EP65: The Role of An SAS in Professional Basketball with Tyler Yearby (Pt 2)

In this episode, Alex Sarama interviews Tyler Yearby, a Skill Acquisition Specialist and Co-Founder of Emergence. They discuss the role of a skill acquisition specialist (SAS) in basketball and how to overcome the challenges of introducing new ideas to practitioners who have been using a different approach throughout their careers. Tyler emphasizes the importance of transparency, open-mindedness, and collaboration in order to create a positive and effective working environment.

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Key Takeaways:

2:10 - Starting with an Empty Cup

4:15 - SAS as a Co-Pilot

6:40 - Meeting Each Staff Member Where They Are

8:50 - Nudging Movement Exploration in the Weight Room

13:55 - Performance Coach's Integration in Team Practice

16:40 - Forming a Common Language Across Departments

19:00 - How to Identify Improvement

Connect with Tyler:

Twitter: https://x.com/TylerYearby