Best Scott Sievewright Podcasts (2025)

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#50 Ross Pinder 1:31:32

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If you're a coach or high-performance thinker getting value from this podcast, join our Patreon community at patreon.com/TheConstraintsCollective Even $5/month helps keep it going — and you’ll unlock bonus podcasts, presentations, monthly meet ups and coaching insights. Ross is a skill acquisition specialist who has worked collaboratively to suppor…

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#49 Alex Sarama 1:04:03

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Alex Sarama is the founder of Transforming Basketball. He is widely regarded as an industry-leading practitioner within the field of contemporary skill acquisition and more specifically, the usage of the constraints-led approach. Sarama's bestselling Amazon book, Transforming Basketball, was released in April 2024. He has delivered clinics in over …

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#48 Jonny Headrick 1:15:37

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Dr Jonathon Headrick is a lecturer and researcher in the field of exercise and sports science. Jonny's expertise lies in skill-acquisition and learning design, where he continues to engage and collaborate with a range of sporting organisations and partners including the AIS, QAS, Paralympics Australia, Cricket Australia, Swimming Australia, Surfing…

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#47 Affordances 58:28

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In this episode Keith, Ian and Martyn discuss Gibson's theory of affordances. Level up your coaching game and join our Patreon community at patreon.com/TheConstraintsCollectiveBy The Constraints Collective

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Speed, Skill, and Solving Problems: A Preview of My Altis Speed Summit Session w/ Stu McMillan 58:01

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Send us a text This episode is a special repost of my conversation with Stu McMillan on the ALTIS Podcast, originally recorded as a lead-up to the ALTIS Speed Summit where I will be presenting. If you’re attending the Summit this weekend, this will give you a preview of what I’ll be covering in my talk on Saturday, June 7th. The session will be tit…

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#46 Albert Deuker 1:02:22

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As a sports science expert with a deep-seated passion for soccer coaching, Albert's academic and professional pursuits are anchored in a profound enthusiasm for enhancing sports performance. This journey has led him to specialize in the field of Ecological Dynamics, a framework that aligns with his approach to understanding and improving performanc…

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SMSC 25' Speaker Spotlight: Michael Zweifel 47:47

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Send us a text This episode of the Adaptable Athlete Podcast is part of our special SMSC 25’ Speaker Spotlight Series, highlighting some of the world-class minds presenting at the 2025 Sport Movement Skill Conference, June 26–27 in St. Paul, Minnesota. We're bringing back a classic: Episode 8 with Michael Zwiefel, an impactful voice in our field an…

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#45 Matt Wigham 1:11:58

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Matt Wigham is a Tennis Australia Master Club Professional and LTA Level 4 Tennis Coach. He also holds a master's degree in psychology. Matt has been a full-time tennis coach for the past 15 years, both in the UK and Australia, working as a private coach, as well as on behalf of the LTA and Tennis Australia delivering workforce development initiati…

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SMSC 25' Speaker Spotlight: Scott Sievewright 1:04:43

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Send us a text In this repost episode of the podcast, we revisit one of our most favorite conversations — a deep dive into combat sport skill acquisition with Scott Sievewright, founder of Primal MMA and host of the Primal MMA Coaching Podcast. Scott brings an athlete-centered and constraints-led approach to his work with MMA athletes. In this conv…

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#44 Marco Perazzo and Scott Sievewright 1:36:40

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This week we are joined by Marco Perazzo from New Jersey Martial arts (www.njmaonline.com) and Scott Sievewright from Primal MKE. MMA and grappling coaches working through an ecological coaching approach. Enjoy! Check out our Patreon site patreon.com/TheConstraintsCollectiveBy The Constraints Collective

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SMSC 25' Speaker Spotlight : Garrett Baker 48:38

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Send us a text SMSC Speaker Spotlight: Garrett Baker In this episode, we’re highlighting one of our featured presenters for the 2025 Sport Movement Skill Conference — Garrett Baker, Skill Acquisition Specialist and Pitching Coach for the New York Mets. Garrett joins us to talk about the current state of skill development in baseball and why he beli…

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#43 Nonlinear Pedagogy Underpins Intrinsic Motivation in Sports Coaching 39:39

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In this episode Keith, Martyn and Ian discuss the role nonlinear pedagogy can play in supporting intrinsic motivation in sports coaching. Link to paper https://opensportssciencesjournal.com/contents/volumes/V5/TOSSJ-5-88/TOSSJ-5-88.pdf The Constraints Collective Patreon site: patreon.com/TheConstraintsCollective…

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SMSC 25' Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Rob Gray 56:00

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Send us a text In this Speaker Spotlight episode, Coach Jav sits down with Dr. Rob Gray—renowned researcher, author, and podcast host—for a timely re-release of their impactful conversation on ecological dynamics, information, and movement learning. Rob is one of the featured speakers at the upcoming 2025 Sport Movement Skill Conference, taking pla…

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#42 Carl Woods 1:10:34

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Carl Woods is currently an Associate Professor of Skill Acquisition at the University of Queensland and the Queensland Academy of Sport. His research orients three primary themes: 1) theoretical developments to, and advancements for, the discipline, 2) applied insights to guide practice task design in high performance sport, and 3) environmental de…

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Why This Year’s SMSC Is Going to Change the Game 41:13

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Send us a text In this special episode of the Adaptable Athlete Podcast powered by Emergence, Javi welcomes back movement specialist and Emergence co-founder Shawn Myszka for the official preview of the 2025 Sport Movement Skill Conference (SMSC). They break down what to expect at this year’s in-person event -including immersive learning sessions, …

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#41 Greg Souders 1:14:30

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Greg Souders is a jiu-jitsu black belt under David Jacobs who worked extensively with Lloyd Irvin and is the founder of Standard Jiu-Jitsu, one of the top no-gi jiu-jitsu/submission wrestling gyms in the sport. Greg is known for his novel approach to grappling based on Ecological Dynamics, a methodology he used to develop highly successful athletes…

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#40 A Patreon special, live from the 5th Movement Skills Acquisition Conference 50:08

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This week we are joined by some of our Patreon members live from the 5th Movement Skills Acquisition Conference.By The Constraints Collective

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From IndyCar to the NCAA: Coaching High Performance Across Sports w/ Sean Smith 59:56

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Send us a text In this episode of the Adaptable Athlete Podcast, Javi sits down with performance coach Sean Smith, who shares lessons from a unique career that’s spanned elite collegiate volleyball and the high-octane world of IndyCar racing. They dive into what it takes to support athletes across vastly different sports, why curiosity and communic…

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#39 Martyn and Ian discuss creativity in coaching 49:58

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In this week's episode Martyn and Ian discuss creativity in coaching. Check out our Patreon site at https://www.patreon.com/c/TheConstraintsCollectiveBy The Constraints Collective

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6 Minutes of Skill: Finding Your Challenge Point 9:23

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Send us a text In this Six Minutes of Skill episode, Coach Jav explores the concept of the Challenge Point—both for athletes and coaches. He breaks down how finding the right level of difficulty in training can accelerate skill acquisition, improve decision-making, and better prepare athletes for real-game situations. Key Topics Discussed: ✅ Unders…

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#38 Mike Maloney, skill acquisition specialist 1:25:35

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Michael is a skill acquisition specialist who has worked within the National Institute Network (Australia) as a practitioner and researcher since 2012. He has a PhD in skill acquisition in sport, with a focus on practice methods for skill retention and transfer. Michael has had industry appointments as a skill acquisition specialist at the South Au…

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Systematic Coaching & Team Building with Luke Martin 1:18:14

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I talk to Luke Martin from Sydney West Martial Arts, Luke has been on the podcast several times before, and this marks ten years since he began his journey of bringing the world-class Danaher grappling system to his gym in Penrith. We discuss his team's recent participation in the ADCC World Championships, how his coaching philosophy has evolved ov…

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#37 Tom Coyd MBE, World Cup winning coach 1:21:07

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Tom Coyd is an English rugby league player and wheelchair rugby league coach. He plays for Medway Dragons in the London and South East Rugby League and is the head coach of London Roosters and the England national wheelchair rugby league team. In the King's 2023 Birthday Honours he was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire for service…

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Coaching Hockey IQ w/ Jim Haverstrom 56:46

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Send us a text In this episode, Javi sits down with Jim Haverstrom to explore a fresh approach to youth hockey coaching. Jim explains how his game-based, small-area practices transform the way young players develop skills and decision-making. Rather than isolating techniques, his methods use purposeful, in-game scenarios to build hockey IQ and fost…

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#36 Rob Gray, skill acquisition specialist 1:19:46

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Rob completed his BA in Psychology at Queen’s University and his MS and PhD in Experimental Psychology at York University. After receiving his PhD in 1998, he worked as a Research Scientist for Nissan Motor Corporation in Cambridge, MA, USA. In 2001 he was appointed as an Assistant Professor in the newly formed Applied Psychology Program at Arizona…

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#35 Football legend, Pete Sturgess 1:11:06

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Pete Sturgess has dedicated his life to football coaching and coach development. Pete retired in March 2023 after working at the FA for 17 years. The majority of his tenure leading the way in coaching young children in the Foundation Phase. He has long been internationally recognised as an expert in his field and his retirement year saw him recogni…

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The Power of Unstructured Learning in Coaching and Sport w/ Marianne Davies 1:02:23

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Send us a text In this episode, Javi sits down with Marianne Davies to explore a fascinating blend of topics, from adventure sports and ecological coaching to the power of language and learning. They dive into how language shapes perception, the unique relationship between teaching and learning, and the role of affordance perception in high-risk en…

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#34 Skill acquisition specialist, Adam Gorman 1:14:41

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Adam is currently working as a Senior Lecturer in Skill Acquisition at QUT. Adam completed his PhD through the University of Queensland under the supervision of Professor Bruce Abernethy and Professor Damian Farrow. His thesis investigated the capability of expert basketball players to extract information from the patterns of play that exist in a t…

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#33 Olympic boxing coach Jona Bronswijk 1:01:09

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Jona Bronswijk is a boxing coach working with the Dutch Olympic boxing squad. He is interested in practice and training designs that are informed by the constraints led approach. Jona is also studying for a masters degree in sport coaching science.By The Constraints Collective

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Analyzing the Transcendent Movement Skill of Lamar Jackson w/ Shawn Myszka 1:12:21

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into the transcendent movement skill of Lamar Jackson with special guest Shawn Myszka! In addition to having partnered with 139 NFL athletes and many pro bowlers, Shawn also has been deeply investigating and writing about movement on his website Football Beyond The Stats for over a decade. Every year Sha…

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#32 Combat Shooting with Kane Middleton and Jack Bale 1:04:30

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Dr Kane Middleton is an Associate Professor of Sport and Occupational Biomechanics within the Discipline of Sport and Exercise Science and the Sport, Performance, and Nutrition Research Group. Kane also serves as La Trobe University's Academic Program Director for the La Trobe - Sheffield Hallam joint PhD program. He completed his PhD in Sports Bio…

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#31 Martyn and Ian discuss 'Reframing the learning and performance relationship' 59:32

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In this episode with discuss learning and performing in sport. For too long, learning and performing have been viewed as separate processes—train, then apply. But is that truly how we skilfully engage in competitive situations? In this episode we suggest learning and performing are a symbiotic process. If you’re not learning while performing or per…

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Unlocking Potential Through Creativity and Donor Sports w/ Brian Neff 57:31

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Send us a text Welcome to today's show! Today I'm joined by Brian Neff of US Ski and Snowboard! Brian is an athletic development coach for US Ski and snowboard and specifically works with US Paralympic, Alpine and snowboard athletes. Prior to his current position, Brian has had roles in athletic medicine, strength and conditioning, and sports scien…

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#30 Sport coaching and the dynamics of talent development with Christian Thue Bjørndal 1:27:04

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Christian Thue Bjørndal is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sport and Social Science. He has a Master’s Degree in Sports Coaching and Sport Psychology from NIH and received in 2017 his PhD from research focusing on the dynamics of talent development in Norwegian handball. Christian is interested in interdisciplinary perspectives on athle…

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6 Minutes of Skill: What Information is Present in Your Training Environment? 10:57

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Send us a text Welcome to today's show! Today we are going to be doing another installment of our "6 Minutes of Skill" series. A series where we dive into a topic related to skill acquisition, in under 6 minutes. To catch the last installment of this series, click here. Today, we are going to be discussing information. Specifically, what informatio…

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#29 Craig Morris (Olympic paddlesport coach) returns for the second time 1:13:17

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Returning for a second time this week is Craig Morris, who has been a British Canoe Slalom performance coach for the past 20 years. Craig started his career as a pathway development lead in the Olympic sport of Canoe Slalom, he found a home in coaching at the age of 23. The process of co-creation in the pursuit of growth and performance enthralled …

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#28 Futsal Coaching with Sion Kitson 1:08:46

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Sion has been involved in futsal since 2004. As a player he represented Great Britain at two World University Games and played International futsal for Wales for 5 years. Captaining his country and scoring at international level are his proudest playing moments. He has also had the honour of coaching the England & Wales U19s as well as the England …

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Challenging Tradition: The Case for Modernizing Hockey Coaching w/ Brian Gillam 1:20:38

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Send us a text Welcome to today’s episode! My guest today is Brian Gilliam Brian works in hockey and has been working in player development for 39 years. He's the owner of Brian Gillum Hockey, which specializes in player and coach development. He is a Hockey Canada skills coach, coach development coordinator with Hockey Eastern Ontario and a Hockey…

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#27 The International Motor Skills Acquisition Conference 29:19

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This week we are joined Timo Jaakkola, Sami Kalaja, and Pauliina Vastamäki, organisers of the The International Motor Skills Acquisition Conference. We discuss the forthcoming conference that will run from March 26th to 28th, 2025. Full conference details in the link below. Link to conference registration Event Registration - Kisakallio…

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#26 Adventure with Eric Brymer 1:12:11

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Eric Brymer is an AHPRA registered psychologist, endorsed sport and exercise psychologist and board approved supervisor. He is also a chartered psychologist with the British Psychological Society and Associate Professor at Southern Cross University. Eric is interested in the psychology of performance, wellbeing and learning in adventure and nature-…

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Learning To Be An Ecological Coach w/ Rob Gray 52:48

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Send us a text On this episode I'm joined by Dr. Rob Gray! Rob is a multi-time guest on this podcast and is always a fan favorite. He is truly a giant in the movement community and one of the most knowledgable people around. In this convo, we discuss his latest book Learning to Be an Ecological Coach and what readers can expect to get out of it. He…

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#25 Georgia Askew - Para Sport Skill Acquisition Specialist 1:03:21

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Georgia Askew is a skill acquisition specialist with Para Table Tennis, Australia. She is also a Ph.D. candidate at Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, studying the integration of skill acquisition with paralympic coaches and athletes. Georgia is also a Melbourne Storm fan! Links to Georgia's academic publications https://www.frontiersin…

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#24 A life in Rugby Union with Jim McKay 1:21:24

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Jim McKay is an Australian professional rugby union football coach. He has held head coaching positions across the world including Brisbane City (Australia), Cornish Pirates (UK) and Kobelco Steelers (Japan), and assistant coaching positions with the Queensland Reds (winning premierships in 2011 and 2021), and the Australian Wallabies Rugby Union F…

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6 Minutes of Skill: Why We Don't Do Drills 8:06

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Send us a text Welcome to today's episode! Today we are kicking off a brand new segment called, "6 minutes of skill" where we dive into a skill related topic in under 6 minutes. These are meant to be very practically driven This constraint serves 2 purposes: To challenge me to be concise yet descriptive in my language, and to give you (the listener…

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#23 Nonlinearity (in coaching, talent development and coach development) with Alex Lascu 1:13:17

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Dr Alex Lascu is a skill acquisition amateur (lover of) and researcher at the University of Canberra and Victoria University. Their love of learning and development is currently being explored with WA Cricket, in the hopes of helping every coach start, and continue, their own learning journeys to help young people love sport for a lifetime. Dr Alex…

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#22 Launching The Constraints Collective Patreon Site 14:33

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In this episode we introduce our Patreon site. The site will be updated on the 1st of every month with access to a range of education materials. In addition to education materials we will also be hosting a monthly get together on Zoom. Check out the site at patreon.com/TheConstraintsCollectiveBy The Constraints Collective

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Ask Emergence Q&A # 3 19:18

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Send us a text On this episode, I'll and we answer your skill acquisition questions! We asked you on social media to post any burning questions you had and you delivered! Today, we answer those questions. Some of the topics we covered include: Affordances - Can 2 athletes need unique solutions to solve the same problem? What about the phrase "let t…

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#21 Research and Theory into Volleyball Practice with Ana Ramos 1:14:09

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Ana Ramos, Ph.D., is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, and a member of the Centre of Research, Education, Innovation, and Intervention in Sport. Ana is also a European level volleyball coach and coach educator. Within the area of Sports Sciences, her research interests are related to the topics of sports training, sports peda…

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#53 - Philosophy, physics and phighting! - Andy from the School of Grappling FINALLY joins me to chat. 1:49:08

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Send us a text In this episode, I’m joined by Andy from the School of Grappling, a coach and physicist whose analytical approach to no-gi grappling and wrestling has made him a respected figure in the sport. We discuss the science behind skill development, biomechanics, and training methods that align with the ecological approach. As the podcast ne…