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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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EP8: How Do Basketball Players Develop Skill with Dr. Alex Lascu
In this episode, Dr. Alex Lascu joins the Transforming Basketball podcast to discuss how research can help, rather than hinder, practitioners within the basketball world. Alex highlights the importance of coaches...
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EP7: Why You SHOULDN’T Run Pass and Cut Offense
Alex Sarama discusses the problems with "pass and cut" motion offense in youth basketball, proposing an alternative approach. He argues that the pattern-based nature of the offense does not align with an ecological...
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EP6: Why Drills DON’T Translate to the Real Game with Adam Omiecinski
In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Adam Omiecinski to discuss the contemporary skill acquisition ideas which form the basis of the Transforming Basketball approach. They discuss Adam’s journey into discovering...
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EP5: What is The Constraints-Led Approach (CLA)?
In this episode, Alex Sarama explores the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) in basketball, in addition to its underlying theory of ecological dynamics. He debunks many misconceptions surrounding the CLA within the...
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EP4: How to Build Better Basketball Players & People with Kareem Kalil
In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Kareem Kalil to discuss transformational coaching and its importance in basketball. They explore the field of human development and how it can be applied to coaching,...
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EP3: The Journey of College Prep Italy's Coaching Team
In this episode, Alex Sarama and the 2022/23 College Prep coaching staff discuss the mission and legacy of the College Prep Italy program. They discuss a variety of topics from the importance of creating a...
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EP2: Why Should All Coaches be Using Methods Backed by Science?
In this episode, Alex Sarama delves into how basketball coaches and practitioners can inform their approaches based on contemporary skill acquisition research. He highlights the gap that exists between the research...
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