Month: November 2017

88 – The Constraints-Led Approach to Coaching II: Dynamics & Representative Design

88 What processes are involved when movement coordination is self-organized around constraints? How does the performer take into account their own action capabilities? What is the best way to design practice according to these ideas? A look at behavioral and ecological dynamics. Download link Articles: The Dynamics of Perception and Action An Ecological Dynamics Approach…

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87 – The Constraints-Led Approach to Coaching I: What are Constraints?

87 The first in a 3 part series on The Constraints-Led Approach to Coaching. What exactly are constraints? What are some common misconceptions about them? Why is understanding the theory behind them critical for using them effectively? Download link Articles: Constraints on the development of coordination Change of Direction and Agility Tests: Challenging Our Current…

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86 – Interview with Brian McCormick, Talent Development & Practice Design in Basketball

86 A discussion with Brian McCormick, Head basketball coach at Broward College in Florida. Topics include current problems with the way we identify and develop talent, coaching fake fundamentals, and designing practice to increase game intelligence and awareness. Download link More information about my guest: https://learntocoachbasketball.com/ https://twitter.com/brianmccormick https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmccormick/ More information: Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in…

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85 – Interview with Dave Mann, Vrije University, Vision & Gaze Behavior in Sports

85 A discussion with Dave Mann, Assistant Professor at Vrije University in Amsterdam. Topics include gaze behavior, handedness and stance in batting; developing vision standards for Paralympic sports; and how expert athletes seem to be able to flexibly use central and peripheral vision Download link More information about my guest: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/David_Mann5 https://twitter.com/david_l_mann More information: Subscribe…

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