Kasey Crider

Special guest Kasey Crider discusses the ecological dynamics framework's impact on basketball coaching, highlighting the role of relationships and environment in skill acquisition and performance. They explore constraint manipulations in volleyball to improve players' skills and emphasize the importance of learning from different sports and understanding developmental constraints.

Kasey Crider, Head Volleyball Coach at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, shares his evolution from a traditional information processing approach to a modern ecological coaching strategy. He discusses how understanding the athlete-environment relationship enhances skill acquisition. Kasey reflects on his journey from a middle school basketball player to a professional coach, emphasizing the importance of embracing academic insights and diverse experiences. He also highlights the role of language in coaching and the benefits of randomness in practice routines.