Alex Sarama shares contemporary skill acquisition ideas for coaches, practitioners, organisations and federations all over the world. His focus is on helping coaches combine their personal and practical experiences with the empirical evidence which exists within the field of skill acquisition. Many of the ideas that Alex shares are based upon the constraints-led approach underpinned by ecological dynamics. .

This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketbal. Mention "United Basketball & Leadership Podcast" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models.  Connect with Dr. Dish on Twitter or Instagram @drdishbball  Tyler Coston is a "coaches coach" and is passionate about investing in others.  He is a walking example of a servant-leader.  He and I discuss his "Lock-Left Defensive System" and why he believes It it the best way to defend.  And how it develops your players...

This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketbal. Mention "United Basketball & Leadership Podcast" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models. Bill Baumann is a master teacher of the Match-Up Zone Defense.  With almost 40 years of experience with this defense, he is one of the best in the business.   Coach Baumann @bbaumann3bc - Twitter ; Connect with host Matt Smith - @coachmsmith - Twitter Show Notes Match-up Zone vs Zone | 5:40 Strengths of the Match-Up...

In 1985, interest in the gym increased when a film crew descended upon Knightstown, looking for a place to film Hoosiers. The movie told the story of the unique phenomenon known as Hoosier Hysteria — Indiana’s obsession with basketball. The gym provided the perfect setting. About one third of the film was filmed in the gym. As a result of the success of this film, the old Knightstown gymnasium came to be known as the Hoosier Gym. Connect with the Hoosier Gym on Twitter @thehoosiergym and with...

Growing Leaders founder Dr. Tim Elmore is a best-selling author and international speaker who uses his expertise on Generations Z to equip educators, coaches, leaders, parents, and other adults to impart practical life and leadership skills to young adults that will help them navigate through life.   Find more resources by Dr. Elmore at www.growingleaders.com and connect with him on Twitter @TimElmore  SHOW NOTES Living in V.U.C.A 1:40 Uniqueness of Gen Z   3:45 Artificial Maturity...

Vance Walberg changed the game with his Dribble Drive Offense and philosophy on spacing.  We take a deep dive into the Dribble Drive Offense and how it has evolved over the last two decades and best practices for teaching it to your team. Vance Walberg - Clovis West High School, former NBA assistant, Division I head coach and assistant coach.  United Basketball Clinics - @united_clinics - Twitter  Host Matt Smith - @coachmwsmith - Twitter

Joe Mantegna served as head coach of the 2022 USA Nike Hoop Summit Team and led the squad to a 102-80 victory over the World Select Team on April 8 in Portland, Oregon, in his first official game as a USA Basketball coach. Mantegna previously worked as a court coach for the USA Basketball Junior National Team program at the 2019 USA Men's Junior National Team October minicamp and the 2019 USA Men's Junior National Team April training camp at the NCAA Men's Final Four. The head coach at Blair...

Coach Stanczak is entering his sixth year as a teacher and coach.  He is the head JV coach and offensive coordinator for the Varsity team for Lake Travis High School.  At Texas State University, Coach Stanczak served an internship with the men’s basketball program under head coach Danny Kaspar and received his B.S. in Applied Sociology. Visit www.unitedbasketballplus.com and use Coupon Code - UBPlus for 20% off an annual membership. Visit www.unitesbasketballplus.com and use Coupon Code -...

Greg White is the boys basketball coach for Bentonville West High School in Arkansas. He has 16 years of coaching experience and has won more than 150 games as a head coach. Coach White has been a featured speaker at USA Basketball Coach Academy as well as a member of the coaching staff at the Snow Valley Basketball Camp in Iowa which is recognized by Sports Illustrated as one of the top teaching camps in the country. Visit www.unitedbasketballplus.com and use Coupon Code - UBPlus for 20%...

Alicia Komaki is a 5x State Champion at Sierra Canyon in California. 2022 WBCA Coach of the Year, and received the Pat Summitt Trophy, named for the late legendary University of Tennessee coach and awarded annually to the national coaches of the year in each of the WBCA’s six membership divisions. Visit www.unitesbasketballplus.com and use Coupon Code - UBPlus for 20% off an annual membership.  Visit www.unitedbasketballplus.com and use Coupon Code - UBPlus for 20% off an annual...

Stu Singer has worked as the sports psychology and performance consultant for the NBA’s Washington Wizards, the WNBA’s 2019 World Champion Washington Mystics, University of Maryland Women’s Basketball team, Ole Miss Basketball, Rice University, and the Connecticut Sun among others. Stu served an integral role in helping the Mystics win their first WNBA Championship in team history, and in the University of Maryland Women’s basketball team reach back to back Final Fours. In addition he has...

CHAMPIONS 101 | Champions 101 is a sports performance and leadership development program designed to help coaches, athletes, and sports parents get the most out of their athletic experience. If you are a coach or an athletic director who's interested in developing your leaders and strengthening the culture where you are, you can learn more at champions101.com. Visit www.unitedbasketballplus.com and use Coupon Code - UBPlus for 20% off an annual membership. This episode is sponsored by the...

Mandy Green Author, Speaker, Trainer, Consultant and President Busy Coach visit www.busy.coach National Recruiting Coordinator, Tudor Collegiate Strategies Visit www.unitesbasketballplus.com and use Coupon Code - UBPlus for 20% off an annual membership.  This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball. Mention "United Basketball & Leadership Podcast" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models.  Connect with Dr. Dish on Twitter or Instagram @drdishbball

Steve Cramer is a former professional player that leads Cramer Basketball.  Coach Cramer leads camps, clinics, and online training to help your team reach their potential.  I am truly impressed with his business model and his heart to help all players grow their skill level.   Methods to connect with Steve Cramer Podcast: Coach's Edge -Cramer Basketball Podcast  facebook.com/cramerbasketball youtube.com/cramerbasketball instagram.com/cramer_basketball twitter.com/steve21cramer...

Don Showalter is a 10x Gold Medal winner with USA Basketball!  He also served a high school coach in Iowa for over 40 years, and runs Snow Valley Camps.  Coach Showalter has so much knowledge to share with us on the podcast.  Connect with him on Twitter @dshow23 Visit www.unitesbasketballplus.com and use Coupon Code - UBPlus for 10% off an annual membership.  Expires April 15th. This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball. Mention "United Basketball & Leadership Podcast" and...

Visit www.unitesbasketballplus.com and use Coupon Code - UBPlus for 10% off an annual membership.  Expires April 15th. This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball. Mention "United Basketball & Leadership Podcast" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models.  Connect with Dr. Dish on Twitter or Instagram @drdishbball FASTDRAW | Use code UBC15 to get 15% off KLIPDRAW | Get a 10% discount right now.

Lee Taft, known to most simply as “The Speed Guy”, is highly respected as one of the top athletic movement specialists in the world. In the last 30 years he has devoted the majority of his time training multi-directional speed to all ages and abilities. He has spent much of this time teaching his multi-directional speed methods to top performance coaches and fitness professionals all over the world. Lee has also dedicated countless hours mentoring up and coming sports performance trainers,...

Hoosier Gym Clinic | August 25 & 26  Mike Neighbors • Don Showalter • Tobin Anderson • Greg White •  Jamy Bechler • Sherwin Vasallo • Mike MacDonald • Scott Davenport  Joe Stasyszyn  Full Schedule and Reservation Info  ⁠⁠⁠ https://unitedbaskeballclinics.ticketspice.com/hoosier-gym-coaches-clinic This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball. Mention "United Basketball & Leadership Podcast" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models.  Connect with Dr....

Kyan Brown was named an associate head coach on April 8, 2022. Brown comes to Omaha after serving as an associate head coach at North Dakota State for the last six seasons. Brown started with the Bison in May 2016 and made a name for himself as one of the league's top assistant coaches. With a winning record in all but one year, Brown helped the Bison post a 116-74 overall record and 62-34 finish in league play as an assistant. He helped guide NDSU to two Summit League Tournament...

Did you miss the Hoosier Gym Clinic?!? What a great weekend of growth and learning from 9 ELITE coaches and leaders. Tobin Anderson's Pressure Defense session was one of the best, high energy, and detailed sessions we have had. As usual, Mike Neighbors gives coaches applicable concepts to apply regardless of the level you coach. 12 session | 9 speakers | 10+ hours of content Hoosier Gym Clinic for on $50 - use code UNITEDPODCAST Purchase...

This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball. Mention "United Basketball & Leadership Podcast" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models.  Connect with Dr. Dish on Twitter or Instagram @drdishbball Did you miss the Hoosier Gym Clinic?!? What a great weekend of growth and learning from 9 ELITE coaches and leaders. Tobin Anderson's Pressure Defense session was one of the best, high energy, and detailed sessions we have had. As usual, Mike Neighbors gives...

Did you miss the Hoosier Gym Clinic?!? What a great weekend of growth and learning from 9 ELITE coaches and leaders. Tobin Anderson's Pressure Defense session was one of the best, high energy, and detailed sessions we have had. As usual, Mike Neighbors gives coaches applicable concepts to apply regardless of the level you coach. 12 session | 9 speakers | 10+ hours of content Hoosier Gym Clinic for on $50 - use code UNITEDPODCAST Purchase...

Hoosier Gym Clinic for on $50 - use code UNITEDPODCAST Purchase Here  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theunitedbasketballstore.podia.com/2023-hoosier-gym-clinic⁠⁠⁠⁠ This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball. Mention "United Basketball & Leadership Podcast" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models.  Connect with Dr. Dish on Twitter or Instagram @drdishbball Follow host Matt Smith on Twitter @coachmwsmith  Synergy coaching and scouting, the go to technology for...

Hoosier Gym Clinic for on $50 - use code UNITEDPODCAST Purchase Here  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theunitedbasketballstore.podia.com/2023-hoosier-gym-clinic⁠⁠⁠⁠ This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball. Mention "United Basketball & Leadership Podcast" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models.  Connect with Dr. Dish on Twitter or Instagram @drdishbball Follow host Matt Smith on Twitter @coachmwsmith  Synergy coaching and scouting, the go to technology for...