EP73: Thinking Differently in Basketball Athletic Performance with Jamie Smith
In this episode, Alex Sarama interviews Jamie Smith, an athletic performance coach and educator. They discuss the need for a new approach to athletic performance in basketball and how to integrate skill acquisition principles into training. Jamie emphasizes the importance of moving away from traditional methods and embracing creativity and variability in training. They share practical examples of how to apply these ideas in warm-ups, small-sided games, and the weight room. Jamie also discusses the concept of "rep without rep" and how it can enhance skill development and reduce the risk of injuries.
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