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The Constraints Collective

The Constraints Collective
Ecological Dynamics
Coaching
Skill Acquisition
Cricket
Football
Skill Adaptation
Talent Development
Constraint-Led Approach
Physical Education
Athlete Development
Sports Coaching
Rugby Union
Coaching Techniques
Player Development
Cognition
Basketball
Nonlinear Pedagogy
Coaching Development
Decision Making
The Constraints Collective

Our mission is to transform practice environments in sport by equipping coaches with the knowledge, understanding and skills to bridge the gap between skill acquisition theory and practice.

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Part Two of this month's guest podcast: Ian Renshaw and Marco Perazzo (filling in for Keith Davids) continue the conversation with MMA coach Adam Singer (SBG Athens). Adam's whole programming philosophy compresses to three words — "do the thing," sca... more

The Only Thing We Know Is What We Test — Adam Singer on Aliveness, Safety by Design, and What the Calf Kick Proves About Perception

This month's guest podcast: Ian Renshaw is joined by Marco Perazzo, filling in for Keith Davids, to talk with Adam Si... more

This month, Ian Renshaw and Keith Davids chatted about why sport keeps falling for the same trick: something happens to be nearby when a team wins, and within a season everyone else is copying it. Ian's anchor image is Clive Woodward's six-foot pink ... more

This month's guest podcast: Ian Renshaw is joined by Jay Carter, Golf New Zealand's National Team Coach and host of the Talking Performance podcast (197 episodes and counting), for a conversation built around a clip Jay sent after listening to TCC's ... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Singer
MMA coach from SBG Athens
SBG Athens
Episode: Episode #111 # Do the Thing — Adam Singer on Periodisation of Goals, Luck, Trust, and Where Constrain-to-Afford Actually Holds Up
Jay Carter
Interviewee discussing his interview with Ryan Fox and related insights
Episode: Episode 108 Foxy's Long Way Round — Jay Carter on Ryan Fox, Late Specialisation, and the Open
Craig Harrison
Coach and researcher specializing in skill acquisition and movement in youth
New Zealand-based coach/researcher
Episode: Episode #106 Nobody Talks About Failure at the Skate Park — Craig Harrison on Designing Rooms Where Getting It Wrong Is Cheap
Chris Button
Researcher focused on water safety and ecological dynamics in aquatics
Episode: #102 Twenty Minutes From the Sea — Chris Button on Why the Pool Doesn't Prepare You for Open Water (Part Two)
Mike Richardson
Professor at Macquarie University; expert in ecological psychology, ecological dynamics, and computational modeling in sport
Macquarie University
Episode: The Constraints Collective Podcast with Michael Richardson
Zama Xolani Mofokeng
World record hopeful and street gymnast performing one-handed back handsprings as locomotion
Self-directed athlete
Episode: #92 Zama Xolani Mofokeng
Dave Keelty
High Performance Coach Development Manager for New Zealand Cricket
New Zealand Cricket
Episode: #90 Dave Keelty and Sam McKenzie
Sam McKenzie
Coach Developer in Talent Pathways for the AFL
Australian Football League (AFL)
Episode: #90 Dave Keelty and Sam McKenzie
Tom Parry
Lead author of the discussed paper, involved in coaching and research on skill acquisition
Episode: #87 Tom Parry and Tyler Yearby

Hosts

Ian Renshaw
Co-host, provides reactions and synthesis of the paper's concepts
Keith Davids
Host of The Constraints Collective, guiding discussion and framing
Martin
Co-founder and host

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • A must listen podcast for any coach.

    I’ve been a listener of ‘The Constraints Collective’ podcast since episode #1. And enjoy listening to the conversations, discussions and debates with Keith, Ian and Martyn each week. My favourite episode to date is, #67 with Stuart Armstrong, go check it out :-)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    18putts
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Phil Carson

    If you are a sport coach, educator or policy maker, you need this podcast in your life for the most up to date practice-theory views on all things from the ecological sciences.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CLA Fencing Coach
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Listeners praise rigorous discussion and practical coaching insights.
A must listen for coaches and educators who want up-to-date practice-theory views.
Audience values critical thinking and skepticism toward fad tools in sport science.

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#190
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Talking Points

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#102 Twenty Minutes From the Sea — Chris Button on Why the Pool Doesn't Prepare You for Open Water (Part Two)
Q: Can I ask you guys a question, do you mind?
Of course not. The discussion then pivoted to reflecting on favorite moments and how the guest's work aligns with the show's focus on ecological dynamics and practical application.
Episode #106 Nobody Talks About Failure at the Skate Park — Craig Harrison on Designing Rooms Where Getting It Wrong Is Cheap
Q: How do you handle growth spurts and maturation when designing learning environments?
We recognize maturational age as a key factor, adjusting the narrowing or broadening of constraints to accommodate changing coordination and body size, so that learning remains possible and meaningful during puberty.
Episode #106 Nobody Talks About Failure at the Skate Park — Craig Harrison on Designing Rooms Where Getting It Wrong Is Cheap
Q: How do you measure progress in constraint-led practice, given the difficulty of traditional metrics?
We used a mixed approach: some video analysis and traditional metrics like speed and strength, but also a matrix that captured foundational skills, motivation, and confidence to provide a broader picture of progress for athletes and parents.
Episode #106 Nobody Talks About Failure at the Skate Park — Craig Harrison on Designing Rooms Where Getting It Wrong Is Cheap
Q: What were the initial challenges then when you started to implement a constraint-led approach?
The major hurdles were getting both kids and parents comfortable with explorative learning, and aligning it with stakeholders who expected a more traditional, linear progression. Over time, creating a narrative (e.g., a coffee club) helped parents understand the value and outcomes of the new approach.
The Constraints Collective Podcast with Michael Richardson
Q: How can the theory of ecological dynamics inform practical coaching in sports today?
By focusing on how constraints shape emergent behavior, coaches can design practice environments that elicit the desired patterns of coordination and decision-making, rather than prescribing exact movements, enabling more adaptable performance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Constraints Collective

What is The Constraints Collective about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series centers on ecological dynamics and constraint-led coaching as a practical bridge between theory and real-world sport practice. Episodes explore how learning happens in representative, live environments, with coaches testing hypotheses through sparring, play, and varied practice rather than rote repetition. Conversations frequently thread through design of practice spaces, risk management, and the tension between safety and exploration, offering actionable ideas for building adaptive athletes across sports—from MMA to golf and open-water instruction. A standout aspect is the persistent emphasis on translating academic concepts into coaching tools, while guarding against pseudoscience and fad-driven methods. The show often feature... more

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1. Adam Singer
2. Jay Carter
3. Craig Harrison
4. Chris Button
5. Mike Richardson
6. Zama Xolani Mofokeng
7. Dave Keelty
8. Sam McKenzie

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