In this episode, George is joined by Paul Cortes shares his journey of adopting the Constraints Led Approach (CLA) in coaching basketball, leading his team to their first state championship. He discusses the importance of focusing on player relationships, adapting practice strategies, and implementing game situations to enhance decision-making. Paul reflects on the challenges faced during the season, including shooting slumps and defensive adjustments, while emphasizing the significance of trust and autonomy in player development. He also recommends valuable resources for coaches looking to transform their approach to the game. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to the Constraints Led Approach 01:38 - The Journey to the State Championship 02:34 - Adopting the Constraints Led Approach 04:43 - Implementing Game Situations in Practice 06:04 - Initial Reactions to the New Approach 07:51 - Favorite Activities and Drills 10:56 - Triggers and Set Plays 12:01 - Defensive Strategies and Adaptability 18:08 - Challenges Faced During the Season 26:37 - Recommended Resources for Coaches 29:44 - Final Thoughts and Transformative Advice Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/ Links : Website: http://transformingbball.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball
