Whatever your current level of coaching, Basketball Immersion wants to help you improve. We want to provide you an opportunity to engage and learn deeply. It…
48:041.6K views · 4d ago · 48:04
Guest: Brent Owen
Lenoir-Rhyne head coach Brent Owen joins The Basketball Podcast to share the offensive system that has helped his teams consistently rank among the nation's leaders in effective field goal percentage, 3-point shooting, and assists.
46:53960 views · 1w ago · 46:53
Guest: Korey McCray
Korey McCray, Assistant Coach at the University of Florida and a key contributor to the Gators' National Championship-winning program, joins the Basketball Podcast to unpack the strategies behind one of college basketball's most successful teams.
3:071.7K views · 1w ago · 3:07
In this breakdown, we explore The Art of the Designed Give and Go—from creating the initial scoring opportunity to countering denial and flowing into a secondary action. Watch how spacing, timing, and movement work together to open the basket. Then look beyond the return pass: a cut that doesn’t receive the ball can still create an advantage for a teammate.
51:341.9K views · 2w ago · 51:34
Maureen Hirt, head coach of the 2026 NCAA Division III National Champion Denison University women’s basketball team, joined the Basketball Podcast to discuss one of the most remarkable championship runs in college basketball history.
7:456.5K views · 2w ago · 7:45
How do you keep your offense flowing? In this excerpt from the Conceptual Offense Clinic, Sundance Wicks shares insights to help basketball coaches build offensive flow. Access our top-notch world renowned coaching education resources, including our courses, videos and expert insights on topics including a games approach, a constraint led approach, basketball decision training, and technical and tactical insights to impact your your players and your coaching.
59:124K views · 3w ago · 59:12
Guest: Johnny Carpenter
Milwaukee Bucks head of player development Johnny Carpenter explains how CLA, offensive principles, advantage creation, decision-making and so much more, creates better player development than scripted repetitions.
40:331.1K views · 1mo ago · 40:33
Guest: Gabo Loaiza
Jämtland Basket head coach and long-time professional and youth national level coach Gabo Loaiza shares his philosophy on getting his team to "see the game in the same way." This shared understanding is built through communication, video and enabling players to make decisions.
12:571.2K views · 1mo ago · 12:57
Guest: WNBA Analyst Najee Simons
WNBA analyst Najee Simons broke down how the Aces create advantages through layered actions, multiple counters, and exceptional spacing. What stands out isn't a single play. It's the optionality. The Aces can begin from the same alignment and flow into different solutions depending on how the defense responds. Defenders aren't simply chasing actions. They're constantly trying to solve problems in real time.
43:38894 views · 1mo ago · 43:38
Guest: Player Focused Coaching
What can coaches learn from one of Europe's most successful coaches? EuroCup champion and Greece Women's National Team coach Stella Kaltsidou shares practical ideas Tagging-up to build an elite offensive rebounding system Creating flexible offenses without overcomplicating playbooks Defending the middle pick-and-roll Using film effectively for player development
14:431.9K views · 1mo ago · 14:43
Guest: CLA Drill Example
Want your players to develop a quicker shot release? Stop simply telling them to “shoot faster” and create a practice task that demands it. In this video, I demonstrate a two-ball basketball shooting drill that uses time pressure as a task constraint. By passing two balls in rapid succession, the shooter has less time to catch, organize and release the first shot before the next ball arrives.
52:013.4K views · 1mo ago · 52:01
Guest: Brian Wardle
Bradley University Head Coach Brian Wardle joins the podcast to break down his coaching philosophy, defensive systems, and player development strategies. "Flat triangles" & gap defense Daily defensive habits and shell drills Building an offensive identity through ball screen continuity A structured approach to shooting development and player improvement His evolution from becoming the youngest Division I head coach at age 30 to leading a successful Bradley program
48:272.4K views · 1mo ago · 48:27
Detroit Pistons assistant coach Steve Scalzi, who discussed his journey and coaching philosophy. Scalzi shared insights from his experiences with the NBA, G League, and college basketball, highlighting his role in player development and his upcoming position as head coach of the Motor City Crews. He explained key concepts like "shot line," "kinetic chain," and "hand-to-rim," emphasizing the importance of flow and individuality in shooting.
19:004.5K views · 1mo ago · 19:00
What exactly is the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA), and why are more basketball coaches moving away from traditional drills? In this video, Chris Oliver from Basketball Immersion explains the fundamentals of the Constraints-Led Approach, Ecological Dynamics, and game-based coaching. You'll learn how players develop decision-making, adaptability, and game skills through representative learning environments instead of isolated drills.
48:072.9K views · 2mo ago · 48:07
Ryan Marchand, a professional basketball coach currently serving as head coach of the Fukushima Firebones in Japan's B-League. Ryan discussed his coaching journey from the NBA and G-League to overseas opportunities in Taiwan, where he had considerable success, and his successful turnaround of the Fukushima team from last place to the finals.
50:572.2K views · 2mo ago · 50:57
Tulsa Head Coach Eric Konkol shares the philosophy, culture, and player development strategies that helped his team reach 30 wins and an NIT Championship Game appearance. He breaks down the foundation of his program: "Attitude, Commitment, Class," a framework that shapes everything from recruiting and culture to practice design and player accountability.
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