The By Any Means Coaches Podcast
The By Any Means Coaches Podcast: Exploring the Science, Art, and Culture of Modern Coaching.
The BAM Coaches Podcast takes coaches inside the evolution of player development. Grounded in modern skill acquisition science and Constraints-Led Approach but guided by balance and context. Hosts Coleman Ayers, Tyler Clark, and Alex Silva dive into how athletes truly learn - across cultures, systems, and environments. Each episode unpacks the intersection between science, experience, and intuition, equipping coaches to build players who think, adapt, and thrive anywhere in the world.
The By Any Means Coaches Podcast
Time On Task: Five Pillars to Time On Task
In this episode, the BAM Coaches break down one of the most underrated yet impactful concepts in player development: Time on Task.
We explore what time on task really means, why it’s a massive competitive advantage in both team and player development settings, and how coaches can immediately improve it through smarter drill design, communication, and constraint-based training. From youth players to professionals, this conversation connects theory, real-world coaching experience, and practical application.
We Time on Task down into five different pillars:
1. Drill Simplicity (Smart Drill Design)
2. Communication Efficiency
3. Rotational Logistics & Continuity
4. Limiting Lines & Dead Space
5. Sensible Defense & Constraints
Want to Go Deeper?
A ton of what we talked about today connects directly to the ideas inside The Modern Basketball Blueprint, my new book.
If you’re a coach who wants to bridge science, movement, decision-making, and practical training, this book lays out the full framework.
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