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In this episode of the By Any Means Coaches Podcast, Tyler Clark and Coleman Ayers sit down with elite shooting coach Mitchell Kirsch (@hoopin_mitch) to dive deep into modern shooting development, learning theory, and what actually transfers to the game. The conversation breaks down how Mitchell’s approach to shooting has evolved, not through radical mechanical changes, but through a deeper understanding of physics, biology, and how humans truly learn movement in chaotic environments. The trio explore differential learning, self-organization, and why confidence is more often a competence problem disguised as psychology. From NBA shooters like Duncan Robinson to youth players developing their first reliable jumper, this episode challenges traditional repetition-based training models and reframes shooting development around adaptability, representative environments, and emotional resilience. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and reconnecting with Mitchell Kirsch  02:30 Building training facilities and scaling basketball businesses  07:15 Overview of the BAM Coaches Podcast vision and direction  11:20 Mitchell’s evolution as a shooting coach  12:30 Function over form in shooting development  14:00 Release angle, exit velocity, and shot direction explained  15:20 Balancing chaotic game reps with technical focus  17:45 Differential learning vs representative learning environments  18:40 Self-organization vs muscle memory  21:00 Why variability accelerates learning and transfer  23:45 Stochastic resonance and finding your “true” shot  26:30 Problems with shooting machines and repetitive reps  28:30 Contested shooting and why it cleans up mechanics  31:45 Psychology vs biology in shooting performance  33:30 Why most “confidence issues” are really competence issues  36:00 Building real confidence through adaptable skill development  38:00 Applying ecological dynamics to team culture  40:30 Constraints-based approaches to joy, responsibility, and awareness Coaching Resources: https://www.byanymeansbasketball.com BAM Blueprint Book: https://www.byanymeansbasketball.com/blueprint If this episode challenged how you think about shooting, confidence, or player development, share it with another coach, leave a review, and subscribe to the By Any Means Coaches Podcast. These conversations are shaping the future of basketball training, and you don’t want to be late to the shift.

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 learning Coaching Resources: https://www.byanymeanscoaches.com BAM Blueprint Book: https://www.byanymeanscoaches.com/modern-basketball-blueprint If 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 Timestamps 00:00 – 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 growth Coaching Resources: https://www.byanymeansbasketball.com BAM Blueprint Book: https://www.byanymeansbasketball.com/bam-blueprint If 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 & Timestamps 00:00 – 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 mindfulness Website Links: Coaching Resources: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/resources BAM Blueprint Book: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/blueprint-book If 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 Timestamps 00:00 – 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 applications Coaching Resources: https://www.byanymeansbasketball.com BAM Blueprint Book: https://www.byanymeansbasketball.com/bam-blueprint If 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 & Timestamps 00:00 – 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 Steps 3️⃣ Resources, Next Steps & Call to Action 🔗 Explore More with BAM Coaches 🌐 Coaching Resources: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/resources 📚 BAM Blueprint Book: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/blueprint-book If this episode resonated with where you are as a coach: Share it with someone in your coaching circleLeave a rating & review to help the community growSubscribe for weekly conversations around coaching, learning, and development

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 & Timestamps 00:00 – 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 🔗 Explore More with BAM Coaches 🌐 Coaching Resources: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/resources 📚 BAM Blueprint Book: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/blueprint-book If this episode resonated with you: Share it with another coach who needs to hear itLeave a rating & review to help the show growSubscribe for weekly conversations on coaching, development, and learning

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 & Timestamps 00:00 – 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 Coaches 3️⃣ Resources, Next Steps & Call to Action 🔗 Explore More with BAM Coaches: 🌐 Coaching Resources: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/resources 📚 BAM Blueprint Book: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/blueprint-book If this episode challenged the way you think about development, culture, or coaching systems: ✅ Share it with another coach⭐ Leave a rating & review📲 Subscribe for weekly coaching insights

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 Efficiency 3. Rotational Logistics & Continuity 4. Limiting Lines & Dead Space 5. Sensible Defense & Constraints 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/blueprint If 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 & Timestamps 00:00 – 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 🔗 Explore More with BAM Coaches Coaching Resources: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/resources BAM Blueprint Book: https://byanymeanscoaches.com/blueprint-book If this episode helped you simplify how you evaluate offense: ✅ Share it with another coach⭐ Leave a rating & review📲 Subscribe for weekly coaching insights

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/blueprint If 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/blueprint If 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/blueprint If 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/blueprint If 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/blueprint If 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