The Transforming Basketball Podcast

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Transforming Basketball is all about breaking away from the status quo by helping the basketball world make sense of evidence-based ideas. Within the podcast, contemporary skill acquisition ideas are introduced to change the way we think about basketball performance. If you’re ready to join us in our quest to transform the basketball world, challenge the way things have always been done, and reflect deeply on our coaching and organisational approaches, then this is the podcast for you!

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EP61: Using Differential Learning to Improve Shooting in Professional Basketball

May 07 2024 26 mins  
In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Felix Engel and Niklas Geske from Germany to discuss player perspectives of a differential learning approach. They explore how differential learning can impact shooting performance and share their experiences and insights. Niklas talks about his journey as a professional player and how he discovered differential learning through a seminar.

EP60: Playing by the Rules with the CLA with Dr. Alex Lascu

Apr 30 2024 26 mins  
In this episode, 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 interactive and genuine experience of using the ecological dynamics framework in basketball. They emphasize the importance of creating a supportive environment for coaches to learn and a

EP59: Newell's Constraints Model in Nutrition with Patrick Burnett

Apr 23 2024 38 mins  
In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Patrick Burnett, an applied sport and exercise nutritionist. They discuss the importance of nutrition in basketball and how it can be integrated into basketball programs at all levels. Paddy shares practical strategies for optimizing nutrition, including the use of external cues, hydration stations, electrolyte drinks, carbohydrate and

EP58: Why There is No 'One Size Fits All' with Martin Andrade

Apr 16 2024 27 mins  
In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Martin Andrade, a coach that is known for his creative and innovative approach to skill acquisition and player development. Martin shares how he came across the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) and ecological dynamics, and how it has transformed his coaching style. He discusses the importance of creativity in coaching and how he designs pract

EP57: The Book is OUT!

Apr 09 2024 29 mins  
Transforming Basketball: Changing How We Think About Basketball Performance by Alex Sarama is now available! Alex Sarama's new book provides tangible strategies that have the potential to transform the basketball world.  These transcend to the front office, athletic performance, physical therapy, analytics, and virtually every area of an organization. Transforming Ba

EP56: How can the CLA be used in Basketball Physio? With Daniel Muntz

Apr 04 2024 37 mins  
In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by  Daniel Muntz to discuss the application of an ecological approach in the field of physiotherapy, specifically in the context of basketball. They explore the traditional approach to physiotherapy and how it can be transformed to focus on prevention rather than just reactive treatment. Daniel shares his insights on recovering from ankle

EP55: Exploring Eco Psych with Gray Thomas

Apr 01 2024 48 mins  
In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Gray Thomas and they talked about the principles of ecological psychology and its application in the context of basketball. Gray explains how ecological psychology challenges traditional cognitive theories and offers a fresh perspective on perception, action, and memory. They discuss the concept of affordances and how it influences player p

EP54: An Ever Evolving Coach with Jonas de Bruyne

Mar 28 2024 23 mins  
In this episode, Alex Sarama interviews Jonas de Bruyne, a basketball coach who has experienced a significant shift in his coaching philosophy. Jonas shares his journey from traditional drill-based coaching to adopting a games-based approach influenced by ecological dynamics. He discusses the impact of perception-action coupling and the importance of incorporating defenders in trai

EP53: How to Overcome Challenges Implementing the CLA

Mar 25 2024 15 mins  
In this episode, Alex Sarama and Adam, address common challenges and questions they have received regarding the application of contemporary skill acquisition ideas in basketball. They discuss obtaining results versus following science, how players can learn a skull without explicit instruction, the concept of learning styles, and the reinvention of fundamental skills by youth playe

EP52: How OTE are Developing The Next Generation of Pro Players with Markus Klusemann

Mar 21 2024 23 mins  
In this episode, Alex Sarama welcomes back Markus Klusemann, Director of Health Performance Development at OTE, to discuss the upcoming Coach Education Workshop. The workshop aims to bridge the gap between science and coaching by providing coaches with a holistic overview of player development and practical strategies they can implement on the court. Markus and Alex also delve into