The Transforming Basketball Podcast
Long-form conversations on the ideas shaping modern player development — skill acquisition, practice design and the constraints-led approach.
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EP 181Practice designInside Roseto 2026 - João Pacheco on His Summer Camp Experience
George is joined by João Pacheco, a coach from Portugal who has been living and coaching in Germany for nearly 14 years.
23 Sept 202613 min- EP 179Constraints-led approach
Adding Variability in the Weight Room with Banj Abeleda
How to bring variability, mobility and the constraints-led approach into the weight room and return-to-play — building different movement solutions instead of adding random exercises, with guest Banj Abeleda.
9 Sept 202632 min - EP 177Constraints-led approach
Behind the Build: How We're Scaling Transforming Sports | Coo Nikki Pepper
George is joined by Nikki Pepper, COO of Transforming Basketball, to discuss how her background in gymnastics, collegiate cheerleading, weightlifting, marketing, and coaching has…
26 Aug 202620 min - EP 168Constraints-led approach
How to Use the CLA to Prepare Players for Game Day
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.
17 Jun 202612 min - EP 161Constraints-led approach
High School Coach of the Year Carson Huelle on Applying CLA Principles
George is joined by Carson Huelle, head coach of Fort Collins High School Girls Basketball. They talk about implementing constraints led approach (CLA) principles into his…
29 Apr 202627 min - EP 159Constraints-led approach
Understanding Non-Linear Pedagogy with Dr. Matt Bowers from the University of Texas
George is joined by returning guest Dr. Matt Bowers to dive deeper into the practical application of Non-Linear Pedagogy (NLP) and the Constraints-Led Approach in basketball…
15 Apr 202634 min - EP 158Practice design
Transforming Team Offense: A Guide to Implement the CLA and Conceptual Offense
A practical roadmap for moving from a pattern-based offense to a conceptual, decision-based one with the CLA — surviving the messy phase, winning buy-in, and using constraints and small-sided games to build it.
8 Apr 202612 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 142Constraints-led approach
Applying the CLA - Case Study Insights with Konstantin Hula
George is joined by Konstantin Hula discusses his experiences and insights gained from coaching youth basketball, particularly focusing on the importance of intentional practice,…
17 Dec 202534 min - EP 136Constraints-led approach
Traditional vs CLA Drills
George Vaz breaks down the concept of representative design in coaching — the idea that practice environments should mirror real game demands for true skill transfer.
22 Oct 202515 min - EP 131Constraints-led approach
The Five Pillars of Holistic Athlete Development with Robby Bostain
George Vaz is joined by Robby Bostain, founder of Level 10 Basketball and former Division I and European pro.
17 Sept 202528 min - EP 129Constraints-led approach
Inside the Atlanta Hawks: Zay West & CLA Ideas in the NBA
George Vaz is joined by Zay West, Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Atlanta Hawks.
3 Sept 202529 min - EP 128Constraints-led approach
Constraints, Curiosity, and Coaching: Ashley Cookson on Leading the Essex Rebels
George Vaz sits down with Ashley Cookson, Head of Basketball Performance and Head Coach of the Essex Rebels women's team.
27 Aug 202526 min - EP 127Constraints-led approach
Building a Championship Culture with Cameron Mitchell
George is joined by Cameron Mitchell—two-time NWAC South Coach of the Year and head coach of Portland Community College's Panther Basketball Program.
20 Aug 202528 min - EP 126Constraints-led approach
Q&a with Alex Sarama and Kerri Kuzbyt
Alex and Kerri dives deep into the balance between player development and winning, how to teach functional skills without over-prescribing, and practical ways to apply the…
13 Aug 202527 min - EP 124Constraints-led approach
How Missouri Built One of the Nation's Most Efficient Offenses with Matt Cline
How Missouri built one of the nation's most efficient offenses by coaching behaviors instead of plays — designing practice around transfer and decision-making, a shared team language, and real player autonomy.
30 Jul 202527 min - EP 117Constraints-led approach
Applying the CLA to Build a Championship Team with Paul Cortes
George is joined by Paul Cortes shares his journey of adopting the Constraints Led Approach (CLA) in coaching basketball, leading his team to their first state championship.
11 Jun 202531 min - EP 110Constraints-led approach
What Basketball Coaches Can Learn from Soccer's Evolution with Simon Schröttle
George is joined by Simon Schröttle, founder of Simon Schröttle Fussball Akademie in Germany.
23 Apr 202530 min - EP 109Constraints-led approach
From Assistant to Associate: Chris Fowler's Path to Coaching Excellence
George welcomes Chris Fowler, Associate Head Coach at Western Michigan University and the all-time assist leader at Central Michigan University.
16 Apr 202539 min - EP 108Constraints-led approach
A New Chapter with George Vaz
In this special episode, Adam announces his departure from the podcast to pursue a Master's in Strength and Conditioning.
9 Apr 202533 min