The Transforming Basketball Podcast

EP48: How to Avoid Being a TWIT Coach

Mar 8, 2024

Discussing TWIT coaching method, improving youth coaching in the US, advocating for multi-sport participation, highlighting Kobe Bryant and Hakeem Olajuwon as examples, and promoting player-centered coaching style.

19:53

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Randy Sullivan

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Quick takeaways

TWIT coaching emphasizes immediate corrections, hindering player understanding and growth.

To enhance coaching in the US, focus on holistic development, multi-sport participation, and fun.

Deep dives

Twitch Coaching Approach in Basketball

Twitch coaching, inspired by Randy O'Sullivan, emphasizes the T.W.I.C.H. method: Tell, Watch, Inform, Coach, and Help. This approach involves instructing players on techniques, immediately correcting errors, and labeling players as uncoachable if they struggle. The podcast reveals how this coaching style hinders player learning by focusing on immediate corrections rather than fostering understanding and interaction with the game.

Introduction

3min

Challenges in Youth Basketball Coaching and the Need for a Learning-based Approach

5min

Reflections on Youth Basketball Coaching and Promotion of Summer Camp

2min

Revolutionizing Youth Basketball Coaching

7min

Youth Sports Development and Multi-Sport Participation

3min

In this episode, Alex, Adam & Gray delves into the concept of TWIT coaching. TWIT is an acronym highlighting a coaching method: Tell, Watch, Inform (of mistakes), and Tell (how to do it better).

They touches on five immediate actions to improve coaching in the US, encompassing coach education, changing rules, adjusting equipment, and educating parents against early sports specialization. They also highlights notable examples of professional athletes like Kobe Bryant and Hakeem Olajuwon, who played multiple sports before specializing, suggesting a similar approach could positively impact the future of basketball.

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Key Takeaways

01:10 - What is TWIT coaching & Observations of Youth Coaching in the United States

06:00 - Searching for solutions in the wrong locations

12:45 - Actions to improve the youth landscape

People and Article Mentioned:

Randy Sullivan

Welcome to TWITs Anonymous

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