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The Perception & Action Podcast

Rob Gray
Ecological Dynamics
Skill Acquisition
Ecological Psychology
Motor Learning
Coaching
Affordances
Baseball
Ecological Approach
Soccer
Perception
Constraints-Led Approach
Cognition
Police Training
Self-Organization
Biomechanics
Direct Perception
Dynamical Systems Theory
Linear Pedagogy
Injury Prevention
Movement Variability

Exploration of how psychological research can be applied to improving performance, accelerating skill acquisition and designing new technologies in sports and other high performance domains. Hosted by Rob Gray, professor of Human Systems Engineering at Arizona State University, the podcast will review basic concepts and discuss the latest research in these areas.

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Join Andrew, Marianne, and me as we review Chapter 14 of The Ecological Approach to Visual – The Theory of Information Pickup & its Consequences

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I am joined by Isaac McBroom from the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) to discuss his work as director of coach education.

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I am joined by David Farrokh to discuss the topic of scale of analysis in sports skills. Are the different scales independent of each other, as assumed in the traditional approach? Also. a brief intro to fractals and multifractal analysis.

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Join Andrew, Marianne, and me as we review Chapter 13 of An Ecological Approach to Visual Perception.

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Isaac McBroom
Director of Education at the Professional Tennis Registry
Professional Tennis Registry
Episode: 593– Coach Education & Development in Racquet Sports, Isaac McBroom
David Farrokh
Sports skill acquisition researcher, soccer coach, and researcher of competitive coordination
Brown University
Episode: 592– Cross-Scale Interactions in Sports Skills, David Farrokh
Steve Whelan
Tennis coach, coach educator, and founder of mytenniscoaching.com
mytenniscoaching.com
Episode: 586 – Common Misconceptions about Ecological Dynamics, a discussion with Steve Whelan
Will Stubbs
Head of Education at Zen Golf
Zen Golf
Episode: 585 - An Ecological Dynamics Approach to Golf Practice-Upcoming Webinar, Will Stubbs, Zen Golf
Ted Kroeten
Founder of Joy of the People, author of The Talent Thief
Joy of the People
Episode: 584 – The Talent Thief. What if the way we train young athletes is stealing the very talent we are trying to develop? Ted Kroeten
Pete Blair
Professor from Texas State University
Texas State University, Alert
Episode: 580 – The Ways of Knowing – The 4P Model w. Pete Blair
Marco Perazzo
Martial arts instructor and coach applying ecological dynamics in training programs
New Jersey Martial Arts (NJMA)
Episode: 578 – Marco Perazzo, New Jersey Martial Arts (NJMA)
Carl Woods
Researcher, University of Queensland, on enskillment and skilled inhabitant knowledge
University of Queensland
Episode: 577 – Enskilled Knowledge & Education of Attention, Carl Woods
Adam Singer
Martial arts instructor at SBG Athens
SBG Athens
Episode: 572 – An Emergent Discussion with Martial Arts Coach Adam Singer

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Rob Gray
Host of The Perception & Action Podcast; professor focused on perceptual–motor behavior and ecological dynamics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 276 ratings
  • Enaction or enactivism is not representational!

    Love your show but this is a major misunderstanding and hope you will look further inyo it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Graciey8888
    United States3 months ago
  • Brilliant evidence-based content

    This has changed the way I think about athletic development. Thanks for the amazing content Rob!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    goalkeeper32
    United States2 years ago
  • Incredible

    This podcast is brilliant so please keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ltbeasy
    United States5 years ago
  • Addictive in a positive way

    Educational, thought provoking, bridges building. Huge amount of well structured movement science content and guests conversation. My weekly go to. Great work Rob👍🏾

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lucas Sumowski
    Australia6 years ago
  • Love!

    Great information, interviews and presentation. I would love to hear more martial arts topics, particularly Jiu Jitsu.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bee Kimura
    United States6 years ago

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Consistently valuable content for sports science and movement studies.
High-quality, research-driven discussions with applicable takeaways for performance.
Appreciated for summarizing complex theories into coaching practice.
Polished hosting with rigorous topics and occasional guest expertise.
Coaches will find evidence-based coaching insights and practical tools.

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593– Coach Education & Development in Racquet Sports, Isaac McBroom
Q: How do you think about grip? You have to teach people the continental grip?
He says there are effective variations in technique and that coaches can focus on the outcome players need, letting them explore how to achieve it instead of insisting on one perfect grip.
593– Coach Education & Development in Racquet Sports, Isaac McBroom
Q: Can you give us a brief overview of your background, what you do and what you're working on?
McBroom is PTR's Director of Education, overseeing coaching education and development, certification and learning resources across tennis, pickleball, paddle and platform tennis.
592– Cross-Scale Interactions in Sports Skills, David Farrokh
Q: Can you give us fractals for dummies and how you apply that?
Farrokh explains that fractal analysis examines how variation changes across measurement scales. In behavior, it can reveal whether small events are nested within larger events, indicating interactions rather than independent components.
592– Cross-Scale Interactions in Sports Skills, David Farrokh
Q: Can you talk a little bit about your initial thoughts about scale? How would you introduce this to coaches at the point of this issue?
Farrokh says competitive outcomes depend on the interaction between players, so individual actions must adapt to opponents rather than being prescribed as isolated techniques. He frames affordances as the way individual movements fit within a larger competitive system.
586 – Common Misconceptions about Ecological Dynamics, a discussion with Steve Whelan
Q: How do you handle grip and topspin decisions in younger players within this framework?
He argues that movements should be invited by the game; grips and topspin are not fixed requirements but tools used when the environment warrants them, with adaptations made in the moment.

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This show centers on applying psychological and perceptual–motor research to real-world performance, with a strong emphasis on how athletes and coaches can enhance skill acquisition, decision making, and adaptability in high-pressure environments. Episodes routinely explore ecological dynamics, constraint-led coaching, and practical coaching tools, often featuring researchers and practitioners who bridge theory and on-field practice. A standout thread is the focus on perceiving and acting in real time, not just internal representations, with guests ranging from book authors to elite coaches. Listeners are likely drawn to evidence-based coaching strategies, movement science, and performance optimization across sports and high-stakes domains.... more

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7. Marco Perazzo
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