In this episode, Alex Sarama interviews Tyler Yearby, a Skill Acquisition Specialist and Co-Founder of Emergence. They discuss the role of a skill acquisition specialist (SAS) in basketball and how to overcome the challenges of introducing new ideas to practitioners who have been using a different approach throughout their careers. Tyler emphasizes the importance of transparency, open-mindedness, and collaboration in order to create a positive and effective working environment.   Key Takeaways: 2:10 - Starting with an Empty Cup 4:15 - SAS as a Co-Pilot 6:40 - Meeting Each Staff Member Where They Are 8:50 - Nudging Movement Exploration in the Weight Room 13:55 - Performance Coach's Integration in Team Practice 16:40 - Forming a Common Language Across Departments 19:00 - How to Identify Improvement Connecting with Tyler: X Instagram LinkedIn Emergence Researchgate 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