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EP80: Advice for Using a CLA in High School with John Murray
In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by John Murray, who shares his journey from grassroots youth basketball to high school coaching, emphasizing the transformative power of CLA in developing player skills and...
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EP79: What on earth is an affordance?!
In this episode, Alex Sarama and Adam discuss the concept of affordances in basketball by exploring how affordances, which are opportunities for action, can be applied within the basketball environment. They emphasize...
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EP78: By Any Means Basketball with Coleman Ayers
In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Coleman Ayers to talk about his unconventional path to transforming basketball training. Coleman shares his insights on reframing skill acquisition, the importance of...
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EP77: Why Players Don't Need Blocked Practice
In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Gray Thomas to delve into the debate surrounding blocked versus variable training in basketball. They challenge the traditional notions that have prevailed in the coaching...
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EP76: Coaching the Italian Youth National Team with Alessandro Nocera
In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Alessandro Nocera to discuss the evolution of coaching techniques, emphasizing the importance of defensive principles, conceptual offense, and individual player development....
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EP75: Progressing Skills Training in North America with Tyler Leclerc
In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Tyler LeClerc to talk about the significance of building relationships with high school coaches, navigating the complex landscape of AAU basketball, and implementing...
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EP74: Athlete-Centered Coaching with Jesse Rawlings
In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Jesse Rawlings to discuss the evolution of coaching methodologies in the sport of football. From his experiences in New Zealand to his current ventures in the UK, Jesse sheds...
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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...
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EP72: Transforming U14 Basketball with Will Twigg
In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Will Twigg to discuss their experiences and insights into the implementation of a Constraint-Led Approach (CLA) in basketball coaching, highlighting the shifts in coaching...
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EP71: ICOACHKIDS with Sergio Lara-Bercial
In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Sergio Lara-Bercial to discuss the importance of prioritizing children in sports coaching. Sergio shares valuable insights on how to create a supportive environment for young...
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EP70: Applying the CLA from Youth to NBA with Mitch Kirsch
In this episode, Alex Sarama engages in a conversation with Mitch Kirch about implementing contemporary skill acquisition ideas and ecological dynamics framework in basketball training. Mitch shares insights from his...
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EP69: What Exactly is Acquired with Alex Lossberg
In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Alex Lossberg to discuss his journey into evidence-based coaching and the application of contemporary skill acquisition ideas within basketball. He shares insights on how he...
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