The Transforming Basketball Podcast EP131: The Five Pillars of Holistic Athlete Development with Robby Bostain
Sep 17, 2025
Robby Bostain, founder of Level 10 Basketball and a former Division I and European pro, discusses his innovative five-pillar approach to athlete development, focusing on skills, fitness, mentality, nutrition, and leadership. He reveals how the Constraints-Led Approach has transformed his coaching, fostering creativity and adaptability. Robby emphasizes the importance of giving athletes ownership and making decisions while adopting strategies from various sports to enhance their performance. His insights blend high-level playing experience with a commitment to holistic growth.
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Why Level 10 Was Created
- Robby built Level 10 Basketball after seeing players repeat the same mistakes between sessions and needing structured
Assign Practical, Layered Homework
- Do give athletes simple, actionable homework across skills, fitness, mentality, nutrition, and leadership.
- Provide videos and levels so players can progress independently and build internal motivation.
Mental Reps Multiply Physical Practice
- Visualization multiplies practice by compressing reps into mental rehearsal.
- Robby says the body often responds similarly to imagined and physical practice, increasing transfer.