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EP169: Alex Sarama on Principles of Play and his Coaching Journey
Jun 24, 2026
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EP168: How to use the CLA to prepare players for game day
Jun 17, 2026
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EP167: Barking Abbey Academy Coach Rikki Broadmore - Winningest Academy in UK History
Jun 10, 2026
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EP166: Mental Performance Coach Michael Huber on Improving Mental Performance
Jun 3, 2026
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EP165: Constraints, Movement Layering, and Conceptual Basketball with Erick Vigansky
May 27, 2026
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| 6/24/26 | ![]() EP169: Alex Sarama on Principles of Play and his Coaching Journey | In this episode, George is joined by Alex Sarama, Founder of Transforming Basketball, to share his insights from his coaching journey with the Portland Fire. Alex shares insights to the Principles of Play he is using with the Fire. Alex also talks about what he learned in Cleveland with the Cavaliers and how he is combining it all together in his role as the head coach of the Fire. He discusses why coaches must fully commit to modern learning principles, how psychological safety accelerates growth, and practical ways to create environments where players thrive both on and off the court. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & Portland Fire's Early Success 03:30 – Establishing a Clear Team Identity as an Expansion Team 04:00 – Why Set Plays Still Matter in Modern Basketball 07:00 – Training Cover Solutions and Offensive Decision-Making 08:30 – Adapting Offensive Principles for the WNBA 12:00 – Optimizing Shooters Through Weak-Side Actions 13:00 – Baseline Drives, Corner Cuts, and Shot Quality 15:30 – Lessons from Vincent Collet and Team France 16:30 – Winning the Possession Game with Pressure and Turnovers 19:00 – Bringing CLA to the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers 20:30 – Lessons Learned from Kenny Atkinson 21:30 – Transitioning from Assistant Coach to Head Coach 23:30 – Hiring Coaches for Growth Mindset and Character 24:30 – Educating and Developing Coaching Staff and Coach Development and Continuous Learning 26:00 – Common Misconceptions About the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) 28:30 – Learning Skills in Context Instead of Isolation 30:00 – Teaching CLA Without a Copy-and-Paste Approach 31:00 – Growing the Game Through Better Coaching and Culture 32:00 – Psychological Safety and Building High-Performance Environments 33:00 – Transformative Tip Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/ Links: Website: http://transformingbball.app/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() EP168: How to use the CLA to prepare players for game day | In this solo episode, George explores the concept of the "transfer gap" — the disconnect between what players can do in practice and what actually shows up on game day. Drawing from an ecological dynamics perspective, he breaks down why traditional practice environments often fail to prepare athletes for competition and shares practical strategies coaches can use to make training more representative, challenging, and transferable. Chapters: 01:00 – What is the transfer gap and why it matters for player development 02:00 – Why traditional practice environments often fail to prepare players for games 03:00 – Replicating pressure, consequences, and emotional demands in practice 04:00 – Using game-like environments, routines, and constraints to improve transfer 05:00 – Introducing the Representative Dial and scaling practice complexity effectively 06:00 – Why small-sided games can accelerate learning and decision-making 07:00 – Creating realistic practice conditions through rebounds, transition, and officiating 08:00 – Training special situations, late-game scenarios, and sideline out-of-bounds actions 09:00 – Building more intentional 5-on-5 experiences that mirror competition Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/ Links: Website: http://transformingbball.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball | — | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | ![]() EP167: Barking Abbey Academy Coach Rikki Broadmore - Winningest Academy in UK History | In this episode, George is joined by Rikki Broadmore to explore how empowering players, creating player-led environments, and teaching through concepts rather than control can transform team development. Rikki shares lessons from building successful programs, giving players ownership, and designing practices that encourage decision-making, creativity, and adaptability on the court. Chapters: 01:00 – Introduction to Rikki Broadmore and his coaching journey 03:30 – Creating environments that encourage ownership and accountability 06:30 – Building trust and giving players freedom to make decisions 09:30 – Designing practices that replicate the demands of competition 11:00 – Using constraints and game-like situations to improve learning 12:30 – Encouraging communication and leadership within the team 15:30 – How player ownership improves engagement and performance 17:00 – Teaching offensive principles through exploration and problem-solving 20:00 – Creating continuity offenses that allow players to find solutions 21:30 – Using concepts like the Spanish pick-and-roll without over-scripting actions 23:00 – Preparing players to self-organize and make adjustments in games 24:30 – Letting players read the game rather than constantly looking to the bench 27:30 – The importance of communication, fun, and enjoyment in practice 30:00 – Transformative Tip Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/ Links: Website: http://transformingbball.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball | — | ||||||
| 6/3/26 | ![]() EP166: Mental Performance Coach Michael Huber on Improving Mental Performance | In this episode, George is joined by Michael Huber to explore how mental performance training can help athletes become more present, resilient, and adaptable under pressure. Michael shares practical strategies for mindfulness, self-talk, visualization, and communication, while also discussing how coaches can build mentally challenging practice environments that better prepare players for real-game adversity. Chapters: 01:00 – Introduction to Michael Huber and mental performance coaching 02:00 – Defining mental performance and helping athletes apply skills in competition 03:30 – Awareness, mindfulness, and learning to stay present under pressure 05:00 – Using breathing, self-talk, and visualization to regulate emotions in games 06:30 – Why meditation can strengthen focus, awareness, and emotional control 08:00 – Kobe Bryant, Phil Jackson, and building stillness through daily routines 09:30 – Understanding "anchors" and creating intentional pre-game habits 11:00 – Using notebooks, intentions, and controllable goals before games 12:30 – Helping athletes focus on impact beyond scoring and statistics 14:00 – Why communication and role clarity are critical for coaches and players 15:30 – Lessons from podcast conversations about coaching, transitions, and leadership 17:00 – Preparing athletes mentally for the next level before they arrive there 18:30 – Why practice environments can never fully replicate game pressure 20:00 – Helping athletes balance personal goals with team systems and coaching styles 21:30 – Encouraging players to ask questions and communicate with coaches effectively 23:00 – Designing practices that intentionally build mental resilience and adversity 24:30 – Using constraints, penalties, and game-like challenges to train emotional control 26:00 – Transformative Tip Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/ Links: Website: http://transformingbball.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball | — | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | ![]() EP165: Constraints, Movement Layering, and Conceptual Basketball with Erick Vigansky | In this episode, George is joined by Erick Vigansky, founder of Athletes on the Rise, to explore the balance between skill development, strength and conditioning, and creating environments that maximize learning. Together, they dive into optimal learning, constraint-led coaching, player development progressions, and how coaches can better design practices that encourage adaptability, resilience, and decision-making under pressure. Chapters: 01:00 – Introduction to Erick Vigansky and Athletes on the Rise 02:00 – Defining "optimal learning" and balancing success with failure 03:30 – Why simplifying 5-on-5 into smaller situations improves development 05:00 – Identifying foundational weaknesses before teaching advanced reads 06:30 – The role of frustration and adversity in building mental resilience 08:00 – Creating team cultures where players feel safe to fail and learn 09:30 – Establishing non-negotiables while still encouraging freedom and creativity 11:00 – Erick's "skill layering" approach to teaching movement and footwork 12:30 – Building movement patterns through rhythm, deceleration, and re-acceleration 14:00 – Using guided defenders and constraints to bridge drills into live play 15:30 – Exploring weighted basketballs and basketball-specific strength development 17:00 – Self-organization, external cues, and teaching functional movement patterns 18:30 – The downside of overusing internal cues and creating "choking" under pressure 20:00 – Structuring weekly practices with team sessions, skill work, and strength training 21:30 – Why George shifted away from heavily scripted set plays 23:00 – Teaching offensive concepts through triggers, domino principles, and spacing 24:00 – Using small-sided games and constraints to accelerate decision-making and adaptability Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/ Links: Website: http://transformingbball.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball | — | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | ![]() EP164: Gabriel Solé Head S&C Coach for Ourense Baloncesto in Spain's Primera FEB | In this episode, George is joined by Gabriel Solé, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for Ourense Baloncesto in Spain's Primera FEB, to explore how blending traditional strength work with ecological dynamics and game-like movement solutions can create more adaptable, resilient basketball players. Chapters: 01:00 – Introduction to Gabriel Solé and his coaching background 02:00 – Discovering ecological dynamics and blending traditional training methods 03:30 – Structuring weight room sessions: preparation, auxiliary, and main lifts 05:00 – Using variability, movement solutions, and intention in the weight room 06:30 – Creating game-like athletic development through constraints and timing 08:00 – The "box rolling" drill and adding reaction-based elements to training 09:30 – Why coaches should prioritize adaptability over perfect movement patterns 11:00 – Integrating sprinting, agility, and competition through playful games 12:30 – Communicating with coaching staffs about load management and practice design 14:00 – Organizing weekly practice intensity using preparatory, load, tapering, and recovery sessions 15:30 – Monitoring player fatigue through wellness questionnaires and active minutes 17:00 – Why organic conversations and observation still matter most in performance coaching 18:30 – Transitioning from Brazil to Sweden and evolving beyond traditional training 20:00 – How experimentation and curiosity shaped Gabriel's coaching philosophy 21:30 – Adapting training to the cognitive and emotional demands of Spanish basketball 23:00 – Reducing monotony and using fun, instinctive games to increase intensity 24:30 – Why coaches should embrace creativity and stop fearing mistakes 26:00 – Transformative Tip Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/ Links: Website: http://transformingbball.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball | — | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | ![]() EP163: England Youth National Team Assistant Antony Distras on Transforming Player Development | In this episode, George is joined by Antony Distras, a championship-winning coach and England U15 assistant, to explore how shifting from traditional drills to a decision-based, game-realistic approach can transform player development. Antony shares how trusting players, embracing mistakes, and designing practices around real-game chaos helped lead his U14 team to an undefeated championship season. Chapters: 01:00 – Introduction to Antony Distras and his coaching journey 02:00 – Early coaching experiences and learning through trial and error 03:30 – Moving away from copying drills to understanding the "why" behind coaching 05:00 – Why traditional drills (5-on-0, three-man weave) fall short in real games 06:30 – Embracing chaos: making practices more game-like and decision-driven 08:00 – Winning the championship: lessons from developing an inexperienced team 09:30 – Building player confidence by creating a safe environment for mistakes 11:00 – Shifting from constant correction to guided discovery and questioning 12:30 – Favorite small-sided games for skill development and team concepts 14:00 – Using constraints to improve pace, decision-making, and transition play 15:30 – Designing offense: spacing, triggers, and empowering all players as playmakers 17:00 – Encouraging fast play and maximizing transition opportunities 18:30 – The role of the coach: stepping back and letting players figure it out 20:00 – The downside of 1-on-0 training and building "false confidence" 21:30 – Creating better learning environments through decision-making and pressure 23:00 – Transformative Tip Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/ Links: Website: http://transformingbball.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball | — | ||||||
| 5/6/26 | ![]() EP162: Winning a State Title with James Anderson | In this episode, George is joined by James Anderson, a high school coach and state champion, to explore how conceptual offense, practice design, and intentional culture-building can transform a basketball program. James shares how embracing chaos, empowering players, and focusing on relationships helped elevate both performance and team identity. Chapters: : 01:00 – Introduction to James Anderson and his coaching journey 02:00 – First exposure to Transforming Basketball and shifting coaching philosophy 03:00 – Transitioning from structured systems to conceptual offense and player empowerment 04:30 – How conceptual play accelerated development and improved team culture 06:00 – Managing growing pains and trusting the process through mid-season struggles 07:30 – Simplifying practice design with constraints and repeatable drill structures 09:00 – Why "less is more" in drills and focusing on key triggers and actions 10:30 – Embracing chaos: training for game-like environments with noise and pace 12:00 – Building a strong team culture through purpose, connection, and shared experiences 14:00 – Practical culture strategies: walk-and-talks, team rules, and off-court bonding 16:00 – Coaching non-negotiables: effort, unselfishness, and making the right play 18:00 – Adapting principles of play based on team strengths and season learnings 20:00 – Experimentation in practice: discovering impactful drills through trial and error 27:00 – Transformative Tip Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/ Links: Website: http://transformingbball.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball | — | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | ![]() EP161: High School Coach of the Year Carson Huelle on Applying CLA Principles✨ | Constraints Led Approachplayer empowerment+4 | Carson Huelle | Fort Collins High SchoolJeff Schmidt | — | basketballcoaching+5 | — | 27m 17s | |
| 4/22/26 | ![]() EP160: Representative Shooting Drills with Arkansas State Assistant Coach Anthony Goods✨ | representative shootingcoaching strategies+3 | Anthony Goods | Transforming BasketballStanford+1 | Italy | shooting drillscoaching+3 | — | 24m 49s | |
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| 4/15/26 | ![]() EP159: Understanding Non-Linear Pedagogy with Dr. Matt Bowers from the University of Texas✨ | Non-Linear Pedagogybasketball coaching+3 | Dr. Matt Bowers | University of Texas | — | Non-Linear Pedagogybasketball coaching+3 | — | 34m 07s | |
| 4/8/26 | ![]() EP158: Transforming Team Offense: A Guide to implement the CLA and Conceptual Offense✨ | team offenseConstraints-Led Approach+4 | — | Transforming Basketball | — | team offenseConstraints-Led Approach+5 | — | 12m 45s | |
| 4/1/26 | ![]() EP157: Coaches' Essential Takeaways from the Transforming Summer Camp✨ | coachingpractice design+4 | JaredTom+1 | Transforming Basketball | — | basketballcoaching+5 | — | 42m 44s | |
| 3/25/26 | ![]() EP156: Transforming the Athlete: NBA/NFL Consultant Dr. Craig Liebenson's Holistic Approach✨ | movement qualityinjury prevention+4 | Dr. Craig Liebenson | Transforming BasketballAmazon | — | movement patternsperformance expert+4 | — | 31m 00s | |
| 3/18/26 | ![]() EP155: Warm-up Design with German Pro League Coach Domenik Theodorou✨ | warm-up designmovement variability+4 | Domenik Theodorou | German Pro League | — | warm-up strategiesbasketball training+4 | — | 38m 54s | |
| 3/11/26 | ![]() EP154: Transforming Clinic on the Inner Game of Basketball with Felix Engel✨ | inner game of basketballplayer development+4 | Felix Engel | Transforming Basketball | — | inner gamecoaching+5 | — | 27m 12s | |
| 3/4/26 | ![]() EP153: The Gold Standard with Don Showalter✨ | basketball coachingskill development+3 | Don Showalter | USA Basketball | — | basketballcoaching+5 | — | 31m 55s | |
| 2/25/26 | ![]() EP152: Implementing Conceptual Offenses in the G League with Mfon Udofia✨ | coaching philosophyaccountability+5 | Mfon Udofia | Long Island NetsNigerian National Team+1 | — | coachingG League+5 | — | 22m 38s | |
| 2/18/26 | ![]() EP151: How Oregon Recruits and Develops Players to the Pros with Mike Mennenga | In this episode, George is joined by Coach Mike Mennenga to share insights into his coaching philosophy, player development strategies, and the importance of physicality in basketball. He discusses his journey from Illinois to Oregon, the influence of Coach Jim Barron, and the significance of recruiting and developing talent. Coach Michael emphasizes the need for players to understand their roles without the ball and the importance of conditioning and teamwork. Chapters: 01:00 – Introduction to Mike Mennenga and his coaching journey 03:00 – Why passion and physicality are foundational to player development 07:00 – Coaching stops along the way and how each shaped his philosophy 10:00 – Recruiting beyond talent: spontaneity, toughness, and winning habits 15:00 – Developing freshmen and preparing players physically and mentally 18:00 – Conditioning through competition and pace-based practice design 22:00 – Oregon's matchup zone: philosophy, structure, and controlled chaos 26:00 – Forcing tough decisions, burning clock, and disrupting offensive flow 30:00 – Teaching communication, fundamentals, and one-on-one accountability 34:00 – Adjusting defenses, roster turnover, and sustaining program culture 38:00 – Transformative coaching tip Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/ Links: Website: http://transformingbball.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball | — | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | ![]() EP150: Beyond the numbers: Building Culture at FAU with Corey McCrae | In this episode, George is joined by Corey McCrae to discuss the challenges and growth experienced in coaching basketball at FAU. He reflects on specific games that highlight the difficulties of maintaining leads and the lessons learned from defeats. The conversation also delves into the importance of building team dynamics and aspirations for future success. Chapters: 01:00 – Introduction to Corey McCrae and His Basketball Journey 03:00 – Supporting Players After Mistakes 05:00 – Creating a Safe and Supportive Team Culture 07:00 – DeMatha Influence and Coaching Philosophy 10:00 – Building Strong Relationships with Players 12:00 – Teaching the Horns Offensive Set 16:00 – Defending the Horns Set 18:00 – Defensive Adjustments and Schemes 19:00 – High School to College Transition 21:00 – The 0.5 Decision-Making Rule 24:00 – Leadership Development in Players 25:00 – Transformative Tip Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/ Links: Website: http://transformingbball.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball | — | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | ![]() EP149: From the G League to Global with Antoine Broxsie | In this episode, George is joined by Antoine Broxsie to share his extensive coaching journey across various countries and leagues, emphasizing the importance of cultural integration and innovative coaching techniques. He discusses the significance of understanding modern offensive strategies like the Zoom action, as well as defensive tactics to counter them. Antoine reflects on his evolving coaching philosophy, the necessity of specialization in sports, and the impact of introducing CLA (Constraints-Led Approach) in international clinics. Chapters: Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Antoine Broxsie and his background in player development 03:12 – How Antoine got started in skills training and coaching 06:45 – Designing workouts that translate to real-game situations 10:08 – The balance between skill repetition and decision-making 13:32 – Common mistakes in player development training 16:54 – Teaching players how to read space, timing, and defenders 20:17 – Building confidence without over-coaching 23:40 – Why adaptability is more important than memorizing moves 26:58 – Applying modern development concepts to youth basketball 28:27 – Transformative Tip Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/ Links: Website: http://transformingbball.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball | — | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | ![]() EP148: Implementing Pro-Level Efficiency in Amateur Gyms with Luke Bonner | In this episode, George is joined by Luke Bonner, a former Division I and professional basketball player, about his journey in basketball and his current work in youth sports. They discuss the importance of early specialization, the integration of technology in coaching, the challenges of the college basketball system, and the significance of enjoyment in youth sports. Luke shares insights on load management, the constraint-led approach to coaching, and innovative drills to enhance skill development. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Luke Bonner and His Basketball Journey 02:30 – When Elite Players "Know" They're Good 04:30 – Early Specialization vs. Multi-Sport Development 06:45 – Learning from Soccer: Data, Movement, and Engagement 08:45 – Constraints-Led Games to Keep Kids Engaged 11:00 – Rethinking the College Basketball Grind 13:15 – Load Management, Locking the Gym, and Long-Term Planning 15:30 – Coaching Young Players with CLA Principles 18:00 – Gamifying Basketball to Teach Teamwork and Skills 22:00 – "Less Is More" in Player Development 27:00 – Transformative Tip Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/ Links: Website: http://transformingbball.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball | — | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | ![]() EP147: Building a Culture of Playing Towards Each Other with Ryan Gensler | In this episode, George is joined by Ryan Gensler, Head Women's Basketball Coach at the University of Akron, to explore how concept-based offense, relationship-driven leadership, and constraint-led learning shape modern team building and player development. Ryan shares lessons from his coaching journey across multiple programs and explains how cutting, spacing, and selflessness can become foundational offensive weapons. He also dives into practice design, blending traditional drills with constraints, building team culture through shared values, and trusting players to make decisions. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Ryan Gensler and His Coaching Path 01:00 – Coaching Influences and Concept-Based Offense 02:30 – Relationship-Driven Leadership and Program Culture 04:00 – Defining Core Values as a Head Coach 05:30 – Playing for Each Other and Selfless Basketball 06:30 – Using Cutting as a Primary Offensive Weapon 08:00 – Teaching Cutting Through Constraints and Small-Sided Games 10:00 – Solving Spacing and Dunker Spot Challenges 11:30 – Blending Traditional Player Development with Constraints 14:30 – Modernizing Traditional Drills for Decision-Making 17:30 – Developing Shot Quality and Contested Finishing 19:30 – Reinforcing Culture Through Assist-Based Rewards 21:00 – Emotional Intelligence and Off-Court Development 22:30 – Aligning Vision Through Team Retreats and Vulnerability 24:00 – Transformative Tip: Trust Your Players Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/ Links: Website: http://transformingbball.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball | — | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | ![]() EP146: The Future of Coaching with Matt Bowers | In this episode, George is joined by Dr. Matt Bowers to explore how different sport environments—from structured teams to unstructured play—shape athlete development, creativity, and long-term potential. He challenges early specialization, outcome-driven coaching, and win-at-all-costs youth systems, advocating instead for play, autonomy, and constraint-led learning. Matt also shares lessons from research, parenting, AAU culture, and even video games to help coaches design better practice environments that protect joy, growth, and human development. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Matt Bowers and His Research Background 01:30 – Discovering Constraints-Led Approaches and Athlete Learning 04:30 – Youth Development, Long-Term Potential, and the Coach's Role 08:30 – Early Specialization vs. Multi-Sport Sampling 11:30 – Why Being the Best at 8 Years Old Doesn't Matter 13:30 – Playing the Long Game in Youth Basketball 15:00 – Training vs. Competition Ratios in AAU Culture 18:00 – Small-Sided Games, Constraints, and Individual Growth 21:00 – Navigating AAU Pressures as a Parent and Coach 23:00 – What Traditional Sports Can Learn from Video Games 26:00 – Rethinking the Scoreboard and Competition 29:00 – Hope for the Next Generation of Coaches and Leaders 32:00 – Transformative Tip Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/ Links: Website: http://transformingbball.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball | — | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | ![]() EP145: Coaching and Curiosity with Jon Yu | In this episode, George is joined by Jon Yu to discuss various aspects of basketball coaching, focusing on the challenges faced by coaches, the importance of skill development versus technique, and the implementation of conceptual offense. They explore the dynamics of small-sided games, the significance of spacing and creating advantages, and share transformative tips for coaches to enhance their practice environments. Chapters: 01:00 – Taking Over a Varsity Program with Limited Resources 03:30 – Installing Principles of Play with Limited Practice Time 05:30 – Building Buy-In, Competition, and Team Culture 07:00 – Rethinking Pass-and-Cut and Teaching Spacing 10:00 – Defense, Closeouts, and Playing the Percentages 11:30 – Skill vs. Technique in Player Development 14:30 – The Form Shooting Debate and Motor Learning 18:30 – Structure vs. Chaos in Conceptual Offense 21:30 – Sets, Triggers, and When to Break Structure 26:00 – Designing Small-Sided Games and Constraints 29:30 – Scouting, Predictability, and Offensive Adaptability 31:30 – Physicality, Shield Tag, and Managing "Bad Habits" 35:30 – Transformative Tip Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/ Links: Website: http://transformingbball.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball | — | ||||||
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