second and first tiers of their national league. His strategic brilliance culminated in a championship title with CB Avenida in the 2012-13 season. Additionally, he achieved success on the international club scene by guiding Nadezhda Orenburg to the EuroCup Women title in 2019.
Breakdown
1:00 - Introduction
2:30 - Coaching Basketball in Canada
10:00 - Club Model vs Scholastic Model
16:00 - Basketball Development Model
22:00 - Coaching Principles and Strategies
26:00 - Player Development
32:00 - Coaching Strategies Learned in Soccer
37:00 - Defensive Strategies in Basketball
43:30 - Defensive Rebounding Strategies
47:00 - Conclusion
Victor Lapena’s Bio:
Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%ADctor_Lape%C3%B1a
Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion
Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion
Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion
Immersion Videos:
Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com
49 min