The Transforming Basketball Podcast EP104: Learning from Lacrosse with Jamie Munro
Mar 12, 2025
Jamie Munro, a seasoned lacrosse coach with a rich background in both field and box lacrosse, shares his unique coaching perspectives. He reveals how a blog post reshaped his understanding of fundamentals and emphasizes the cross-sport connections between lacrosse and basketball. Munro discusses innovative skill development through small-sided games, highlighting tactical decision-making and spatial awareness. He also dives into the strategic dynamics of box lacrosse, drawing parallels with basketball to enhance player adaptability and movement.
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Jamie Munro's Coaching Journey
- Jamie Munro connected with Transforming Basketball through his deep passion for basketball and coaching lacrosse.
- A blog post on fundamentals reshaped his coaching perspective and led to collaborations with Alex Sarama.
Decision Plus Execution Crucial
- It is the decision coupled with skill execution, not just execution, that makes performance difficult.
- Constraints-based small games better teach skills by encouraging athletes to find solutions themselves.
Lacrosse and Basketball Similarities
- Lacrosse and basketball share many tactical similarities, including man-to-man defense and screen plays.
- These parallels help coaches like Munro transfer principles between sports effectively.