The Transforming Basketball Podcast

EP41: How Sweden are Revolutionizing Player Development with Andrew Pleick and Rikard Aspegren

Feb 13, 2024

Andrew Pleick and Rikard Aspegren from the Swedish Basketball Federation discuss the player development framework introduced by the federation and its impact on basketball in Sweden. They share challenges faced in implementing the framework, how it differs from others, and offer advice for other federations. Constraints-based coaching, success of traditional methods in other countries, and benefits of the framework are also discussed.

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Rikard Aspegren

Andrew Pleick

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Quick takeaways

The player development framework introduced by the Swedish Basketball Federation focuses on creating an enjoyable and effective learning environment for players, based on contemporary skill acquisition ideas.

One of the key challenges in implementing the framework is resistance from experienced coaches who are accustomed to traditional methods, emphasizing isolated drills and technique-focused training.

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Role of Basketball Developers in the Swedish Basketball Federation

The basketball developers from the Swedish Basketball Federation play a crucial role in assisting clubs and coaches in Sweden to improve their basketball practices and development. They provide support through clinics, newsletters, and other resources to help clubs and coaches enhance their basketball programs. Additionally, they work within the federation to ensure that all departments align with their framework for play development. These basketball developers also focus on looking ahead to the future of basketball development, constantly evaluating and discussing new approaches and strategies.

Selling Coaching Philosophies

01:46

Understanding Context in Coaching

01:11

Framework Implementation

00:47

Introduction

3min

Implementation of Sweden's Player Development Framework

14min

Challenges in adopting a constraints-based approach to coaching

4min

Success in Basketball despite Traditional Coaching Methods

9min

The Benefits of the Constraints-Led Approach in Player Development

5min

In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Andrew Pleick and Rikard Aspegren, basketball developers from the Swedish Basketball Federation. They discuss the player development framework introduced by the federation and how it has transformed the way basketball is taught and practiced in Sweden. The framework is based on contemporary skill acquisition ideas and emphasizes creating a more enjoyable and effective learning environment for players. They explain the challenges they have faced in implementing the framework and share their insights on how to introduce these ideas to coaches and overcome resistance to change.

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Key Takeaways:

08:05 - How the player development framework comes to life

13:30 - Starting with the Why with coaches

16:30 - Biggest challenges in implementing new ideas

23:53 - How is the Swedish framework differ from others

29:20 - Advice for other federations

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