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EP54: An Ever Evolving Coach with Jonas de Bruyne

EP54: An Ever Evolving Coach with Jonas de Bruyne

The Transforming Basketball Podcast

March 29, 202423m 4s

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Show Notes

In this episode, Alex Sarama interviews Jonas de Bruyne, a basketball coach who has experienced a significant shift in his coaching philosophy. Jonas shares his journey from traditional drill-based coaching to adopting a games-based approach influenced by ecological dynamics. He discusses the impact of perception-action coupling and the importance of incorporating defenders in training sessions. Jonas also talks about his current coaching role in Germany and how he has implemented a creative and individualized player development program. Throughout the episode, they provide valuable insights into the evolution of coaching methods and the benefits of a games-based approach in basketball.

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Key Takeaways:

04:10 - Biggest changes after being at College Prep

09:30 - How Jonas plans and executes Player Development Sessions

17:00 - Practical Examples: Tennis Basketball w a Defender, Snake & KOB Finishing, Push Out Shooting, Snake/KOB Dribble PNR 2v2

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