Coach Carvalho Podcast

In today’s episode, I focus on how analytics-driven defense builds a competitive edge and why the predictable nature of traditional defensive rules and patterns often favors teams with superior talent.

In today’s episode, Coach Carvalho explains how basketball has shifted from the old-school approach to a game that revolves around possession-based strategies. He outlines the goals of this approach as leveling the playing field and increasing a team’s chances of winning games and championships, even when not coaching teams of superior talent.

In this episode I talk about the balance between teaching and coaching, and how both come together through pedagogy to develop players, teams, and values.

In this episode, Coach Carvalho explains why conditioning and pre-season team preparation must evolve to fit analytics-driven basketball to win, to compete, and to change outcomes.

In this episode, we talk about how training, especially conditioning has to be adapted if teams truly want to take full advantage of analytics in their style of play.

Fighting for a Smarter, Analytics-Driven Game. Frustration Took Me Out, Passion Brings Me Back. The Game Needs Smarter Play: I’m Back

In today’s episode, Coach Carvalho explains why analytics is a game-changer and why the offseason is the critical time to build a basketball culture rooted in a strategic, data-driven style of play that increases a team's chances of success on the court.

In today’s episode, Coach Carvalho discusses why traditional conditioning no longer meets the demands of the modern game—and how coaches can use data-driven strategies to train players for sustained, high-level performance that wins games and championships.

In this episode, Coach Carvalho examines a critical issue costing teams wins and championships: the failure to align defensive game plans with analytics-based goals. He exposes the gap between conventional strategies and data-driven solutions—and shows how analytics can level the playing field for teams without superior talent.

In this episode, Coach Carvalho discusses how Florida and Houston, with two distinct styles of play, reached the championship by sticking to their identity—highlighting why teams need a complete plan and how analytics can help level the playing field and compete for championships.

In this episode, Coach Carvalho breaks down how reactive defense and overreliance on the three-point shot kept teams from reaching the Final Four, while those who advanced played with balance on offense and data-driven defense. 

In today's episode, Coach Carvalho examines why traditional defensive principles struggle against 3-point-heavy offenses and introduces analytics-driven strategies to help teams take control and compete effectively.

In this episode, Coach Carvalho explores how coaching experience and basketball analytics work together to drive results, sharing practical strategies and grounded insights from years of coaching experience.

In today’s episode, Coach Carvalho breaks down the limitations of the shell drill and explains why it fails to meet the strategic and analytical demands of modern basketball.

In this episode, Coach Carvalho explores how analytics can help coaches develop strategies to turn potential into success and compete to win against more talented opponents.

In this episode, Coach Carvalho explores how data-driven practice blends analytics and skill development to build smarter, more adaptable, and effective basketball players and teams.

In this episode, Coach Carvalho presents an alternative to conventional defensive strategies by emphasizing tactics rooted in basketball analytics—approaches that challenge the traditional methods many teams rely on.

In this episode, Coach Carvalho explores why NCAA defenses often miss analytics-driven goals and offers proactive, data-driven solutions to disrupt opponents’ rhythm and create strategic advantages.

In this episode, Coach Carvalho shares how smart, data-driven strategies can disrupt elite teams, forcing them to adapt and creating opportunities for your team to compete—and win—regardless of talent gaps.