In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by interviews Nabil Murad, an Irish basketball coach currently coaching in Austria. Nabil shares his journey of discovering and embracing a contemporary approach to coaching, influenced by ecological dynamics. He discusses the challenges coaches face in adopting this approach and the reasons why many coaches are hesitant to change. Nabil also shares his experiences and insights on applying ecological dynamics to various aspects of basketball, including shooting, skill development, and game-like situations. The episode provides practical tips and ideas for coaches looking to incorporate contemporary skill acquisition ideas into their coaching philosophy.   Key Takeaways: 04:12 - Failing with the status quo is safe 11:30 - How Nabil helps facilitate triggers in the half court 13:25 - Rep without Rep increasing player attention and engagement 19:15 - Emphasizing defense to encourage offensive behaviors 23:00 - Playing through constraints facilitates communication   Article Mentioned: Nonlinear Pedagogy Underpins Intrinsic Motivation in Sports Coaching   Connect with Nabil Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Nabeelrend Substack: https://nabilmurad.substack.com   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