The Transforming Basketball Podcast

EP49: How to Apply the CLA in Multiple Parts of Daily Life with Adam de Groot

Mar 12, 2024

Alex Sarama interviews Adam De Groot, a PE teacher and basketball coach, about applying an ecological approach to coaching. Adam discusses creating environments for athletes to self-organize, matching offenses to players, and structuring variability in training. He also shares how he explores this approach with his own children and offers training tips through Train Your Brain.

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Quick takeaways

Emphasize self-organization for athlete skill development.

Adapt offensive strategies to match player strengths.

Encourage movement variety and autonomy in training.

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Applying Ecological Dynamics in Basketball and Beyond

The podcast episode discusses the application of an ecological dynamics framework in basketball coaching and skill acquisition. Through a conversation between the host, Alex, and guest Adam, the role of the framework in transforming basketball performance is explored. Adam, a physical education teacher and varsity coach, shares his unique approach to incorporating the ecological perspective in training athletes for various sports. The discussion delves into how the framework influences not only basketball practices but also weight room activities, highlighting the importance of adapting coaching methods to individual strengths and demands in different settings.

Introduction

3min

Exploring Coaching as a Language Approach in Basketball Practices

8min

Innovative Player Development Strategies and Non-linear Practice Approaches

5min

Flexible Practice Plans and Varied Workouts

11min

Connecting with Adam for Basketball Concepts and Training Tips

3min

In this episode, Alex Sarama interviews Adam De Groot, a physical education teacher, basketball coach, and owner of Nightshade Training. Adam shares his journey of discovering and applying an ecological approach to coaching and teaching. He discusses how he incorporates the principles of ecological dynamics into basketball practices, athletic performance training, and even his interactions with his own children. Adam emphasizes the importance of creating environments that allow athletes to discover solutions and develop their skills through self-organization.

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Key Takeaways:

02:00 - Adam's Background

08:00 - Matching a Conceptual Offense to Personnel

16:48 - Structuring Variability in the Weight Room

20:40 - Exploring an Ecological Approach with Adam's Children

Connect with Adam:

Twitter (@coachdegroot): https://twitter.com/coachdegroot1

Nightshade Training: https://www.instagram.com/nightshadetraining/

Links:

Website: http://transformingbball.com/