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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EP118: What Basketball Can Learn from Equestrian and Adventure Sports with Marianne Davies

 In this episode, George is joined by Marianne Davies to discuss the ecological dynamics approach to coaching, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, curiosity, and creating dynamic learning environments. She...
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EP117: Applying the CLA to Build a Championship Team with Paul Cortes

In this episode, George is joined by Paul Cortes shares his journey of adopting the Constraints Led Approach (CLA) in coaching basketball, leading his team to their first state championship. He discusses the...
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EP116: Mastering Conceptual Offense in AAU Basketball

In this episode, George Vaz George Vaz discusses the importance of mastering conceptual offense in AAU basketball. He emphasizes the challenges faced in AAU, such as inconsistent practice attendance and the need for...
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EP115: Why Team Talks Don’t Change Culture with JP Nerbun

In this episode, George Vaz speaks with JP Nerbun, an executive coach and consultant, about the principles of transformational coaching. They discuss the importance of creating a supportive team environment, building...
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EP114: Redefining Youth Basketball Development in Australia with Gerard Hillier

In this episode, George Vaz is joined by Gerard Hillier, a coach and pedagogy manager at the Knox Junior Raiders program in Melbourne. They discuss the importance of a constraint-led approach in coaching, the...
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EP113: Principles of Play for U16s

In this episode, George Vaz discusses the importance of principles of play for youth basketball players aged 16 and below. He emphasizes that focusing on principles rather than set plays allows players to adapt to...
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EP112: Coaching Under Pressure - Lessons from a Global Journey with Daniel Sokolovsky

In this episode, George Vaz interviews Daniel Sokolovsky, a global basketball coach with experience in various countries. They discuss the importance of understanding cultural differences in coaching, the balance...
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EP111: The Driveline Method to Throw Harder and Hurt Less with Kyle Boddy

In this episode, we dive into the world of pitcher development with Kyle Boddy, founder of Driveline Baseball and special advisor to the Boston Red Sox. Kyle unpacks the data-driven methodologies and advanced training...
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EP110: What Basketball Coaches Can Learn from Soccer’s Evolution with Simon Schröttle

In this episode, George is joined by Simon Schröttle, founder of Simon Schröttle Fussball Akademie in Germany. Simon, a coach and player in the Bundesliga for FC Augsburg, and a leading expert in the Constraints-Led...
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EP109: From Assistant to Associate: Chris Fowler’s Path to Coaching Excellence

In this episode, George welcomes Chris Fowler, Associate Head Coach at Western Michigan University and the all-time assist leader at Central Michigan University. Chris discusses his journey from an assistant to an...
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EP108: A New Chapter with George Vaz

In this special episode, Adam announces his departure from the podcast to pursue a Master’s in Strength and Conditioning. He reflects on his journey and hands over the hosting duties to George, a rising coach with a...
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EP107: Exclusive Insights from the Transforming Community

In this unique episode, we’re bringing you an exclusive preview of four different coaching clinics delivered to our member community. These clinics dive deep into modern coaching methodologies, player development...
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