S2 Cognition Podcast: Episode 36 with Omar Mance

Veteran Coach and former Wisconsin Herd Player Development Assistant, Omar Mance, covers the importance of data and analytics in basketball coaching. He emphasizes the complexity of decision-making at the highest level of the game and how data can help identify players with the capacity to excel in certain situations. Mance also highlights the role of coaching in helping players improve their decision-making skills and overcome inconsistencies. The conversation touches on the emphasis for on-court training and the importance of understanding the speed and dynamics of the game.


00:00 - Introduction
01:23 - The Importance of Data and Analytics in Basketball Coaching
03:07 - Understanding the Speed and Dynamics of the Game
04:59 - Improving Decision-Making Skills through Coaching
09:15 - Maximizing Potential with S2 Cognition
24:03 - The Complexity of Decision-Making in Basketball
27:51 - The Role of Data in Coaching Decision-Making
29:11 - Challenges of Training Decision-Making at the High School Level
31:33 - Anecdotes: Giannis Antetokounmpo's Generosity and Competitive Edge
40:28 - Recruiting Success: Stories of Two Players