The Transforming Basketball Podcast

EP17: What is the London Lions' Approach to Youth Development?

Nov 21, 2023

The podcast explores the London Lions basketball academy and their adoption of an ecological approach based on skill acquisition research. They discuss challenges, player development, and the importance of a unified organizational approach. The significance of an ecological approach, practical application, and collaborative methodologies in sports organizations is also highlighted.

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The London Lions basketball academy is adopting an ecologically driven approach based on skill acquisition research to develop competitive players.

The Director of Methodology in the academy plays a crucial role in designing methodologies grounded in empirical evidence and promoting continuous learning among coaches.

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Applying Ecological Approach in London Lions Academy

The London Lions basketball organization is applying an ecological approach in their academy. They have adopted a completely ecologically driven approach based on contemporary skill acquisition research. This approach is grounded in empirical evidence from research. The goal is to develop a new generation of basketball players in the UK who can compete at a Euro Cup and Euro League level. The academy has teams for under 12s, under 14s, and under 16s, with a focus on meaningful competition outlets. The teams have more practice time compared to traditional UK youth programs.

Designing Methodologies for Skill Acquisition Research in Athletics

01:22

Optimizing Basketball Approaches with Ecological Dynamics

01:13

Introduction

4min

Addressing Challenges and Developing Players at London Lions Academy

8min

Applying Evidence-Based Methodologies in Sports Organizations

7min

Promoting an Ecological Approach in Basketball Organizations

2min

Collaborative Approach and the Role of Methodology in Sports Science

4min

In this episode, Alex Sarama discusses the ecological approach that he and his colleagues at the London Lions are applying in their basketball academy. He explains how they have adopted a completely ecologically driven approach based on contemporary skill acquisition research. Alex highlights the importance of embedding these ideas in every team and age group within the academy. He also introduces the concept of a Director of Methodology position, which can help unite different departments within a basketball organization.

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