About this episode
We are fortunate to have the return of Liam Jefferson on this episode.
The episode focuses on how Jefferson develops his practices using CLA methods to introduce conceptual principles in his new position.
Jefferson was on earlier this year to talk about his role with the London Lions Youth Academy and installing a conceptual offense. It quickly became one of our most popular episodes.
A lot has changed since that time. Jefferson is now the head coach of the Oaklands Wolves and clinician for Transforming Basketball.
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2:00 - Responsibilities with the Oaklands Wolves
3:50 - Working with inexperience basketball coaches
5:30 - Documenting offensive & defensive philosophies
6:50 - Introducing CLA & Conceptual offense to new coaches
8:30 - Evaluating success when taking over a new program
10:25 - Long haul vs. short haul when implementing a CLA & Conceptual approach
11:25 - Competition levels for basketball in England
12:50 - Structure of youth academy vs. senior team practices
14:00 - Keys to developing a practice plan
16:00 - Organizing practice activities over the season
17:30 - Practice planning for specific opponents
18:45 - Practice structure using the CLA
21:15 - The importance of pace in practices
22:30 - Individual development in practices
25:00 - Players response to this system
27:05 - Planning practice around intensity & workload
