The Transforming Basketball Podcast

EP29: Understanding the CLA Terminology with Rob Newson

Jan 2, 2024

Rob Newson, a forward-thinking basketball coach, blends the ecological dynamics framework with constraint-led approaches to revolutionize player development. He dives into the transformative power of understanding CLA terminology and shares engaging warm-up activities that promote decision-making. Rob emphasizes collaboration over competition, revealing how integrating strength and conditioning can elevate game performance. His insights on holistic athlete development inspire coaches to adapt and innovate in their training strategies.

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Rob Newson

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Quick takeaways

Understanding the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) allows coaches to enhance players' decision-making and adaptability through ecological dynamics.

Incorporating engaging activities like 'rock-paper-scissors' into practices fosters skill development while maintaining player enjoyment and strategic thinking.

Deep dives

The Importance of Open-Mindedness in Learning

Open-mindedness is crucial for effective coaching and learning, as demonstrated through the metaphor of the 'three cups'. The upside-down cup symbolizes a closed mindset, where individuals come to teachings with preconceived notions that hinder learning. The cracked cup represents those who fail to retain information when not engaged, resulting in knowledge that quickly slips away. Lastly, the dirty cup illustrates the danger of mixing philosophies without fully understanding them, suggesting that true insight requires a commitment to a cohesive framework.

Intro

2min

Metaphors of Learning: Applying Eastern Philosophy to Coaching

4min

Transformative Coaching Through CLA

6min

Navigating the Constraints-Led Approach in Coaching

5min

Innovative Basketball Training Techniques

15min

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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