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 analytics and medical insights, and the importance of creating a representative environment for player development. Tim emphasizes the role of film breakdown in coaching, translating NBA concepts to youth basketball, and building consistency in a rapidly changing G League environment. 

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Tim Dather and His Coaching Journey

03:04 - The Importance of Practice Design and Constraints

05:53 - Integrating Analytics and Medical Insights in Coaching

08:42 - Film Breakdown: Strategies for Effective Learning

11:52 - Translating NBA Concepts to Youth Basketball

15:01 - Building Consistency in G League Coaching

17:49 - The Role of Video in Practice and Player Development

20:43 - Engaging Players Through Questions and Exploration

23:47 - Overlooked Competitive Advantages in Coaching

26:57 - Transformative Tip

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