EP175: Former France National Team Head Coach Vincent Collet on the Evolution of Principles of Play

Podcast: The Transforming Basketball Podcast · Transforming Basketball

Opublikowano: 2026-08-12

In this episode, George is joined by Vincent Collet, one of Europe's most accomplished basketball coaches and former head coach of the French National Team, to discuss what modern team defense really looks like. Vincent shares how his defensive philosophy has evolved from teaching fixed systems to defending offensive threats, why transition defense and paint protection are the foundation of elite teams, and how deception, decision-making, and representative learning design can elevate defenders at every level. Chapters: 00:00 – Introducing Vincent Collet and his international coaching success 01:10 – Vincent's return to France and ongoing coach development work<...