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Talking Split

Talking Split is a podcast developed by Basketball Victoria, aimed at coaches who want to learn more about the game, as well as develop their skills as coaches and leaders. Headed by Basketball Victoria Coach Development Officer Rob Coulter, he is joined by Basketball Victoria's High Performance Coaches and specials guests each and every week to dissect the world of coaching.

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204: Groundhog Day Part 2

Back for Part 2 of the Groundhog Day topic, where we revisit some of the things in coaching that we feel like we go over continually. From using both sides of the body, to the speed of the development and even with a Rob's Rants cameo, there are a wide range of topics for coaches to dissect.

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203: Groundhog Day Part 1

Sometimes repetition can be bothersome, sometimes it's part of the process, and sometimes you just feel like you keep saying the same things over and over again. In part 1 of this episode, we start unpacking what some of the repeatable areas are, and how we can work towards progression, rather than repetition. Part 2 will be coming soon, so if there is anything we haven't covered here, let us…

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202: The Run Home

As seasons are wrapping up and finals are starting, we visit what the end of season run home can look like from a coaching perspective. We discuss how to finish the season on a high, what can and can't be implemented at this point in the season, and how to manage both the physical and mental workload of your players and coaches in a stressful part of the season.

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201: Coach Interviews

It's that time of year where coaching positions are being advertised and applied for, but the interview process can be incredibly daunting for those that don't go through it often. We enlist the help of Dom Linossier and Katherine Merson to take everyone through what to expect, and how to give themselves the best possible chance to have a good experience, be it as an interviewer, or an…

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200: Coaching the Personalities

Coaching brings together a wide range of personalities — not just from the coaching side, but from the players as well. This week, the Talking Split crew create a handful of player personas (Rob lost count somewhere along the way) and discuss how they would coach each one to get the best out of them individually, while also helping the team achieve the best possible outcomes.

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199: Set The Standard

Sport should feel the same for everyone who loves it, and everyone should have the opportunity to play and excel. This week we sit down with Matt Cameron from VicHealth to unpack the Set The Standard campaign, a program built around exactly that idea, before hearing from Nya Lok, whose basketball journey offers a first hand perspective on why this work matters so much. Both Matt & Nya make a case…

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198: Changing Opinions

Opinions are like clothes in a wardrobe, not all suit forever and some change as we evolve as coaches. This week we take a look back at some of the things we used to believe in as coaches, and how we have come to change over the years. Coaching, like playing is about growth based on experience, and potentially in a few years time we will change again!

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197: Following the Trend

This week Rob shamelessly grabs some content he heard on another podcast to use as a launching pad for the various trends we see in game play, skill development, and style of play in our coaching space. Meanwhile, Nick is all in on the Knicks making the NBA finals, and Zoe has a great attempt at stealing the “Rob’s Rants” mantle as her own!

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196: Open Scrimmage - Volunteer Coaches

It’s National Volunteer week, so we jump in to discuss the highs and the challenges that our grassroots coaches are facing. It sounds like a throwaway comment, but the sport would be lost without the hard work that our coaches put into it at all levels, so a huge thank you to everyone who gives up their time (and in some cases hairlines) to help out players that love the sport!

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195: Favourtie Coaching Quotes

Sometimes there is a quote that just sticks with you, or is a way of shaping how you coach and live your life. The team has lots to unpack as we have Jenna’s farewell for Maternity leave, Rob’s Rants returning with Macklemore in his sights, and somehow, everyone’s favourite song for wrestling intros. If you’ve got a favourite quote, leave it in the comments for others to see!

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194: Managing Expectations

Both internally, and externally, everyone expects something different from coaches. This week we unpack how to set yourself up as a coach for success in the preseason meeting with parents and players to make sure it’s a good environment for everyone moving forward, but also how to make sure you stay on track. We also discuss the African Australian CALD Camp, Robs Rants is back for another week,…

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