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
Common Mistakes in Your Drill Design
In this episode of the BAM Coaches Podcast, Tyler Clark, Alex Silva and Coleman Ayers host an open group discussion with coaches from the BAM community - diving into real-world challenges, questions, and reflections around some of the most common mistakes made when putting together small sided games and designing practices.
The conversation explores what coaches are currently wrestling with in their own environments—from practice design and communication to confidence, leadership, and navigating uncertainty early in the coaching journey. Rather than presenting a polished lecture, this episode captures the raw thinking process of coaches learning together, sharing experiences, and refining ideas in real time.
This episode highlights the value of community-driven learning, where coaches are encouraged to ask better questions, challenge assumptions, and grow through dialogue rather than answers alone. It’s a reminder that coaching development doesn’t happen in isolation—and that meaningful growth often comes from conversation, not content.
Episode Breakdown & Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction & Setting the Discussion
03:40 – Why Group Conversations Matter for Coaches
07:10 – Common Challenges Coaches Are Facing Right Now
12:30 – Feeling Lost Early in the Coaching Journey
18:20 – Developing Confidence Without All the Answers
23:45 – Learning Through Experience vs Information
28:10 – Asking Better Questions as a Coach
33:30 – Communication, Clarity, and Player Buy-In
39:15 – Balancing Structure and Freedom in Practice
44:50 – The Role of Failure in Coach Development
50:30 – Community, Mentorship, and Shared Learning
57:40 – Takeaways for Coaches at Any Level
1:04:30 – Closing Thoughts & Next Steps
3️⃣ Resources, Next Steps & Call to Action
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