#87 - Adam Singer - Coaching Is About Creating Environments, Not Teaching Techniques The Grapplers Perspective podcast

#87 - Adam Singer - Coaching is About Creating Environments, Not Teaching Techniques

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Adam Singer shares his 25-year journey in coaching BJJ and MMA, explaining how ecological dynamics and the constraints-led approach creates more effective grapplers despite less technical instruction.
• SBG's "aliveness" approach filters effective techniques through realistic testing
• Traditional drilling methods often fail to transfer to live situations
• Ecological coaching creates environments where students learn through problem-solving
• Students become effective before becoming efficient in their movements
• Culture, environment, method and athletes function as one interconnected system
• Belt promotions based on effectiveness against peers rather than technical knowledge
• Students know fewer named techniques but perform better in live rolling
• Scaling drills through modified constraints allows mixed-level training
• Creating representative designs helps techniques emerge naturally
• The coach's role is primarily to create optimal environments, not to provide information
If you're interested in learning more about ecological coaching, follow Adam on Instagram @AdamSingerSBG where he shares insights and training methods from his ongoing exploration of coaching methodologies.

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Adam Singer (00:00:00)

2. SBG Training Methodology & Aliveness (00:06:51)

3. Defining Different Types of Drilling (00:17:47)

4. Transitioning to Ecological Coaching (00:32:48)

5. Belt Promotions in an Ecological System (00:45:32)

6. Creating the Optimal Learning Environment (01:07:03)

7. Scaling Training for Mixed Skill Levels (01:20:56)

8. Coaching Education and Final Thoughts (01:31:45)

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