The Coach Dave Love Podcast
Episodes
The Challenge Point and Task Complexity
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, Dave and Matt explore two foundational concepts in motor learning: The Challenge Point Framework and T...
The Truth About Shooting Devices
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, Dave and Matt take a deep dive into the world of shooting devices. From shooting sleeves to guided han...
Positive Power Revisited
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, we revisit one of the most important concepts in shooting mechanics: Positive and Negative Power. Matt...
How I Work On Arc
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, we break down a deceptively simple concept — shot arc — and dig into how to diagnose and improv...
Periodization of Shooting Training
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, we dive into the concept of Periodization and how it can elevate shooting development when applied ...
The Importance of the Set Point
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, we break down one of the most undervalued but essential parts of the shooting motion: the Set Point....
Is Form Shooting for Pros, Not Beginners?
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, we challenge one of the most common assumptions in basketball development: that form shooting is a b...
The Most Common Constraints I Use
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, we dive into the concept of constraints — one of the most powerful tools in modern coaching and s...
How I Work On Balance in a Player's Shot
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How I Work on Balance in a Player’s ShotBalance isn’t stillness—it’s control of energy through the shot. In this episode I break down four kin...
The Reality of the "Dip"
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, we dive into one of the most polarizing shooting mechanics in basketball: the Dip.Once seen as a bad ...
EuroLeague Star Kevin Pangos
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Dave Love is joined by EuroLeague star and former NBA guard Kevin Pangos, who shares his evolving journey from elite player to...
Quantifying Touch
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is "touch" in shooting—and can it actually be measured?In this episode, Coach Dave Love breaks down a concept that has long been thou...
Why ShotMetrics Will Work For You.
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back! In the Season 2 premiere, Coach Dave Love updates listeners on everything that’s been happening behind the scenes. From working with a...
Contemporary Form Shooting
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson on "The Coach Dave Love Podcast" as they delve into the evolution of form shooting practices in basket...
Building a Solo Workout
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson on "The Coach Dave Love Podcast" as they dive into the intricacies of crafting an effective ...
Former NBA player Hanno Möttölä
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on "The Coach Dave Love Podcast" as we sit down with Hanno Möttölä, former NBA player and current assistant coach for the Finnish national ...
Breaking Coaching Habits with Chris Oliver
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Dave Love and Matt Robertson as they welcome Chris Oliver, the founder of Basketball Immersion, to an enlightening discussion on transformi...
Joerik Michiels from Elite Academy
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," we are joined by Joerik Michiels, a renowned skills trainer and coach from Elite Academy...
The Details within the Ball Path
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this detailed episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," we delve into the intricacies of the ball path in basketball shooting. Coach Dave Love expl...
What, and what not, to do with the Shooting Hand
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Dave Love and host Matt Robertson on this episode of the podcast where we dive into the intricacies of managing the shooting hand in basket...
ShotMetrics: The Future of Shooting Development
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this groundbreaking episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson introduce listeners to the revolutionary c...
Release Curvature
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on "The Coach Dave Love Podcast" for an enlightening episode titled "Release Curvature," where we delve into the intriguing findings of a newl...
The Science of Foot Width
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, Coach Dave Love delves into the crucial aspect of basketball training that often goes overlooked—the science of foot...
Differential Learning in Shooting Development
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Dave Love on this deep dive into the innovative training approach known as Differential Learning. This episode unpacks how this method can ...
Optimal vs Perfect Shooting Form
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson delve into the philosophy that shooting form d...
All About Free Throws
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the art and science of free throw shooting with Coach Dave Love in this detailed episode. We explore various facets of free throw shooting, ...
Hot Button Debates
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Dave Love as he tackles some of the most heated debates in basketball shooting on this episode of the podcast. Designed to help coaches and...
Body Posture
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the critical role of body posture in basketball shooting with Coach Dave Love in this insightful episode. Delving into the mechanics of optima...
Repetition without Repetition
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of our basketball podcast, we delve into the fundamental concept of "Repetition without Repetition," originally...
Hand Placement
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this detailed episode of our basketball podcast, we explore one of the most critical aspects of shooting technique—hand placement. Hosted by Coac...
What to do at Youth Practices
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coaching youth basketball presents unique challenges, especially when working with less-experienced players and limited practice time. In this essenti...
Task Decomposition in Shooting Development
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Coach Dave Love dives deep into the common coaching method of task decomposition, where the shooting motion is broken into isolated p...
The Player Led Approach
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson delve into the transformative conc...
Quiet Eye Research with Dr Derek Panchuk PhD
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this illuminating episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson are joined by Dr. Derek Panchuk, an expe...
Common Mistakes I See Coaches Making
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson in this crucial episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," where they discuss &q...
Knowledge of Process vs Results
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the essential concepts of Knowledge of Process (KoP) and Knowledge of Results (KoR) in this insightful episode of "The Coach Dave Love Po...
Perception/Action Coupling
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the critical concept of Perception/Action Coupling in this enlightening episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," hosted by NBA Shoo...
I Don't Do Drills Anymore
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this transformative episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson discuss a significa...
The Two Most Important Connections
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson delve into the critical connection...
Why I Don't Coach the Follow Through
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson for a thought-provoking discussion in this episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast.&...
Shooting Development in a Team Practice
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson delve into the intricate challenge...
One Motion vs Two Motion Shots
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into one of the most debated topics in basketball shooting techniques with NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson in this insigh...
NBA Pre-Draft Workouts
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Step behind the scenes with NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson in this insightful 12-minute mini-podcast episode of "The Coa...
Then and Now
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson in this reflective episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," where Coach Love t...
Shooting Trade-Offs
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening mini-episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson delve into the c...
Watching Video of Shooters
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and host Matt Robertson in this enlightening episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast." This time, Coach Love shares ...
Mini-Pod - What about Lefties?
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful mini-pod episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love and co-host Matt Robertson dive into the ...
My Shooting Development Pyramid
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," host Matt Roberson and NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love dive into the Coach Love's Shootin...
Mini-Pod - Teaching vs Coaching
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is a difference between teaching and coaching. Matt and I spend this frantic mini-pod talking about the difference. It's something I talk a...
NBL Australia Pro Sam Froling
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "The Coach Dave Love Podcast," hosts Matt Robertson and NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love sit down with Sam Froling, forward f...
Mini-Pod - The Geography of Shooting
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt and I are having fun with the podcast and people seem to be enjoying it, so we are doing a little more. Our plan for the Mini-Pods are to spend 1...
Adding Variability to Build Adaptability
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this dynamic episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, host Matt Robertson and Coach Dave Love delve into why incorporating variability in training d...
That pesky ThumbFlick....
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: In this compelling episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, host Matt Robertson and Coach Dave Love tackle the controversial topic of ...
Where to Begin: Skill Acquisition Concepts for Shooting - with Chris Oliver
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Coach Dave Love Podcast, hosts Matt Robertson and NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love are joined by Chris Oliver, the esteemed founder...
All about Feet and Legs
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is all about the lower body and how it affects the rest of your shot. Where do I think the "optimal" positions for t...
The Least Valuable Drill You Can Do
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(that gets done all the time, at all levels)... (And what you can do instead)... In this episode, Matt and I break down the drill that seems to be don...
What causes Flat Shots?
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What causes flat shots? Most coaches say "use your legs more..." but that is something I rarely say. Listen as Matt and I break down some of...
Your Off-Season Shooting Plan
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a coach just entering your off-season? Whether you are a high-school, college, or pro coach you'll get something out of this podcast. Whic...
Phil Beckner answers questions, and asks his own!
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I've admired Phil Beckner for a while now. He's best known as Damian Lillard's personal coach, but he does so much more. A couple of month...
Skill Acquisition Concepts with Coleman Ayers
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coleman Ayers of By Any Means Basketball is a force. He's smart, he's researched, he's creative and has a desire to keep learning. I think...
Why righties miss to the left.
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are getting technical on this one. The whole episode is how right-handed shooters miss to the left. Now, if you are left-handed, just flip this po...
Shooting Consultant - What the job looks like.
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does my job look like? How did I get to the point where working in the NBA was a reality? What is the difference between training in season or ...
Creating Drills and Designing Workouts
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When I think about creating drills and designing workouts, I follow a simple process. In this episode of the podcast I'll break down for you the ...
A Shooting Coach for your High-School Program
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2017 I made my first trip to Australia for a series of clinics. One of the hosts was Anthony "Sepo" Separovich. Sepo was the Head Coach ...
Eps 7 - Form Shooting Drills
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for Coach Dave Love to "play the hits". Coaches love drills. Now, there is a lot more that goes into shooting development tha...
Eps 6 - Guide Hand Placement and more, with Bryce Simon
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bryce Simon is a former D1 Athlete turned coach and scout that came to me a few weeks before this podcast with some questions. We'd never met befo...
Eps 5 - My Shooting Non-Negotiables
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with sorting through the mess that is Shooting Theory? Not sure what habits to focus on, what matters, and what to prioritize? In shoo...
Eps 4 - Gonzaga's Nick Sullivan has some shooting questions...
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of my favourite things about my job is getting to connect with high level coaches. Nick Sullivan is a graduate assistant at Gonzaga and someone I&...
Eps 3 - Guiding Questions with Nelson Terroba
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nelson Terroba has been a Head Coach at various levels including the CEBL and an Assistant Coach in the NBA G-League. He joins Dave and Matt for a con...
Eps 2 - The words we use... Internal and External Cues
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The words we use in our explanations are critical to getting new skills to transfer to game situations. In this episode, host Matt Robertson and I dis...
What is the purpose?
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode, host Matt Robertson and I dive into our purpose for the podcast. How we want to share tangible information that basketball coach...
Welcome to The Coach Dave Love Podcast
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, it's NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love, and welcome to "The Coach Dave Love Podcast." Join me and host Matt Robertson as we dissect the ...