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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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43:54

EP97: Socializing Strength with Jamie Smith

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2025/01/22

In this episode, Adam Omiecinski is joined by Jamie Smith to share his journey of rethinking traditional strength and conditioning practices, motivated by his observations as a father. He discusses the importance of focusing on movement, autonomy, and embracing failure, particularly when working with youth athletes. Jamie emphasizes creating 'safe uncertainty' in training environments and shares his innovative approaches to warm-ups and strength training. He also highlights the significance

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33:33

EP96: It Just Makes Sense with Jeff Schmidt

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2025/01/15

In this episode, Adam Omiecinski interviews Jeff Schmidt a coach with over 25 years of experience, who discusses his transition from a head high school coach to running his own private basketball training business in Northern Colorado. He talks about discovering CLA, its impact on his coaching style, and his experiences at a basketball camp in Italy. Jeff also covers how he incorporates individualized plans for his players and the challenges of creating an optimal training

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23:51

EP95: Developing a Youth Program with Jon Yu & Neil...

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2025/01/08

In this episode, Adam Omiecinski is joined by Jon Yu & Neil Houghton, their conversation encompasses the implementation of ecological dynamics frameworks and the challenges of player retention within a culturally different basketball coaching environment in Vietnam. Emphasis is placed on developing a unified coaching philosophy, engaging players joyfully, and bridging language barriers. They also tackle strategies for coach development, including the use of self-reflection, establishing

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26:07

EP94: Developing a Youth Program with Jon Yu & Neil...

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2025/01/01

In this episode, Adam Omiecinski is joined by Jon Yu & Neil Houghton, their conversation encompasses the implementation of ecological dynamics frameworks and the challenges of player retention within a culturally different basketball coaching environment in Vietnam. Emphasis is placed on developing a unified coaching philosophy, engaging players joyfully, and bridging language barriers. They also tackle strategies for coach development, including the use of self-reflection, establishing

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31:43

EP93: Wanting to Know the Why with Ari Braun

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2024/12/25

In this episode, Adam Omiecinski speaks with Ari Braun, a high school basketball coach from Baltimore, Maryland, about his journey in adopting contemporary skill acquisition ideas to improve basketball performance. Ari discussed how the ecological dynamics framework has transformed their coaching strategies, emphasizing live practice sessions, conceptual offense, and adaptive learning. They covered the importance of understanding the science behind coaching methods, engaging with the

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14:22

EP92: Sean Keating 4v3 3v2

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2024/12/18

In this episode, Adam Omiecinski is joined by Sean Keating to discuss the innovative 4-on-3, 3-on-2 continuous game for youth basketball that focuses on more touches and enhancing skill acquisition. He explains how this method, inspired by Jeff Boos, improves offensive and defensive skills by allowing more scoring opportunities and teaching kids fundamental skills like pivoting. Sean also shares how these constraints, such as not allowing defenders to reach in and guarding inside the

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25:36

EP91: Developing Female Hoopers with Kerri Kuzbyt...

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2024/12/11

In this episode, Adam Omiecinski and Kerri Kuzbyt continue their insightful conversation, diving deeper intocontemporary skill acquisition and how it applies to basketball. Focused on the ecological dynamics framework, Adam and Kerri explore various facets of athlete development including overcoming traditional coaching paradigms, enhancing athlete confidence, and the nuanced differences between coaching male and female athletes.Want to take a deep dive into the Transforming approach? Our

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28:19

EP90: Developing Female Hoopers with Kerri Kuzbyt...

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2024/12/04

In this episode, AdamOmiecinski is joined by Kerri Kuzbyt toshare her journey in basketball from playing multiple sports in her youth to becoming a coach. Kerridiscusses the cultural differences in how females and males approach sports and competition, highlighting the importance of creating challenging environments that promote skill acquisition and confidence. She emphasizes the significance of embracing failure as a learning tool and pushing athletes to compete healthily. Kerrialso talks

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40:50

EP89: Neil Houghton One Club Philosophy

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2024/11/27

In this episode, AdamOmiecinski is joined by Neil Houghton from Australia to share his extensive experience in basketball coaching and his transition from traditional methods to the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA). Neil discusses the importance of adopting an ecological dynamics framework to enhance player development and the concept of a 'One Club Philosophy.' He elaborates on the benefits of a unified coaching approach across different age groups and provides practical insights on

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12:33

EP88: Alex to Adam Transition

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2024/11/13

In this special episode, Alex Sarama announces his departure and introduces Adam Omiecinski as the new host. Alex reflects on the growth of the podcast, which now reaches 8,000+ listeners a week, and his new role with the Cavs. Adam discusses his background, his coaching philosophy focused on micro-level details, and future plans for the podcast.Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching

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16:58

EP87: Why Muscle Memory is Irrelevant

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2024/11/06

In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by is joined by Gray Thomas and Adam Omiecinski to discuss the controversial topic of muscle memory. Their discussion revolves around the concept of muscle memory and its relevance in basketball performance. They explore the idea of skill adaptation rather than skill acquisition and emphasize the importance of context and attunement in movement patterns. Want to take a deep dive into the Transforming approach? Our FREE skill acquisition workshop is a

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41:04

EP86: Using the CLA at Brose Bamburg

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2024/10/30

In this episode, Alex Sarama chats with Simon Bertram, a leading advocate for using the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) in basketball coaching. Simon discusses the challenges and opportunities faced when trying to instill CLA into coaching practices. He shares insights from his experience in Germany, noting how the approach has transformed player development and coaching strategies at Bamberg. Simon elaborates on the importance of understanding both the science behind CLA and its practical

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26:47

EP85: Applying the CLA in Brazilian Basketball with...

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2024/10/23

In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Brazilian basketball coach Gabriel Barbosa. Having connected months ago, Alex and Gabriel share a passion for the constraints-led approach (CLA) and the importance of empirical research in transforming basketball coaching. Gabriel discusses his dissertation, which is pioneering in its exploration of CLA in youth basketball, especially within small-sided games, providing insights and challenges in measuring this unique coaching methodology.Need help

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32:13

EP84: Aligning Return to Play to an Ecological...

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2024/10/16

In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Yuji Suzuki, a chiropractor and strength and conditioning professional, to discuss the future of the return to play process in the NBA through an ecological approach. Yuji outlines the traditional and dominant methods of injury recovery and highlights the ecological alternative that focuses on the whole person and their environment. They discuss practical examples and innovative activities designed to aid athletes in returning to play safely and

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12:38

EP83: Why are Coaches hesitant to change?

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2024/10/09

In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by is joined by Gray Thomas and Adam Omiecinski to discuss why as coaches, we can sometimes be hesitant to change and new ideas. They explore the reasons behind this reluctance and share their own experiences and insights. The conversation revolves around the challenges of changing belief systems, the association of coaching methods with personal identity, and the importance of having a support system when embracing a contemporary approach to

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30:07

EP82: What the CLA Is and Isn't (Part 2)

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2024/10/02

In this episode, Alex Sarama and Gray Thomas, deliver an online clinic for the Bavarian Basketball Federation in Germany. They discuss the constraints-led approach (CLA) and clarify common misconceptions about its application in basketball coaching. The CLA is not just a coaching method but a framework for understanding performance in basketball. It considers the individual, task, and environmental constraints that shape skill acquisition and performance. Throughout the episode, they

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31:18

EP81: What the CLA Is and Isn't (Part 1)

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2024/09/25

In this episode, Alex Sarama and Gray Thomas, deliver an online clinic for the Bavarian Basketball Federation in Germany. They discuss the constraints-led approach (CLA) and clarify common misconceptions about its application in basketball coaching. The CLA is not just a coaching method but a framework for understanding performance in basketball. It considers the individual, task, and environmental constraints that shape skill acquisition and performance. Throughout the episode, they

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31:40

EP80: Advice for Using a CLA in High School with John...

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2024/09/18

In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by John Murray, who shares his journey from grassroots youth basketball to high school coaching, emphasizing the transformative power of CLA in developing player skills and enhancing game understanding. Throughout the discussion, they explore the challenges of implementing CLA at different coaching levels, addressing common barriers such as terminology and traditional coaching mindsets. They reflect on the importance of open-mindedness and

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15:21

EP79: What on earth is an affordance?!

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2024/09/11

In this episode, Alex Sarama and Adam discuss the concept of affordances in basketball by exploring how affordances, which are opportunities for action, can be applied within the basketball environment. They emphasize the importance of understanding that affordances are unique to each individual player and can be influenced by their physical features and skill level. They also discuss the role of coaches in designing practice environments that incorporate affordances and how to manipulate

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26:54

EP78: By Any Means Basketball with Coleman Ayers

The Transforming Basketball Podcast ·

2024/09/04

In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined byColeman Ayers to talk about hisunconventional path to transforming basketball training. Coleman shares his insights on reframing skill acquisition, the importance of acknowledging cultural influences in player development, and the synergistic relationship between team principles and individual skills. With a focus on deep skill development, Coleman's unique perspective challenges traditional views on skill in basketball training.Need help with

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