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.

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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

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