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This week, TJ and Sam dive into player development and discuss the best approach, why coaches and players may be  frustrated, and overlooked areas such as defense, mindset, application, and alignment. 

Show Notes:

• The evolving conversation around player development
• Constraints-led approach (CLA) vs. traditional skill training
• Decision-making vs. volume reps
• When games-based training helps most
• The reality of limited practice time
• Developing players vs. winning now
• Why American basketball feels fragmented
• Misalignment between trainers, travel teams, and school coaches
• Training reads vs. training decisions
• The importance of off-ball development
• Defense as an overlooked piece of player development
• Mindset, toughness, and basketball IQ
• In-season vs. long-term development planning
• Return on investment in practice time
• The need for better communication and alignment around the player

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