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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EP96: It Just Makes Sense with Jeff Schmidt

In this episode, Adam Omiecinski interviews Jeff Schmidt a coach with over 25 years of experience, who discusses his transition from a head high school coach to running his own private basketball training business in...
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EP95: Developing a Youth Program with Jon Yu & Neil Houghton (Part 2)

In this episode, Adam Omiecinski is joined by Jon Yu & Neil Houghton, their conversation encompasses the implementation of ecological dynamics frameworks and the challenges of player retention within a culturally...
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EP94: Developing a Youth Program with Jon Yu & Neil Houghton (Part 1)

In this episode, Adam Omiecinski is joined by Jon Yu & Neil Houghton, their conversation encompasses the implementation of ecological dynamics frameworks and the challenges of player retention within a culturally...
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EP93: Wanting to Know the Why with Ari Braun

In this episode, Adam Omiecinski speaks with Ari Braun, a high school basketball coach from Baltimore, Maryland, about his journey in adopting contemporary skill acquisition ideas to improve basketball performance....
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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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