Greg Revak
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View all postsConstraints Led Approach (CLA) is a training/coaching framework. In plain English, this means CLA is a lens through which coaches can train athletes. You can use the constraints-led approach to enhance your coaching.
CLA is based on the idea that movement and performance are guided by boundaries called constraints. There are 3 main high-level constraints:
- Performer – The player and their abilities
- Environment – The space in which the activity is performed
- Task – The game itself
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Performer
This is the athlete and their abilities. What their athletic capabilities are will constrain them to be able to perform tasks or limit their abilities. Individual constraints include:
- Body Composition & Fitness – Strength, dimensions, flexibility, and aerobic capacity
- Mental – Ability to concentrate, confidence, and ability to read opponents
- Personality – Aggressive vs passive, emotional control, etc.
CLA is about designing good learning environments for athletes and using constraints to incentivize behaviour that's desirable for future performance . . .
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