Episode 259: Adam Forde, Game Model and Tactical Periodization

Guest: Adam Forde, Cairns Taipans Head CoachCairns Taipans head coach Adam Forde joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on game models and tactical periodization.Between 2013 and 2019, Forde was an assistant coach with the Perth Wildcats and won four NBL championships. After a season as an assistant coach with the Sydney Kings in 2019–20, he served as their head coach during the 2020–21 season. He was appointed head coach of the Taipans in 2021, and in 2023 he was named the NBL Coach of the Year.Breakdown1:00 - Team Accountability4:30 - Freedom7:00 - Ignition Drills13:00 - Clips Applied in a Game15:00 - Tactical Periodization25:00 - Game Model28:52 - 29:26 - Basketball Immersion AD Jan 202329:30 - Tactical Dimension35:00 - Coaching Philosophy38:00 - Providing Guidance45:00 - Creating Trust48:00 - Make Mistakes51:00 - Putting Players in Best Situation55:00 - Ways to Manipulate Intensity59:00 - Building Program1:00:00 - ConclusionAdam Forde’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_FordeBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com