Rob Gray Courses

Do We Really Need to Learn the Fundamentals of a Skill Through Decomposition - Comparing Drills and CLA

Exploring the effectiveness of traditional skill decomposition vs. game-like contexts in sports training, comparing drills to the Constraints-Led Approach for improved learning outcomes.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Coach - An Integrated Framework for Coach Education

Explore an integrated coaching framework combining self-determination theory, explicit learning, and implicit learning for effective coach education and development.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Coach's Role in the Constraints-Led Approach - Adaptation and Instruction

Exploring the coach's role in the constraints-led approach: adapting, instructing, and facilitating learning through thoughtful design of practice environments and athlete interactions.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Learning to Do It Right by Practicing Doing It Wrong

Explore the benefits of practicing "wrong" techniques in sports training, examining impacts on performance, perception, and movement variability.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Learning to Do it Right by Practicing Doing it Wrong

Exploring unconventional practice methods: Study reveals potential benefits of intentionally performing "wrong" actions to enhance learning and skill development in various domains.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Does Motivation Fit in an Ecological Approach to Skill? - Episode 433

Exploring how non-linear pedagogy fosters intrinsic motivation in sports coaching, connecting Self-Determination Theory with ecological approaches to skill development.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

On Planning, Adapting and Co-Designing Practice

Explore effective practice planning strategies, adaptive coaching methods, and athlete involvement in co-designing sessions for optimal skill development and performance preparation.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Letting the Body Find its Way: The Role of Attention in Skilled Movement

Explore the interplay between conscious thought and automatic processes in skilled movement, examining how attention impacts performance and expertise in physical activities.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Kinematic Sequencing: Variability in the Kinetic Chain - Lecture 425

Explore variability in kinematic sequencing of throwing motions, challenging assumptions about proximal-to-distal order and consistent movement patterns in the kinetic chain.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creativity and Motor Skills in Team Sports - Research Review

Explore the relationship between creativity, motor skills, and divergent thinking in team sports through a review of recent research findings.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Effect of Different S&C Training Methods on Reducing Risk for Knee Injury

Explore effective strength and conditioning methods to minimize knee injury risks in athletes, comparing differential learning, self-controlled feedback, and external focus techniques.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A Call for More Clarity on How to Use the Constraints-Led Approach - Review of "The 3 Questions Paper"

Explores a new paper requesting clearer guidelines for constraints-led coaching, analyzing its implications for sports training and skill development methodologies.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

An Ecological Approach to Police Defensive Tactics Training - JC 44

Explore innovative Ecological Dynamics principles for enhancing police defensive tactics training, featuring expert demonstrations and discussions on effective application methods.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Kinesthetic Awareness Training to Support Skill Acquisition - Demonstration and Discussion

Explore kinesthetic awareness training with Jo Shattuck, covering feedback systems, remote coaching, and applications in skill acquisition and spatial orientation.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

An Ecological Approach to Sword Martial Arts - JC 42

Explore innovative sword martial arts instruction using a constraints-led approach, emphasizing adaptive techniques and ecological principles for effective skill development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video