Talking Split S3 Ep4: Thought Provoking: Structure, Teaching and Social Reactions
May 17, 2018
They unpack how competition structure and training design shape player development. They debate reducing games, increasing deliberate skill work, and smarter periodisation. They compare global models and propose club-controlled pathways and TAC Cup-style short seasons. They discuss measuring coaching success by player progress and celebrate basketball media and listener reactions.
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Produce Athletes, Not Excuses
- Victoria's strength comes from producing battle‑hardened athletes, not just better competitions. Focus on making better athletes rather than blaming competition structure.
Shift Club Mindset To Development
- Change club mindsets from short‑term wins to long‑term development by measuring how many players progress into pathways. Do periodise your year into skill acquisition, physical prep and competition phases and protect the skill blocks.
Define High Performance Narrowly
- High performance should target the top 1–2% of athletes aiming for international careers, not every pathway player. Clarity on who high performance serves helps design focused programs and expectations.