Slappin’ Glass sits down with the Video Coordinator and Assistant with EuroCup Champions, Virtus Bologna, Iacopo Squarcina. The trio explore the topics of “coaching coordinators” and staff segmentation, the benefits of 5 on 0, and talk learning from others coaches and “cutting to post” during the always fun “Start, Sub, or Sit?!”
Inside the Episode
We had a great week on the podcast as we welcomed Assistant Coach/Video Coordinator for EuroCup Champion, Virtus Bologna, Iacopo Squarcina! Coach Squarcina is one of the great young coaches in Europe and we had an insightful conversation with him as we broke down:
- Coaching Coordinators and Staff Roles: Coach Squarcina is working for one of the game’s best coaches, Sergio Scariolo, and we dive into his role as a video coordinator, as well as how the staff is broken down into “American Football-esque” coordinator roles. A nice conversation with thoughts on how staffs communicate effectively.
- Set Design and the Power of “5 on 0”: We dive into how Virtus Bologna introduces and implements their offensive sets or actions, and the role that “5 on 0” plays in it. Coach Squarcina describes a typical practice buildup and how they differentiate the different types of feedback they’ll give to players.
- “Start, Sub, or Sit?!”: During the always fun segment we explore growth opportunities as a coach, cutting to post, and more!