Evidence based basketball shooting insights from an NBA Shooting Coach. Join NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love, host Matt Robertson, and guests for discussions about basketball shooting development.
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Shooting Coach Dave Love has worked with NBA, NBA D-League and college players to improve their shooting and discusses player development with some of the players and coaches he has met along the way.
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Interviews with pros, coaches, and shapers to help the everyday surfer get better at the thing they love. Gosurfbasis on IG, TikTok, FB, and YT
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Hosted by NBA veteran Etan Thomas, this unique athlete-first podcast will explore the differences between how we see professional athletes and who they really are. The Rematch takes a look at the thin line between love and hate in sports; a show that examines the nature of media and popular opinion by giving athletes an open forum to reclaim their identities from labels like “polarizing,” “mercurial,” and “immature.” The Rematch is part of the BasketballNews.com Podcast Network.
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Task Decomposition in Shooting Development
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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 bel…
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Margo: On style, longer boards, and being in the moment
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In this week’s episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, I’m joined by Brenden Margieson (@margomargs), hailed by many as the world’s ‘best-ever free surfer.’ Margo’s iconic style has left a lasting mark on generations of surfers, and in this episode, we’re lucky to have him share his wisdom on surfing. From mastering carves and roundhouse cutbacks to dev…
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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 pal…
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The Surfboard Guide: Must-Have Surfboards for Your Quiver
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In this week’s episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, I’m joined by Craig from The Surfboard Guide (@thesurfboardguide), a seasoned surfboard reviewer known for his detailed reviews of everything from high-performance shortboards to midlengths, alternative boards, and hybrids. Being someone who can surf them all really well, Craig has a really unique p…
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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 p…
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Matt Pagan: On The Most Important Principle In Surfing - Holding and Releasing
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In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Matt Pagan (@matt_pagan), a former pro surfer, impressive shaper, and surf coach who runs his own surf school. In the podcast, Matt highlights the significance of paddling and weight distribution in catching waves, along with tips on turning midlengths. So tune in and don’t miss this episode as we discuss the…
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Board Porn: Inside One of The World’s Most Insane Surfboard Collections
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In this episode of the Basis Surf Podcast, Ron Shine (@boardporn) joins me to guide you through choosing your next surfboard. With a collection of over 100+ surfboards, Ron’s collection has it all—from see-through 3D printed designs to asymmetricals and high-performance shortboards. Whether you're looking to add a new piece to your quiver or just c…
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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 environm…
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Parker Coffin: Developing Style and Power in Surfing
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In this episode, I interview Parker Coffin (@parkercoffin), one of my favorite free surfers. He’s a goofy footer that shreds in big waves and small waves, and hucks crazy airs. Stab called him one of the best free surfers in the world. In this episode, Parker gives us insight into what makes his surfing so good, from how to surf with more power, ti…
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Quiet Eye Research with Dr Derek Panchuk PhD
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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 compone…
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Dane Gudauskas: On how to find flow and rhythm surfing
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Dane Gudauskas (@danedamus), a pro surfer from South California and one of the makers of the famous Rocket Wide and G Skate surfboards by Channel Islands (@cisurfboards), joins me in this week’s episode of Basis Surf Podcast. Dane discusses how to make your surfing flow, body positioning and how to perfect your cutback. We also talked about Positiv…
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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 Poi…
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Devon Howard: How to unlock surfing midlengths
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Devon Howard (@devon_howard), a pioneer of midlength surfing and the designer of the Channel Islands Mid (aka CI Mid), joins us on this week’s episode of the Basis Surf Podcast. Devon shares his approach to riding midlengths and offers tips on how to better position yourself on a wave and execute better bottom turns and cutbacks. Whether you're new…
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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 feedbac…
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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: Under…
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Zeke Lau: On how CT level pros train and think about technique
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Zeke Lau (@zekelau), a native Hawaiian pro surfer joined me in this week’s episode of Basis Surf Podcast to share his journey and approach to training and competing on the championship tour. Tag along as we dive deep into his training process, the importance of paddling, and the role of technique and mindset in his surfing. Sign up for our free sur…
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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. …
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Pilgrim Surf + Supply: A Guide to Alternative Surfboards
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Chris Gentille, the owner of Pilgrim Surf + Supply (@pilgrimsurfsupply), joined me in this week’s episode of Basis Surf Podcast to talk about the importance of choosing the right board, the concept of edge boards, his background as an artist and how he directed the film “Self Discovery For Social Survival,” and the connection between skateboarding …
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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 betw…
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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 …
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Eric Arakawa: On Shaping Surfboards for Jack Robinson, Andy Irons, and the Hos
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Eric Arakawa (@arakawasurfboards), the shaper for over ten World Champions, including Andy Irons, Jack Robinsons, and Michael and Derek Ho, joined me in this week’s Basis Surf Podcast episode to share his insights on shaping boards for these world-class surfers and to discuss how each board was crafted to help them perform at their best. Sign up fo…
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Shooting Development in a Team Practice
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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 r…
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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 …
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Philippe Malvaux: On improving Kanoa Igarashi's carve and working with Julian WIlson
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Philippe Malvaux ( @philippemalvaux_surfcoaching ) is a former ASP judge, coach, and the team manager for Hurley and during his time has worked with and coached an incredible list of pro surfers including Kanoa Igarashi, Julian Wilson, Carissa Moore and John John Florence to name a few. In this week’s episode of Basis Surf Podcast, we delve into wh…
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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…
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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, …
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Hunter Jones: How to score surf in LA to Iceland
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Surfing with icebergs in Iceland, dodging sharks at Trestles, and scoring double overhead waves at Manhattan Beach - in this episode of the Basis Podcast, pro surfer and filmmaker, Hunter Jones (@hunterjones), discusses all this and shares his experience with oxygen deprivation training with big wave legend Laird Hamilton. Sign up for our free surf…
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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 throug…
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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 th…
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Adam Knox: How to channel power through technique to enhance your surfing
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Adam Knox ( @adamknox_ ) is a former pro that's the younger brother of legendary rail surfer Taylor Knox and has coached some of the best up and coming pro surfers like Caity Simmers, Kade Matson, Tia Blanco, and many more. With his expertise in kinesiology, we dive deep into technique, energy leaks, using surf skates as a tool, and how to improve …
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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 consideration…
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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 Coa…
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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 heari…
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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…
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Duke Aipa: On radical innovations in surfboard design
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In this week’s episode, Duke Aipa (@aipasurf), son of the legendary Hawaiian Shaper Ben Aipa, joins us to share the backstory of his father’s inventions, the "Swallow tail" and "The Sting" style boards and discusses how he continues his dad’s legacy by combining elements of past and present to create innovative boards like the Dark Twinn, the Moder…
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Matt and I are having fun with the podcast and people seem to be enjoying it, so we are doing a little more. Our plan for the Mini-Pods are to spend 12mins on a topic that might not be deserving of a full episode, but need more than a tangent. And you know how we love our tangents. On the first Mini-Pod we discuss the unique role of geography in ho…
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In this dynamic episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, host Matt Robertson and Coach Dave Love delve into why incorporating variability in training drills is crucial for basketball players. Discover how adding different scenarios and challenges to practice sessions can significantly enhance a player’s adaptability on the court. The hosts will expl…
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Leah Dawson: Finding the magic spots on your surfboard
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In this week’s podcast episode, join me and Leah Dawson ( @leahloves ) as we dive deep about finding the magic spots on your board to improve your style in surfing and how to fix your stance for generating more speed. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down, video library, and newsletter 👇 Chapters 00:00 The Art of Style: Becoming One …
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Episode Summary:In this compelling episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, host Matt Robertson and Coach Dave Love tackle the controversial topic of the Thumbflick in basketball shooting. Common among many players, the Thumbflick is not always the optimal shooting motion. Discover the intricacies of different Thumbflick techniques and why they may …
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Dan Mann: Secrets to shaping for Kelly Slater and everyday surfers
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In this week's podcast, the shaper behind Kelly Slater’s magic boards, @dan__mann, joined me to talk about the secrets of making boards that are high performance enough for the pros but also super user friendly for the everyday surfer. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 00:00 Introduct…
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Where to Begin: Skill Acquisition Concepts for Shooting - with Chris Oliver
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In this episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, hosts Matt Robertson and NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love are joined by Chris Oliver, the esteemed founder of Basketball Immersion. Chris Oliver stands as a leading figure in integrating motor learning and skill acquisition principles into basketball training. With a track record of consulting for numerou…
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This week's episode is all about the lower body and how it affects the rest of your shot. Where do I think the "optimal" positions for the lower body are? How wide should feet be? Where should we point our feet? Where should your feet finish at the end of the shot? We'll go into all of that and more!…
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Wooly TV Reviews: The surfboards that blew his mind
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@wooly_macpherson_surf_coach of Wooly TV, a surfboard reviewer and surf coach shared with us the boards that blew his mind. He dove deep into the tips on how to get better at surfing and how to find the perfect board for you. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:42 …
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The Least Valuable Drill You Can Do
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(that gets done all the time, at all levels)... (And what you can do instead)... In this episode, Matt and I break down the drill that seems to be done all the time, at all levels, and yet offers next to no true value in development. But we make sure to load the episode with ideas of the ways you can improve that simple drill to actually make it be…
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Antoine Allain: How to explode into your turns
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@antoineallain, a former competitive surfer and coach shared valuable tips with us on how to approach your bottom turns like a tiger and to explode into your top turns and many other interesting topics. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Anton's Surfing Style 08:…
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What causes flat shots? Most coaches say "use your legs more..." but that is something I rarely say. Listen as Matt and I break down some of the common flaws that I see causing flat shots... PLUS, a detailed breakdown of today's solar eclipse! Unfortunately my internet failed us before we could get to the use of Differential Learning in working wit…
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Are you a coach just entering your off-season? Whether you are a high-school, college, or pro coach you'll get something out of this podcast. Which battles do you fight? What ideas do you need to consider? Coach Dave Love has some tangible ideas to help you build a winning off-season shooting development program.…
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Thomye Surfs: The surfboards that changed his life
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In this week’s podcast, I had the chance to talk to surfboard reviewer Thomye of @thomyesurfs who probably surfs waves that are the smaller everyday mushy beach breaks that a lot of us surf regularly. We talked about the surfboards that changed his life, how he optimizes his boards, and a ton of other helpful tips. Sign up for our free surfboard gu…
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Phil Beckner answers questions, and asks his own!
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I've admired Phil Beckner for a while now. He's best known as Damian Lillard's personal coach, but he does so much more. A couple of months before this episode was created, Phil called me for an opinion on something he was doing, and it took our relationship to another level. I give the analogy that we are both Doctors, but i might be more of speci…
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Clayton Nienaber of Ombe Surf: Understanding Speed, Power, and Flow
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Clayton Nienaber, the surf coach of @ombesurf joins me in this week’s podcast to reveal the key to unlocking better surfing by understanding the mechanics of a wave and learning about speed, power, and flow. Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters 00:00 Starting with a Passion for Surfing 0…
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