The Transforming Basketball Podcast EP103: Displacing Our Motivation with Alan Keane (Part 2)
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Mar 5, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Alan Keane, an international basketball coach for Great Britain's Under 20 team and co-owner of Movement Sports, shares his innovative coaching philosophy. He emphasizes the athlete-centered approach, valuing self-awareness and growth over immediate results. Alan discusses embracing mistakes as learning opportunities and promoting acceptance among athletes. He highlights the reflective cycle of planning, doing, and reviewing in coaching and the importance of gratitude in performance. This is a must-listen for any coach looking to elevate their game!
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Meeting Individuals Where They Are
- Meet individuals where they are in their development.
- Facilitate an environment for growth with agency over their pace.
Acceptance Over Expectations
- Expectations can hinder growth, while acceptance facilitates it.
- Accept the current reality and then plan actions for improvement.
Reframing Errors as Adaptations
- Coaches often act as "deficit detectors," focusing on errors.
- Reframe errors as adaptations and give players space to self-solve.