Episode 641 - Improving Player Development
17 February 2026

Episode 641 - Improving Player Development

Hardwood Hustle

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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 developmentConstraints-led approach (CLA) vs. traditional skill trainingDecision-making vs. volume repsWhen games-based training helps mostThe reality of limited practice timeDeveloping players vs. winning nowWhy American basketball feels fragmentedMisalignment between trainers, travel teams, and school coachesTraining reads vs. training decisionsThe importance of off-ball developmentDefense as an overlooked piece of player developmentMindset, toughness, and basketball IQIn-season vs. long-term development planningReturn on investment in practice timeThe need for better communication and alignment around the player

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