In episode 30, we chat with Rob Gray, a professor at Arizona State, a Skill Acquisition Specialist with the Boston Red Sox, producer and host of the Perception-Action Podcast, author of multiple books, researcher, and much more.

Listen in as we chat about...

-What is the Constraints Led Approach (CLA)?

-What is the history of the CLA?

-What are the benefits?

-How can we use this in hockey?

For more information, to purchase his books, and to get in contact with Rob, visit: https://perceptionaction.com/

Other resources discussed

Talent Equation Podcast: https://www.thetalentequation.co.uk/podcasts

Opposite Direction YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVkH7793RMAhYqKLXle_vQ

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In episode 29, we chat with USA Hockey's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Michael Stuart, and Manager of Player Safety, Kevin Margarucci, about the changes in neck laceration protectors, other types of lacerations, and reactive ways that players, parents, and coaches can keep the sport of ice hockey safer for everyone.

Stop The Bleed: https://www.stopthebleed.org/

US Council for Athletes Health: https://uscah.com/

Red Cross First Aid Training: https://uscah.com/

Make sure to join the discussion on Twitter @USAHockeyCoach

In episode 28, returning guest Heather Mannix discusses the #1 reason kids play sports: to have FUN! This is also the number 1 reason kids drop out of sports. In this episode, we explore what kids find fun in sports and how we, as coaches, can encourage a more fun environment for better retention and player development.

For information on Fun Integration Theory: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4201634/

USA Hockey Webinar with Dr. Amanda Visek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF4XGWO8Jro

Dr. Visek on X: @ajvisek
Heather Mannix on X: @Hmannix14

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