The Transforming Basketball Podcast

In this engaging discussion, Mike MacKay, a seasoned mentor in the basketball coaching world, shares his insights on the transformative power of mentorship. He highlights the essential need for coaches to find the right mentor that aligns with their developmental stage. Mike emphasizes continuous learning, fostering an environment that supports athletes emotionally, and personalized coaching strategies. Listeners gain valuable perspectives on creating practice scenarios that mirror real games, enhancing both player performance and team dynamics.

Guest Alan Dunton, expert in skill acquisition, discusses the importance of variability in basketball training and functional movements in warm-ups. He explains meta-stability in skill development and suggests ways to bridge the gap between research and coaching practice.

The podcast explores the London Lions basketball academy and their adoption of an ecological approach based on skill acquisition research. They discuss challenges, player development, and the importance of a unified organizational approach. The significance of an ecological approach, practical application, and collaborative methodologies in sports organizations is also highlighted.

This podcast explores the ecological approach to basketball, emphasizing skill development and optimal practice conditions. It discusses the need to shift away from linear thinking and embrace the idea of behavior as a process. It suggests that coaches and organizations can benefit from adopting this approach by using research to inform decision-making and reevaluating traditional practices. The significance of language and adaptation in niche environments is also explored.

In this episode, Alex interviews Linus Holmstrom, a player from Sweden. Linus shares his experience of training with the CLA and how it has transformed his game. He discusses the importance of variability in practice, the benefits of differential learning in shooting, and the principles of conceptual offense. Linus also provides insights into his favorite small-sided games and offers feedback on how coaches can create the optimal level of difficulty in their practice activities.  Want to learn more about conceptual offense? We have you covered with our conceptual playbook. Learn more about the offense and receive your free copy instantly:https://transformingbball.com/conceptual-playbook Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/  Key Takeaways: “Implementing a CLA in basketball training helps players develop decision-making skills and improve their reading of the game.” “Embracing variability in practice prepares players for the unpredictable situations they will encounter in games.” “Differential learning in shooting helps players develop a wide range of skills and adaptability in different game situations.” “Conceptual offense focuses on triggers and reading the defense to create advantages and find high-percentage shots.” “Small-sided games, such as pick and roll drills, provide players with opportunities to practice specific skills and develop chemistry with teammates.” Links: Website: http://transformingbball.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball  

Jon Yu, an ecological approach in his coaching practice. He discusses investing in learning as a coach, implementing CLA in player development, building rapport with players, onboarding programs for new players, and using small-sided games and constraints-based coaching to develop skills.

In this episode, the podcast discusses practical application of the CLA in basketball, incorporating decision-making into shooting, the 'Domino's' drill and good court spacing, acting on affordances and the 'Floor is Lava' strategy, non-linear practice and improving basketball skills, and the correlation between game starts and warm-ups.

In this podcast, Alex Sarama discusses the future of player development in basketball, emphasizing the importance of creating adaptive players and integrating principles of play. He rejects fixating on specific techniques and instead advocates for exploration and individualized learning. The podcast emphasizes the significance of creating environments for player development and understanding the emergence of skills. It also explores the importance of rejecting mental models, exploring multiple solutions, and developing attunement to the affordance landscape.

The podcast dives into the importance of theory in coaching and the basketball industry, highlighting how theory simplifies and enhances the coaching process. They emphasize the significance of understanding the theory of skill acquisition, which changes coaches' perspectives and impacts all aspects of coaching. The speakers also discuss the limitations of sports science and the importance of having a theoretical framework in coaching. They stress the value of reflection and application for coaches, encouraging them to share their experiences and how it has changed their coaching.

The podcast discusses how contemporary skill acquisition approaches can be applied to shooting in basketball, debunking the idea of one optimal technique. It emphasizes the importance of individualized coordination and the role of degrees of freedom. The concepts of constraint-led approach and differential learning are introduced, providing activity ideas to increase variability and explore different movement possibilities. The podcast also explores the limitations of form shooting, the effects of a defender on jump shots, and the importance of practice design and rethinking shooting technology.