Metaphors of Learning: Applying Eastern Philosophy to Coaching

In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Rob Newson, a basketball coach who has fully embraced the ecological dynamics framework in his coaching approach. Rob shares his journey of discovering the CLA and how it has transformed his coaching methods. He discusses the importance of understanding the language and concepts of the CLA, and how it has opened up new possibilities in his coaching. Rob also highlights the value of integrating strength and conditioning principles into basketball training, and shares some of his favorite CLA-inspired warm-up and practice activities.

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Key Takeaways:

1:55 - The problem of the 3 cups

6:00 - Rob’s observations visiting College Prep

12:25 - Overcoming the hurdle of learning a new language 

17:00 - Warm-up activities: rock-paper-scissors 1v1 and cross the highway

20:10 - Differential Learning role in Rob’s practice

24:35 - “We’re all trying to help players become successful, its not about competition.”

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