Part 2 of a discussion that Alex and Tyler had two weeks ago, this part of the discussion we go into more depth about reverse engineering your principles of play in a team setting and then using those principles to create your player development sessions and team practices

We talk more about constraints, finding a balance between productive creativity and what's too much as well as talking about when to get general with your training versus specific.

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Check out Coleman's new book: The Modern Basketball Blueprint

https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Basketball-Blueprint-Holistic-Adaptable/dp/B0G34LSST6

Coleman and Tyler take a look into how Coleman built the exact philosophies that you can read about in his book, there's so much to learn from someones journey and their experiences.

Coleman is a trailblazer in the player development space, he's forged his own path and didn't necessarily follow the traditional: play, intern as a rebounder/passer/defender, assistant coach and then finally start to create your own path. He's been creating his own path since he was 16.

This book is a culmination of all of his experimentation, trials and tribulations, the lessons he's learned, the researched he's done, the knowledge he's gathered and so on. One of the coolest aspects that separates Coleman is his vast experience amongst a plethora of different cultures across the entire globe - this has helped shape him as a coach, person, etc.

We touch on what the CLA has meant for him, how important it is and also a little about what the future holds. Lastly we cover his performance background and why it's so important to at least know enough to be dangerous if you want to truly build an athlete in a holistic manner.

There's so much more that we couldn't cover, however, that's why there's a book! This was an appetizer, make sure to go check out the 'The Modern Basketball Blueprint' as well as his first book 'Deep Skill', links are below.

The Modern Basketball Blueprint: https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Basketball-Blueprint-Holistic-Adaptable/dp/B0G34LSST6

Deep Skill: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Skill-Basketball-Understanding-Developing/dp/B0CP4GZKX7/ref=pd_lpo_d_sccl_1/130-0831915-3598138?pd_rd_w=cAgDr&content-id=amzn1.sym.4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_p=4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_r=D99MQQ52JSXZDEBWYCAK&pd_rd_wg=XaRpY&pd_rd_r=fb09e7d5-a018-4448-b29a-8fb9b38de40d&pd_rd_i=B0CP4GZKX7&psc=1

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NBA shooting coach Dave Love joins Coleman and Tyler for one of the deepest conversations we’ve had on shooting development. Dave breaks down shooting periodization, quantifying touch, movement coordination, skill adaptability, the massive misconceptions coaches still hold about shooting mechanics and much more.

He shares stories from working with Aaron Gordon, Tristan Thompson, and other NBA clients, while also offering incredibly practical guidance for coaches working at every level.

This one’s a masterclass.

00:00 – 06:00 | Introduction & Dave’s Background

• Dave Love’s career overview
• How he got into NBA shooting development
• Early mistakes and breakthroughs

06:00 – 23:00 | Shooting Periodization Explained

• How periodization applies to skill development
• The three phases:
  • Movement Coordination
  • Skill Adaptability
  • Performance Training
• Why weak shooters shouldn’t jump into “game-like” training
• The challenge point and avoiding overload

23:00 – 38:00 | Touch, the C-Curve, & Shot Adaptation

• Dave’s research on touch
• Why good shooters adjust angle & velocity together
• Why inconsistent shooters adjust in opposite directions
• How constraints and variability train touch
• Practical examples for coaches to use

38:00 – 59:00 | Self-Organization, Constraints & The Sandbox Analogy

• Why self-organization is NOT “do whatever you want”
• How constraints shape learning
• The sandbox:
  • Walls = boundaries
  • Center = functional variability
• Giving players freedom inside structure
• Avoiding over-coaching explanations

59:00 – 1:13:00 | Case Studies & Coaching in High-Performance Settings

• Aaron Gordon’s transformation
• Tristan Thompson switching hands
• Campazzo and the 50–40–90 season
• Adapting training when you can't add load
• Individualizing intention within team drills
• How to guide players without changing the drill

1:13:00 – 1:26:20 | Future of Shooting Research & Final Takeaways

• The next frontier: studying ball biomechanics, not just form
• Spin axis, ball path, and straight-line set point
• Why the field still misunderstands “smoothness”
• Final advice for coaches at all levels
• Where to find Dave Love and his resources

You can find Dave on all socials @Coachdavelove, check out his website "coachdavelove.com" and make sure to check out his podcast - The Coach Dave Love Podcast

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Also, check out Coleman's new book!!

https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Basketball-Blueprint-Holistic-Adaptable/dp/B0G34LSST6