The Transforming Basketball Podcast EP121: Athlete-Centered Coaching - Building Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose with Loren Anderson
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Jul 9, 2025 Join Loren Anderson, founder of Rise Volleyball Academy and a head coach in Portland, as he shares his innovative coaching journey. He emphasizes athlete-centered approaches that prioritize autonomy and intrinsic motivation. Discover how fostering communication and encouraging athletes to voice their opinions can enhance performance. Loren discusses the critical balance of providing constructive feedback while promoting exploration and teamwork. Plus, he delves into creating a culture of inquiry and vulnerability that enriches the learning experience on and off the court.
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Loren's Humbling Basketball Loss
- Loren lost a basketball game 74-3 coaching inexperienced players against gym rats who practiced daily.
- This led him to explore ecological dynamics and new coaching methods to bridge skill gaps.
Use Motivational Interviewing
- Use motivational interviewing by asking questions to guide athletes to find their own solutions.
- Avoid over-constraining athletes by imposing direct instructions; support athlete autonomy.
Design Environment to Encourage Exploration
- Design practice environments that incentivize players to explore new skills through attractive challenges.
- Let team encouragement and point systems promote trying unfamiliar solutions naturally.