The Transforming Basketball Podcast

EP67: Presenting to UConn's Eco Psych Department

Jun 19, 2024

Exploring the challenges of implementing Ecological Psychology, importance of humility and openness to learning, and revolutionizing coaching with the ecological dynamics framework. Emphasizing embracing constructive criticism, concerns about misinformation in coaching practices, and the significance of humility and continuous learning in the sports community.

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Quick takeaways

The challenges of pioneering Ecological Psychology require courage and perseverance.

Remaining curious, skeptical, and humble is crucial for continuous learning and coaching development.

Deep dives

The Significance of Ecological Dynamics in Understanding Perception and Action

The podcast delves into the impact of an ecological dynamics framework on how we view life, sport, and activity. It highlights the shift away from traditional cognitive approaches towards perceiving movement and action in various contexts. By discussing pioneers like Michael Turvey and Claudia Corrello and their work in ecological psychology, the episode emphasizes the courage required to challenge established paradigms and articulate the complexities of perception-action relationships.

Intro

2min

Innovative Approaches at the Eco Psych Department

7min

Designing Practice Environments with Affordances for Players in Basketball

6min

Embracing Constructive Criticism and Open-Mindedness

2min

Concerns about Misinterpretation and Misinformation in Coaching Practices

2min

Embracing Humility and Continuous Learning in Ecological Dynamics

10min

In this live on-the-road episode, Alex and Gray Thomas reflect on their experiences at Brown University and UConn, where they explored the impact of an ecological perspective on sports and performance. They discussed the challenges faced by pioneers in ecological psychology, the importance of humility and openness to learning, and how the ecological dynamics framework can revolutionize coaching across various sports.

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Key Takeaways:

2:50 - The trials and tribulations of getting Ecological Psychology off the ground

5:40 - Alex and Gray's reflections from Alex's presentation at UCONN

14:15 - Being curious and skeptical in your learning journey

18:50 - Humility

22:36 - Experience at Brown University

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