Then and Now

Then and Now

Author: NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love June 11, 2024 Duration: 58:26

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, early NBA, and the current stage of his career.

  • Pre-NBA: Coach Love shares insights into his initial experiences and challenges in the coaching world, detailing the kinds of workouts he conducted before making it to the NBA. This phase was crucial for laying the foundation of his coaching philosophy.

  • Early NBA: As he transitioned into the NBA, Coach Love talks about how his approach to workouts and player engagement evolved. He explains the adjustments he had to make and the lessons learned from working closely with top-tier talent.

  • Now: In the current phase of his career, Coach Love discusses how he has refined his techniques and how his coaching has adapted to the modern player and today's game dynamics. He also shares how he continues to learn and grow in his role, applying both new and time-tested strategies to help players excel.

This episode is not just a look back at where Coach Love has been, but also a deep dive into the practices that have shaped him into the renowned NBA shooting coach he is today.

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