In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Sergio Lara-Bercial to discuss the importance of prioritizing children in sports coaching. Sergio shares valuable insights on how to create a supportive environment for young athletes through evidence-based methods. He emphasizes the significance of understanding children's motivations and focusing on fun, friendship, and learning in coaching practices. Sergio highlights the value of developing elite players while maintaining a fun and engaging atmosphere, stressing the importance of building a sense of belonging and incorporating gameplay into training sessions.   Want to learn more about conceptual offense? We have you covered with our FREE conceptual playbook. Learn more about the offense and receive your free copy instantly: https://education.transformingbball.com/free-conceptual-playbook 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/  Connect with us: 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