

EP54: An Ever Evolving Coach with Jonas de Bruyne
9 snips Mar 29, 2024
Jonas de Bruyne, a basketball coach, discusses his shift to a games-based approach in coaching, influenced by ecological dynamics. He talks about incorporating defenders in training, his player development program in Germany, and shares practical examples of innovative training sessions like Tennis Basketball with a Defender and Snake & KOB Finishing.
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Coaching Journey
- Jonas de Bruyne's coaching philosophy evolved significantly over two stages.
- Initially, he copied drills from the internet and other coaches, later adopting a games-based approach.
Perception-Action Coupling
- Jonas's biggest change was incorporating defenders in all activities for perception-action coupling.
- He emphasizes learning in context rather than isolated drills.
Details vs. Functionality
- Details aren't crucial as long as skills are functional for players.
- Use small-sided games and constraints for targeted skill development.