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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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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

In this episode, George Vaz is joined by Robby Bostain, founder of Level 10 Basketball and former Division I and European pro. Robby shares how his holistic five-pillar approach—skills, fitness, mentality, nutrition, and leadership—helps athletes lev... more

In this episode, George Vaz is joined by Norbert Opitz, a cornerstone of Alba Berlin’s youth development program. With over 20 years of experience, Norbert shares how Alba fosters player growth through representative practices, decision-making, and l... more

In this episode, George Vaz is joined by Zay West, Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Atlanta Hawks. Zay shares how evidence-based training, creativity, and environmental design can help athletes maximize performance, adapt faster, and r... more

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Recent Guests

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
Gerard Hillier
Coach, educator, and pedagogy manager at Knox Junior Raiders
Knox Junior Raiders
Episode: EP114: Redefining Youth Basketball Development in Australia with Gerard Hillier

Hosts

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 154 ratings
  • Excellent Coaching/Learning Resource

    Great content, excellent guests, very useful and practical information to help coaches of many levels.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Onyr87
    United States16 days ago
  • Excellent listen for all levels!

    A great resource for coaches that are involved at all levels!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goldfish625
    Canada5 months ago
  • Just a fantastic resource

    Interesting and sometimes entertaining but always helpful and informative. Alex, Adam and now George led the charge with research-based ideas and solutions. This podcast is a must add for a coach that’s truly interested in in understanding how & why to make changes to their coaching philosophy & methods

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brendan Gill
    United States5 months ago
  • Good Podcast!!!

    Good show, good guest’s. Thanks Alex, this Podcast ist a gift you give us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D12nico
    Germanya year ago
  • Game Changer!!

    I have been a huge fan of Alex Sarama since stumbling upon the Conceptual Offense just over a year ago. Now with a podcast, Transforming Basketball has become an extremely useful consolidated tool to continue learning from him and his guests. The material can be challenging if you are new to some of the terminology, but Alex makes a point to essentially give you the definitions as he is speaking in conversation (e.g: "The approach allows players to become more attuned to different Affordances, o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Man with No Face
    United Statesa year 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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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.
EP127: Building a Championship Culture with Cameron Mitchell
Q: How do you coach that at practice, whether that's, you know, with the Rip City Remix or with PCC?
He explains that it's about creating a mindset and setting up constraints that promote improvement and accountability.
EP127: Building a Championship Culture with Cameron Mitchell
Q: What's the secret? You've had tremendous success since taking over PCC. I just want to know, how did you do it?
Cameron discusses his approach to recruiting and emphasizes the importance of creating an unscoutable offense.
EP125: Why Your Warm-Up Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It) with Martina Navarro
Q: How do you transform fundamental skills into functional movements?
We categorize movements into Fundamental 10, emphasizing a concentric approach to develop skills across various sports.

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Recent guests on The Transforming Basketball Podcast include:

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

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