In this episode, Alex and Kerri dives deep into the balance between player development and winning, how to teach functional skills without over-prescribing, and practical ways to apply the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) in real team settings. They also share tips on involving more players in the offense, integrating other sports for better movement patterns, and aligning athletic goals with basketball needs. Chapters: 00:00 – Why chasing wins can limit player growth 03:12 – The shift to a development-first mindset 07:40 – Using CLA & DL to create adaptable athletes 12:15 – Designing game-like practices 16:50 – Balancing competition and learning 21:08 – Helping players handle real-game pressure 25:35 – Final thoughts and key takeaways 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
