# EP164: Gabriel Solé Head S&C Coach for Ourense Baloncesto in Spain's Primera FEB

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Podcast: [The Transforming Basketball Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-transforming-basketball-podcast-6627332)
Published: 2026-05-20T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1709

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In this episode, George is joined by Gabriel Solé, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for Ourense Baloncesto in Spain's Primera FEB, to explore how blending traditional strength work with ecological dynamics and game-like movement solutions can create more adaptable, resilient basketball players. Chapters: 01:00 – Introduction to Gabriel Solé and his coaching background 02:00 – Discovering ecological dynamics and blending traditional training methods 03:30 – Structuring weight room sessions: preparation, auxiliary, and main lifts 05:00 – Using variability, movement solutions, and intention in the weight room 06:30 – Creating game-like athletic development through constraints and timing 08:00 – The "box rolling" drill and adding reaction-based elements to training 09:30 – Why coaches should prioritize adaptability over perfect movement patterns 11:00 – Integrating sprinting, agility, and competition through playful games 12:30 – Communicating with coaching staffs about load management and practice design 14:00 – Organizing weekly practice intensity using preparatory, load, tapering, and recovery sessions 15:30 – Monitoring player fatigue through wellness questionnaires and active minutes 17:00 – Why organic conversations and observation still matter most in performance coaching 18:30 – Transitioning from Brazil to Sweden and evolving beyond traditional training 20:00 – How experimentation and curiosity shaped Gabriel's coaching philosophy 21:30 – Adapting training to the cognitive and emotional demands of Spanish basketball 23:00 – Reducing monotony and using fun, instinctive games to increase intensity 24:30 – Why coaches should embrace creativity and stop fearing mistakes 26:00 – Transformative Tip Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn…

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