In this episode, George is joined by Luke Bonner, a former Division I and professional basketball player, about his journey in basketball and his current work in youth sports. They discuss the importance of early specialization, the integration of technology in coaching, the challenges of the college basketball system, and the significance of enjoyment in youth sports. Luke shares insights on load management, the constraint-led approach to coaching, and innovative drills to enhance skill development.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to Luke Bonner and His Basketball Journey
02:30 – When Elite Players “Know” They’re Good
04:30 – Early Specialization vs. Multi-Sport Development
06:45 – Learning from Soccer: Data, Movement, and Engagement
08:45 – Constraints-Led Games to Keep Kids Engaged
11:00 – Rethinking the College Basketball Grind
13:15 – Load Management, Locking the Gym, and Long-Term Planning
15:30 – Coaching Young Players with CLA Principles
18:00 – Gamifying Basketball to Teach Teamwork and Skills
22:00 – “Less Is More” in Player Development
27:00 – Transformative Tip
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