Consider how you philosophically view human beings: as machines or organisms.
Reflect on what quality learning looks like to you as a coach and, importantly, to your athletes.
Understand that good learning can involve trial and error, like how young children learn.
Be open to changing your perspective on good learning as you evolve and grow.
Design learning environments that align with your understanding of effective learning.
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Episode notes
In this episode, Alex Sarama and special guest Kasey Crider delve into an ecological dynamics framework and its impact on basketball coaching. They discuss the series’ new focus on bringing in leaders from different sports to share insights and takeaways that can enhance basketball coaching strategies. Kasey provides valuable thoughts on how relationships and environment play a critical role in skill acquisition and performance.
Key Takeaways:
01:35 - Origin of Casey's Interest in Ecological Coaching
11:39 - Overcoming Coaching Challenges
17:42 - Examples of Constraint Manipulations in Volleyball
24:51 - Unintended Developmental Constraints
29:00 - Observations of Italian Volleyball Practices
35:48 - Conversations with Basketball Coaches and Experts