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The Rising Coaches Podcast

Episode 93: Alex Sarama, Founder of Transforming Basketball

Sep 16, 2024
Alex Sarama, Founder of Transforming Basketball, has vast experience in player and coaching development across the globe. He emphasizes innovative coaching strategies, focusing on research-based methods that adapt to various contexts. The discussion dives into the constraints-led approach, enhancing player performance through small-sided games, while advocating for creativity in practice design. Sarama also highlights the significance of decision-making in training and building authentic relationships in the coaching community to foster a supportive environment.
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  • Coach Alex Sarama emphasizes the importance of adopting a Constraints-Led Approach to promote player decision-making in practice environments.
  • Creating an engaging practice atmosphere through diverse activities is essential to maintaining player motivation and encouraging continuous development in coaching.

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The Journey into Coaching

Growing up in the UK, Coach Alex Serama's passion for basketball emerged in a soccer-dominated environment. Recognizing his limitations as a player, he opted for a coaching career, even founding his own youth club by the age of 16. This club's success in fostering national team players highlighted his early dedication to learning and improving coaching methods. His commitment to continuous development remains a cornerstone of his philosophy, as he consistently seeks new insights from various fields to enhance his coaching approach.

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