How natural consequences can help hold the standard and develop a player-led program. Plus, how to plan preseason practices, pregame warmups and how to move away from shell drill.

Tyler and Mark welcome guest Coach Clif Conley from Oak Hill Academy to discuss his National Championship season running the Race and Space offense!

They also cover what to do when a player tries to do too much, how to run LockLeft at lower levels, and everyone's favorite, the 'KO Game.'

In this episode of SAVI Coaching, Mark Cascio shares practical strategies for developing a winning basketball identity. From integrating key actions into your offense to maximizing practice efficiency, this podcast is packed with actionable insights for coaches.

• 🏀 Develop a Strong Identity: Learn how to build a cohesive offensive and defensive game plan that sets your team apart.
• 🎯 Focus on Key Actions: Discover how to seamlessly integrate staggers, ball screens, and flare screens into your system.
• ⏱️ Optimize Practice Time: Get tips on using screening games and maximizing every minute of practice.
• 🚀 Boost Transition Game: Techniques for quickly grabbing the ball out of the net and keeping the pace up.
• 🎙️ Effective Timeouts: Strategies for making your timeouts more focused and productive.

Join us to distinguish what is urgent vs. important. We will help you create the best Pre-Season step-by-step blueprint for your team this season.

In this episode of the SAVI Coaching podcast, Mark Cascio and Tyler Coston tackle strategies for improving dribble drive motion offenses and choosing the right player for key roles. They delve into the "Lock Left" defensive drill and how it enhances defensive skills and decision-making. Tune in for practical coaching tips and insights to refine both offensive and defensive play.

🏀 Dribble Drive Motion: Tips for handling point guards who over-dribble and the importance of recognizing neutral vs. advantage situations.

🔄 Choosing Your Racker: Which type of player is ideal for initiating offense and why do player attributes matter in role assignment?

⚖️ Matchup Utilization: Balancing exploiting advantageous matchups without disrupting team flow.

⛹️‍♂️ Lock Left Drill: Breakdown of this defensive drill, its objectives, and how it helps players improve defensive positioning and decision-making.

🎯 Teaching Techniques: Insights on effective practice methods, including the value of slow learning and recreating scenarios for better skill development.

🎙️ Featuring: Mark Cascio & Tyler Coston Key Takeaways:

📉 Stay Level-Headed: Keep emotions in check, win or lose.

🎥 Review First: Watch the game film to confirm live observations.

💪 Effort Check: Ask, "Did we play hard enough?"

🧠 Identify Issues: Was it a lack of execution, effort, or poor decision-making?

🥅 Goal Setting:

- Marathon Goals: Long-term, daily focus (e.g., transition defense/offense).

- Medium-Distance Goals: Address specific areas for upcoming games (e.g., zone offense).

- Sprint Goals: Immediate improvements for the next practice.

Practical Advice:

- Keep post-game talks under 30 seconds.

- Thank your team for their effort.

- Emphasize learning from each game.

Join your hosts Tyler Coaston and Mark Cascoi from SAVI Coaching as they explore a hotly debated topic in basketball coaching: "Should we shoot free throws in practice?" 🤔🔥

In this episode, Tyler and Mark break down the complexities of free-throw practice with their signature insightful dialogue. They discuss whether traditional free throw drills are effective or if a more game-like approach is needed. Here’s what you can expect:

🚫 No: If you’re sticking to traditional free throw practices, Tyler argues it might not be the best approach. The frustration of missed free throws in games could be addressed differently.

✅ Yes: On the other hand, integrating free throws into competitive game scenarios is crucial. Tyler emphasizes practicing free throws under pressure to mimic real game conditions and improve performance.

🤷 Maybe: The approach can vary depending on the player’s skill level. Throughout the episode, Tyler and Mark share valuable tips on:

- Making practice more game-like to enhance effectiveness 🏀💪

- Handling pressure during free throws to build confidence 🧠🚀

- Tailoring practice sessions to individual player needs and skills 🎯👟

We're joined by Tyler Coston, Mark Cascio from SAVI Coaching, and Shane Kuyper from The Healthy Competitor to provide their expert insights and experiences on these topics. 🏆

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of healthy competition in basketball. We explore how the stigma of perfection being solely defined by victory can be damaging and why becoming a healthy competitor is crucial. Key Highlights:

🔥 Kyrie Irving's Move to Dallas: What does this mean for his career and the Mavericks?

🔥 Do You Love to Win or Hate to Lose? We explore this driving question through the lens of legendary players like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.

🔥 Kobe's Journey: How Kobe's focus shifted from chasing rings to mastering his craft and finding balance.

🔥 Coaching with Conviction: The importance of doing what needs to be done to win while being able to sleep well, knowing you've given your best.

🔥 Building a Healthy Basketball Culture: Setting clear values and non-negotiables, fostering healthy dynamics, and building trust within the team.

🔥 The Impact of Fear-Based Motivation: Examining how intense, perfection-driven standards can negatively impact players and coaches.

Join us as we discuss these crucial aspects of basketball and how they apply to life beyond the court. Whether you're a player, coach, or fan, this episode offers valuable insights into fostering a healthy competitive spirit.