The Transforming Basketball Podcast

EP35: The Secrets Behind Jeremy Lin’s Workouts with Josh Fan

Jan 23, 2024

Josh Fan, discussing the integration of ecological dynamics into basketball performance and how it transforms conventional perspectives and coaching tactics. They explore his coaching approach and practical examples, emphasizing the benefits of the ecological method in fostering aggressive and resilient players. They also provide advice on shifting towards an ecological approach in coaching.

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Quick takeaways

The integration of ecological dynamics into basketball performance can transform conventional perspectives and coaching tactics.

Incorporating principles and task focuses, rather than specific moves, in training can enhance player performance and effectiveness.

Deep dives

Exposing to Ecological Ideas Through Jiu Jitsu

Josh Fan shares how he was first exposed to the ecological approach through his experience at a Jiu Jitsu gym. Initially frustrated by the lack of instruction, he went on a journey to understand and explore ecological dynamics in skill acquisition. This led him to realize the missing middle in his basketball training approach and how it explained the lack of transfer from training to in-game performance.

Introduction

2min

The Shift to an Ecological Approach in Coaching

18min

Incorporating the Ecological Approach to Skills Training in Individual Workouts

2min

Benefits of an Ecological Approach to Skills Training

4min

Understanding the Game of Basketball: Creating Space and Advantages

2min

In this episode, Alex Sarama welcomes Josh Fan to discuss the integration of ecological dynamics into the realm of basketball performance. They delve into how an ecological approach transforms the conventional perspectives and coaching tactics in basketball. They explore how Josh has significantly evolved his player development approach over recent years, shifting to a fully ecological framework. This shift has manifested in fostering more aggressive, resilient players across various levels, from middle school to college athletics.

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Key Takeaways:

1:34 - Discovering the ecological approach through BJJ

4:55 - Differences in his coaching since becoming more ecological

10:00 - What Josh's process looks like working with a player

17:00 - Practical examples and harmonizing it with their role on their team

22:43 - Advice in shifting towards an ecological approach

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Website: http://transformingbball.com/