How the X’s and O’s can cost you games

How the X’s and O’s can cost you games

From The Hours by SAVI Coaching

May 19, 2026 · 21 min · Episode 117

About this episode

Mark and Tyler discuss how a Guru type coach can build a team identity while leveraging their strengths as player designers.

🏀 TRY SAVI BASKETBALL FREE FOR 7 DAYS Get access to our full course library, weekly live coaching calls, and a community of coaches working through the same questions. https://savicoach.com/membership Many coaches think they're Guru's. They might not claim the title, but they're the type that's always trying to out-coach the other team. Gadget players, strategic play subs, you know the guy. This type of coach has some SERIOUS strengths, but the mindset can lead to some glaring weaknesses in their TEAM from game to game across an entire season. In this episode of The Hours, Mark and Tyler talk through how a Guru type coach can build a team identity while still leaning into their strength as a player designer. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode of The Hours. 🏀 Basketball Training by SAVI: A player community for basketball education, structured programs, and skill development. https://www.skool.com/catalyst-basketball/about 🏀 TRY SAVI BASKETBALL FREE FOR 7 DAYS Get access to our full course library, weekly live coaching calls, and a community of coaches working through the same questions. https://savicoach.com/membership 📩 JOIN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mark, Tyler

Topics covered

  • coaching strategies
  • team identity
  • basketball training
  • player design
  • coaching mindset

Keywords

  • basketball
  • coaching
  • team identity
  • player design
  • strategic play

Sponsors

SAVI BASKETBALL

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Organizations: SAVI Coaching, SAVI

Products: SAVI BASKETBALL

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