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The Transforming Basketball Podcast

Transforming Basketball

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 reflect deeply on our coaching and organisational approaches, then this is the podcast for you!

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All Episodes

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EP17: An Ecological Approach at the London Lions

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2023/11/21

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 driven approach based on contemporary skill acquisition research. Alex highlights the importance of embedding these ideas in every team and age group within the academy. He also introduces the concept of a Director of Methodology position, which can help unite different departments

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11:17

EP16: Making Sense of Ecological Dynamics

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2023/11/17

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 practice conditions can be optimized to promote skill development. They also highlight the need to shift away from linear thinking and embrace the idea that behavior is always in a process of becoming. They suggest that coaches and organizations can benefit from adopting an ecological

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30:43

EP15: A Player's Perspective of the CLA with Linus...

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2023/11/14

In this episode, Alex interviews Linus Holmstrom, a player from Sweden. Linus shares his experience of training with the CLAand how it has transformed his game. He discusses the importance of variability in practice, the benefits of differential learning in shooting, and the principles of conceptual offense. Linus also provides insights into his favorite small-sided games and offers feedback on how coaches can create the optimal level of difficulty in their practice activities. Key

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29:49

EP14: From Borgomanero to Ho Chi Minh with Jon Yu

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2023/11/10

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 College Prep in Italy. He discusses the importance of investing in learning as a coach as well as his experience implementing CLA in player development sessions.Jon also talks about the importance of building rapport with players and creating a transformational coaching

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50:02

EP13: Transforming Live Clinic

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2023/11/07

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 basketball. From players generating constraints to the when and how of using 1v1 in a conceptual offense, this episode is jam packed with useful information coaches and players can implement as soon as they hear it. Key Takeaways: 04:38 - “Number one, how alive were those

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17:29

EP12: Contemporary Player Development: The New...

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2023/11/02

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 shares practical ideas based on current trends in the industry, highlighting the need to move away from teaching specific techniques and instead focusing on creating adaptive players who can respond to any scenario. Alex also discusses the importance of moving away from siloed

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11:36

EP11: Why do Coaches need a Theory?

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2023/10/31

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 then ask if we have evidence to support it. They also address the misconception that embracing theory makes coaching too scientific, explaining that theory actually simplifies and enhances the coaching process. Alex and Adam stress the significance of investing time in

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33:45

EP10: Reconceptalising Shooting

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2023/10/27

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 individualized coordination that complements each player's body. He highlights the need for variability and adaptability in shooting coordination, as well as the role of degrees of freedom in solving the movement problem. Alex also introduces the concept of differential learning

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26:05

EP9: Using the CLA in NBA Summer League with JD Dubois

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2023/10/24

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 basketball. JD shares his journey of discovering a CLA and how it has influenced his coaching. He also talks about his experience during Summer League team and the emphasis they placed on decision-making and variability during their practices. JD also highlights the significance of

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35:52

EP8: Skill Acquisition and Talent Identification with...

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2023/10/20

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 'trying new things', as well as the challenges coaches face in applying an ecological approach. This leads onto a conversation about Talent ID. Alex and Dr. Alex Lacsu discuss the need to reconceptualize what ‘talent’ really means. Alex then shares some of the key themes from her

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20:50

EP7: Stop Running Pass and Cut Motion!

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2023/10/17

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 dynamics rationale. Instead, Alex suggests focusing on principles of play such as spacing and advantage creation. Alex also highlights many of the limitations behind automatic "pass and cut”, such as reducing affordances for off-ball cuts and driving opportunities. He highlights

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37:22

EP6: A Discussion with Adam Omiecinski

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2023/10/13

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 an ecological approach, as well as their experience coaching together at College Prep in Italy. A number of topics are touched upon including the practicalities of using a CLA, co-design and developing action capabilities. Key Takeaways 06:28 - "We're not just setting random

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44:02

EP5: Making Sense of the CLA in Basketball

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2023/10/10

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 basketball world, highlighting how the CLA is a wide-ranging framework which not only makes sense of how skills emerge, but also how it can be used as a methodology in any organizational field. Alex explains the three categories of constraint according to Newell’s Constraints Model

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28:04

EP4: Transformational Coaching with Kareem Kalil

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2023/10/06

In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Kareem Kelil to discuss transformational coaching and its importance in basketball. They explore the field of human development and how it can be applied to coaching, emphasizing the need for coaches to go beyond teaching “technical and tactical” skills to focus on the personal growth and development of their players. They break down Jean Cote’s four tenets of transformational coaching: idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual

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37:51

EP3: The College Prep Program

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2023/10/03

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 transformational environment, the application of an ecological dynamics approach, and some of their favorite practice activities from the season. The overarching theme is how Prep existed as a tool for continuous learning and experimentation. Alex, Dani, Jonas, Adam and Jon also provide

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32:36

EP2: What is an Evidence-Based Approach?

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2023/09/28

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 and its practical application, providing some practical examples as to how this can be overcome. Within the episode, Alex emphasizes the importance of coaches understanding the essence of human movement in order to design coaching and organizational approaches based on an

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32:10

EP1: What is Transforming Basketball?

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2023/09/26

In our first episode, Alex Sarama is interviewed by Adam Omiecinski tointroduce the Transforming Basketball Podcast. This podcastseries aims to bridge the gap between the research and its practical application in the basketball world. Alexdiscusses his journey of discovering anecological dynamics framework and the constraints-led approach (CLA), inaddition to why he believes understanding contemporary skill acquisition is a game-changer for coaches of all levels. He also explains his

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