Podcast appearances and mentions of Rob Gray

This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features Rob Gray, a skill acquisition specialist, professor at Arizona State, sport scientist with the Chicago Cubs, and, simply, the father of the modern coaching movement in sports. His books, podcast, and research have formed the foundation of thousands of coaches' coaching philosophy, including Mewhirter's. What a special episode! They chat about: What is ecological dynamics, and what makes it so effective for learning Why the old way of coaching (top-down, repetition-based) is giving way to the modern, ecological way espoused by Gray External vs. internal cues, and why the former is vastly more effective than the latter What the world has gotten wrong with the famous 10,000-hour rule And so, so, so much more. SHOOTS! *** WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH! Check it out here!! Get 20 PERCENT off all Wilson products with our code, SANDCAST-20. https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball Get 10 PERCENT OFF VBTV using our discount code, SANDCAST10 Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!  We are FIRED UP to announce that we've signed on for another year with Athletic Greens! Get a FREE year's supply of Vitamin D by purchasing with that link.  If you want to receive our SANDCAST weekly newsletter, the Beach Volleyball Digest, which dishes all the biggest news in beach volleyball in one quick newsletter, head over to our website and subscribe! We'd love to have ya! https://www.sandcastvolleyball.com/  

In this episode we are joined by Australia's Best Property Developer Rob Graya from Graya. We chat about how he and his brother Andrew have went from renovating and building some of Brisbane's best homes, to building apartments that are changing the skyline of both Brisbane and the Gold Coast making them millions in the process.In this chat we discuss the following:- The early days when Rob was a builder on site.- The first few projects, how they built the Graya name and what projects really stood out for them.- The transition from home to apartment developer.- The April Fools stunt that landed them in hot water from one of the biggest brands in the world.- How and why they've managed to scale to such size over the past 10+ years- How Rob and Andrew's customers are making millions just by buying a Graya house or apartment.- The challenges with breaking into the Gold Coast market.- Everything from planning, building and marketing - Graya Style.- Where Rob see's the Graya brand moving in the next 5-10 years.- Project insights, learnings and some never before heard stories. - Plus much more!To check out more about the work Rob and Andrew do, checkout:https://graya.com.au/Looking to invest in property? Why not join a team of 9 experts who have experience across 35,000 property transactions over a combined 135 years in the field. We've put together the Property Investment Course for people who want to learn how to buy and build a portfolio, without paying $25k for buyers agents. To learn more, checkout:www.everythingproperty.auFacebook: http://facebook.com/everythingproperty.auInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/everythingpropertyLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/everythingpropertyDisclaimer: The topics, conversation, opinions and discussion provided in this episode  are general in nature. As a listener you should not take or use the information discussed as financial advice. Everything Property and its associates recommend that you always engage in independent financial advice before making any investment or purchasing decision.

The Iowa State Cyclones are coming off the first double-digit win season in program history. They bring back several key contributors, including quarterback Rocco Becht. However, after losing four players in the first four rounds of the NFL Draft, Matt Campbell and the Cyclones will need some help from a few incoming transfers. In this episode, Couz is joined by Rob Gray from  @CycloneFanaticTV  to break down ISU's offseason and talk about what's ahead for the Clones. They will also talk about some of the challenges facing them related to their 2025 schedule. Iowa State A.D. Jamie Pollard recently made some interesting comments about the financial future of the Cyclones programs. Couz and Rob will discuss that as well. Will Iowa State survive as a Big 12 program? Rob answers that in the episode. Finally, the guys will discuss the drama surrounding Iowa State basketball and if T.J. Otzelberger will be a Cyclone long term. #big12 #iowastate #big12football ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ https://www.katzkantor.com http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ http://elitescubaadventures.com ______________________________________ Cyclone Fanatic on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@CycloneFanaticTV?si=k-z0zcaf-SDH0FZK ______________________________________

Send us a textIn 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 place June 26–27 in St. Paul, MN. As the SMSC returns to its in-person roots, Rob shares a preview of the thinking that's shaped his writing, research, and applied coaching work across sport and skill domains.The episode explores the concepts behind Rob's book Learning to Optimize Movement, as well as deeper takes on specifying information, variability in practice, and the athlete–environment relationship. If you've ever wondered how to make movement learning more meaningful—or want to go beyond drills and deepen your theoretical lens—this conversation is a must.

In this episode, George is joined by Simon Schröttle, founder of Simon Schröttle Fussball Akademie in Germany. Simon, a coach and player in the Bundesliga for FC Augsburg, and a leading expert in the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) in soccer, discusses his recent three-part book series titled 'Revolution in Soccer, the Perfect Practice.' Simon shares his journey into CLA, inspired by Rob Gray's book 'How We Learned to Move,' and his experiences applying these principles to optimize soccer practice. He explores various aspects of practice design, including balancing skill and team development, involving players in creating practice constraints, and the importance of watching and analyzing games. Chapters: 00:00 - The Importance of Play in Coaching01:28 - Introducing Simon Schrutle and His Philosophy02:19 - Optimizing Practice Through Theoretical Frameworks03:49 - Repetition Without Repetition: A New Approach05:17 - Creating Variability in Practice07:59 - The Role of Space in Practice Design09:23 - Incorporating Shot Clock Principles10:26 - Intentionality in Practice Design12:52 - Learning Through Play: The Under 12 Philosophy16:30 - Structuring Effective Practices20:06 - Balancing Skill Development and Team Strategy23:44 - Learning from Other Sports28:16 - Transformative Tips Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/ Links: Website: http://transformingbball.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball

Connor Ferguson and Rob Gray dive into the latest portal news for Iowa State football before breaking down the defense and special teams throughout spring practice for the Cyclones. Presented by A+ Lawn & Landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Connor Ferguson and Rob Gray provide a quick update on the offensive side of the ball, courtesy of A+ Lawn and Landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Cyclone Fanatic senior writer Rob Gray sits in with Chris Williams this week as Blum is away traveling. The guys outline what we currently know about the Joshua Jefferson rumors circulating around the internet. Houston will represent the Big 12 on Monday night playing for a national championship. Finally, the guys discuss some top storylines during the first couple weeks of Iowa State spring football. All presented by Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interested in eco/CLA but stuck in a traditional school?Or maybe you're frustrated with your progress, want to try something new, but are stuck inside a learning environment you don't control.Either way, you still have some options. Of course, it's optimal to run your own club or gym, but you can take ownership of your own learning journey and get started with CLA even if you don't.Here's the 5 best options I know.Bring your CLA coaching and ecological dynamics knowledge to the next level and upgrade to the premium combat learning newsletter.It's the best way to support the show, and you'll get access to exclusive articles and recordings on how to practically apply the science of skill acquisition to martial arts training.Right now, I'm taking Rob Gray's How We Learn to Move and applying it to martial arts practice design, chapter by chapter.Other premium articles include:- How to Manipulate Constraints to Build Deep Skill- How the Fundamentals Emerge on their Own- Representative Learning Design for Martial Arts TrainingAll that and more is available to you when you upgrade to the premium combat learning subscription. It's less than an open mat drop in fee per month!Thanks for listening. Before you go, can you do me a big favor? Positive reviews help the show get more listens. If you got value from this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.See you on the next episode!This episode was produced by Micah Peacock, including the intro and outro music. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

Connor Ferguson and Rob Gray dive into Iowa State's draw, the Princeton matchup, the rest of the region, and expectations for the Cyclones ahead of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My friend Daniel Marino made a critical observation about the karate community:“It's about looking good, not learning how to fight.”Now, if you're a part of the so-called “practical karate” or “practical bunkai” movement, you might think that you are exempt from this statement…but you're not.Dan wasn't just talking about the most traditional of the traditionalists. He was talking about the practical karate people, too.I haven't addressed it specifically yet, but I have touched on the practical karate and taekwondo crowd from time to time…This is an audio essay version of an article I wrote last year:Bring your CLA coaching and ecological dynamics knowledge to the next level and upgrade to the premium combat learning newsletter.It's the best way to support the show, and you'll get access to exclusive articles and recordings on how to practically apply the science of skill acquisition to martial arts training.Right now, I'm taking Rob Gray's How We Learn to Move and applying it to martial arts practice design, chapter by chapter.Other premium articles include:- How to Manipulate Constraints to Build Deep Skill- How the Fundamentals Emerge on their Own- and Representative Learning Design for Martial Arts TrainingAll that and more is available to you when you upgrade to the premium combat learning subscription. It's less than an open mat drop in fee per month.Thanks for listening. Before you go, can you do me a big favor? Positive reviews help the show get more listens. If you got value from this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.See you on the next episode!This episode was produced by Micah Peacock, including the intro and outro music. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

Chris Williams and Rob Gray react to No. 10 Iowa State's win over Kansas State courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor Ferguson and Rob Gray discuss Iowa State's hot finish to the season, how they stack up against the rest of the Big 12 in Kansas City, and everything else you need to know ahead of the 2025 Big 12 Women's Basketball Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Positional sparring is consistent with the constraints-led approach (CLA) to coaching—and by extension, scalable live training (SLT)—but positional sparring tends to have a less flexible scope of practice.So whereas all positional sparring can be CLA, the CLA is not simply positional sparring: it can be much more or much less, depending on the necessary scale.Bring your CLA coaching and ecological dynamics knowledge to the next level and upgrade to the premium combat learning newsletter.It's the best way to support the show, and you'll get access to exclusive articles and recordings on how to practically apply the science of skill acquisition to martial arts training.Right now, I'm taking Rob Gray's How We Learn to Move and applying it to martial arts practice design, chapter by chapter.Other premium articles include:- How to Manipulate Constraints to Build Deep Skill- How the Fundamentals Emerge on their Own- and Representative Learning Design for Martial Arts TrainingAll that and more is available to you when you upgrade to the premium combat learning subscription. It's less than an open mat drop in fee per month.Thanks for listening. Before you go, can you do me a big favor? Positive reviews help the show get more listens. If you got value from this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.See you on the next episode!This episode was produced by Micah Peacock, including the intro and outro music. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

Chris Williams and Rob Gray react to No. 10 Iowa State's win over UCF, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brent Blum and Rob Gray react to No. 3 Iowa State's loss to Arizona, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Rob Gray react to No. 2 Iowa State's loss to West Virginia, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Hughen sat down with Rob Gray to discuss what it means to be an “Ecological” Coach. We dive into a constraints-led approach, guidelines for effective coaching, common mistakes in skill acquisition, and much more.  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/EM2gpS8udS4  Episode Resources: Rob's Website Rob's Podcast Rob's Twitter --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/E3Rehab --- Rehab & Performance Programs: https://store.e3rehab.com/  Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1  Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/  Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentorship-intake-form/  Articles: https://e3rehab.com/articles/  --- Podcast Sponsors: Legion Athletics: Get 20% off using "E3REHAB" at checkout! - https://legionathletics.rfrl.co/wdp5g  Vivo Barefoot: Get 15% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab Tindeq: Get 10% off your dynamometer using code “E3REHAB” at checkout - https://tindeq.com/ --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Matt Hunter  

Chris Williams and Rob Gray react to No. 3 Iowa State's thrilling win over Texas Tech, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Major ecological researcher, Dr. Duarte Araujo, joins us on combat learning to discuss all things ecological cognition and sport psychology.Other topics include…* Knowledge of vs knowledge about* Technique vs task space* Repetition without repetition* Affordances* Decision-making and sport expertise* Representative learning designDr. Araujo is professor of Psychology and Motor Behavior at the University of Lisbon, Head of the CIPER institute for sport performance, and one of the oldest associates of Keith Davids, who first synthesized ecological dynamics as a theory.Want to upgrade your coaching or training?Bring your CLA coaching and ecological dynamics knowledge to the next level and upgrade to the premium combat learning newsletter.It's the best way to support the show, and you'll get access to exclusive articles and recordings on how to practically apply the science of skill acquisition to martial arts training.Right now, I'm taking Rob Gray's How We Learn to Move and applying it to martial arts practice design, chapter by chapter.Other premium articles include:- How to Manipulate Constraints to Build Deep Skill- How the Fundamentals Emerge on their Own- and Representative Learning Design for Martial Arts TrainingAll that and more is available to you when you upgrade to the premium combat learning subscription. It's less than an open mat drop in fee per month.Thanks for listening. Before you go, can you do me a big favor? Positive reviews help the show get more listens. If you got value from this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.See you on the next episode!This episode was produced by Micah Peacock, including the intro and outro music. Get full access to Combat Learning at www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

Iowa State trailed at the half but bounced back to beat a good Dayton team 89-84 on Tuesday night at the Maui Invitational. CF staples Chris Williams & Rob Gray break it all down for you here, courtesy of Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams & Rob Gray analyze Iowa State's blowout win over Colorado on day three of the Maui Invitational. Final thoughts from the tournament, where this team sits heading into a showdown with Marquette and more. Presented by Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textOn 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 also answers several  your questions from social media, including:What's the role of memory in EcoD?Explain the myth of "muscle memory"and of course, much much more!..I always enjoy convos with Rob and I'm certain you will too! Don't to catch our BLACK FRIDAY SALE going on from Friday 11/29- Sunday 12/1. We are offering 2 of our best courses, Underpinnings and The Practitioners Bundle for 50% off!If you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you want to reach me directly, contact me on social media or shoot me @javier@emergentmvmt.com.Episode Resources:Rob's new book Emergence Black Friday SaleRob on XRob on IGRob's Episodes mentioned in the episode Episode on Memory in EcoDEpisode on Muscle Memory in EcoDCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.ioLet's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjavCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav

Chris Williams and Rob Gray react to No. 5 Iowa State's 83-81 loss to No. 4 Auburn, the blown lead, and why there's no reason to panic. What this means for the Cyclones moving forward and more. Presented by Channel Seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tradition makes baseball a great game, but tradition also holds it back. If you read or follow baseball, the sport often seems like it is in a constant civil war between the data analysts and the old school coaches. Coach Paul Davis pulling together and balancing both sides of the spectrum, helping move the sport forward while respecting and learning from its past. He joins us on this week's GAINcast to talk about creating a learning organization, finding usable data, the evolution of the game, rethinking the demands of pitching and athletic development for pitchers, and a look at velocity and pitcher health. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2024/11/gaincast-episode-286-developing-pitchers-with-paul-davis/ The following links were also referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: The GAINcast is sponsored by GAIN and by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. The GAIN Workshop on planning will take in Los Angeles on December 14-15. If you are a GAIN member, renew your membership to get free access. Davis was also a guest back on GAINcast 35 where he discussed balancing traditions in baseball with the modern analytics movement. We also discussed some of his presentations at GAIN in HMMR Podcast 276. Baseball was also a topic on GAINcast 169 with Ron Wolforth of the Baseball Ranch, HMMR Podcast 69 with Driveline Baseball founder Kyle Boddy, as well as a chat with motor learning specialist Rob Gray.

Everyone agrees that the fundamentals are the essence of martial arts skill, but nobody can agree on what they are exactly.In this article, I outline and briefly comment on five different conceptions of martial arts fundamentals.* Fundamentals as Basic Techniques* Fundamentals as Principles of Play* Fundamentals as Basics + Principles* Fundamentals within Functional Movement Skills* as Regulatory Conditions* as Necessary Strategic AttributesOverall, I want to document the landscape on fundamentals so we can have clearer, more productive discussions about it.Want to upgrade your coaching or training?Bring your CLA coaching and ecological dynamics knowledge to the next level and upgrade to the premium combat learning newsletter.It's the best way to support the show, and you'll get access to exclusive articles and recordings on how to practically apply the science of skill acquisition to martial arts training.Right now, I'm taking Rob Gray's How We Learn to Move and applying it to martial arts practice design, chapter by chapter.Other premium articles include:- How to Manipulate Constraints to Build Deep Skill- How the Fundamentals Emerge on their Own- and Representative Learning Design for Martial Arts TrainingAll that and more is available to you when you upgrade to the premium combat learning subscription. It's less than an open mat drop in fee per month.Thanks for listening. Before you go, can you do me a big favor? Positive reviews help the show get more listens. If you got value from this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.See you on the next episode!This episode was produced by Micah Peacock, including the intro and outro music. Get full access to Combat Learning at www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

Setting for beginners with just a ball and a wall, Preparing to play a team a second time, and Rob Gray's new book Our spookiest episode yet! Coming out October 31st! In this episode of The VolleyPod, hosts Tod and Davis discuss the excitement surrounding the high school volleyball season as it approaches playoffs, and the upcoming club season. They delve into coaching techniques, particularly focusing on the fundamentals of setting, including key principles and drills. Then the conversation covers strategies for preparing to face teams a second time in the season, emphasizing the importance of scouting and adapting to opponents. Finally, they discuss Rob Gray's newest book and how he is using his ecological dynamics approach for helping coaches to improve as well as athletes. Skill: Setting for beginners with just a ball and a wall Scenario: Preparing to play a team a second time The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos of the week were about setting fundamentals: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/setting-fundamentals-the-hand-hinge-movement-necessary-for-great-sets/ AOC founder John Dunning https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/volleyball-training-for-kids-teaching-the-fundamentals-of-setting/ Bring Your Own Parent - Ruth Nelson https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/fundamentals-of-effective-volleyball-setting/ Dan Fisher from Pitt Resource of the Week: Rob Gray's newest book, Learning To Be An “Ecological” Coach: Developing Attuned & Adaptable Coaching Skills  https://perceptionaction.com/work-with-me/ Get a Balltime subscription, the industry's leading video and stats program, at: ⁠https://www.balltime.com/⁠ Check out our Instagram at: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠ Our Twitter/X gets updates with every new episode: ⁠https://x.com/TheVolleyPod

Information processing and ecological dynamics are both theories of perception and learning. They explain your relationship to the environment and how that affects your internal states and vice versa. As such, they inform training methodologies, but they are not methodologies in themselves.Or, put another way, they have clear implications for how you should train, but as theories of perception and learning, they do not constitute organized systems of how to do training.To bridge the gap between theory and practice, developing literature-based methodologies is necessary.Want to upgrade your coaching or training?Bring your CLA coaching and ecological dynamics knowledge to the next level and upgrade to the premium combat learning newsletter. It's the best way to support the show, and you'll get access to exclusive articles and recordings on how to practically apply the science of skill acquisition to martial arts training.Right now, I'm taking Rob Gray's How We Learn to Move and applying it to martial arts practice design, chapter by chapter.Other premium articles include:- How to Manipulate Constraints to Build Deep Skill- How the Fundamentals Emerge on their Own- and Representative Learning Design for Martial Arts TrainingAll that and more is available to you when you upgrade to the premium combat learning subscription. It's less than an open mat drop in fee per month.Thanks for listening. Before you go, can you do me a big favor? Positive reviews help the show get more listens. If you got value from this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.See you on the next episode!This episode was produced by Micah Peacock, including the intro and outro music. Get full access to Combat Learning at www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

Send us a textWelcome to today's show! On this episode, we announce our Movement & Skill Acquisition Award Winner!  This is something, we started last year, where we get to honor the best and brightest on the skill acquisition community.  We have categories:  Lifetime achievement award,  practitioner of the year award, and researcher of the year award.   Last year Kieth Davids, Alex Sarama, and Rob Gray won the awards respectively.  This year Shawn and Tyler got the privilege of honoring the 2024 award winner!If you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you want to reach me directly, contact me on social media or shoot me @javier@emergentmvmt.com.Episode Resources:Emergence Website Duarte on X Fabian on XCarl on X Skill Acquisition Specialist Paper Credits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav

MMA coach and ecological approach to martial arts pioneer, Scott Sievewright, returns to Combat Learning to discuss his newly published academic paper on ecological dynamics for MMA and his evolving conception of martial arts ideas such as “the fundamentals.”We also talk about problems of practice in the constraints-led approach, especially how difficult it is to scale proper constraints-led coaching to a growing mat.On top of that, there's lots of talk of little tactics that have been working for Primal MMA on coaching striking in a safe but representative manner.If you aren't already familiar with Scott, be sure to check out the Primal MMA Coaching podcast.Visit https://www.combatlearning.com/ to join our free email list and get a bunch of goodies. Want to upgrade your coaching or training?Bring your CLA coaching and ecological dynamics knowledge to the next level and upgrade to the premium combat learning newsletter. It's the best way to support the show, and you'll get access to exclusive articles and recordings on how to practically apply the science of skill acquisition to martial arts training.Right now, I'm taking Rob Gray's How We Learn to Move and applying it to martial arts practice design, chapter by chapter.Other premium articles include:- How to Manipulate Constraints to Build Deep Skill- How the Fundamentals Emerge on their Own- and Representative Learning Design for Martial Arts TrainingAll that and more is available to you when you upgrade to the premium combat learning subscription. It's less than an open mat drop in fee per month.Thanks for listening. Before you go, can you do me a big favor? Positive reviews help the show get more listens. If you got value from this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.See you on the next episode!This episode was produced by Micah Peacock, including the intro and outro music. Get full access to Combat Learning at www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

The first combat learning live Q&A! We discuss…* How you don't have to intervene during training and you don't have to generate feedback for students if it's not necessary.* The power of external instructions, especially with young children acquiring movement skills.* CLA for coaching poomsae and kata.* Overcorrecting and junk coaching.…and more!I'm going to do more live Q&A sessions. If you have a question you want answered, comment here, on Instagram, send messages on either platform, or in the Substack chat. I'll address them on the next Q&A.See you there!Want to upgrade your coaching?Bring your CLA coaching and ecological dynamics knowledge to the next level and upgrade to the premium combat learning newsletter. It's the best way to support the show, and you'll get access to exclusive articles and recordings on how to practically apply the science of skill acquisition to martial arts training.Right now, I'm taking Rob Gray's How We Learn to Move and applying it to martial arts practice design, chapter by chapter.Other premium articles include:- How to Manipulate Constraints to Build Deep Skill- How the Fundamentals Emerge on their Own- and Representative Learning Design for Martial Arts TrainingAll that and more is available to you when you upgrade to the premium combat learning subscription. It's less than an open mat drop in fee per month.Seriously, in four years of publicly promoting and teaching this stuff, this is by far my best work.Thanks for listening. Before you go, can you do me a big favor? Positive reviews help the show get more listens. If you got value from this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.See you on the next episode!This episode was produced by Micah Peacock, including the intro and outro music. Get full access to Combat Learning at www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

This is an audio version of a previous combat learning article, Tao of Aliveness.Bruce Lee superfans have to pretend about his fighting prowess because, to them, that's what makes him legendary. It bolsters the legitimacy and mystique of his jeet kune do system. Jeet kune do, as Lee taught it, is the chief artifact of his legacy in the eyes of martial artists who can only see formal systems and styles.The philosophy stuff is cool to them, sure, but their social conditioning prevents them from appreciating just how legendary this aspect of his legacy truly is.Among all his ideas, one would come to influence real martial arts practice in a massive way: aliveness.Want to upgrade your coaching?Bring your CLA coaching and ecological dynamics knowledge to the next level and upgrade to the premium combat learning newsletter. It's the best way to support the show, and you'll get access to exclusive articles and recordings on how to practically apply the science of skill acquisition to martial arts training.Right now, I'm taking Rob Gray's How We Learn to Move and applying it to martial arts practice design, chapter by chapter.Other premium articles include:- How to Manipulate Constraints to Build Deep Skill- How the Fundamentals Emerge on their Own- and Representative Learning Design for Martial Arts TrainingAll that and more is available to you when you upgrade to the premium combat learning subscription. It's less than an open mat drop in fee per month.Seriously, in four years of publicly promoting and teaching this stuff, this is by far my best work.Thanks for listening. Before you go, can you do me a big favor? Positive reviews help the show get more listens. If you got value from this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.See you on the next episode!This episode was produced by Micah Peacock, including the intro and outro music. Get full access to Combat Learning at www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

It's Cy-Hawk week, so The Gazette's Iowa and Iowa State writers are teaming up on the Hawk Off The Press podcast to break down Saturday's game. Hear analysis and predictions from John Steppe and Rob Gray.

DPT, licensed physical therapist, CSCS, and fellow martial artist Patrick Jacobs joins me to unpack rehabilitation and injury prevention for martial artists from a constraints-led approach to PT practice.Want to upgrade your coaching?Bring your CLA coaching and ecological dynamics knowledge to the next level and upgrade to the premium combat learning newsletter. It's the best way to support the show, and you'll get access to exclusive articles and recordings on how to practically apply the science of skill acquisition to martial arts training.Right now, I'm taking Rob Gray's How We Learn to Move and applying it to martial arts practice design, chapter by chapter.Other premium articles include:- How to Manipulate Constraints to Build Deep Skill- How the Fundamentals Emerge on their Own- and Representative Learning Design for Martial Arts TrainingAll that and more is available to you when you upgrade to the premium combat learning subscription. It's less than an open mat drop in fee per month.Seriously, in four years of publicly promoting and teaching this stuff, this is by far my best work.Where to find Patrick Jacobs…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@combatathletephysioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/combat_athlete_physio/Thanks for listening. Before you go, can you do me a big favor? Positive reviews help the show get more listens. If you got value from this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.See you on the next episode!This episode was produced by Micah Peacock, including the intro and outro music. Get full access to Combat Learning at www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

The original There is No Perfect Technique article can be found here.It's the air we breathe from our first day of school to our last day in the workforce and beyond…Repetition, repetition, repetition. Practice makes perfect. Perfect practice makes better.Everywhere we're washed over with some form of messaging about how to learn that involves drudgery and drilling. But that repetition is not just to get it “into muscle memory.” The repetition is important because you need to get it right.…but is this really true?I tackle this universally pervasive concept on today's episode.Want to upgrade your coaching?If you want to bring your CLA coaching and ecological dynamics knowledge to the next level, upgrade to the premium combat learning newsletter. It's the best way to support the show, and you'll get access to exclusive articles and recordings on how to practically apply the science of skill acquisition to martial arts training.Right now, I'm taking Rob Gray's How We Learn to Move and applying it to martial arts practice design, chapter by chapter.Other premium articles include:- How to Manipulate Constraints to Build Deep Skill- How the Fundamentals Emerge on their Own- and Representative Learning Design for Martial Arts TrainingAll that and more is available to you when you upgrade to the premium combat learning subscription. It's less than an open mat drop in fee per month.Seriously, in four years of publicly promoting and teaching this stuff, this is by far my best work.Thanks for listening. Before you go, can you do me a big favor? Positive reviews help the show get more listens. If you got value from this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.See you on the next episode!This episode was produced by Micah Peacock, including the intro and outro music. Get full access to Combat Learning at www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

Welcome to Episode #35 of the Trainers Bullpen, the final edition in our ‘'How We Learn to Move” series with Dr. Rob Gray Rob Gray is a psychology professor and research psychologist with a focus on perceptual-motor control in driving, aviation, and sports. He also hosts the Perception & Action Podcast, is the author of two bestselling books on the acquisition of movement skills ‘How We Learn To Move' and ‘Learning to Optimize Movement', and he serves as the Skill Acquisition Specialist for the Boston Red Sox. In this interview, Dr. Gray discusses the key aspects from chapters 7 and 8 of How We Learn to Move. Rob provides insights on how coaches and trainers can consider the Constraints Led Approach of a new way forward in facilitating the development of adaptability and decision making in our officers. Further, Rob discusses the importance of understanding the kinetic chain and how that relates to the manner in which we set up movement drills and also how the conditions of the original learning environment are so important for creating resilience and ‘stickiness' of our performer's skills. Additional topics covered in this interview are the importance of destabilization, self-exploration and self-organization, how to amplify information in order to invite affordances for action, structured variability as a critical aspect for motor learning and the critical need for ‘perturbances' during learning – which is a concept pretty much completely at odds with current law enforcement training. This interview contains practical insights on how trainers should understand and apply aspects of the Constraints Led Approach to help our officers develop the critical cognitive and physical skills they need on the street!

The boys have reached the end of Season 9! And what better way to commemorate a UH athletics and pawd season in the books than the 7th annual Paw-scar awards, commemorating the best athletes, teams and moments of the 2023-24 season. Plus, we found time to discuss the following newsy topics: Cougar men's hoops alums Jarace Walker and Jamal Shead standing out at NBA Summer League and TBT with the Forever Coogs team featuring Rob Gray, Fabian White Jr, Justin Gorham and other program favorites Baseball loses Ross Kivett to his old employer: the University of Tennessee PAWDCAST HOST NEWS (*bumbumbum*)

Connor Ferguson and Rob Gray fill in for Williams & Blum to discuss the Olympics before discussing the optimism for Iowa State Football. Bouncing around the Big 12 and more, courtesy of Mechdyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Singer joins us again to discuss how he balances safety and productivity using the constrains-led approach to teach 100% live sparring classes from the ground up, beginner to advanced.Remember to sign up for the FREE Combat Learning Newsletter. You'll get an introduction to motor learning for martial artists PDF, a transfer of learning cheat sheet, tons of other free coaching resources, and you'll never miss an podcast episode.Want to upgrade your coaching?If you want to bring your CLA coaching and ecological dynamics knowledge to the next level, upgrade to the premium combat learning newsletter. It's the best way to support the show, and you'll get access to exclusive articles and recordings on how to practically apply the science of skill acquisition to martial arts training.Right now, I'm taking Rob Gray's How We Learn to Move and applying it to martial arts practice design, chapter by chapter. Other premium articles include:- How to Manipulate Constraints to Build Deep Skill- How the Fundamentals Emerge on their Own- and Representative Learning Design for Martial Arts TrainingAll that and more is available to you when you upgrade to the premium combat learning subscription. It's less than an open mat drop in fee per month.Seriously, in four years of publicly promoting and teaching this stuff, this is by far my best work.Thanks for listening. Before you go, can you do me a big favor? Positive reviews help the show get more listens. If you got value from this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.See you on the next episode!This episode was produced by Micah Peacock, including the intro and outro music. Get full access to Combat Learning at www.combatlearning.com/subscribe

Jacqueline Cordova welcomes on Senior Writer Rob Gray to talk about how he got into journalism, his approach to coverage, his journey heading into his 25th season, and so much more. Presented by the Iowa State University Ivy College of Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Gray is a psychology professor and research psychologist with a focus on perceptual-motor control in driving, aviation, and sports. He also hosts the Perception & Action Podcast, is the author of two bestselling books on the acquisition of movement skills ‘How We Learn To Move' and ‘Learning to Optimize Movement', and he serves as the Skill Acquisition Specialist for the Boston Red Sox. In this interview, Dr. Gray discusses the key aspects from chapters 5 and 6 of How We Learn to Move. Rob provides insights on how coaches and trainers can embrace a motor learning environment that is a nonlinear, self-organizational model of movement. Also mentioned is how the perception of the world is embodied and how affordances shape the way we perceive opportunities for action. Dr. Gray introduces the important concept of ‘invariance' and why it matters in performance and coaching. Additional topics covered in this interview are embodied perception, Gibson's Affordances and his theory in conflict with traditionalist views, body & action capacity scaling, the importance of variability, intrinsic dynamics and how they relate to movement variability, and how the ‘law of attraction' relates to movement variability and invariance. This interview contains practical insights on how trainers should embrace the ecological, nonlinear, self-organizational model of instruction, modify constraints to cause learners to self-organize movements, and understand the application of affordances and the laws of attraction to design effective training environments. Find Dr. Gray's exceptional 'Perception / Action Podcast' here: https://perceptionaction.com/

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Connor Ferguson and Rob Gray break down each position across the board for Iowa State, what they have heard from spring practices, and what to expect moving forward to the regular season. All this and more presented by A+ Lawn and Landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor Ferguson and Rob Gray preview Iowa State's potential NCAA Tournament run as a 7-seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Rob Gray preview the Big 12 Tournament down in Kansas City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Williams and Rob Gray react to Iowa State's loss to Kansas State in Manhattan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Gray and Aiden Wyatt react to No. 8 Iowa State's narrow road victory over UCF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices