In this episode Alex Sarama interviews Jon Yu, who has been exploring an ecological approach in his coaching practice. Jon shares his coaching journey, from starting as a high school assistant coach to coaching at College Prep in Italy. He discusses the importance of investing in learning as a coach as well as his experience implementing CLA in player development sessions. Jon also talks about the importance of building rapport with players and creating a transformational coaching environment. He shares insights from his onboarding program for new players and highlights the benefits of using small-sided games and constraints-based coaching.

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Key Takeaways:

3:45 - “Investing in learning and growth as a coach is essential for personal and professional development.”

11:18 - “Implementing the concepts of variability and differential learning can enhance player development and engagement.”

14:15 - “Building rapport with players is crucial for creating a positive and transformational coaching environment.”

16:00 - “Onboarding programs for new players can help accelerate their understanding of team systems and principles of play.”

20:08 - “Small-sided games and constraints-based coaching can provide opportunities for players to explore and develop their skills.”

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