Andrew Wilson is a researcher from Leeds Beckett University in the UK who co writes about ecological psychology in a fascinating blog 'Notes from two scientific psychologists'
In this fascinating and insightful conversation Andrew and I explore various aspects of Ecological Psychology and try to apply them to real world problems in coaching. We explore the following:
The difference between affordances and information
Why "context isn't noise...it is signal"
How information is the key to effective transfer
Why motor control researchers are to blame for the lack of understanding of the ecological approach
This conversation has a lot of theoretical heavy lifting in it but stick with it as it will be worth it.
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Dan Peterson and Len Zaichowsky PhD have written a great book called 'The Playmaker's Advantage' that is full of practical information backed up by scientific research to help coach to create environments that will foster the creative abilities of young athletes.
Dan has a background in the technology industry but he is a passionate sports parent and has worked really hard with Len to make the science accessible and usable for coaches and parents alike. I think you will agree that they have done a great job!!
In this conversation we discuss the key elements that go into the development of learning environments that foster creativity and what coaches can do to engineer these environments.
It is a great conversation that only scratches the surface of the contents of the book.
The book is available to order at the link below.
Juan Gonzalez Mendia from www.sudamericacoaching.com is a coach and coach developer that is working to bring non linear approaches to South America.
He works with schools, clubs, provincial associations and national governing bodies to help them to embrace player centred development philosophies and approaches.
In this episode we explore...
The issues that people have with embracing non linear approaches
How to help a boss or leader to recognise that they need external support to improve their teams coaching
The challenges that he faces in developing coaches that are resistant to change (we have a little but of fun role playing this)
It is a fascinating conversation and a great insight as to how the ecological approach is spreading across the globe.
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