The Transforming Basketball Podcast

Transforming Basketball

Ecological Dynamics

Skill Acquisition

Coaching Strategies

Basketball Coaching

Constraints Led Approach

Ecological Approach

Constraint-Led Approach

Basketball

Volleyball

Contemporary Learning Approaches

Differential Learning

Principles Of Play

Constraints-Led Approach

Games-Based Approaches

Youth Basketball

Player Autonomy

Defensive Strategies

Offensive Strategies

Shooting Techniques

Player Development

Transforming Basketball is all about breaking away from the status quo by helping the basketball world make sense of evidence-based ideas. Within the podcast, contemporary skill acquisition ideas are introduced to change the way we think about basketball performance. If you’re ready to join us in our quest to transform the basketball world, challenge the way things have always been done, and refle... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	135	Founded	2 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	BasketballSelf-ImprovementSportsEducation

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Latest Episodes

EP135: Nathanial Mitchell: Transforming Players Through Sweat Equity

In this episode, George sits down with Nathanial Mitchell, head coach for Canada Basketball’s Senior Men’s National Team and former NBA assistant with the Toronto Raptors and Charlotte Hornets. Nathanial shares lessons from coaching across the NBA, G... more

15 Oct 2025 • 31 min

EP134: An Inside Look at ‘Bamalytics’ and Alabama’s Data-Driven Formula with Adam Bauman

In this episode, George sits down with Adam Bauman, Director of Scouting and Analytics for the Alabama Men’s Basketball Team. Adam shares how analytics shape Alabama’s explosive offense, how player development is guided through data-driven shot type ... more

8 Oct 2025 • 26 min

EP133: The Evolution of Basketball Coaching with Coach Nick at BBallBreakdown

In this episode, George welcomes Coach Nick Hauselman, founder of BBall Breakdown, to discuss revolutionary changes in defensive principles of play and shooting. With over 20 years of coaching experience, Coach Nick shares insights on the evolution o... more

1 Oct 2025 • 37 min

EP132: Effective Constraint Manipulation

In this episode, George delves into the significance of manipulating constraints to guide player behavior and skill development. Through practical examples, the episode outlines various task, environmental, and individual constraints that can be appl... more

24 Sep 2025 • 12 min

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Recent Guests

Adam Bauman

Director of Scouting and Analytics for Alabama Men's Basketball Team

Alabama Men's Basketball Team

Episode: EP134: An Inside Look at ‘Bamalytics’ and Alabama’s Data-Driven Formula with Adam Bauman

Robby Bostain

Founder of Level 10 Basketball; a former D1 player at Furman and European pro

Level 10 Basketball

Episode: EP131: The Five Pillars of Holistic Athlete Development with Robby Bostain

Zay West

Assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks

Episode: EP129: Inside the Atlanta Hawks: Zay West & CLA Ideas in the NBA

Ashley Cookson

Head coach of the Essex Rebels

Essex Rebels

Episode: EP128: Constraints, Curiosity, and Coaching: Ashley Cookson on Leading the Essex Rebels

Cameron Mitchell

Head Coach of the Panther Basketball Program at Portland Community College and member of the Rip City Remix G League team.

Portland Community College / Rip City Remix

Episode: EP127: Building a Championship Culture with Cameron Mitchell

Martina Navarro

Senior Lecturer in Skill Acquisition at the University of Portmiff and UK Director of the Athletic Skills Models

University of Portmiff

Episode: EP125: Why Your Warm-Up Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It) with Martina Navarro

Matt Cline

Assistant coach at Missouri, leading one of the nation's top offenses.

Missouri

Episode: EP124: How Missouri Built One of the Nation’s Most Efficient Offenses with Matt Cline

Loren Anderson

Founder of Rise Volleyball Academy, head coach at Century High School

Episode: EP121: Athlete-Centered Coaching - Building Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose with Loren Anderson

Liam Jefferson

Returning coach and clinician.

London Lions Academy

Episode: EP120: Coaching Lessons from the London Lions Academy: Different Styles, Same Mission

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George

Host of a podcast focusing on transforming basketball coaching practices through evidence-based ideas.

(Host's name not provided)

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 171 ratings

Exceptional Coaching Resource
There are no wasted moments on this podcast. Each episode is relatively short, packed with applicable information every minute. Covers every aspect of the sport at all levels from Professional to Youth beginners. A must listen if your are transitioning to the CLA coaching style
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5
Jared-Meyer
United States22 days ago
Great resource for coaches at all levels!
Alex and his guests consistently provide actionable items for coaches of any level to implement in their programs.
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5
Bhedtke
United States25 days ago
Excellent resource
A must listen for coaches
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5
Dougmurray33
Canadaa month ago
Excellent!
These concepts are simple yet profound! Youth pick up easily and utilize the principles effectively. Make coaching exciting and fun!
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5
Amszon Customer
United Statesa month ago
Excellent Coaching/Learning Resource
Great content, excellent guests, very useful and practical information to help coaches of many levels.
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Onyr87
United Statesa month ago

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Reviewers appreciate the experienced and knowledgeable guests who add depth to the discussions.

The emphasis on scientific knowledge and evidence-based approaches resonates strongly with coaches wanting to elevate their practice.

Feedback points to a transformatively impactful approach, highlighting significant player development insights.

Listeners consider the content essential for coaches at all levels, providing practical and informative strategies.

The conversations are described as interesting and engaging, combining entertainment with educational value.

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Apple Podcasts	#152	United States/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts	#32	United Kingdom/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts	#48	Canada/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts	#18	Germany/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts	#61	Australia/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts	#113	France/Sports/Basketball

Talking Points

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EP134: An Inside Look at ‘Bamalytics’ and Alabama’s Data-Driven Formula with Adam Bauman

Q: How can analytics be used to find undervalued players in the Transfer Portal?

Analytics can project how players would perform in a new system, allowing coaches to identify players whose shooting statistics might improve in their program.

EP134: An Inside Look at ‘Bamalytics’ and Alabama’s Data-Driven Formula with Adam Bauman

Q: What are some things that coaches can implement from analytics immediately to improve what they do?

Coaches can start tracking basic shot types, like tallying made and missed shots while focusing on at-the-rim, mid-range, and three-point shooting.

EP134: An Inside Look at ‘Bamalytics’ and Alabama’s Data-Driven Formula with Adam Bauman

Q: What tangible practices do you focus on now to make sure connection and trust are front and center of how you operate?

Bauman emphasizes the importance of non-basketball conversations, nurturing relationships, and building deeper connections with players to improve trust and teamwork.

EP129: Inside the Atlanta Hawks: Zay West & CLA Ideas in the NBA

Q: Can you speak about tag games?

Zay describes his enjoyment of tag games, explaining how they incorporate various movement patterns and skills, and how he uses them to facilitate learning and engagement in a fun way.

EP129: Inside the Atlanta Hawks: Zay West & CLA Ideas in the NBA

Q: How do you balance the structure and the variability in the weight room and aligning your sessions so that it has the CLA in it?

Zay explains that he shows athletes the ideal shapes for movements and focuses less on perfect technique, allowing for variability and creativity in their movements after establishing a baseline competency.

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1. Adam Bauman
2. Robby Bostain
3. Zay West
4. Ashley Cookson
5. Cameron Mitchell
6. Martina Navarro
7. Matt Cline
8. Loren Anderson

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