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The Old Man in the Gym: Conversations with Bob Taylor

The Old Man in the Gym: Conversations with Bob Taylor

By: Bob
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After a 30-year college basketball coaching career Bob Taylor, a true basketball junkie begins coaching his children. Following his first youth tournament, He said he just wanted to come home and take a shower. What he experienced was not the basketball that he recognized. It was dirty and slimy and unnatural and over-organized. Common sense told Bob Taylor(OMG) that the over-organization of organized sports was bad. It also told him that the emphasis on winning at grade level over player development was not good. So now he has committed to taking the road less traveled, in order to take the non-sense out of youth basketball. Follow him in his travels as he talks to college, high school, and youth coaches to discover a new way,

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Episodes
  • Inside the Mind of a College Basketball Coach Dean Lockwood on OMG Way Conversations with Bob Taylor

    Inside the Mind of a College Basketball Coach Dean Lockwood on OMG Way Conversations with Bob Taylor
    May 21 2023

    In this podcast, we sit down with Dean Lockwood, Assistant Coach at Michigan State University, to discuss the world of youth basketball and the unique approach of the Old Man in the Gym (OMG). Join us as we hear from Coach Lockwood on his experiences coaching at the college level and how they relate to youth basketball. We also dive into the key principles of the OMG way, including skill development, teamwork, and character building. We explore the essential elements of a successful basketball program for young players. Whether you're a coach, parent, or young player this podcast is a must-watch. Get ready to learn from one of the best in the game and discover the power of the OMG way for youth basketball.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
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