Slappin’ Glass sits down this week with one of the most sought-after Player Development Coaches at the NBA, Semi-Pro, and College levels, Phil Beckner. The trio dive into a ton of valuable insights from Coach Beckner on conceptual workouts, breaking through plateaus, and talk program standards and “Drills Gone Wrong” during the always fun “Start, Sub, or Sit?!”
Inside the Episode
We were excited this week to sit down with one of the most sought-after Player Development Coaches in the game, Phil Beckner! Whether it’s Dame Lillard, lottery draft picks, or some of the best collegiate and amateur players around the world, Coach Beckner has a history of helping players from all levels reach new heights. This was a multi-layered conversation that has quickly become one of the most listened to episodes of the year. In it you’ll hear Coach Beckner’s insights on:
- Conceptual Drill Designs: Coach Beckner breaks down his workouts into three categories…1) Development, 2) Skill Development, and 3) Conceptual. It was this third topic that we dove into in the first section of the podcast and heard his thoughts on how and why he finds this type of workout to be one of the most beneficial. We also explore the other side of the coin in “Start, Sub, or Sit?! when we ask Coach Beckner about “Drills Gone Wrong.” ????
- Learning from Plateaus: Within our discussion about Conceptual workouts, we also touched on how Coach Beckner helps players learn from and ultimately push through a growth plateau. Tons of great insights here on the value of honing in on intentional growth.
- Developing Program Standards: During “Start, Sub, or Sit?!” we hear Coach Beckner’s thoughts on the most important parts of developing your program’s ethos. We explore Standards, Values, and Role Clarity in this always interesting segment.