Month: January 2023

436 – Coach Journeys: Craig Morris, Embracing Not-Knowing

436 My interview with Craig Morris, Olympic Slalom Coach for British Canoeing. How can embracing the idea that you don’t know all the answers make you a better coach?Download link Articles:On the wisdom of not-knowing: reflections of an Olympic Canoe Slalom coach More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My…

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435 – Perceiving the Affordances of Others

435 How well can we perceive the action opportunities available to others? What information do we use? Can we perceive nested affordances – that is, be sensitive to not only another person’s action capabilities but impending changes in their capabilities? Some implications for coaching. Download link Articles:Can I Choose a Throwable Object for You? Perceiving…

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434 – Coach Journeys: Martijn Nijhoff, Dutch Baseball

434 My interview Martijn Nijhoff discussing his experiences adopting an ecological approach to coaching.Download link More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU Web pagePodcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)Email: robgray@asu.edu Support the podcast and receive bonus content

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433 – How Does Motivation Fit in an Ecological Approach to Skill?

433 A look at how non-linear pedagogy supports the development of intrinsic motivation and connects with Self Determination Theory.Download link Articles:Nonlinear Pedagogy Underpins Intrinsic Motivation in Sports CoachingSelf-Determination Theory and Nonlinear Pedagogy: An Approach to Exercise Professionals’ Strategies on Autonomous Motivation More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU…

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432 – Applying the CLA to Coach Development, Matt Wood

432 An interview with Matt Wood from Cardiff Met University about applying a constraints-led approach to coach learning and development.Download link Articles:Learning to coach: An ecological dynamics perspective More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU Web pagePodcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)Email: robgray@asu.edu Support the podcast and receive…

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