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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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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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