The Transforming Basketball Podcast EP138: A Global Approach to Elite Player Development with Tim Fanning
Nov 12, 2025
Tim Fanning, associate head coach at BYU, shares his extensive international coaching journey, including stints at Maccabi Tel Aviv and Overtime Elite. He discusses the importance of intensity, basketball IQ, and simplifying principles for effective coaching. Discover how his experiences abroad influenced his approach to player development and building competitive cultures. Tim emphasizes the significance of rebounding and accountability, alongside the need for continuous practice evaluation, all while nurturing authentic relationships in basketball.
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Spanish Roots Shaped His Coaching
- Tim traced his coaching education to Spain and Pep Guardiola's influence, noting early rondo-like activities shaped his approach.
- He credits Spanish youth practices for emphasizing creativity, high-intensity reps, and progressive skill steps.
Next-Step Focus With Elite Prospects
- At Overtime Elite Tim aligned player goals with team needs and focused on the "next step" for 17–19-year-olds transitioning to senior basketball.
- He emphasized conversations to get player buy-in and relentlessly iterated on development methods.
Culture Of Winning Is Environmental
- Maccabi's culture made winning non-negotiable by surrounding players with trophies and expectations every day.
- That constant expectation produced sustained high performance across competitions.