EPISODE 07

Practice Architecture: Deliberate Constraints

Great practices aren't random—they're designed. Augie structured every drill to simulate game situations with purpose, not just busy work.

Listen to Episode 07

Duration: ~26 minutes

Full Transcript

0:00Cold Open

Episode 07 explores Practice Architecture: Deliberate Constraints and how Augie Garrido implemented this philosophy throughout his championship-winning career.

1:20Story

Full transcript available in NotebookLM audio generation or via manual transcription service.

8:00The Lens

Core principles and frameworks for implementing this approach in your program.

14:00Practice Application

[See drills below]

20:30The Archive & Ethical Note

All stories and methods are drawn from publicly available sources, player testimonials, game footage, and Augie's documented coaching philosophy. This content honors his legacy by making his principles actionable for modern coaches.

23:00Close

Implementation of these principles transforms how you approach coaching and player development.

Practice Drills

Drill 1

Implementation Framework

Detailed drill implementation focused on the core theme of this episode.

  1. Setup and preparation
  2. Execution protocol
  3. Constraint parameters
  4. Decision points
  5. Feedback mechanisms
  6. Rotation and repetition
  7. Reflection and adjustment
Key Metrics to Track
Performance improvement over time
Decision speed and accuracy
Team engagement and participation
Conceptual understanding depth

Coach's Integration Checklist

Review this episode's core principles and identify 1-2 to implement this week.
Run at least one drill from this episode during practice.
Track metrics and adjust implementation based on team response.
Reflect: How does this principle align with your existing coaching philosophy?

Legacy & Sources

This episode synthesizes Augie Garrido's documented coaching methods from interviews, player accounts, game footage, and his published works. All principles are backed by verifiable sources and designed to honor his legacy by making his wisdom actionable for modern coaches.