038: Beyond Repetitions - The Ecological Approach to Skill Acquisition with Rob Gray, PhD | FSW

In this episode of *Finding Small Wins*, host Adam Loiacono sits down with Rob Gray, Associate Professor at ASU and host of the *Perception & Action Podcast*, to dive deep into motor skill acquisition, movement optimization, and the revolutionary ecological approach to coaching. Rob shares insights on how athletes and coaches can break away from traditional repetition-based training and embrace variability to enhance performance.

Whether you're a coach, athlete, or sports enthusiast, this conversation will help you rethink how skills are developed and refined. Learn why "repetition without repetition" is the key to mastering movement and discover practical strategies for applying these concepts to your training and coaching practices.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:00 – Rob Gray’s Background in Motor Learning
06:30 – The Ecological Approach to Skill Acquisition
14:00 – How Perception Shapes Motor Control
25:45 – Variability in Training: The Key to Skill Development
35:20 – Applying These Concepts to Sports Coaching and Rehab
45:00 – Small Wins in Motor Skill Learning

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