Idaho Basketball Coaching Podcast Principles of Play w/ George Vaz
Sep 1, 2025
In this lively discussion, George Vaz, a seasoned basketball coach from Brazil with stints in Portugal and England, dives deep into the Principles of Play. He outlines how to effectively present these concepts to players through engaging methods. Vaz emphasizes adapting techniques based on team personnel and discusses the importance of constraints in small-sided games. He shares insights on keeping focus during practice and how to handle when strategies donât pan out. Get ready to transform your coaching approach!
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Principles Guide Team Identity
- Principles of Play are guiding intentions (strategy and tactics) that shape team behavior without strict rules.
- They must be holistic so offense, defense, spacing and shot types align to the same identity.
Share And Quiz On Principles
- Share short oneâpage POP documents with players before preseason and run a workshop to explain terms.
- Quiz players at practice to test knowledge and keep them accountable.
Define Micro Behaviors Precisely
- Break macro principles into micro behaviors (e.g., land like a quarterback, bust out dribble) and define each term.
- Tailor micro principles to your team's specific strengths and personnel.