The Coach Dave Love Podcast

Dive into the art and science of free throw shooting with Coach Dave Love in this detailed episode. We explore various facets of free throw shooting, emphasizing techniques and strategies that can significantly enhance performance from the free throw line. Episode Highlights: Lining Up on the Nail : Coach Love clarifies the common misconception about lining up the body with the rim, emphasizing th...

Join Coach Dave Love as he tackles some of the most heated debates in basketball shooting on this episode of the podcast. Designed to help coaches and players alike understand the nuances behind each argument, this discussion demystifies popular controversies and provides clarity on what really impacts shooting performance. Episode Highlights: Turning vs. Squaring Feet : Explore the biomechanics a...

Explore the critical role of body posture in basketball shooting with Coach Dave Love in this insightful episode. Delving into the mechanics of optimal posture, the episode reveals how proper alignment from feet to shoulders can dramatically enhance both the power and precision of your shots. Coach Love breaks down the key elements of effective shooting posture, including weight distribution, knee...

In this enlightening episode of our basketball podcast, we delve into the fundamental concept of "Repetition without Repetition," originally developed by Soviet neurophysiologist Nikolai Bernstein in the early 20th century. Bernstein’s studies on the variability of movements, even in highly practiced skills, have profoundly impacted how athletes train for optimal performance today. Episo...

In this detailed episode of our basketball podcast, we explore one of the most critical aspects of shooting technique—hand placement. Hosted by Coach Dave Love, we dive deep into how the positioning of your hands can dramatically impact your shooting effectiveness. From the middle of the shooting hand to the specific roles of the fingertips and palm, we cover everything you need to know to refine...

Coaching youth basketball presents unique challenges, especially when working with less-experienced players and limited practice time. In this essential episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love, along with co-host Matt Robertson, delves into effective strategies for developing shooting skills in youth basketball team practices. Throughout the episode, they a...

In this episode, Coach Dave Love dives deep into the common coaching method of task decomposition, where the shooting motion is broken into isolated parts for improvement. While this approach may seem intuitive, Coach Love explains why it often works against players rather than helping them. He breaks down the key reasons why coaches mistakenly believe task decomposition is effective and outlines...

In this episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson delve into the transformative concept of the player-led approach to basketball coaching. This method emphasizes empowering players to take active roles in their own development, fostering a more collaborative and self-directed learning environment. Key Points of Discussion: Empowerin...

In this illuminating episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson are joined by Dr. Derek Panchuk, an expert in the field of sports psychology, to explore the fascinating concept of Quiet Eye. This technique, which involves studying the gaze behaviors of athletes, has been a significant yet underappreciated component of Coach Love's player developmen...

Join NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson in this crucial episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," where they discuss "Common Mistakes I See Coaches Making." This episode sheds light on frequent errors in coaching methods and provides valuable insights to help coaches refine their approach and enhance player development. Key Points of Discussion: Defining Ha...

Explore the essential concepts of Knowledge of Process (KoP) and Knowledge of Results (KoR) in this insightful episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," hosted by NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson. In "Knowledge of Process vs. Knowledge of Results in Basketball Shooting Development," they delve into what these types of feedback mean and why they are crucia...

Explore the critical concept of Perception/Action Coupling in this enlightening episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," hosted by NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson. In "Perception/Action Coupling," they delve into what this theory is and why it is essential for basketball shooting development. Key Points of Discussion: Understanding Perception/Action Cou...

In this transformative episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson discuss a significant shift in Coach Love's coaching methodology. "I Don't Do Drills Anymore" delves into why Coach Love has moved away from traditional drills and embraced a more dynamic approach to training basketball players. Key Points of Discussi...

In this episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson delve into the critical connections that form the foundation of effective shooting: how the feet connect to the floor and how the hands connect to the basketball. Key Discussions Include: Feet to the Floor : Dave explains why the connection between a player's feet and the floor i...

Join NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson for a thought-provoking discussion in this episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast." Titled "Why I Never Coach a Follow-Through," this episode challenges traditional coaching wisdom by questioning the effectiveness of focusing on the follow-through in the shooting motion. Key Discussions Include: Reassessing the Follo...

In this episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson delve into the intricate challenges coaches face when aiming to improve shooting habits within the constraints of a team practice. "Shooting Development in a Team Practice" offers valuable insights into making the most out of limited time and resources to enhance players&#3...

Dive into one of the most debated topics in basketball shooting techniques with NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson in this insightful episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast." "One Motion vs Two Motion Shooting" sheds light on a key controversy in coaching circles: the best approach to shooting mechanics. The episode kicks off with a discussion aimed at cla...

Step behind the scenes with NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson in this insightful 12-minute mini-podcast episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast." In "NBA Pre-Draft Workouts," Dave and Matt pull back the curtain for the average NBA fan, offering a rare glimpse into the intense and secretive world of NBA pre-draft workouts. This episode explores the varied n...

Join NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson in this reflective episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," where Coach Love takes a trip down memory lane to discuss the evolution of his coaching career over the last 25 years. In "Then and Now," Coach Love opens up about the three distinct phases of his professional journey: pre-NBA, early NBA, and the current sta...

In this enlightening mini-episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson delve into the complex world of basketball shooting techniques and the inherent trade-offs involved. Given that the human body isn't inherently designed for shooting a basketball, players and coaches must often navigate through various trade-offs in shooting hab...

Join NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and host Matt Robertson in this enlightening episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast." This time, Coach Love shares his expertise on the critical role of video analysis in basketball shooting coaching. He dives into what specific aspects he looks for when watching TV broadcast videos of shooters and explains why these broadcasts often fall short as ideal training...

In this insightful mini-pod episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson dive into the unique world of left-handed basketball players. They explore whether there are significant differences in teaching left-handed shooters compared to their right-handed counterparts. From anatomical considerations to psychological aspects, Dave and Mat...

In this episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," host Matt Roberson and NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love dive into the Coach Love's Shooting Development Pyramid. What is the foundation of the Shooting Development Pyramid that all coaches and players need to emphasize? What level gets overlooked the most? What layer will you be surprised a Shooting Coach lists as the least valuable of th...

There is a difference between teaching and coaching. Matt and I spend this frantic mini-pod talking about the difference. It's something I talk about at the beginning of my youth clinics. I tell the kids that they aren't going become better shooters that day. That day isn't really about Coaching, it's about Teaching. Spend this 12min mini-pod hearing our thoughts on the topic.

In this episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," hosts Matt Robertson and NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love sit down with Sam Froling, forward for the Illawarra Hawks of Australia's NBL. Sam shares his experience training with Dave in Las Vegas, detailing the journey from their initial connection through an assistant coach to a week of intense training. The conversation delves into the l...