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 182Practice designBuilding Confidence and Trust with Jamie Ransberry
George is joined by Jamie Ransberry during the Transforming Summer Camp 2026 in Roseto, Italy.
30 Sept 202613 min- EP 181Practice design
Inside 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 175Practice design
Former France National Team Head Coach Vincent Collet on the Evolution of Principles of Play
George is joined by Vincent Collet, one of Europe's most accomplished basketball coaches and former head coach of the French National Team, to discuss what modern team defense…
12 Aug 202639 min - EP 173Practice design
Functional Perception Action Coupling with Adam Omiecinski
George is joined by Adam Omiecinski for a deep dive into one of the most common practice design mistakes coaches make: creating defensive environments that are too predictable.
22 Jul 20269 min - EP 172Practice design
NBA and WNBA Skills Coach Chris Palmer Designing Rich Learning Environments
George is joined by Chris Palmer, NBA and WNBA skills development coach and founder of Pure Performance Basketball, to discuss how coaches can design practice environments that…
15 Jul 202628 min - EP 170Practice design
Liam Jefferson on Using Set Plays Creatively
George is joined by Liam Jefferson, Head Coach of the Oakland Wolves Academy, to explore the balance between structure and freedom in modern offense.
1 Jul 202635 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 166Practice design
Mental Performance Coach Michael Huber on Improving Mental Performance
George is joined by Michael Huber to explore how mental performance training can help athletes become more present, resilient, and adaptable under pressure.
3 Jun 202626 min - EP 162Practice design
Winning a State Title with James Anderson
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…
6 May 202629 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 157Practice design
Coaches' Essential Takeaways from the Transforming Summer Camp
George is joined by Coaches Jared, Tom, and Henry to reflect on their experiences at the Transforming Basketball Summer Camp.
1 Apr 202642 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 146Practice design
The Future of Coaching with Matt Bowers
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…
14 Jan 202635 min - EP 145Practice design
Coaching and Curiosity with Jon Yu
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,…
7 Jan 202636 min - EP 143Practice design
Value of Donor Sports and the Developmental Pyramid with Scott Peters
George dives into the concept of donor sports and how non-basketball activities can enhance on-court performance through transferable movement skills.
23 Dec 202519 min - EP 141Practice design
The Art of Practice Design in Basketball with Tim Dather
George is joined by Tim Dather, assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers, shares insights from his extensive coaching career.
10 Dec 202525 min - EP 137Practice design
Q&a with Alex Sarama (Part 2)
Alex Sarama continues the Q&A workshop with coaches, diving deeper into how practice design, constraints, and teaching methods can drive player development.
5 Nov 202527 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 123Practice design
Designing with Intention
We dive deep into one of the most underrated tools in a coach's toolbox: intention. George breaks down how clear, purposeful intention can transform everything from season…
23 Jul 202511 min - EP 121Player development
Athlete-Centered Coaching - Building Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose with Loren Anderson
George Vaz and Loren Anderson discussed his journey into coaching through an ecological dynamics lens, emphasizing the importance of athlete-centered approaches, motivational…
9 Jul 202539 min