The Transforming Basketball Podcast EP141: The Art of Practice Design in Basketball with Tim Dather
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Dec 10, 2025 Tim Dather, assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers and former G League coach, shares his expertise on practice design and player development. He dives into the integration of analytics and medical insights to create more effective training sessions. Tim discusses the importance of translating NBA concepts to youth basketball, emphasizing representative environments for skill application. He also shares innovative film breakdown techniques that enhance learning and engagement, all while maintaining a strong team culture amid roster shifts.
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Design Practices To Represent The Game
- Creating representative practice environments drives transfer to games.
- Manipulating constraints makes games smaller or larger to shape behavior effectively.
Coordinate With Analytics And Medical Teams
- Coordinate with analytics and medical staff to manage load while preserving live reps.
- Use constraint manipulation and shorter-distance live reps to reduce physical load.
Preserve Live Reps With Smarter Drills
- Keep live reps but shorten distances and isolate phases to lower fatigue.
- Use player development associates to simulate defense so starters conserve energy.