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EP23: How to Apply Ecological Dynamics to Strength and Conditioning with Javier Miller-Estrada
In this episode, Alex Sarama interviews Javier Miller-Estrada to talk about the ecological approach to basketball performance. They discuss how this approach can be applied in various aspects of the game, including...
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EP22: How do Games-Based Approaches Differ from the CLA?
In this episode, Alex Sarama discusses the differences between a games-based approach and a constraint-led approach (CLA) in basketball coaching. He emphasizes that while a games-based approach may be enjoyable for...
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EP21: What is Nonlinear Pedagogy & Why is it So Important For Basketball Coaches with Philip O’Callaghan
In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Philip O'Callaghan to discuss the nonlinear nature of learning and how it applies to basketball performance. He explains that humans are nonlinear systems, and learning does...
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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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