How to Get Players to Learn Faster

Coaches talk too much. Players learn too little. This episode fixes that.In this episode of The Hours, Mark Cassio and Tyler Coston break down one of the most powerful (and misunderstood) teaching tools in coaching: The Plus One Principle.If you’ve ever:Overloaded your players with feedbackWatched practice look good but games fall apartFelt like you’re “teaching” but players aren’t improvingThis conversation is for you.The Plus One Principle is simple: 👉 Teach one thing 👉 Let players apply it 👉 Then — and only then — plus oneWe unpack:Why most coaches try to build the entire house at onceThe three most common teaching mistakes coaches makeHow simplicity actually speeds up learningHow to use Plus One in practice, player development, film, and shootingWhy “intangibles” are not soft — they’re trainable skillsThis isn’t about running better drills. It’s about becoming a better teacher of the game.Our mission is clear: We’re here to push back against traditional, toxic coaching and help coaches create environments where players actually learn.If you’re a youth coach, high school coach, college coach, or pro — this applies to you.🔗 Want more support?Join our SAVI Basketball Membership (7-day free trial)Subscribe for weekly conversations that make you a better coach. Stay curious. Stay simple. Stay SAVI.