Ofek Pazuelo (@op.hoops) talks player development from youth to pro's, intent and a deep dive into the mental side of basketball

In this episode of the By Any Means Coaches Podcast, we’re joined by Ofek “OP” Pazuelo, professional player development coach for Elitzur Netanya (Israel First Division). Ofek shares his unconventional journey into coaching, his deep dive into Constraint-Led Approach (CLA) and skill acquisition, and how intention—not drills—is the foundation of effective player development.

From youth basketball to working with former NBA players, Ofek breaks down how development becomes art when grounded in science, why chaos is necessary for growth, and how clubs can better align individual development with team tactics.

Ofek also takes a deep dive into the psychological side of basketball and human development, breaking down his thoughts and also his approach with practical examples of developing players mental and psychology. 

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