The Transforming Basketball Podcast

EP43: How Alba Berlin’s Academy Produces Youth Players like Frans Wagner with Marius Huth

Feb 20, 2024

Marius Huth shares insights on using small-sided games and an ecological dynamics framework to develop basketball skills. Emphasis on starting with games rather than technique, club-wide framework, incorporating SSGs with the National Team, and future plans for girls' development.

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Quick takeaways

Develop basketball skills through small-sided games emphasizing game immersion over perfect technique.

Create a dynamic and engaging practice environment by embedding a player-centered approach focused on skill acquisition.

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Fostering Skill Acquisition in Youth Basketball

In the podcast, Marius Hoof discusses his role at Elba Berlin, emphasizing a player-centered approach focused on educating players under 14 while ensuring their continued development. He advocates for teaching basketball through small-sided games to enhance decision-making skills and game understanding. By prioritizing game-based learning, Elba cultivates a dynamic and engaging practice environment that emphasizes skill acquisition over technical perfection.

Varied Practice for Player Development

01:15

Introduction

2min

Incorporating Small-Sided Games in Youth Basketball Programs

9min

Exploring Coaching Strategies and Player Development with Alba Berlin

3min

Adapting Coaching Approaches for Youth and National Teams

4min

Strategic Coaching Approaches and Future Innovations in Basketball Development

5min

In this episode, Alex Sarama interviews Marius Huth. Marius shares his insights on using small-sided games and an ecological dynamics framework to develop basketball skills. He discusses the importance of having players start with the game, rather than focusing solely on perfecting technique. Marius also highlights the unique approach taken where the emphasis is on creating a fun and dynamic practice environment that mirrors the game. He also touches on his experience coaching the national team and the challenges of preparing a team with limited practice time.

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Key Takeaways:

03:33 - Games from the start

07:36 - Embedding the same framework throughout an entire club

14:48 - Incorporating SSGs with the National Team

19:00 - What's next for Marius

Connect with Marius:

Email: marius.huth@albaberlin.de

LinkedIn: https://de.linkedin.com/in/marius-huth-58b563100

Links:

Website: http://transformingbball.com/