In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Kareem Kelil to discuss transformational coaching and its importance in basketball. They explore the field of human development and how it can be applied to coaching, emphasizing the need for coaches to go beyond teaching “technical and tactical” skills to focus on the personal growth and development of their players. They break down Jean Cote’s four tenets of transformational coaching: idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation, and individualized consideration. 

In this conversation, Kareem and Alex share practical examples from their coaching experiences, including the use of organizational values and team pulse to create an enriching environment for players. They also discuss the need for a shift in coaching development programs to prioritize interpersonal and intrapersonal knowledge over X’s and O’s.

 

Key Takeaways:

06:11 - "The best coaches in the world have really dynamic relationships with players that allow them to connect on a deeply personal level."

12:30 - "It sends a really important message to our players that this is more than just about basketball."

18:40 -"You actually have to give players a choice if you want to meet this idea of intellectual stimulation."

20:53 - "We have to give individualized consideration to the players, we need to know how they are doing."

 

Links:

Website: http://transformingbball.com/

Instagram: @transformingbasketball

YouTube: @transformingbasketball

Facebook: Coach Alex Sarama

TikTok: @transforming.basketball

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Erscheinungs­datum: 6.10.2023, 06:00:00