Practice Design and Adaptation with the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) Certification

Instructor: Rob Gray

The Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) is becoming one of the most popular and successful coaching methods.

NY Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6665943/2025/09/29/sports-training-cla-coaching-wembanyana-ohtani/

David Epstein’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Box-Constraints-Make-Better/dp/0593715713

This certification course will help coaches and instructors develop their skill in using the CLA including: (i) the initial practice design, (ii) using performance analytics to support design, (iii) scaling constraints to optimize challenge, (iv) adapting the constraint based on performance, (v) guiding self-organization via instructions, feedback and questioning, (vi) progressing constraints and (vii) tracking and measuring progress. The course will cover the theoretical foundations of the CLA and the basic principles. During 1:1 meetings (and associated practical assignments) you will also learn how to apply the CLA in your specific sport/instructional context.

This course is designed for (and will adapt to) individuals wanting to start using the CLA and those who have already experienced some success and want to take it to the next level.

Course content will be a mix of self-paced online material (which will vary depending on experience using the CLA), a series of optional group webinars (with recordings to watch later), and 1:1 meetings (which will focus on your specific sport/learning context). Learners will be encouraged to submit practice videos and plans for feedback.

No coach is considered certified until they have completed the final quiz of the course.

Upon completion of the course, coaches will be considered certified.

Maximum enrollment = 8

Next start date: 11/1/2025

Cost: $1,995 USD

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