After some good feedback and interactions on my coaching thread, I wanted to have a deeper dive into some of the ideas. Join in, add your Q’s and thoughts, LET’S GO!
#1 - METHODS ARE DRIVEN BY YOUR BELIEFS AND ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT SKILL LEARNING
#1 - METHODS ARE DRIVEN BY YOUR BELIEFS AND ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT SKILL LEARNING
RATIONALE
We all have rationale for how we coach, BUT, therein lies the problem, what is that rationale?
Whether openly articulated or not, you do what you do based on your beliefs about learning. We are just trying to find out what they are and the implications for coaching.
We all have rationale for how we coach, BUT, therein lies the problem, what is that rationale?
Whether openly articulated or not, you do what you do based on your beliefs about learning. We are just trying to find out what they are and the implications for coaching.
WHY IS A THEORETICAL RATIONALE IMPORTANT?
It provides an overall framework for your methods (activity design and instruction), so you are consistent and evidence-based in your approach to skill acquisition.
This emphasizes the power your beliefs have on your chosen methods.
It provides an overall framework for your methods (activity design and instruction), so you are consistent and evidence-based in your approach to skill acquisition.
This emphasizes the power your beliefs have on your chosen methods.
WILL IT MAKE ME A BETTER COACH?
IMO yes! Remember you are not a Soccer, B’ball, or V’ball coach, that is just your content area. You are
there to facilitate the learning of functional movement skills (not decontextualized textbook techniques) that can be used in those sports
IMO yes! Remember you are not a Soccer, B’ball, or V’ball coach, that is just your content area. You are
there to facilitate the learning of functional movement skills (not decontextualized textbook techniques) that can be used in those sports
WHAT THEORETICAL APPROACHES EXIST?
@ShakeyWaits provides a great comparison of the two major ones
- Information Processing (traditional)
- Ecological Dynamics
Notice the absence of “muscle memory” in this discussion, it is not an accepted theory of skill.
@ShakeyWaits provides a great comparison of the two major ones
- Information Processing (traditional)
- Ecological Dynamics
Notice the absence of “muscle memory” in this discussion, it is not an accepted theory of skill.
CAN WE MIX AND MATCH APPROACHES?
IMO Definitely not. They are based on completely different assumptions about the process of learning and performing movement skills.
Several well-followed coaching accounts on mix approaches all the time which is problematic - see video above!
IMO Definitely not. They are based on completely different assumptions about the process of learning and performing movement skills.
Several well-followed coaching accounts on mix approaches all the time which is problematic - see video above!
WHY IS MIXING A PROBLEM?
Remember you can mix your methods, BUT, they have to be grounded in one skill acq approach/theory. E.g. if you believe in mental models of movement, you then cannot believe in the perception-action cycle, they are based on fundamentally different ideas.
Remember you can mix your methods, BUT, they have to be grounded in one skill acq approach/theory. E.g. if you believe in mental models of movement, you then cannot believe in the perception-action cycle, they are based on fundamentally different ideas.
DOES THIS PIGEON-HOLE ME INTO CERTAIN METHODS?
No.
Do certain methods align better with certain skill acq approaches?
Yes, for sure.
E.g. CLA is best aligned with Ecological Dynamics. It depends on the trajectory and desired destination of the skill acquisition process.
No.
Do certain methods align better with certain skill acq approaches?
Yes, for sure.
E.g. CLA is best aligned with Ecological Dynamics. It depends on the trajectory and desired destination of the skill acquisition process.
CAN YOU GIVE AN EXAMPLE?
Sure. 1/2
Constraints can be used to force people toward the “right technique” (over-constraining). This is common when coaches believe in muscle memory 😵💫 or info process but are using methods more commonly aligned with ecological dynamics.
Sure. 1/2
Constraints can be used to force people toward the “right technique” (over-constraining). This is common when coaches believe in muscle memory 😵💫 or info process but are using methods more commonly aligned with ecological dynamics.
2/2
Same can be said for Ecological Dynamics. For example, there is nothing wrong with direct instruction (in moderation) “try moving your foot this way, what happens?”
How and Why you use those methods is most important.
Great explanation here
Same can be said for Ecological Dynamics. For example, there is nothing wrong with direct instruction (in moderation) “try moving your foot this way, what happens?”
How and Why you use those methods is most important.
Great explanation here
I AM NOT SURE WHAT I BELIEVE
That’s ok, this is a journey and you will need to read, listen, watch and most importantly be open to ideas that are likely quite different to your current beliefs. Try to be neutral and assess them on merit. When I did that I went #ecologicaldynamics
That’s ok, this is a journey and you will need to read, listen, watch and most importantly be open to ideas that are likely quite different to your current beliefs. Try to be neutral and assess them on merit. When I did that I went #ecologicaldynamics
Most coaching is based on a traditional, info processing, cognitive psych approach. Repetition, corrective instruction/feedback etc, so you are already skewed in terms of your exposure. Think practically about situations in your own sport, which approach better explains it? WDYD
WHAT ARE GOOD RESOURCES TO HELP ME?
@ShakeyWaits perception-action podcast probably had the biggest influence on me. But @stu_arm talent equation, Keith Davids and @CarlWoods25 papers on ED, @EMERGENTMVMT @Mr_Tennis_Coach @ConstraintsColl all great (sorry if I missed someone!)
@ShakeyWaits perception-action podcast probably had the biggest influence on me. But @stu_arm talent equation, Keith Davids and @CarlWoods25 papers on ED, @EMERGENTMVMT @Mr_Tennis_Coach @ConstraintsColl all great (sorry if I missed someone!)
Skill acquisition experts add your input and knowledge here, practitioners using ED give some examples or resources. The more input/ discussion we get the better practice and performance will become. Cheers Tom!
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