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The USA Hockey Podcast: A Youth Sports Conversation

#30 Constraints Led Approach with Rob Gray

Apr 30, 2024
Skill Acquisition Specialist Rob Gray discusses the Constraints Led Approach (CLA) in sports training, its history, benefits, and application in hockey. They explore how environmental factors affect player performance, how constraints influence player behavior, and the evolution of coaching in youth sports. The conversation also covers training for awareness and injury prevention in hockey, and specific tips for applying the CLA in coaching.
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  • Constraints Led Approach (CLA) emphasizes self-organization and minimal technical coaching in sports.
  • Task constraints in CLA manipulate playing area and rules to enhance skill development.

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Introduction of the Constraints-Led Approach in Hockey Coaching

The podcast episode introduces the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) in hockey coaching, emphasizing the influence of Rob Gray, a skill acquisition specialist. Host Zachary Nowak discusses Rob Gray's background in hockey and soccer and his transition to research and coaching. Rob Gray explains his interest in understanding skill acquisition, focusing on vision and performance in various sports.

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