Episode Archives

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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431 – My NEW book is here, Learning to Optimize Movement: Harnessing the Power of the Athlete-Environment Relationship

431 A chapter-by-chapter preview of my new book, the follow-up to “How We Learn to Move”Download link 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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430 – News and Notes

430 A few updates on what’s going on with me and the podcast. And an exciting announcement – my new book, the follow-up to How We Learn to Move, is here!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…

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429 – How Should we we Varying Information in Practice? Does it HAVE to be Specifying?

429 What are the different types of information sources for controlling action and how should we be manipulating them in practice? Do we absolutely have to stick to the mantra: “make sure they are using specifying information”?Download link More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU Web pagePodcast Facebook…

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428- On Planning, Adapting & Co-Designing Practice

428 How should we plan our practices so that we are working on the right things at the right times? Is it better to let our coaching curriculum just emerge? How should we be getting the athletes involved in co-designing practice?Download link Articles:Representative co-design: Utilising a source of experiential knowledge for athlete development and performance…

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427 – Letting the Body Find its Way: On the Role of Attention in Skilled Movement

427 Does thinking about movement always hinder performance? If so, is the solution to stop thinking and rely solely on automatic processes? Or is it possible to reach a state where consciousness remains on the surface, but our body leads the way?Download link Articles:Letting the body find its way: Skills, expertise, and Bodily Refection More…

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426 – On Specificity, Representative Design & Whether the Game is Always the Best Teacher

426 Should we be striving to make everything in practice as close to the game as possible? What is the difference between specificity and representativeness?Download link Links: 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…

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425 – Kinematic Sequencing: Variability in the Kinetic Chain?

425 Does the kinetic chain link in the expected proximal to distal order? Does it link in the same way with each execution of a movement? To foreshadow- NO and NO. A look at work on kinematic sequencing in throwing.Download link Articles:Kinematic sequence patterns in the overhead baseball pitchKinematic Sequence Classification and the Relationship to…

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Happy Halloween

Digging up a couple old scary episodes! 13A – Halloween Special: Superstitious Rituals in SportsHow prevalent are superstitious rituals in sports e.g., always wearing the same socks, eating the same meal or listening to the same music on game day? Do they serve actually serve a purpose? 39A – Halloween Special II: Effects of Fear…

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