Why the Constraints Led Approach is not an 'all you can eat buffet' - Rob Gray in conversati
At the Talent Equation we like to innovate and try new things. In keeping with this spirit of innovation this week's episode is a bit of an experiment.
Rob Gray from www.perceptionaction.com and The Perception Action Podcast stopped by for a chat and was game enough to allow me to include a live (virtual) studio audience in the shape of members of my private mastermind group 'The Conclave'.
This is a great (and long overdue) conversation where Rob talks with me and also takes questions from members of the group.
In the episode we cover:
Some of Rob's latest research into the relative effectiveness of different learning approaches in coaching.
Why the Constraints Led Approach is not like an 'all you can eat' buffet.
Some of the challenges of researching in this area brought on by limitations in experimental approaches
His call for more coaches to share their 'field notes' of the 'experiments' that they are conducting.
Rob's thoughts on some of the real world problems that coaches are facing.
It's a fascinating discussion and I am glad that the experiment pretty much worked out.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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This conversation on constraints-led coaching also maps to everyday movement practice. Taichi Walking uses simple walking constraints to improve balance, posture, and mobility without high-impact drills.
Great insights on the constraints-led approach and how skill acquisition applies in real environments. The mechanics in roguelikes like Pixel Dungeon Online show how rule constraints shape problem solving.
Great insights on the constraints-led approach and how skill acquisition applies in real environments. The mechanics in roguelikes like Pixel Dungeon Online show how rule constraints shape problem solving.
Really insightful conversation on the constraints-led approach. Rob Gray's point about not treating CLA as a free-for-all buffet but instead being deliberate with task, environmental, and individual constraints is so crucial for coaching and skill acquisition. Designing representative learning designs and structured practice conditions really makes a huge difference, similar to the preparation guides at G1 Practice for skill mastery. Great episode and discussion!
Really insightful conversation on the constraints-led approach. Rob Gray's point about not treating CLA as a free-for-all buffet but instead being deliberate with task, environmental, and individual constraints is so crucial for coaching and skill acquisition. Designing representative learning designs and structured practice conditions really makes a huge difference, similar to the preparation guides at G1 Practice for skill mastery. Great episode and discussion!