Idaho Basketball Coaching Podcast

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One person's continuing journey to become a better basketball coach. Episodes include interviews with basketball coaches & other leadership experts from Idaho and beyond. Email: Idahobasketballcoachingpodcast@gmail.com.
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Constraints and Creativity w/ Dave Lepisto
Episode 120
Tuesday, 21 October, 2025

We are fortunate to have Dave Lepisto returning to the podcast for this episode. Lepisto is the head girls coach at Kimberly High School in Wisconsin where he lead the Papermakers to the 2025 Division 1 State Championship.If you are like me, you’ve benefitted from one of the many resources Lepisto has shared over the years. Whether it’s teaching movement to youth players or borrowing actions and terminology for my conceptual offense, Dave has been a valued resource for me.Topics in this episode include:Balancing Success and Future Growth: Lepisto reflects on moving past Kimberly’s state championship to set new goals and maintain focus, discussing how success can distract teams from continued improvement.Constraint-Led Coaching Philosophy: Lepisto explains how he integrates performance, environmental, and task constraints throughout the season—starting with principles of play and adjusting based on opponents to promote adaptability, creativity, and problem-solving.Player Empowerment and Decision-Making: The episode explores how Lepisto creates an environment of trust and clarity where players make real-time decisions, learn from mistakes, and feel ownership over their development.Spatial Awareness and Teaching Through Chaos: Lepisto emphasizes the role of spatial understanding, controlled constraints, and game-like chaos in building resilient, adaptable players who can perform under pressure.Developing Youth Through Constraints: Lepisto shares how constraint-based methods and spatial teaching start in youth programs, progressing from simple games (like 3-on-3) to complex team play, ensuring decision-making develops alongside skill.