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In this solo episode of the By Any Means Coaches Podcast, Coleman Ayers breaks down the concept of nonlinear pedagogy, reframed as the nonlinear progression model, and explains why learning, development, and skill acquisition in basketball are rarely clean, linear processes. Drawing from research across sport, education, and motor learning, Coleman challenges the traditional “start simple and build up” mindset and makes the case for starting closer to (or slightly above) an athlete's true challenge point to accelerate learning and improve transfer to the game.Through practical basketball-specific examples like shooting footwork, ball screen decision-making, warmups, and youth development, Coleman explains how nonlinear structure and nonlinear progress work together. He outlines why struggle is not only acceptable but necessary, how regressions should often replace progressions, and why coaches must reframe expectations around visible improvement. The episode closes with actionable rules of thumb to help coaches design more efficient, engaging, and game-representative training environments.Timestamps:00:01 – Introduction to nonlinear pedagogy and why learning isn't linear 01:28 – Nonlinear structure vs. nonlinear progress explained 02:39 – Traditional linear progressions and why they fall short 04:08 – Starting with difficulty and regressing instead of building up 05:09 – Inefficiency of linear models and wasted training time 06:32 – Engagement, autonomy, and mental toughness benefits 07:14 – Giving athletes time to struggle and self-organize 08:28 – Why linear progressions don't transfer well to games 09:13 – Addressing concerns about bad habits and technique 10:58 – Confidence, psychological momentum, and game reality 11:50 – Example: shooting footwork and nonlinear application 13:00 – Example: handling aggressive ball screen coverages 15:19 – Starting live, then regressing with purpose 16:05 – Rules of thumb: start 10% harder, regress more than progress 17:25 – Finding challenge in warmups 18:41 – Whole–part–whole and play–drill–play frameworks 20:27 – When it makes sense to start simple 22:01 – Youth development, experimentation, and learning windows 24:25 – Advanced challenges making basic skills easier 26:34 – Nonlinear progress and managing expectations 28:00 – Spacing, consolidation, and why breaks matter 30:30 – Final takeaways on embracing the chaos of learningCoaching Resources: https://www.byanymeanscoaches.comBAM Blueprint Book: https://www.byanymeanscoaches.com/modern-basketball-blueprintIf this episode challenged the way you think about player development, be sure to check out the By Any Means Coaches Certification and Coleman's book, The Modern Basketball Blueprint, where these concepts are explored in much greater depth. If you enjoyed the episode, share it with another coach, and we'll see you next time on the By Any Means Coaches Podcast.

In this episode of the By Any Means Coaches Podcast, Coleman Ayers breaks down what creativity actually is—and more importantly, how coaches can systematically develop it. Rather than treating creativity as an innate talent or mysterious gift, the episode reframes it as a skill rooted in deep understanding, problem-solving, and exposure to diverse ideas. Through personal experience, coaching education, and the constraints-led approach, Coleman outlines why creativity is best built on strong foundations of knowledge, curiosity, and intentional learning.The episode also explores practical ways coaches can unlock creativity in their daily work: aligning with the right people, starting with clear end goals, using constraints to force innovation, and diversifying how they think both inside and outside of basketball. From studying other sports and disciplines to embracing feedback and removing the fear of judgment, this conversation offers a framework for coaches who want to move beyond recycled drills and begin creating more adaptive, engaging, and effective learning environments.Episode Timestamps00:00 – Introduction and why creativity matters in coaching 00:51 – Why creativity is hard to explain but critical to develop 01:49 – Balancing practical takeaways with deeper education 02:38 – Creativity as intelligence having fun 03:26 – The role of learning and foundational knowledge 04:11 – The danger of creativity without understanding 04:54 – Letting intelligence “have fun” 05:28 – Aligning with creative people and environments 06:45 – Avoiding fixed-mindset coaching circles 07:42 – How collaboration sparks new ideas 08:47 – Learning from different thinking styles 09:35 – Don't fear judgment or “bad” ideas 10:03 – Starting with the end goal, not the drill 10:45 – Working backward to design better solutions 11:48 – Why many creative drills miss the real problem 12:30 – Using the constraints-led approach for coach development 13:09 – Practical constraint examples for coaches 13:39 – How natural constraints build adaptability 14:34 – Applying lessons from travel and unfamiliar environments 15:07 – Training coaches the same way we train players 15:53 – Creating just to be creative 16:43 – Coach-to-coach experimentation sessions 17:19 – Exploring safely within trusted environments 17:57 – Avoiding stagnation with long-term athletes 18:24 – Diversifying your mind beyond basketball 19:43 – Learning through conversation and observation 20:24 – Watching basketball through a creative lens 21:11 – Studying different levels and styles of play 22:07 – Learning from other sports and disciplines 23:44 – Blending artistic and scientific thinking 24:46 – Systemizing creativity without killing it 25:55 – Fear of judgment as a creativity killer 26:24 – Owning ideas and building confidence 27:46 – Creating buy-in and embracing feedback 28:24 – Asking others to critique and improve your work 29:18 – Final thoughts on innovation and creative growthCoaching Resources: https://www.byanymeansbasketball.comBAM Blueprint Book: https://www.byanymeansbasketball.com/bam-blueprintIf this episode challenged the way you think about creativity as a coach, share it with someone who's stuck recycling the same drills. For deeper frameworks, applied constraints, and hands-on coach development, explore our full resources and education pathways at By Any Means Basketball and subscribe to the By Any Means Coaches Podcast for more conversations like this

In this episode of the By Any Means Coaches Podcast, we sit down with Rikki Broadmore, head coach at Barking Abbey Academy and one of the most respected youth development coaches in the UK. Rikki breaks down how he designs principles of play around personnel, why efficiency metrics matter more than systems, and how Barking Abbey reverse-engineers the modern game to prepare players for college, professional, and international basketball. The conversation offers a deep look into how winning, development, and long-term athlete preparation can coexist when the process is clear.The discussion also dives into practice design, decision-making under constraints, defensive layering, and the importance of environment over drills. Rikki shares how limited practice time can still produce elite outcomes through efficiency, terminology, and intentional repetition. Beyond tactics, the episode highlights coaching identity, imposter syndrome, relationship-building, and why caring for players as people is the true needle-mover in long-term success.Episode Breakdown & Timestamps00:00 – Introduction and background on Rikki Broadmore 03:10 – Developing principles of play based on personnel 06:15 – Trends in European basketball and flow offenses 07:40 – The four key categories Barking Abbey prioritizes 09:45 – Defense driving offense and playing fast 12:10 – Shot selection, ego, and earning freedom 16:00 – Roles, expectations, and allocating minutes 18:00 – Practice design and decision-making development 21:15 – Constraints-led approach in team practice 24:50 – Teaching efficiency with limited practice time 30:00 – Terminology, communication, and coaching efficiency 35:30 – Knowing when to intervene as a coach 39:45 – Relationships as the biggest needle-mover 45:00 – Learning through collaboration and sharing ideas 49:30 – Layering defensive coverages for development 56:45 – Winning vs development and long-term perspective 01:01:30 – Process-driven culture and mindfulnessWebsite Links:Coaching Resources: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/resourcesBAM Blueprint Book: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/blueprint-bookIf you're a coach looking to improve how you design environments, structure practices, and develop players, make sure to explore our coaching resources and dive into Coleman's new book: The Modern Basketball Blueprint. For more conversations like this one, subscribe to the By Any Means Coaches Podcast and continue learning alongside coaches who care deeply about the craft and the people they serve.

In this research review episode of the By Any Means Coaches Podcast, the conversation dives deep into the impact of scaled equipment—lower rims, smaller basketballs, and modified environments—on youth basketball development. Through the lens of current research and the constraints-led approach, the episode challenges long-held assumptions about “toughening kids up” with regulation equipment and instead explores how properly scaled tasks can accelerate skill acquisition, improve movement quality, and foster long-term engagement with the game.Beyond shooting percentages, this episode explores how scaled environments influence biomechanics, perception, psychology, and decision-making. From earlier emergence of adult-like mechanics to increased confidence, creativity, and adaptability, the discussion highlights why many technical “flaws” are actually functional solutions to poorly designed tasks—and how fixing the environment often fixes the movement without excessive coaching cues.Episode Timestamps00:00 – Introduction and context for the research review 00:26 – Why scaled equipment is worth revisiting through research 01:40 – Overview of studies and research synthesis approach 02:07 – Performance vs development vs psychology 02:42 – Key findings from the research 03:55 – Shooting mechanics, arc, and energy transfer 04:42 – Trunk lean, elbow flare, and acceptable technique ranges 05:54 – Why mechanics improve without technical instruction 06:24 – Psychological benefits: confidence, enjoyment, and volume 07:31 – Motivation, success, and long-term engagement 08:11 – Spacing and offensive behavior in scaled environments 09:02 – Finishing degrees of freedom and creativity 09:42 – Movement exploration with smaller basketballs 11:09 – Early developer bias created by regulation equipment 12:13 – Compensation vs challenge in youth shooting 12:38 – Depth perception and shooting range development 13:46 – Adaptability vs rigid technique 14:17 – Constraints-led approach applied to shooting 15:39 – Why many shooting drills are compensatory fixes 16:26 – Observational learning and imitation 18:05 – Finding the optimal challenge point 19:20 – External focus and freer shooting behavior 20:11 – Rhythm, sequencing, and adaptable skill development 20:37 – Practical coaching implications 21:44 – What to do when scaled equipment isn't available 22:38 – Playing athletes up or down based on physical maturity 23:14 – Supplementing constraints with cues and observation 24:57 – Sport crossover effects and task design solutions 25:34 – Final takeaways and practical applicationsCoaching Resources: https://www.byanymeansbasketball.comBAM Blueprint Book: https://www.byanymeansbasketball.com/bam-blueprintIf this episode challenged the way you think about youth development: share it with a coach or parent who needs to hear it. For more research-driven insights and practical coaching tools, subscribe to the By Any Means Coaches Podcast and explore our full library of resources at By Any Means Basketball.

In this episode of the BAM Coaches Podcast, Tyler Clark, Alex Silva and Coleman Ayers host an open group discussion with coaches from the BAM community - diving into real-world challenges, questions, and reflections around some of the most common mistakes made when putting together small sided games and designing practices.The conversation explores what coaches are currently wrestling with in their own environments—from practice design and communication to confidence, leadership, and navigating uncertainty early in the coaching journey. Rather than presenting a polished lecture, this episode captures the raw thinking process of coaches learning together, sharing experiences, and refining ideas in real time.This episode highlights the value of community-driven learning, where coaches are encouraged to ask better questions, challenge assumptions, and grow through dialogue rather than answers alone. It's a reminder that coaching development doesn't happen in isolation—and that meaningful growth often comes from conversation, not content.Episode Breakdown & Timestamps00:00 – Introduction & Setting the Discussion 03:40 – Why Group Conversations Matter for Coaches 07:10 – Common Challenges Coaches Are Facing Right Now 12:30 – Feeling Lost Early in the Coaching Journey 18:20 – Developing Confidence Without All the Answers 23:45 – Learning Through Experience vs Information 28:10 – Asking Better Questions as a Coach 33:30 – Communication, Clarity, and Player Buy-In 39:15 – Balancing Structure and Freedom in Practice 44:50 – The Role of Failure in Coach Development 50:30 – Community, Mentorship, and Shared Learning 57:40 – Takeaways for Coaches at Any Level 1:04:30 – Closing Thoughts & Next Steps3️⃣ Resources, Next Steps & Call to Action

In this episode of the BAM Coaches Podcast, Tyler Clark and Coleman Ayers sit down with Joerik Michiels for a wide-ranging conversation on coaching, entrepreneurship, learning, and personal evolution.Joerik shares his journey from building one of the first player development academies in Belgium to eventually walking away from multiple businesses in pursuit of freedom, alignment, and life quality. The conversation moves fluidly between gratitude practices, cultural differences in ambition, ego versus confidence in coaching, and what truly defines a great coach at different levels of the game.From practice design and skill acquisition to consistency, impostor syndrome, and becoming a “chef” rather than a “cook” as a coach, this episode offers deep insights for coaches who want to grow—not just technically, but as humans. It's a reflective, honest conversation that challenges traditional ideas about success, development, and what it means to truly love the process.Episode Breakdown & Timestamps00:00 – Intro & Catching Up 05:50 – Starting the Conversation Through Personal Reflection 07:45 – Gratitude as a Daily Practice 10:00 – Walking Away From a Facility After 12 Years 12:45 – Freedom, Entrepreneurship, and Life Quality 14:40 – Cultural Differences: Ambition in Europe vs USA 16:10 – Being a Trailblazer & Dealing With Resistance 18:40 – Ego, Vulnerability, and Building Bridges 22:20 – Intangible Qualities of Great Coaches 24:20 – Transactional vs Transformational Coaching 26:30 – Coaching Youth the Right Way 28:40 – Impostor Syndrome & Consistency Over Time 31:30 – Learning From Others: Cook vs Chef Mentality 35:20 – Imitate, Then Innovate 37:10 – How Coaches Identify What “Works” 40:20 – Science vs Instinct in Coaching 44:45 – Designing Practices That Challenge Players 48:20 – Gold & Silver Topics in Skill Development 55:00 – Confidence, Struggle, and Learning Transfer 59:30 – Making Practice Fun Again 1:02:30 – Final Reflections on Coaching & Growth

In this episode of the BAM Coaches Podcast, Coleman Ayers walks through a thought experiment: how he would design and run an entire country's basketball federation if it were built around ecological dynamics, skill acquisition, and long-term athlete development.Drawing from experiences working in over 35 countries, Coleman explores how culture, environment, and structure shape the way athletes learn the game. The episode covers everything from offseason competition models and facility access to coach education, talent identification, and making basketball culturally relevant for young athletes.Rather than focusing on tactics or systems, this conversation centers on building better environments—ones that produce adaptable, skilled players while also developing better humans. While the framework is presented at a national level, Coleman emphasizes how coaches and clubs can implement many of these ideas immediately within their own programs.Episode Breakdown & Timestamps00:00 – Introduction & Framing the Thought Experiment 01:15 – What a Basketball Federation Is (and Why It Matters) 02:11 – Why Centralized Systems Shape Player Development 03:15 – A Club-Based 3x3 Offseason Season 04:12 – Why 3x3 Is an Elite Development Tool 04:49 – Real-World Results from 3v3 & 3x3 Leagues 05:41 – The Power of Role Models in Player Development 06:11 – Connecting Elite Players Back to Youth Systems 07:35 – Integrating U18, U21, and Pro Teams 08:37 – Facility Access & Improving Outdoor Courts 10:40 – Rest, Play, and the Importance of Being a Kid 11:32 – Encouraging Outdoor Pickup Culture 11:57 – Requiring Multi-Sport Participation Until Age 13 14:10 – Cultural Exchange & Playing Outside Your Bubble 16:18 – Humility, Exposure, and Accurate Self-Assessment 17:14 – Rethinking Coaches' Education 19:37 – Developing Young Coaches & Coaching Pathways 20:30 – Holistic Athlete Development Beyond Basketball 22:32 – Making Basketball Cool Through Media & Storytelling 24:27 – Rethinking Talent Identification 25:37 – Delaying Selection & Avoiding Early Burnout 27:08 – Final Thoughts & Practical Takeaways for Coaches3️⃣ Resources, Next Steps & Call to Action

In this episode, the BAM Coaches break down one of the most underrated yet impactful concepts in player development: Time on Task.We explore what time on task really means, why it's a massive competitive advantage in both team and player development settings, and how coaches can immediately improve it through smarter drill design, communication, and constraint-based training. From youth players to professionals, this conversation connects theory, real-world coaching experience, and practical application.We Time on Task down into five different pillars: 1. Drill Simplicity (Smart Drill Design)2. Communication Efficiency3. Rotational Logistics & Continuity4. Limiting Lines & Dead Space5. Sensible Defense & ConstraintsWant to Go Deeper?A ton of what we talked about today connects directly to the ideas inside The Modern Basketball Blueprint, my new book.If you're a coach who wants to bridge science, movement, decision-making, and practical training, this book lays out the full framework.Grab your copy here → www.byanymeanscoaches.com/blueprintIf you found this valuable:Share the episode with a coach who'd benefit from building change of speed in a more modern waySubscribe so you don't miss the next deep diveScreenshot and tag us on IG so we can repost you

In this episode of the BAM Coaches Podcast, we break down a simple but powerful framework for evaluating, building, and teaching offense in basketball.Coleman Ayers introduces a three-part lens: advantage creation, advantage maintenance, and advantage finishing to help coaches cut through the chaos of offensive evaluation. Instead of getting lost in systems, sets, or play calls, this framework allows coaches to clearly identify where their offense is breaking down and why.The episode dives into practical coaching applications, including how individual skill, spacing, decision-making, and small-sided games all play a role in creating efficient offense. Coleman also explains how this same framework can be flipped defensively, giving coaches a universal tool for both ends of the floor.Episode Breakdown & Timestamps00:00 – Introduction & Episode Framing 01:55 – The Advantage Framework Explained 03:39 – Using the Coach's Eye vs. Data 04:20 – Advantage Creation: Putting the Defense in Panic Mode 05:46 – Advantage Maintenance: Keeping the Dominoes Falling 07:22 – Individual Skill as an Advantage Killer 09:00 – Advantage Finishing: Shot Selection & Shot Making 10:00 – Identifying the Real Rate Limiter in Your Offense 12:14 – Building Advantage Creation in Practice 15:07 – Transition as an Advantage Creation Tool 17:21 – Why Teams Lose Advantages 21:17 – Training Advantage Finishing the Right Way 23:14 – Flipping the Framework Defensively 26:27 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

In this episode of the By Any Means Coaches Podcast, we sit down with Ed Silva, a longtime collegiate head coach, mentor, and leader in the basketball community. Coach Silva reflects on his 25-year coaching journey and shares how his leadership philosophy has evolved from fear and shame-based coaching to an approach rooted in love, respect, empathy, and accountability.Through powerful stories, honest self-reflection, and practical coaching insights, this conversation dives deep into what it truly means to lead people — not just players.Want to Go Deeper?A ton of what we talked about today connects directly to the ideas inside The Modern Basketball Blueprint, my new book.If you're a coach who wants to bridge science, movement, decision-making, and practical training, this book lays out the full framework.Grab your copy here → www.byanymeanscoaches.com/blueprintIf you found this valuable:Share the episode with a coach who'd benefit from building change of speed in a more modern waySubscribe so you don't miss the next deep diveScreenshot and tag us on IG so we can repost you

In this episode of the By Any Means Coaches Podcast, we're joined by Ofek “OP” Pazuelo, professional player development coach for Elitzur Netanya (Israel First Division). Ofek shares his unconventional journey into coaching, his deep dive into Constraint-Led Approach (CLA) and skill acquisition, and how intention—not drills—is the foundation of effective player development.From youth basketball to working with former NBA players, Ofek breaks down how development becomes art when grounded in science, why chaos is necessary for growth, and how clubs can better align individual development with team tactics.Ofek also takes a deep dive into the psychological side of basketball and human development, breaking down his thoughts and also his approach with practical examples of developing players mental and psychology. Want to Go Deeper?A ton of what we talked about today connects directly to the ideas inside The Modern Basketball Blueprint, Coleman's new book.If you're a coach who wants to bridge science, movement, decision-making, and practical training, this book lays out the full framework.Grab your copy here → www.byanymeanscoaches.com/blueprintIf you found this valuable:Share the episode with a coach who'd benefit from building change of speed in a more modern waySubscribe so you don't miss the next deep diveScreenshot and tag us on IG so we can repost you

Change of speed is one of the most talked-about concepts in player development, and for good reason. But too often, it's taught in an oversimplified way: rep it out, add a hesitation, slow down then go fast, and assume it will magically transfer to the game. In this episode, we break down why that approach falls short and how we think about change of speed through the BAM Framework. The key distinction? Being able to change speed isn't the same as knowing when, why, and how to do it in real game contexts.We explore the two pillars that actually drive effective change of speed: action capacity and perception. Action capacity sets the ceiling: movement efficiency, rhythm, ball control, and the ability to float, decelerate, and re-accelerate smoothly. But perception is what separates good from great: seeing affordances, staying composed, and understanding the purpose behind slowing down or speeding up. We discuss why decision-free drills often don't stick, how observational learning plays a massive role (especially for younger players), and how small-sided games can be designed around real reasons to change speed: relaxing defenders, entering chaos with control, buying time, and creating advantages. Want to Go Deeper?A ton of what we talked about today connects directly to the ideas inside The Modern Basketball Blueprint, my new book.If you're a coach who wants to bridge science, movement, decision-making, and practical training, this book lays out the full framework.Grab your copy here → www.byanymeanscoaches.com/blueprintIf you found this valuable:Share the episode with a coach who'd benefit from building change of speed in a more modern waySubscribe so you don't miss the next deep diveScreenshot and tag us on IG so we can repost you

Most players and coaches think in-season development means one of two things:Either you don't train at all,Or you train the same way you do in the off-season… just shorter.We believe there's a different approach. In this episode, we break down how to actually plan in-season player development to move the needle.Instead of generic workouts, intensity guesses, or “feel-good reps,” we walk through a simple but powerful readiness framework that helps you decide what to train, how hard, and how much, based on the athlete in front of you.Want to Go Deeper?A ton of what we talked about today connects directly to the ideas inside The Modern Basketball Blueprint, my new book.If you're a coach who wants to bridge science, movement, decision-making, and practical training, this book lays out the full framework.Grab your copy here → www.byanymeanscoaches.com/blueprintIf you found this valuable:Share the episode with a coach who'd benefit from building better, more efficient in-season workoutsSubscribe so you don't miss the next deep diveScreenshot and tag us on IG so we can repost you

Can small-sided games actually build better athletes, not just better decision-makers?In this episode, we break down a 2024 randomized controlled study showing that scoring-based small-sided games helped trained high-school players jump higher, get stronger, and land more efficiently, while possession-only games and normal practice did not.We explore why attacking, finishing, and rebounding create a different stimulus, and why coaches should be careful about dosage and over-generalizing these results. Want to Go Deeper?A ton of what we talk about today connects directly to the ideas inside The Modern Basketball Blueprint, my new book.If you're a coach who wants to bridge science, movement, decision-making, and practical training, this book lays out the full framework.Grab your copy here → www.byanymeanscoaches.com/blueprintIf you found this valuable:Share the episode with a coach who'd enjoy this!Subscribe so you don't miss the next deep diveScreenshot and tag us on IG so we can repost you

Part 2 of a discussion that Alex and Tyler had two weeks ago, this part of the discussion we go into more depth about reverse engineering your principles of play in a team setting and then using those principles to create your player development sessions and team practicesWe talk more about constraints, finding a balance between productive creativity and what's too much as well as talking about when to get general with your training versus specific. Make sure to stay up to date on all of our social media!IG: https://www.instagram.com/byanymeanscoaches/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ByAnyMeansCoachesCheck out Coleman's new book: The Modern Basketball Blueprinthttps://www.amazon.com/Modern-Basketball-Blueprint-Holistic-Adaptable/dp/B0G34LSST6

Coleman and Tyler take a look into how Coleman built the exact philosophies that you can read about in his book, there's so much to learn from someones journey and their experiences.Coleman is a trailblazer in the player development space, he's forged his own path and didn't necessarily follow the traditional: play, intern as a rebounder/passer/defender, assistant coach and then finally start to create your own path. He's been creating his own path since he was 16. This book is a culmination of all of his experimentation, trials and tribulations, the lessons he's learned, the researched he's done, the knowledge he's gathered and so on. One of the coolest aspects that separates Coleman is his vast experience amongst a plethora of different cultures across the entire globe - this has helped shape him as a coach, person, etc. We touch on what the CLA has meant for him, how important it is and also a little about what the future holds. Lastly we cover his performance background and why it's so important to at least know enough to be dangerous if you want to truly build an athlete in a holistic manner. There's so much more that we couldn't cover, however, that's why there's a book! This was an appetizer, make sure to go check out the 'The Modern Basketball Blueprint' as well as his first book 'Deep Skill', links are below.The Modern Basketball Blueprint: https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Basketball-Blueprint-Holistic-Adaptable/dp/B0G34LSST6Deep Skill: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Skill-Basketball-Understanding-Developing/dp/B0CP4GZKX7/ref=pd_lpo_d_sccl_1/130-0831915-3598138?pd_rd_w=cAgDr&content-id=amzn1.sym.4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_p=4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_r=D99MQQ52JSXZDEBWYCAK&pd_rd_wg=XaRpY&pd_rd_r=fb09e7d5-a018-4448-b29a-8fb9b38de40d&pd_rd_i=B0CP4GZKX7&psc=1Make sure to check us out on all social media as well:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ByAnyMeansCoachesIG: https://www.instagram.com/byanymeanscoaches/

NBA shooting coach Dave Love joins Coleman and Tyler for one of the deepest conversations we've had on shooting development. Dave breaks down shooting periodization, quantifying touch, movement coordination, skill adaptability, the massive misconceptions coaches still hold about shooting mechanics and much more.He shares stories from working with Aaron Gordon, Tristan Thompson, and other NBA clients, while also offering incredibly practical guidance for coaches working at every level.This one's a masterclass.00:00 – 06:00 | Introduction & Dave's BackgroundDave Love's career overviewHow he got into NBA shooting developmentEarly mistakes and breakthroughs06:00 – 23:00 | Shooting Periodization ExplainedHow periodization applies to skill developmentThe three phases:Movement CoordinationSkill AdaptabilityPerformance TrainingWhy weak shooters shouldn't jump into “game-like” trainingThe challenge point and avoiding overload23:00 – 38:00 | Touch, the C-Curve, & Shot AdaptationDave's research on touchWhy good shooters adjust angle & velocity togetherWhy inconsistent shooters adjust in opposite directionsHow constraints and variability train touchPractical examples for coaches to use38:00 – 59:00 | Self-Organization, Constraints & The Sandbox AnalogyWhy self-organization is NOT “do whatever you want”How constraints shape learningThe sandbox:Walls = boundariesCenter = functional variabilityGiving players freedom inside structureAvoiding over-coaching explanations59:00 – 1:13:00 | Case Studies & Coaching in High-Performance SettingsAaron Gordon's transformationTristan Thompson switching handsCampazzo and the 50–40–90 seasonAdapting training when you can't add loadIndividualizing intention within team drillsHow to guide players without changing the drill1:13:00 – 1:26:20 | Future of Shooting Research & Final TakeawaysThe next frontier: studying ball biomechanics, not just formSpin axis, ball path, and straight-line set pointWhy the field still misunderstands “smoothness”Final advice for coaches at all levelsWhere to find Dave Love and his resourcesYou can find Dave on all socials @Coachdavelove, check out his website "coachdavelove.com" and make sure to check out his podcast - The Coach Dave Love PodcastAs always, stay up to date with everything we have going on IG: https://www.instagram.com/byanymeanscoaches/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ByAnyMeansCoachesAlso, check out Coleman's new book!!https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Basketball-Blueprint-Holistic-Adaptable/dp/B0G34LSST6

In today's episode, we're breaking down what actually builds better defenders in the modern game.Most coaches approach defense with yelling, punishment, endless sliding, and shell drill reps… but none of that matters if your players can't actually defend 1-on-1.This episode dives into the three major pillars of developing elite defenders individually (the part most teams skip) and how these foundations translate to better team defense:1. Perceptual SkillsElite defense starts with reading the game.We break down:Why offense always has the advantage, and how anticipation closes the gapPostural cues and attunementDeveloping angle recognitionDefensive craft: creative swipes, baiting, pulling the chairHow to train anticipation through small-sided games and film2. Movement & Physical QualitiesIf players can't move, they can't defend.We cover:Transitional locomotionGeneral & positional strengthThe defensive first stepBracing, decel → re-accelWarm-up design that actually builds defensive qualitiesUsing constraints to sharpen movement solutions3. Effort (The Right Kind)Effort isn't yelling or punishment, but rewiring priorities.You'll learn:How to shift a player's defensive identityDisadvantaged scenarios that naturally increase effortDefensive-incentivized SSGs“Perfect Defense” drillsConditioning that builds pride, not burnoutWhy we'd rather scale efficiency in hard-playing athletes than try to wake up lazy onesWant to Go Deeper?A ton of what we talk about today connects directly to the ideas inside The Modern Basketball Blueprint, my new book.If you're a coach who wants to bridge science, movement, decision-making, and practical training, this book lays out the full framework.Grab your copy here → www.byanymeanscoaches.com/blueprintIf you found this valuable:Share the episode with a coach who wants to build a tougher, smarter defensive teamSubscribe so you don't miss the next deep diveScreenshot and tag us on IG so we can repost you

In this episode, we break down a mini meta-analysis of three peer-reviewed studies on the quiet eye, or the visual behavior that predicts shooting performance better than mechanics, “form,” or feel. We look at how elite shooters use their eyes differently, what actually happens to gaze under pressure and fatigue, and why the final fixation on the rim is the single strongest predictor of accuracy across conditions.You'll walk away understanding the underlying science, how contest and intensity disrupt visual control, and what coaches can do to train quiet-eye stability on the court. This is the foundation behind consistent shooting, and it's backed by real data.Make sure you're following us on all socials, we have some incredible stuff coming very soon!YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ByAnyMeansCoachesIG: https://www.instagram.com/byanymeanscoaches/

Welcome to the By Any Means Coaches Podcast! The podcast has a new look and format, and we're about to bring so much value it's not even funny. The important format changes: 1. Coleman Ayers (@byanymeansbasketball) will be giving you guys 2 solo episodes a week: he'll be taking a deep dive into the art and science of player development, every single episode.2. Tyler and Alex will still be providing one episode per week in a similar dialogue and feel to prior episodes, discussing pertinent topics around: team coaching, player development, mindset/psychology and much more3. Guests will be back: Tyler Clark, Coleman Ayers and Alex Silva will be hosting some of the greatest minds in the basketball world. Albeit, coaches, players, agents, front office, researchers, etcAll of us with The By Any Means Coaches Podcast are going to work our butts off to provide as much value as humanly possible and we think this format will execute exactly that. Besides announcements, Alex and Tyler discuss environmental constraints this week and how/when/why to use them as well as discussing the idea of other constraints and they take you along some of their experience in learning about constraints how the CLA expanded their ability to coach. Make sure to stay up to date on all platforms!YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ByAnyMeansCoachesIG: https://www.instagram.com/byanymeanscoaches/

Basketball coaches talk a lot about “consistency,” “repeatability,” and “perfect reps.” But the human body was never built to operate like a robot. It's built with noise… unavoidable variability in the nervous system, muscles, perception, and movement itself.And if you don't understand motor noise, you'll completely misunderstand shooting mechanics, skill acquisition, and why even elite shooters miss wide open looks.Make sure to check us out on all of our socials and stay updated on some very cool things happening in the very near future:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ByAnyMeansCoachesIG: https://www.instagram.com/byanymeanscoaches/

In this episode, we break down the 10 small-sided games I'd choose if I could only do 10 for the rest of my life! Because each game can be constrained and modified in countless ways, this list becomes an infinite toolbox for any coach or trainer.Whether you primarily run team practices or smaller, PD-focused workouts, these 10 SSGs give you a simple, scalable framework for creating game-like learning environments without overthinking drills or reinventing the wheel. Make sure to follow us on all socials to stay up to date on everything we have going on, you don't want to miss out on anything!YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ByAnyMeansCoachesIG: https://www.instagram.com/byanymeanscoaches/

Coleman puts shooting under the microscope in this episode, there's a ridiculous amount of value packed into this 20 min episode. If you want to really, truly develop yourself, your players and your team into lights out shooters... you need to listen to this podcast. Repping out the same shot, in five different spots may not be the best approach when developing your ability to shoot. Shocker. The science of building a shooter, breaking down the most important components of shooting - things like energy transfer, hand placement, adaptability and more and also how to develop these qualities are discussed. Steph Curry is always a great example of someone who maximized their potential - yes he had the genetics, however, he didn't have the easiest route. He worked really hard, not just that though, he worked with a specific intent to become the greatest shooter of all time. He always curious, always adding different nuance to his training, due to his size he had to adapt to longer, faster defenders, he developed his conditioning and so much more. There are things we can take from players like Steph. Make sure to follow us on all socials to keep up to date!YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ByAnyMeansBasketball & https://www.youtube.com/@ByAnyMeansCoachesIG: https://www.instagram.com/byanymeanscoaches/

Yes, you read that title right, your best players should also be the best at your drills. Coleman takes a deep dive in a thought provoking prompt, a lot of coaches won't necessarily agree with this perspective and that's completely fine. There's a lot of value in your best players also performing your drills at the highest rate!Make sure to check out all of our socials and youtube to stay up to date:YT: https://www.youtube.com/@ByAnyMeansBasketball & https://www.youtube.com/@ByAnyMeansCoachesIG: https://www.instagram.com/byanymeanscoaches/

"If it ain't broke don't fix it"“Well, these drills worked for me,”“The kids just need more reps,”“We'll get to that later.”We've all heard these phrases and even used them ourselves, it a part of your evolution as a coach and as a person. We all go through our own journey's while on the pursuit of becoming our own person and coach, where it becomes harmful is when you just blindly follow and use what YOU were taught with no reflection or digging into why you're doing something or if there's even another way potentially.Alex and I discuss the concept of confirmation bias and how a lot of us will use anything as proof to confirm a bias (ex: I'm winning games, so.... why would I change what I'm doing?), yes, you are winning games that's great - how are you winning games though? Is there nay even better way, can you repeat this, did you put any thought into this or are you just using this because your coaches did? All very important questions and reflections to ponder on your journey as a coachIf you believe in what you do, you have a reasoning that makes sense to you, you get the desired results, you can be happy with that of course. My challenge to you, is to never become satisfied and even stagnant with that though, coaching is fluid and ever changing - we work with different athletes every day that present different challenges every single practice, rep, game, etc. Be willing and even eager to find more approaches, philosophies, methods etc to help your players. As always, if you enjoy the show, please support us by making sure you're subscribed, give us a shoutout on socials and review/rate the show if you can!Thank you for listening.Follow us and keep up with what we have going on!TC IG: https://www.instagram.com/byanymeanstc/Silva IG: https://www.instagram.com/byanymeanssilva/Pod IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetcppodcast/

This was a great episode expanding on our conversation about consistency, we dive much further into the concept of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation - what exactly the difference is and discussing from our own experience when we've been either intrinsically or extrinsically motivatedThe biggest message I want to get across in this episode is that you can use both and both are powerful fuel sources in their own right - it's important to recognize when to use them and even think about what holds more importance for us when considering what drives us (internal or external)I think this is a great conversation to provoke thought and really make you consider more what your source of fuel isMake sure to check out everything out on socials:Silva IG: https://www.instagram.com/byanymeanssilva/TC IG: https://www.instagram.com/byanymeanstc/Pod IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetcppodcast/

Alex and I talk about timeout philosophies and how we approach giving feedback in-game, whether that's in a timeout, pre game, half time or post gameAlex brings a plethora of experience from middle school AAU all the way up to division 2 womens basketball and everything in between, while most of my experience has been through the lens of an assistant position at a collegiate levelThe contrast in our experiences created a great dynamic to discuss both timeouts (when to call them, how to make them efficient, how to use them strategically, etc) and the best ways to give feedback throughout a span of the game!If you enjoyed the episode make sure to share it with a friend and give Alex and I as well as the podcast a follow on instagram to stay up to date on everything we have going on!TC IG: https://www.instagram.com/byanymeanstc/Alex IG: https://www.instagram.com/byanymeanssilva/Pod IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetcppodcast/

Alex and I discuss the power of consistency, times we've struggled to be consistent in our own lives as well the times that consistency has helped take us to places that we didn't know we could goWe discuss the contrast between motivation and discipline, what exactly does it mean to be inspired and what place does that have, the bond and trust that comes with showing up consistently as well as what happens when you don't show up... Beyond just consistency, we touched on priorities and the concept in which whether we can hold multiple priorities at all or if we can really only have one. Much more in between and as always, some humor mixed in there. I hope you take something away from this episode as it's a little change of pace from our normal training, coaching and performance talk. This is one of the directions that this podcast will be going - perspective, psychology, philosophy on a human level beyond just sport! Make sure to check out everything we have going on via social and show some love if you can! TC IG: https://www.instagram.com/byanymeanstc/Silva IG: https://www.instagram.com/byanymeanssilva/Pod IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetcppodcast/

We're so back.Alex is one of the best people i know, as a person and coach, he's one of one and he has one of the more unique stories in the industry in my opinion. He brings an incredible variety of expertise and experience, it's always a pleasure to talk to him and learn from him. Make sure you guys tune in all the way until the end for a special announcement!Make sure to follow both Alex and I on socials and share this if you took some value from it. My IG: https://www.instagram.com/byanymeanstc/Silva IG: https://www.instagram.com/byanymeanssilva/

Beyond excited to get back to it, thank you to everyone that was still listening to episodes while I wasn't posting consistently, y'all are the backbone of this show and I appreciate you greatly. I have so much in store for this podcast and I can't wait to bring y'all so much value every single week!!

Alex is a phenomenal coach and a pioneer in this space, he's an advocate for progressing and evolving the current state of development and basketball coaching as well as the overall approach to things like: performance training, front office work, athletic training, etcThe traditional/dominant approach is outdated, and as Alex mentions in the episode - you wouldn't expect your doctor to be using methods/medicine from 2000 or early because that would be malpractice, why do we continue to accept this as the status quo and not demand for this field to be as updated and progressive as possible. The most recent and relevant research/information should be applied to coaching as much as possibleAlex and I talk about a bunch of great stuff in this episode and he's always a treat to talk to and have the pleasure of having on the podcast, please make sure to check out all his stuff linked below:Website - https://transformingbball.com/subscribe/Podcast - https://education.transformingbball.com/podcasts/the-transforming-basketball-podcastIG - https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/

Enjoy the rest of Jack and I's conversation!

Jack is a great human & basketball player, he and I talk about his journey from being under recruited, having his freshman year taken away by covid, winning a national championship the next year and then back to back conference championships along with all the struggles and hardship in between After SMCC Jack takes us through his experience at Franklin Pierce which a NCAA Division 2 school in NH in the NE10, he played there for one semester and shortly transferred to UNE (University of New England) to finish out the year and why that change was so important to him and why it was such a better fit Jack provides some great insight for any players listening and anyone in general!

This week I touch on what exactly skill is, and how it differs from things like technique, as well as what exactly constraints are and how we can use/apply themThere's an important distinction that I think needs to be more known and that's the difference between a games-approach and the constraints-led approach, while you'll see a lot of crossover between the two they are very different. There are plenty of coaches that create small-sided games and apply one constraint and then leave that and let them play for awhile, and that's where I believe the misunderstanding comes from - some people think that I throw the ball out and just let my players play 3v3 freely... that's not the case. I work hard to engineer practice sessions to development skillful basketball players, and that happens through creating unique and creative small-sided games with specific constraints applied in order to elicit the skills needed to be improved upon. Let me know what you guys think!!

Trevor does an amazing job breaking down, what can be pretty dense, science about learning. In the weeds, talking to the researchers about their work and applying it constantly to his own work and then creating content and making it super consumable for anyone listening Trevor and talk about a metaphor he coined "zoo tiger vs jungle tiger", what that means to him and how it applies to life and even sport. We talk a little about representation and why it's so important and even why we lack in that area sometimes, we talk about the mindset needed to truly grow and then we talk about the importance of feedback when teaching and/or coaching!Make sure to check out Trevor, you won't regret it:IG - https://www.instagram.com/learnerlab/Website - https://thelearnerlab.com/Podcast - https://thelearnerlab.com/podcast/

Drake is true professional and currently working with one of the best force plate companies in the world (Hawkin Dynamics). Drake and I talk about force plates, interpreting data, applying the information you get from the technology, using that data to address things like asymmetries, things like how to recognize if an athlete is "cheating" a test and much moreI think the force plate talk is great, but you can also learn a lot from Drakes journey. Hearing about the amount of internships he did, the people he connected with, the positions that didn't work out and everything else in between speak to the industry and also why he's so effective at the position he currently holds with HawkinMake sure to check out Drake on social media and check out the force plates too!https://www.instagram.com/strength2.speed/https://www.instagram.com/hawkindynamics/https://www.hawkindynamics.com/

Erik Huddleston is the assistant performance coach for the Indiana Pacers, Erik is a true professional and has equipped himself with so much knowledge & experience prior to entering the NBA. That education & experience presents itself during this conversation.Erik and I discuss a lot of great topics: how to structure an NBA teams season for performance training, game-day lifts, using isometrics, addressing asymmetries - when to correct those asymmetries and when to leave them alone, PRI concepts like exercise selection for wide vs narrow ISA individuals as well the in between individuals and much more Make sure to check out Erik on IG!https://www.instagram.com/eph.24/

We're back!! Our first guest since the hiatus us Alex Sarama, Alex is a basketball coach from the UK. He's extremely good at what he does, he's immersed himself in the literature of skill acquisition and ecological dynamics in order to develop basketball players and ultimately change the way we as an industry look at developing basketball playersAlex is a delight to talk to, he's extremely genuine and truly wants to change this industry for the better. I think he's one of the best coaches in this field and this is just one podcast that shows thatMake sure to check out Alex on all platforms!IG - https://www.instagram.com/alexsarama/Twitter - https://twitter.com/AlexJSarama?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorSome great videos I came across -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGOUh0rmsaEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-SSSyUfDhMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xt5Ouu3g98Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-basketball-podcast/id1398261897?i=1000558143105

This week I talk about how to design better practices and how to optimize those practices. I discuss some important mindset shifts, important concepts and much more in order to accomplish the goal of designing better practicesFollow me on socials:IG - https://www.instagram.com/tc.performance_/

The past two seasons with SMCC have been beyond rewarding: 2 YSCC Conference championships (back-to-back), first ever USCAA Division 2 National Championship in program history, multiple All Conference and All American players. I was lucky to be apart of all of it, and I was able to learn a lot from it as well.My takeaways:1. Trust & Buy-in = Everything2. Film is so important3. The mind is powerful beyond comprehension 2 Bonus points:1. The college system as a whole could do a better job with their practice design2. Freshman need to come into the season better prepared Make sure to check out all my stuff on social media:IG - https://www.instagram.com/tc.performance_/

Ross is one of the most passionate professionals in this field I've had the pleasure of connecting with, not only is he passionate but he knows what he's talking about! Ross gets in depth talking about how he builds athletes and so much more along the wayYou don't wanna miss a second of this episode!Check out Ross on social media and his program as well!IG: https://www.instagram.com/coach_ross_dpt/Program "Good Drills": https://good-drills.com/ 

John Evans is one of the best jump coaches in the world and is notably the performance coach for pro dunkers Isaiah Rivera, & Jordan Southerland (1footgod), as well some other very incredible dunkers/jumpers and thousands of athletes all over the world now with his online business "THP Strength". John was a treat to have on, the conversation was free flowing and a fun one to have. Early on he and I talk a little about skills training and what I think the top 3 trainers in the industry are, we then talk about what his approach would be with a brand new athlete to the weight room with their goal being to dunk a basketball. We talk a little about long term athlete development and some stories from Johns end, then John finishes up talking about olympic lifting and 1-foot bounce There was a lot of great stuff in this episode as well as it being a great listen!Check out John on all his platforms:IG - https://www.instagram.com/johnevans_thp/Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thpstrength/id1503429069Website (THP Strength) - https://www.thpstrength.com/

Jon is on a mission to help athletes get to the next level with mental performance, he specializes in basketball mindfulness and it's clear by the way he talks about it and implements it that it's extremely effective.The mental performance side of sports is something I'm super intrigued by. I've studied it, implemented it with my athletes, with myself and I've seen results in both. It's an extremely powerful thing, Jon thinks so as well.Jon and I talk about what mindfulness is to him, he talks about his 3 buckets of mindfulness. We also talk about how he implements mindfulness, strategies as well as some tactics to use for both individuals and teams or groups. We then touch on some specific topics like "being totally involved but unattached", self-talk, dealing with emotions/feelings and also breath work and the role it plays in all of the aboveMake sure to check out Jon on socials:IG - https://www.instagram.com/playfreebball/

Mitchell is a player development coach in southern New Hampshire, he integrates the science of motor learning/skill acquisition along with sports psychology in his practice. He develops his clients holistically as humans and not just as basketball players, we had a great conversation.Mitchell and I talk about a lot of different things regarding sports psychology, things like what he's seen are important in the development of psychology in himself and his clients: focus & confidence. Some of the tactics he uses to develop the brain, his training methods as a whole help with that (training with chaos, challenging things like focus and their current ability, etc) as well as things like visualizationWe also touched on how we both agree that the player development on teams, be it college, high school, etc could be better and need to improve. A lot of programs preach and teach what they think is right and what they think is going to get players better but it's not actually helping them translate skill to the court.Lastly, we talk a little about Mitchell's experience in Columbia playing professionally.Check out Mitchell on socials:IG - https://www.instagram.com/hoopin_mitch/

Different format to this weeks episode: I'm joined by Coleman Ayers, Gabe Macias, Dario Saisan, Martin Andrade and Danny Metser to talk about some really interesting topicsSome of the things we discuss were: psychological stressors and the effects they have on things like free throw shooting, finding alternative consequences to physical punishment (running, push-ups, etc), what is the "it" factor in players - where does it comes from, the different styles/subcultures in basketball depending on where you are in the world geographically I enjoyed this episode a lot because everyone of these guys are super open minded and extremely intelligent when it comes to basketball skill development, performance and a lot more. That made this discussion as great as it was!Check everyone out on socials:Coleman - https://www.instagram.com/byanymeansbasketball/Danny - https://www.instagram.com/dmhoops/Dario - https://www.instagram.com/saisantraining/Martin - https://www.instagram.com/onlyaboutbball/Gabe - https://www.instagram.com/gametimeelitetraining/

Shea Frazee is a skill development coach in Southern California, he's worked with 35+ NBA athletes and a lot of the top high school prospects in that area. Shea is an extremely intuitive & intelligent individual, he understands training & coaching on a different level than most.Shea and I talk about his training philosophies and how he trains his players, we touch on how he trains both in a 1v1 setting and also in a group setting. We talk about how he goes about adding "cognitive load" in his sessions, how he can challenge his athletes psychologically as well as physically. The game of basketball is not 1 dimensional, it's 3D and multifactorial - sometimes we neglect the psychological aspect of the game in our training sessions.Shea also speaks on his perspective in building confidence and what exactly goes into confidence, he has a 5 important steps in building confidence (towards the end of show).Check Shea out of socials:IG: https://www.instagram.com/shea.frazee/Website: https://www.sheafrazee.com/

Our confidence starts during early childhood - how our parents nurture us, how our teachers teach us, how our youth coaches coach us, the people that have a position of influence at that stage so early actually have a massive influence on your confidence today.Were you boxed in and not allowed to express yourself creatively at home, or in the classroom or playing youth sports. If you were that can trickle into you as both a person and an athleteI don't say that to scare you, because if that's you don't worry. There are things you can to increase your confidence, I talk about those things in this episode. I break it into how players can increase confidence and then how coaches can be a helping hand in increasing a players confidence  

Martin is a player development and sports performance coach in Uruguay, South America. He's a mad genius when it comes to player development, he's able to apply the science of skill acquisition to his sessions at an extremely high clip. I think he's also one of the best in the business at creating one of the best environments for his athletes.We talk about international hoops, using constraints to develop skill, can we build a player like Kyrie, creativity and much more! EnjoyCheck Martin out on social:IG - https://www.instagram.com/onlyaboutbball/Website - https://www.onlyaboutbball.com/ 

Lee Taft is renowned as "The Speed Guy", he's one of the most influential figures in the industry when it comes to speed work, change of direction and specifically basketball change of direction. He could easily be considered one of the GOATS in the industry. He and I talk about the state of youth basketball right now and how some AAU programs and the system as a whole are failing some of these athletes, Lee also adds some of the things he's actively doing within his community to combat the AAU system and it's great stuff.We talk about building speed, change of direction as well as how to training power athlete to be more elastic and the opposite. Lastly, we talk about some myths about defensive stances and what a "good" stance should actually look like

Joel Smith is one of the great minds in the performance industry, he has one of if not the best performance & strength and conditioning podcast with over 300 great episodes with great guests that bring a unique set of knowledge and a different perspective on how to train!I really like Joel because he's an extremely progressive thinker, he doesn't settle for the traditional strength & conditioning philosophy and is constantly pulling from different practices, different sports, different coaches and making them work in his own way. Joel has done phenomenal work for the performance work with his podcast but also has also contributed plenty of articles, e-books, books and even courses. I'm very thankful to have gotten him on the show and hopefully I'll get him on again in the future!Check out Joel on all platforms!IG: https://www.instagram.com/justflysports/Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/justflysportsWebsite: https://www.just-fly-sports.com/Podcast: https://www.just-fly-sports.com/podcast-home/

Drew is one of, if not the best basketball skills trainers in the world. His resume speaks for itself, Jayson Tatum, Brad Beal, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Haliburton, Tyler Herro, the list goes on and on. It's safe to say he's really good at what he does, and he provides a little insight into how he trains this week!Drew talks about his off-season model (add-develop-compete) he uses with his clients, he talks about the tools and approaches he has when utilizing that model and expands on some other great points.Another thing he touches on a little bit is his ability to build the relationships he has with his clients, the relationship he creates allows him to be so affective. The relationship builds trust and that trust then bleeds into everything, the way he talks to them, challenges them, then of course the way that he trains them.Super thankful to Drew for his time!!Make sure to follow Drew on socials:IG: https://www.instagram.com/drewhanlen/IG: https://www.instagram.com/puresweat/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@PureSweat