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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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EP137: Q&A with Alex Sarama (Part 1)
In this episode, Alex Sarama hosts a Q&A workshop where coaches dive deep into transition offense, spacing concepts, pistol actions, and defensive principles like tagging up. The conversation explores practical...
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EP136: Traditional vs CLA Drills
In this episode, George Vaz breaks down the concept of representative design in coaching — the idea that practice environments should mirror real game demands for true skill transfer. Drawing on ecological dynamics...
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EP135: Nathanial Mitchell: Transforming Players Through Sweat Equity
In this episode, George sits down with Nathanial Mitchell, head coach for Canada Basketball’s Senior Men’s National Team and former NBA assistant with the Toronto Raptors and Charlotte Hornets. Nathanial shares...
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EP134: An Inside Look at ‘Bamalytics’ and Alabama’s Data-Driven Formula with Adam Bauman
In this episode, George sits down with Adam Bauman, Director of Scouting and Analytics for the Alabama Men’s Basketball Team. Adam shares how analytics shape Alabama’s explosive offense, how player development is...
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EP133: The Evolution of Basketball Coaching with Coach Nick at BBallBreakdown
In this episode, George welcomes Coach Nick Hauselman, founder of BBall Breakdown, to discuss revolutionary changes in defensive principles of play and shooting. With over 20 years of coaching experience, Coach Nick...
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EP132: Effective Constraint Manipulation
In this episode, George delves into the significance of manipulating constraints to guide player behavior and skill development. Through practical examples, the episode outlines various task, environmental, and...
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EP131: The Five Pillars of Holistic Athlete Development with Robby Bostain
In this episode, George Vaz is joined by Robby Bostain, founder of Level 10 Basketball and former Division I and European pro. Robby shares how his holistic five-pillar approach—skills, fitness, mentality, nutrition,...
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EP130: The Secrets Behind ALBA Berlin's Coaching Philosophy with Norbert Opitz
In this episode, George Vaz is joined by Norbert Opitz, a cornerstone of Alba Berlin’s youth development program. With over 20 years of experience, Norbert shares how Alba fosters player growth through representative...
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EP129: Inside the Atlanta Hawks: Zay West & CLA Ideas in the NBA
In this episode, George Vaz is joined by Zay West, Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Atlanta Hawks. Zay shares how evidence-based training, creativity, and environmental design can help athletes...
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EP128: Constraints, Curiosity, and Coaching: Ashley Cookson on Leading the Essex Rebels
In this episode, George Vaz sits down with Ashley Cookson, Head of Basketball Performance and Head Coach of the Essex Rebels women’s team. Ashley shares his journey through coaching in the UK, Sweden, Canada, and...
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EP127: Building a Championship Culture with Cameron Mitchell
In this episode, George is joined by Cameron Mitchell—two-time NWAC South Coach of the Year and head coach of Portland Community College’s Panther Basketball Program. He shares how he’s led his team to back-to-back...
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