Renowned expert Rob Gray joins the podcast to discuss the ecological approach and the need for coaches to be adaptable. They touch on skill and action capacities, perception in skill acquisition, and video analysis. Other topics include performance analysis, differential learning, and the practical application of concepts. They also explore the relevance of nonlinear pedagogy in basketball and the future of skill acquisition research.

Send us a textFor today's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Rob Gray (@ShakeyWaits)!!Rob is an associate professor of  human systems engineering at Arizona state University and is the host of the wildly  popular podcast The Perception and Action Podcast.  Rob also appeared on this podcast back in Episode 14!Rob is also an accomplished researcher in the field of movement sciences and Recently released a book called "Learning How to Optimize Movement:  Harnessing the Power of the Athlete-Evnrionment Relationship" .This book is a follow  up to his very popular first book, "How We Learned to Move:  A Revolution in the Way We coach & Practice Sports Skills" , which has spread throughout the community and it now part of our training curriculum over at Ignite.In addition to the book, Rob and I discuss:How to use varied training environments to better prepare your athletesWhat the real "secret sauce" of coaching is The dangers of having athletes attune to non specifying information How coaches can instantly "Upgrade" their practices 'What the future holds for the sport movement community and of course much more!...If you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you want to reach me directly, contact me on social media or shoot me @javier@igniteperformance.netEpisode Resources:Rob's Book Rob's Podcast website Rob's  Twitter Rob's Instagram Episode 14 w/ Rob Credits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav

In this engaging conversation, Rob Gray, a renowned professor at Arizona State University and author of "Learning to Be an Ecological Coach," dives into the evolving landscape of coaching. He dismantles the myth of 'muscle memory' and emphasizes the importance of adaptability in skill acquisition. Rob discusses the complexities of ecological coaching, the challenges coaches face, and the need to prioritize flexible training methods. Listeners will also gain insights into how personal experiences in sports can shape coaching philosophies and athlete development.

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.

Rob Gray, an associate professor and skill acquisition specialist at Arizona State University, dives deep into the disconnect between sports science researchers and coaches. He discusses the challenges of translating complex research into practical coaching insights, emphasizing the need for clearer communication and accessibility in publications. Gray also explores the importance of individual case studies for optimizing athlete performance and the delicate balance between anecdotal evidence and empirical research in coaching. This engaging conversation sets the stage for more insights in the next installment.