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EP20: Why Coaches Shouldn’t be the Focus of a Team with Simon Turner
In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Simon Turner to discuss the importance of transformational coaching and the impact it can have on players. He emphasizes the need for coaches to be self-aware and to...
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EP19: Why Basketball Coaches Should Have A Coaching Mentor with Mike MacKay
In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Mike MacKay, a mentor and influential coaching figure within the basketball world. They discuss coaching mentorship and how it evolves over one’s career. Mike emphasizes the...
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EP18: “Swimming In A Bathtub” How to Make Training Representative of the Game with Alan Dunton
In this episode, Alex Sarama interviews Alan Dunton, a lecturer at MTU Cork and expert in contemporary skill acquisition ideas. Alan discusses the importance of variability in basketball training and how coaches can...
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EP17: What is the London Lions' Approach to Youth Development?
In this episode, Alex Sarama discusses the ecological approach that he and his colleagues at the London Lions are applying in their basketball academy. He explains how they have adopted a completely ecologically...
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EP16: What is Ecological Dynamics and How Does It Impact Basketball Coaching?
In this episode, Alex and Adam discuss how to explain the ecological approach to coaches and executives in a concise and compelling way. They emphasize the importance of understanding how skill emerges and how...
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EP15: A Player’s Perspective of Training with CLA with Linus Holmstrom
In this episode, Alex interviews Linus Holmstrom, a player from Sweden. Linus shares his experience of training with the CLA and how it has transformed his game. He discusses the importance of variability in practice,...
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EP14: How Basketball Coaching Differs Across Continents with Jon Yu
In this episode Alex Sarama interviews Jon Yu, who has been exploring an ecological approach in his coaching practice. Jon shares his coaching journey, from starting as a high school assistant coach to coaching at...
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EP13: A Deep Dive Into the Constraints-Led-Approach (Live Clinic)
In this episode, Alex takes you behind the scenes with some sounds of a recent coaches clinic. You will hear Alex debriefing and conversing with players and coaches on all things practical application of the CLA in...
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EP12: The New MONEYBALL in Basketball? A Practical Guide to Skill Acquisition in Basketball
In this episode, Alex Sarama outlines his vision for the future of player development in basketball. He emphasizes how contemporary skill acquisition ideas can be used to inform player development approaches. He...
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EP11: Crafting a Coaching Philosophy: How Theory Shapes Coaching Strategies
In this episode, Alex Sarama and Adam discuss the importance of theory in the coaching profession and the basketball industry. They emphasize that everyone has a theory, so it is crucial we gain awareness of it and...
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EP10: Developing Great Shooters
In this episode, Alex Sarama discusses how contemporary skill acquisition approaches can be applied to shooting in basketball. He debunks the idea of one optimal shooting technique and emphasizes the importance of...
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EP9: How does an NBA Coach use the CLA to Develop Their Players with LA Lakers' JD Dubois
In this episode, Alex Sarama speaks with JD Dubois, Assistant Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and Head Coach of their 22-23 Summer League team. They discuss the importance of applying evidence-based ideas in...
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