Understanding learner-environment mutuality is very important (they rely on each other and work together to shape solutions) Coaches must recognise that a person's skills develop through interaction with their environment. This highlighs the importance of context in training.

I've been reading a lot of books that are unrelated to coaching recently. But there are always some takeaways to improve my own coaching What are some of your favourites 'non-coaching books' that had a big impact on your coaching? Some of mine (inner game=cheating a bit) 👇

🔎'Exaggerating' or 'amplifying' certain information in the environment is a powerful way that the coach can guide players attention towards useful information for action. 📨You are not taking away options but making certain options more inviting for them

To facilitate learning: 👉Manipulate task constraints to create challenges 👉Guide athletes in exploring these challenges 👉Encourage the search for meaningful information to enhance skill development

Coaching gets easier when you realise that you can learn from anybody. Nobody is too young, old, skillful or uncoordinated to teach you something In fact the most valuable lessons can often come from unexpected sources

Having fun and challenging activities not only develops skills but also keeps players motivated and want to come back for the next session.

Carefully designed activities can lead athletes to discover solutions themselves. Our aim here is to create tasks that allow players to explore and find solutions without needing explicit instructions (as much as possible)

Constraints are key sources of information in coaching. Understanding how individual, environmental, and task-related factors interact can help us design more effective training sessions for skill development.

Training Intelligence “Recognizing the opponents as dynamic constraints has huge implications for task design. If opponents are going to shape the way we solve problems then it’s going to be criucial that we have opponents present.” (P. O’Callaghan) Philip O'Callaghan 🎾 #TOVO

The Goldilocks Principle in practice design: Not too hard, not too easy—just right. Success rates help ensure athletes are consistently challenged and learning.

Cultural influence significantly shapes athletes' skill development. From a CLA perspective, these influences are known as sociocultural constraints, impacting how players learn and perform.

Adjusting constraints to match players skill levels ensures a more engaging and productive practice. Here’s an example of some you could make -court size -ball types -equipment -Starting positions -Number of opponents

Setting a problem for athletes isn't the end of coaching. Each athlete is unique and may need different levels of support. Coaching involves working with the learner’s to help them to overcome suitably designed challenges.

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Imagine a young player struggling with their first tennis lesson. Now, imagine the same child, thriving with a smaller racket and slower balls. Task simplification can make this transformation possible. Here’s what you need to know to put in into practice Task simplification

Creating adaptable training environments helps athletes develop flexibility and problem-solving capabilities. These are essential for success as they progress in their sport

Using practice scenarios where mistakes have real consequences, like losing points or advantages, helps to simulate game pressure as much as we can It's also great for stopping players just going through the motions

Self-regulation is a crucial skill to develop within the CLA. It involves deepening and enhancing the relationship between and individual and their environment. By actively guiding learners' attention to critical aspects (specifying information) of their environment, coaches