The Transforming Basketball Podcast

The Transforming Basketball Podcast

Hosted by: Transforming Basketball

Transforming Basketball is all about breaking away from the status quo by helping the basketball world make sense of evidence-based ideas. Within the podcast, contemporary skill acquisition ideas are introduced to...

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EP92: Sean Keating 4v3 3v2

In this episode, Adam Omiecinski is joined by Sean Keating to discuss the innovative 4-on-3, 3-on-2 continuous game for youth basketball that focuses on more touches and enhancing skill acquisition. He explains how...
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EP91: Developing Female Hoopers with Kerri Kuzbyt (Part 2)

In this episode, Adam Omiecinski and Kerri Kuzbyt continue their insightful conversation, diving deeper into contemporary skill acquisition and how it applies to basketball. Focused on the ecological dynamics...
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EP90: Developing Female Hoopers with Kerri Kuzbyt (Part 1)

In this episode, Adam Omiecinski is joined by Kerri Kuzbyt to share her journey in basketball from playing multiple sports in her youth to becoming a coach. Kerri discusses the cultural differences in how females and...
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EP89: Neil Houghton One Club Philosophy

In this episode, Adam Omiecinski is joined by Neil Houghton from Australia to share his extensive experience in basketball coaching and his transition from traditional methods to the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA)....
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EP88: Alex to Adam Transition

In this special episode, Alex Sarama announces his departure and introduces Adam Omiecinski as the new host. Alex reflects on the growth of the podcast, which now reaches 8,000+ listeners a week, and his new role with...
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EP87: Why Muscle Memory is Irrelevant

In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by is joined by Gray Thomas and Adam Omiecinski to discuss the controversial topic of muscle memory. Their discussion revolves around the concept of muscle memory and its...
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EP86: Using the CLA at Brose Baskets

In this episode, Alex Sarama chats with Simon Bertram, a leading advocate for using the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) in basketball coaching.  Simon discusses the challenges and opportunities faced when trying to...
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EP85: Applying the CLA in Brazilian Basketball with Gabriel Barbosa

In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Brazilian basketball coach Gabriel Barbosa. Having connected months ago, Alex and Gabriel share a passion for the constraints-led approach (CLA) and the importance of...
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EP84: Aligning Return to Play to an Ecological Approach with Yuji Suzuki

In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Yuji Suzuki, a chiropractor and strength and conditioning professional, to discuss the future of the return to play process in the NBA through an ecological approach. Yuji...
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EP83: Why are Coaches hesitant to change?

In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by is joined by Gray Thomas and Adam Omiecinski to discuss why as coaches, we can sometimes be hesitant to change and new ideas. They explore the reasons behind this reluctance...
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EP82: What the CLA Is and Isn't (Part 2)

In this episode, Alex Sarama and Gray Thomas, deliver an online clinic for the Bavarian Basketball Federation in Germany. They discuss the constraints-led approach (CLA) and clarify common misconceptions about its...
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EP81: What the CLA Is and Isn't (Part 1)

In this episode, Alex Sarama and Gray Thomas, deliver an online clinic for the Bavarian Basketball Federation in Germany. They discuss the constraints-led approach (CLA) and clarify common misconceptions about its...
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