The Perception & Action Podcast 547 – How Effective are Coaches at Designing and Adapting Practice in the CLA?
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Aug 12, 2025 The podcast dives into the effectiveness of coaches in designing practices using a constraints-led approach. It compares the impact of verbal versus physical task constraints on player performance. Insights are shared on how coaches adapt their strategies based on game dynamics and individual player needs. The discussion highlights the critical role coach intervention plays in enhancing the technical and tactical skills of young soccer players.
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Three Stages Of Constraints-Led Coaching
- Rob Gray defines three coaching stages: design, adapt, guide.
- He urges reflection and redesign after observing athletes.
Verbal Versus Physical Constraints
- The study contrasts verbal instructions with physical task changes.
- Rob Gray tests coach effectiveness across these types.
Coaches Designed Different Small-Sided Games
- Three coaches assessed players and designed small-sided games.
- They targeted attack or possession based on evaluations.