The Transforming Basketball Podcast
Long-form conversations on the ideas shaping modern player development — skill acquisition, practice design and the constraints-led approach.
11 episodes
EP 169Coach developmentAlex Sarama on Principles of Play and his Coaching Journey
Alex Sarama breaks down the Principles of Play behind the expansion Portland Fire, what the constraints-led approach looked like inside the Cleveland Cavaliers, and why it can't be copy-pasted between teams.
24 Jun 202634 min- EP 149Constraints-led approach
From the G League to Global with Antoine Broxsie
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…
4 Feb 202629 min - EP 147Practice design
Building a Culture of Playing Towards Each Other with Ryan Gensler
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…
21 Jan 202626 min - EP 138Player development
A Global Approach to Elite Player Development with Tim Fanning
George sits down with Tim Fanning, associate head coach at BYU and former coach at Maccabi Tel Aviv and Overtime Elite.
12 Nov 202528 min - EP 104Coach development
Learning from Lacrosse with Jamie Munro
Adam Omiecinski is joined by Jamie Munro of JM3 Sports, a career lacrosse coach with deep roots in both field and box lacrosse.
12 Mar 202527 min - EP 95Player development
Developing a Youth Program with Jon Yu & Neil Houghton (Part 2)
Adam Omiecinski is joined by Jon Yu & Neil Houghton, their conversation encompasses the implementation of ecological dynamics frameworks and the challenges of player retention…
8 Jan 202523 min - EP 94Player development
Developing a Youth Program with Jon Yu & Neil Houghton (Part 1)
Adam Omiecinski is joined by Jon Yu & Neil Houghton, their conversation encompasses the implementation of ecological dynamics frameworks and the challenges of player retention…
1 Jan 202526 min - EP 60Constraints-led approach
Playing by the Rules with the CLA with Dr. Alex Lascu
Alex Sarama welcomes back Dr. Alex Lascu as a guest. They discuss an upcoming coach development workshop called CLA Playing by the Rules, which aims to provide coaches with an…
1 May 202426 min - EP 52Player development
How OTE are Developing The Next Generation of Pro Players with Markus Klusemann
Alex Sarama welcomes back Markus Klusemann, Director of Health Performance Development at OTE, to discuss the upcoming Coach Education Workshop.
22 Mar 202423 min - EP 24Constraints-led approach
Bayer Giants Leverkusen's Secret Weapon: Ecological Dynamics with Felix Engel
Alex Sarama is joined by Felix Engel to discuss his experience with ecological dynamics and the CLA (Constraints-Led Approach) in coaching.
15 Dec 202326 min - EP 14Constraints-led approach
How Basketball Coaching Differs Across Continents with Jon Yu
Alex Sarama interviews Jon Yu, who has been exploring an ecological approach in his coaching practice.
10 Nov 202329 min