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The SAVI Coaching Podcast covers the latest insights and trends in the game. Join us as we delve deeper into the questions and topics raised by our SAVI members. Whether you're a coach at any level or simply a basketball enthusiast, you'll find valuable discussions and practical advice for your best season yet. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving landscape of coaching.

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    • Apr 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 61 EPISODES


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    Answering Mailbag on Offense

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 47:07


    Mark and Tyler dive into mailbag questions from both the free and exclusive SAVI Communities, focusing mainly on offensive strategies and tactics. Tune in as they give real answers and practical insights you can apply right away to your team!

    Developing Players from Good to Great

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 34:02


    Tyler and Edward dive into the heart of player development, discussing what truly makes a player great. They share insights on how coaches can improve their own skills and apply these lessons to elevate both individual growth and team performance. A must-listen for anyone serious about long-term success in coaching and development! Get access to premium basketball drills, small-sided games, personalized coaching, and more in our SAVI community - https://www.skool.com/savi-coach

    A Deep Dive into The SAVI Shot Scale

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 37:19


    Mark and Tyler break down the SAVI Shot Scale and how it can transform your team's approach to shot selection. They explain the value of creating a shared language so every player understands what a great shot looks like in your system. This episode will help you teach, define, and align shot decisions for smarter, more cohesive play.

    Fear and Confidence in Court & in E-Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 31:18


    Tyler sits down with Esports coach Ben Sobczyk to explore how coaching principles apply across all sports. They dive into building player confidence, overcoming ladder anxiety, making games accessible for everyone, and the power of showing up for your team. No matter what you coach, these insights will level up your leadership!

    Focus on the Process, Providing Solutions, Teaching Through Principles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 31:07


    Tyler teams up with guest Edward LeBlanc to challenge the way you think about winning. They break down why focusing solely on wins can hold your team back, the difference between standards and rules, and how true greatness comes from living the standard you set.Get access to premium basketball drills, small-sided games, personalized coaching, and more in our SAVI community - https://www.skool.com/savi-coach! MORE SAVI RESOURCES

    Keys to Drive and Space, Race and Space, and What Makes a Great Shooter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 42:41


    Mark and Tyler break down the keys to Drive & Space and Race & Space, how to manage overconfident teams, what truly makes a great shooter, the importance of discipleship in coaching, and when to make tough roster decisions. This episode is packed with essential insights for every coach!

    Keys to LL success, Defining Roles and Teaching the Shot Fake

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 36:22


    Mark and Tyler break down the keys to success with the LockLeft system, how to effectively define roles within your team, and the art of teaching the shot fake. Whether you're refining your system or building from the ground up, this episode is packed with game-changing insights!

    Preparing for Job Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 24:35


    Mark and Tyler dive into how to prepare for coaching job interviews, make a lasting impression, and decide if the job is the right fit for you. Whether you're a seasoned coach looking for an upgrade or a new coach starting out, this episode is packed with must-know insights!

    Youth Basketball Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 23:05


    Mark and Tyler break down how to teach youth players effectively, key coaching tips, and what fundamentals really mean. Whether you're coaching beginners or advanced young athletes, this episode is packed with insights to help you build a strong foundation!

    The Root of Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 30:35


    Tyler sits down with Clare to discuss the rewards of being a SAVI coach, what to look for in players, and the key to building trust with your team. Tune in for insights that will elevate your coaching game!

    Preparing for the Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 23:45


    How Setbacks Shape Your Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 44:55


    Injuries and setbacks are inevitable, but how you handle them defines your growth as a coach. In this episode, Mark and Tyler explore how challenges can shape your coaching approach and help players rise to the occasion. Learn how to turn adversity into an opportunity for development and resilience.

    Characteristics of A Great Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 33:15


    What makes a great coach? In this episode, Mark and Tyler dive into key coaching characteristics, from correcting entitled players to setting realistic expectations. Tune in for insights that will help you lead with clarity and impact!

    Help Defense: Get To The Wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 31:49


    Mark and Tyler dive into improving team defense, focusing on getting players to the wall and enhancing help strategies. They discuss SAVI's basketball language, the importance of teaching studentship first, and share effective drills to elevate your coaching.

    Keeping Standards High

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 39:36


    Mark and Clare delve into the value of patience, reminding coaches that practices take time to come together. They share tips on delivering feedback effectively, balancing genuine care with high expectations. Discover how to grow into the coach your team deserves.

    How To Make Better In-Game Adjustments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 39:17


    Mark and Tyler dive into the art of in-game adjustments, offering practical tips for making smarter decisions on the fly. They discuss how to adapt to different playing scenarios and improve your coaching impact.

    Protect Your Joy of Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 29:21


    In this episode, we dive into how to sustain your passion and joy for coaching amidst the challenges of the long season. Learn to design a morning routine that fuels your energy and sets you up for daily success. Whether you've been coaching for decades or just starting your coaching journey, this episode will equip you with tools to stay grounded, focused, and inspired. Don't miss it!

    Why Style of Play is Important

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 31:46


    We discuss how style of play impacts your program beyond the court, answer questions on how to train pace and defending great shooters in the mailbag. Tyler shares a SAVI staple game called Racecar and Mark shares a hack to improve relationships and teaching in practice.

    How to Beat Any Press

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 37:02


    In this episode, we offer a deep dive into handling pressure both mentally and on the court. Mark and Tyler share strategies to strengthen your team's ability to break the press with confidence. Learn how to stay composed under pressure and turn it into an advantage for your squad.

    Staying Confident Through a Losing Streak

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 34:12


    In this season of giving, Mark and Tyler highlight the power of preparation before game day. They share strategies to help coaches lead with confidence and intention. Discover how to become a model coach who inspires growth and excellence in your team.

    Secrets of In-Game Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 40:48


    Join Tyler and Clare on this Thanksgiving episode as they discuss which pro teams use SAVI Systems, player development, and key situations for substitutions. They also dive into improving your teaching skills as a coach and the art of learning how to learn.

    Teaching Better Basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 38:34


    Mark and Tyler discuss what it means to be a great teacher as a coach and answer questions from the mailbag. Topics include LockLeft defense, transition defense, offensive rebounding, and strategies for early-season practices.

    Developing Players

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 34:12


    Join Tyler and special guest Edward LeBlanc, back by popular demand, as they dive into player development and skill-building strategies for this season. From honing individual techniques to fostering team growth, they share actionable insights to elevate your game. Tune in for practical advice and fresh perspectives to help players and coaches alike thrive this year!

    Teaching Modern Basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 34:47


    This week, Mark sits down with Coach Edward LeBlanc to dive into the world of modern basketball. Together, they explore the evolving strategies, skills, and mindsets shaping the game today.

    Crafting Winning Plays

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 45:23


    Tyler teams up with Coach Frank Fogg to break down the essentials of effective scouting, defensive strategy, developing player IQ on the court and emphasizing the importance of a supportive coaching community that fosters continuous growth. Whether you're a new coach or seasoned veteran, tune in to gain insights that will elevate your game and your team.

    The Path of Progress

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 46:06


    Mark and Clare dive into essential coaching insights, discussing what every coach should learn to better guide youth players. They explore effective approaches to youth basketball, the benefits of installing SAVI systems, and the shift from traditional drills to a more game-based, dynamic style. Tune in for strategies that make a real difference in coaching and player development!

    What Do Coaches Have to Learn Every Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 47:49


    Tyler and Mark discuss common blind spots that can arise early in the season and how these oversights can slow down team progress. They go heavy on the mailbag, answering listener questions and breaking down real coaching challenges.

    Key Principles of A SAVI Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 40:26


    Join us as we break down the essential do's and don'ts for SAVI coaches, offering insights on how to avoid common pitfalls and elevate coaching performance. We dive into the critical distinction between standards and values, explaining their role in shaping a successful coaching approach, and discuss when and how to implement effective systems that align with these principles.

    Teaching Transition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 42:25


    Mark and Tyler explore how being open to change can enhance your effectiveness as a coach. They also provide insights into offensive transition, focusing on the strategic differences such as between burning the corner and burning the wide.

    Exploring Conceptual Offense

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 42:50


    In this episode, we dive into the key similarities and differences between two of our offensive systems: Race and Space vs. Drive and Space. We tackle mailbag questions on LockLeft defense and more. Tyler breaks down Attack Training in our Game of the Week segment, while Mark shares insights on why teaching reads before technique is crucial for player and team development.

    The Problem with Technique

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 54:45


    In this episode we discuss the problem with tips and technique in coaching. Tune in as Tyler and Mark discuss their philosophy on skill development and answer questions from the mailbag.Join our free community- the place to get your questions answered! ➡️https://www.skool.com/savicoaching/about

    How Far Away Are You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 38:17


    The importance of asking "why" in coaching and explore strategies for installing pressure and new techniques. Emphasizing how to make every catch a dribble and teaching split action.Join our free community- the place to get your questions answered! ➡️https://www.skool.com/savi-coaching-7...

    The Impact of Powerful Pauses

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 32:04


    In this episode, Clare joins Tyler to explore essential coaching techniques, from building a strong defense to mastering rebounding strategies. Their discussion provides valuable insights for coaches aiming to elevate their team's performance.

    The Power of Natural Consequences

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 40:28


    How natural consequences can help hold the standard and develop a player-led program. Plus, how to plan preseason practices, pregame warmups and how to move away from shell drill.

    A Deep Dive into Race and Space w/ guest Clif Conley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 46:36


    Tyler and Mark welcome guest Coach Clif Conley from Oak Hill Academy to discuss his National Championship season running the Race and Space offense!They also cover what to do when a player tries to do too much, how to run LockLeft at lower levels, and everyone's favorite, the 'KO Game.'

    Creating a Winning Basketball Identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 22:14


    In this episode of SAVI Coaching, Mark Cascio shares practical strategies for developing a winning basketball identity. From integrating key actions into your offense to maximizing practice efficiency, this podcast is packed with actionable insights for coaches.

    The Ultimate Pre-season Blueprint

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 49:12


    Join us to distinguish what is urgent vs. important. We will help you create the best Pre-Season step-by-step blueprint for your team this season.

    Offensive Strategy and LL Install

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 51:14


    In this episode of the SAVI Coaching podcast, Mark Cascio and Tyler Coston tackle strategies for improving dribble drive motion offenses and choosing the right player for key roles. They delve into the "Lock Left" defensive drill and how it enhances defensive skills and decision-making. Tune in for practical coaching tips and insights to refine both offensive and defensive play.

    Calm and Collected: Post-Game coaching tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 44:50


    Should we shoot Free-throws in practice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 40:30


    Join your hosts Tyler Coaston and Mark Cascoi from SAVI Coaching as they explore a hotly debated topic in basketball coaching: "Should we shoot free throws in practice?"

    The Healthy Competitor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 44:24


    We're joined by Tyler Coston, Mark Cascio from SAVI Coaching, and Shane Kuyper from The Healthy Competitor to provide their expert insights and experiences on these topics.

    How Should a Coach Talk to Referees?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 40:00


    Should coaches talk to referees? Plus, the importance of role clarity, effective communication and lockleft and more.

    Advice for a Coach in Year One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 31:52


    Advice for a 1st year head coach or a coach in year 1 of a new program. Learn how to build the foundation of your program by establishing systems.

    Is There Ever a Time to Run 5v0 Offense?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 41:01


    The hot topic of running 5-on-0 offense and its place in modern basketball coaching. Plus, get insights on making strategic decisions for player development and effective team practice.

    How to Install a System

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 39:14


    How to keep your best players motivated in practice, balancing high standards with low expectations, and how to install systems. Plus, a new game of the week!

    Size or Skill? 4-Out or 5-out Offense?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 40:37


    Tyler and Mark debate whether to prioritize height or skill, transitioning from a traditional 4-out system to a more flexible 5-out system, and how to attack in the speed zone.

    Defending a Dominant Player

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 39:05


    Guest Stephen Dale joins the podcast to discuss strategies for defending dominant players, installing offensive systems, conditioning during practice, and more. Plus, coaching tips and engaging discussions on basketball coaching challenges and solutions.

    Is Your Coaching Staff Trying to Win?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 40:48


    Handling competitive assistant coaches, practice strategies, essential guard skills, shot selection criteria, and improving practice plans.

    Effective Strategies for Youth Basketball Coaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 47:37


    Youth practice plans focusing on handling pressure and developing fundamental skills. Learn techniques to improve team play, decision-making, and communication through practical drills and strategies.

    Rules of Dominoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 47:36


    Creating and expanding advantages and skill development. Plus, how to prepare teams for handling pressure and tools for effective communication.

    Three O's and Zone Offense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 60:49


    Final Four takeaways, quick decision-making, zone offense strategies, and practical tips on team discipline and goals to elevate coaching.

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