The Transforming Basketball Podcast

EP52: How OTE are Developing The Next Generation of Pro Players with Markus Klusemann

Mar 22, 2024

Markus Klusemann and Alex Sarama discuss player development at OTE, focusing on bridging the gap between science and coaching. They explore challenges in player development across different basketball environments and the concept of minimal effective instructions. The importance of queuing and attentional focus in coaching, as well as the impact of the CLA lens on health and performance development, is also highlighted.

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Markus Klusemann

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Quick takeaways

The Player Development Workshop aims to bridge science and coaching for holistic player growth.

Minimal Effective Instructions (MEIs) enhance coaching by providing clear, concise cues for player improvement.

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Play Development Workshop in Basketball

A crucial aspect discussed in the episode is the initiative taken to organize a play development workshop in basketball. The workshop aims to bridge the gap between scientific perspectives and practical coaching applications. By bringing together experts from different areas, the workshop offers a holistic view of play development. Coaches attending the workshop are encouraged to interact with the information provided, fostering creativity and new ideas to implement in their coaching environments.

Introduction

2min

Revolutionizing Coach Education through Interactive Learning

6min

Exploring Decision Making and Basketball IQ in Player Development

3min

Maximizing Player Development with External Cues and Analogies

9min

Upcoming Coaching Science Workshop in Atlanta with Practical Applications for Coaches of All Age Groups

2min

In this episode, Alex Sarama welcomes back Markus Klusemann, Director of Health Performance Development at OTE, to discuss the upcoming Coach Education Workshop. The workshop aims to bridge the gap between science and coaching by providing coaches with a holistic overview of player development and practical strategies they can implement on the court. Markus and Alex also delve into the challenges and differences in player development across different basketball environments, such as North America, Europe, and Australia. They explore the concept of minimal effective instructions (MEIs) and how it can be applied to enhance coaching and player performance. Throughout the episode, they discuss the importance of queuing and attentional focus in coaching, as well as the impact of the CLA lens on health and performance development.

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Key Takeaways:

01:48 - Coach Education Workshop at Overtime Elite

05:30 - Differences in Player Development between Cultures

09:40 - Decision-Making as an entry point to using the CLA

14:45 - Applications of Minimal Effective Instructions (MEIs)

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OTE Coach Science & Development Workshop

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