Episode 180: Pete Strobl, Connecting Player, and Team Development

Guest: Pete Strobl, Giessen 46ers German easyCredit BBL Head Coach   Giessen 46ers German easyCredit BBL head coach Pete Strobl joins the Basketball Podcast to discuss connecting player and team development.   Coach Strobl is currently the Head Coach in the German Bundesliga of the Giessen 46ers and has served as the Head Coach of the Basketball Löwen Braunschweig for two seasons as well as three seasons as an assistant coach for Ratiopharm Ulm.   Pete Strobl started The Scoring Factory in 2009 upon settling in Pittsburgh after a successful nine-year career in the European professional leagues. He was a member of the Austrian National Basketball team and played in France, Austria, Germany, Iceland, Switzerland, and Ireland where he also served as Player–Coach.   Prior to his professional playing career, Coach Strobl earned both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees as a scholarship player at Niagara University, graduating in 2000. As a by-product of working through language barriers with international players of all ages and skill levels, Coach Strobl has developed a unique ability to break down shooting mechanics, footwork, and ball skills. His tactical knowledge of the game and a work ethic developed through years of fierce competition combined with excellent communication skills make him a sought-after clinician, speaker, and personal coach. He is also the award-winning author of Backspin: One Player's Journey From the U.S. to Europe and Back Again.   Breakdown 1:00 - Loving Player Development 4:00 - FIBA Rules for Player Development 6:00 - Playing Experience in Europe 10:00 - Soccer Culture 12:30 - Culture of Acceptance 16:30 - Trial and Error 20:00 - Dribbling 25:00 - Big on Full Court Pressure 30:00 - Touching 34:00 - Scarecrow 38:00 - Verbal Cues 41:00 - Mistake Culture 43:30 - Defensive Footwork 49:00 - Slow Learning 54:00 - Disruption 58:00 - Advice to the Listeners 1:00:00 - Conclusion Pete Strobl’s Bio: Bio: https://www.thescoringfactory.com/staff/pete-strobl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/petestrobl Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion BetOnline Website: Website: www.betonline.ag Best in the West Video Series Best in the West Website: http://bestinthewestclinic.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.