Guest: Marko Barać, Mega Basket Head Coach Mega Basket head coach Marko Barać shares insights on KYP, defensive strategies and 5-on-5 is the only competitive drill. 
 Marko Barać is a Serbian professional basketball coach who is currently the head coach of Mega Basket of the ABA League. 
 He started his coaching career in 2009 as an assistant coach in the junior selections of the Superfund and then in Crvena Zvezda, and then in 2013 he became the head coach of the Italian team Orton, after which he was an assistant coach in the Polish team Charny Slupsk. From 2016 to 2018, he was the head coach of Torlak, and then for one season the coach of Mladost Zemun, while for the previous three years, he was the assistant coach in Igokea. 
 On several occasions, he has been the assistant coach of the youth national teams of Serbia, which won bronze at the U18 European Championship in 2012, silver at the U19 World Cup in 2013, and bronze at the U20 Eurobasket in 2014. 
 Breakdown 1:00 - Summer League 4:00 - Know Your Personnel 7:00 - PR and DHL Guy 13:00 - Strip Serving Coaching 16:30 - Tactics with the Veteran Team 22:00 - Taking Away Pass 25:07 - 26:09 - Hoopsalytics AD 3 31:00 - Value of Triple Switch 35:30 - Seven Point Game 40:00 - Competetive Drill 44:00 - Rules of the Drill 48:00 - Break Instincts 50:00 - Dribble Handoffs 52:00 - Long and Short Close-Outs 56:00 - Serbian Basketball 59:00 - Conclusion 
 Marko Barać’s Bio: Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marko_Bara%C4%87 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MBaracc 
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Episode 287: Marko Barać, KYP, Defensive Strategies, and 5-on-5 is the Only Competitive Drill

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Guest: Yolett McPhee-McCuin, University of Mississippi Head Coach In this week's coaching conversation, University of Mississippi head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin joins The Basketball Podcast for a deep dive into defensive principles, offensive philosophy and sustaining success. 
 Head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin has elevated Ole Miss women’s basketball back into the national spotlight throughout her six seasons in Oxford. McPhee-McCuin keeps building upon success each season at the helm of the Rebels, leading Ole Miss to a program record 12 SEC wins in 2023-24 as well as the school’s third straight NCAA Tournament appearance for its 20th overall.   Along with guiding the Rebels to a program best in conference wins, McPhee-McCuin picked up her 100th win at the helm of Ole Miss during the 2023-24 season to become the second coach in program history to achieve the feat. McPhee-McCuin spent the five seasons before Ole Miss transforming Jacksonville into a perennial power in the Atlantic Sun Conference. During her tenure as head coach, McPhee-McCuin led the Dolphins to a 94-63 record (50-24 in ASUN play) and postseason appearances in each of her last three seasons. 
 McPhee-McCuin, who has also served as the national team head coach for her native Bahamas, was an assistant at Clemson from 2011-13, where she was recognized as one of the top assistants in the nation by National Women's Basketball Insider. Before her stint at Clemson, McPhee-McCuin was on staff at Pittsburgh for two seasons in 2009 and 2010. Her coaching career also includes stops at Portland, Frank Phillips College, and Arkansas-Pine Bluff. 
 Breakdown 1:00 - Defense and Adaptability 8:00 - Defensive Strategies for 3 Point Shots 15:00 - Defensive Techniques 18:00 - Embracing Physicality 23:00 - Defending Ball Screens 28:30 - Freedom on Offense 34:00 - Exploit Defensive Weaknesses 36:30 - Data Analysis and Practice Management 43:00 - Maintaining Standards 48:00 - Mentorships in Women's Basketball 53:00 - Conclusion 
 Yolett McPhee-McCuin’s Bio: Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yolett_McPhee-McCuin Twitter: https://twitter.com/YolettMcCuin 
 Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion 
 Immersion Videos: Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Episode 321: Yolett McPhee-McCuin, Deep Dive with a Great Coach

Guest: Victor Lapena, Canadian Women’s National Basketball Team Coach Canadian Women's National Basketball Team Víctor Lapeña joins the Basketball Podcast to share his philosophy on international coaching, development, and principles of play. 
 Lapeña brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to his current role as Head Coach of the Canadian Women's National Basketball Team. 
 Prior to his appointment in 2021, Lapeña spent a remarkable 14 years within the Spanish Basketball Federation.  His impact is undeniable, having played a key role in Spain's dominance on the international stage. During this tenure, he contributed to an impressive collection of 14 medals, including two coveted EuroBasket golds (2013, 2017) and a silver medal at the prestigious 2016 Rio Olympics. 
 Lapeña's expertise extends beyond the national team level. He also boasts a distinguished club-level career in Spain, leading teams in both the second and first tiers of their national league. His strategic brilliance culminated in a championship title with CB Avenida in the 2012-13 season. Additionally, he achieved success on the international club scene by guiding Nadezhda Orenburg to the EuroCup Women title in 2019. 
 Breakdown 1:00 - Introduction 2:30 - Coaching Basketball in Canada 10:00 - Club Model vs Scholastic Model 16:00 - Basketball Development Model 22:00 - Coaching Principles and Strategies 26:00 - Player Development 32:00 - Coaching Strategies Learned in Soccer 37:00 - Defensive Strategies in Basketball 43:30 - Defensive Rebounding Strategies 47:00 - Conclusion 
 Victor Lapena’s Bio: Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%ADctor_Lape%C3%B1a 
 Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion 
 Immersion Videos: Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Episode 320: Victor Lapena, Driving Success Through Coaching

Guests: Carly Thibault Dudonis, Fairfield Head Coach In this week’s coaching conversation, Fairfield head coach Carly Thibault-DuDonis joins the Basketball Podcast to share her insights on 5-Out and, team and basketball identity. 
 In just her second season at the helm, Thibault-DuDonis led the Stags to a program-record 31 wins as part of an historic 31-2 campaign, the second-highest winning percentage in the nation. That mark featured a conference-record 29 game winning streak culminating in a MAAC Championship, their fifth in program history. 
 Thibault-DuDonis was named the Maggie Dixon Coach of the Year, All-Met Coach of the year, the ECAC Coach of the Year, the College Insider Kay Yow Coach of the Year, and the MAAC Coach of the Year to celebrate Fairfield's historic season. The Stags also achieved the program's first-ever national ranking as they slotted No. 25 in the AP Top-25 poll and also received votes in the USA Today Coaches Poll. They finished the season ranked fourth in the College Insider Mid-Major Poll. The Stags capped off their historic season with the MAAC Tournament and Regular Season Championship while punching their ticket to the 2024 NCAA Tournament. 
 In her first season with the Stags, she led the team to a top-5 finish in the conference, receiving a bye into the MAAC Championship Quarterfinals with an 11-9 conference mark. Carly most recently served as the associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Minnesota. Before joining Minnesota, Carly was an assistant coach at Mississippi State and Eastern Michigan. 
 Thibault-DuDonis' father Mike Thibault was a three-time WNBA Coach of the Year previously coaching the Connecticut Sun and Washington Mystics while also being an assistant coach in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks. Her brother Eric, is the current Head Coach of the Washington Mystics. 
 Breakdown 1:00 - Introduction 2:00 - Positive Team Environment 5:30 - Offensive Identity 9:00 - Coaching Strategies for Mid-Major Teams 12:00 - Creative Advantages in Offense 14:30 - Cutting and Spacing 18:00 - Basketball Analytics and Player Development 23:30 - Defensive Strategies 27:30 - Defensive Fundamentals 30:30 - Film Analysis abd Drills 34:00 - Workload Management 38:00 - Coaching Philosophy 41:00 - Skill Improvement 
 Carly Thibault Dudonis’s Bio: Bio: https://fairfieldstags.com/staff-directory/carly-thibault-dudonis/240 Twitter: https://twitter.com/CTbow 
 Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion 
 Immersion Videos: Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Episode 319: Carly Thibault Dudonis, Transforming Fairfield Basketball

Guests: Dave Love, NBA Shooting Coach, and Matt Robertson, Co-Host of The Coach Dave Love Podcast In this week's coaching conversation, Chris Oliver joins the Coach Dave Love Podcast to share insights on applying skill acquisition concepts to basketball shooting and player development. In this enlightening episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast simulcast on the Basketball Podcast, hosts Matt Robertson and NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love are joined by Chris Oliver, the esteemed founder of Basketball Immersion.  
 Chris Oliver stands as a leading figure in integrating motor learning and skill acquisition principles into basketball training. With a track record of consulting for numerous NBA teams and National Federations globally, Chris brings a wealth of evidence-based coaching approaches to the table. 
 Throughout the episode, Chris and Dave dissect their top five Skill Acquisition concepts, providing invaluable insights for coaches looking to enhance their training methodologies. This episode serves as a beacon for those new to the realm of Motor Learning, offering a comprehensive starting point. Tune in as Chris and Dave delve into the nuances of skill acquisition, providing actionable strategies and practical advice that coaches can implement immediately.  
 Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to coaching, this episode promises to equip you with the foundational knowledge needed to elevate your coaching game and unlock the full potential of your players. If you're ready to take your coaching to the next level and optimize player development, this episode is a must-listen. 
 Breakdown 1:00 - Introduction 3:00 - Basketball Shooting Form and Practice Methods 8:00 - Improving Skill Acquisition 12:30 - Importance of Adaptability 17:00 - Internal vs External Cues 21:30 - Perception and Adaptability 26:00 - Skill Acquisition Strategies 30:30 - Reducing Instructions 37:00 - Focusing on Habits 40:00 - Teaching Cues 44:30 - Coaching Techniques 48:00 - Constraint-Led Approach 54:30 - Player Development 58:30 - Personalized Approach 
 Dave Love’s Bio: Website: https://www.coachdavelove.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-coach-dave-love-podcast/id1719926493 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCspHEavqXfrWe2YFps_4RiQ 
 Matt Robinson’s Bio: Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachmattyrob 
 Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion 
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Episode 318: Dave Love Podcast, Skill Acquisition Concepts for Shooting

Guest: Chris Oliver, Founder of Basketball Immersion In this week's basketball coaching conversation, the creative mind behind Basketball Immersion, Chris Oliver, joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on his practice framework for player and team development.  
 For a decade, Chris Oliver, founder of Basketball Immersion, has been revolutionizing basketball coach education with his experiential and evidence-based approach. Chris has traveled the world, and worked with NBA organizations, National Federations, and NCAA programs, along with youth basketball players and coaches around the world. In this special solo podcast episode, Chris dives deep into his Practice Framework – a blueprint for maximizing player and team development. Listen in as the veteran coach unveils strategies to go beyond rote memorization and empower players to understand the "why" behind the drills.  
 This episode includes an audio clip from a 10-13-year-old mixed youth basketball development session and is a must-listen for any coach who wants to build winning teams and create a truly impactful practice experience. Learn more about this podcast and Basketball Immersion at. 
 Breakdown 1:00 - Focus on Player Development 3:00 - Moving to Los Angeles 7:00 - Audio on 5 on 5 Conceptual Offense 11:00 - Player Development and Parent Involvement 15:30 - Creating Double Gaps for Spacing 18:00 - Classroom Management Strategies 23:30 - Challenging Drils 26:30 - Improving Player Performance 32:00 - Offense and Defense Concepts 34:30 - Space, Passing, and Driving Principle 42:30 - Player Development and Problem-Solving 48:30 - Player Responsibility 51:30 - Defensive Strategies and Techniques 57:00 - Open-Ended Questions 59:30 - Coaching Philosophies and Practice Strategies 
 Chris Oliver / Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion 
 Immersion Videos: Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

Episode 287: Marko Barać, KYP, Defensive Strategies, and 5-on-5 is the Only Competitive Drill

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