EP69: What Exactly is Acquired with Alex Lossberg

In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Alex Lossberg to discuss his journey into evidence-based coaching and the application of contemporary skill acquisition ideas within basketball. He shares insights on how he incorporates ecological dynamics frameworks into his coaching philosophy, offering valuable perspectives on game sense, representative learning design, and differential learning. Throughout the episode, they delves into the nuances of coaching at different levels, emphasizing the importance of autonomy and relevance in practice activities for player development.   Our FREE skill acquisition workshop is a comprehensive resource for you to learn about evidence-based coaching strategies. Get instant access here: https://transformingbball.com/online-skill-acquisition-workshop Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources:  https://transformingbball.com/products/    Key Takeaways: 02:00 - Alex's background 08:30 - Developing the Free Skill Acquisition Workshop 12:50 - What to expect in the Workshop 14:20 - The necessary messiness of Representative Learning Design 16:50 - How Alex alters his coaching based on his role and the players involved   Connect with Alex: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.lossberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-lossberg-75b523136/   Connect with us: Website: http://transformingbball.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball