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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Episodes

EP147: Building a Culture of Playing Towards Each Other with Ryan Gensler

In this episode, George is joined by Ryan Gensler, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at the University of Akron, to explore how concept-based offense, relationship-driven leadership, and constraint-led learning shape...
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EP146: The Future of Coaching with Matt Bowers

In this episode, George is joined by Dr. Matt Bowers to explore how different sport environments—from structured teams to unstructured play—shape athlete development, creativity, and long-term potential. He challenges...
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EP145: Coaching and Curiosity with Jon Yu

In this episode, George is joined by Jon Yu to discuss various aspects of basketball coaching, focusing on the challenges faced by coaches, the importance of skill development versus technique, and the implementation...
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EP144: Rethinking Strength and Conditioning with Cole Hergott

In this episode, George is joined by Cole Hergott, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Trinity Western University, to discuss innovative approaches to athlete recovery, training, and injury prevention,...
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EP143: Value of Donor Sports and the Developmental Pyramid with Scott Peters

In this episode, George dives into the concept of donor sports and how non-basketball activities can enhance on-court performance through transferable movement skills. He explores how coaches can creatively integrate...
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EP142: Applying the CLA - Case Study Insights with Konstantin Hula

In this episode, George is joined by Konstantin Hula discusses his experiences and insights gained from coaching youth basketball, particularly focusing on the importance of intentional practice, clear principles of...
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EP141: The Art of Practice Design in Basketball with Tim Dather

In this episode, George is joined by  Tim Dather, assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers, shares insights from his extensive coaching career. He discusses the significance of practice design, the integration of...
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EP140: From Player to Agent Journey with Billy Baron

In this episode, George is joined by former Euroleague pro Billy Baron discusses his transition from player to agent, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and player development. He shares insights on training...
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EP139: Unlocking Mental Performance in Basketball with Jon Giesbrecht (Part 2)

In this episode, George and Jon Giesbrecht explore the concept of mental toughness in sports, emphasizing resilience, routines, and energy regulation. They discuss the importance of co-regulation between athletes and...
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EP139: Unlocking Mental Performance in Basketball with Jon Giesbrecht (Part 1)

In this episode, George is joined by Jon Giesbrecht, founder of Play Free Basketball, Director of Mental Performance for the Vancouver Bandits, and author of Free Your Mind: Overthinking Athletes. Jon shares how...
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EP138: A Global Approach to Elite Player Development with Tim Fanning

In this episode, George sits down with Tim Fanning, associate head coach at BYU and former coach at Maccabi Tel Aviv and Overtime Elite. Tim shares his global coaching journey across Spain, Israel, New Zealand, and...
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EP137: Q&A with Alex Sarama (Part 2)

In this episode, Alex Sarama continues the Q&A workshop with coaches, diving deeper into how practice design, constraints, and teaching methods can drive player development. The conversation highlights how to...
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