Skill Development Using CLA w/ Drew Dunlop

Published: April 15, 2024, 8 a.m.

We are fortunate to have Drew Dunlop on this episode.\xa0

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Dunlop is a co-founder of The Pro Lane, a development facility in Wisconsin that works with players at all levels.\xa0

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Dunlop has coached around the world and is recognized for his modern approach using a Constraints-Led Approach for Skill Acquisition.\xa0

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At The Pro Lane, he helps designs training environments that allows players to explore solutions that transfer to the game.

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https://twitter.com/CoachDrewD

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https://twitter.com/TheProLane

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EPISODE BREAKDOWN

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1:30 - Path from player to development coach

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3:35 - Confidence as a coach to try something different

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5:40 - Identifying that this coaching method works

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6:50 - The process of making a learning environment

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9:00 - The importance of whiteboards during training

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10:35 - Using questions to guide learning

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12:30 - How technology factors into development

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15:00 - Emphasizing modern game skills

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16:50 - Teaching players adaptability in finishing

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18:45 - When in doubt, add a defender

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19:55 - Teaching off-ball screening

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21:25 - Methods for teaching players

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22:35 - Teaching players about off-ball cutting

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24:00 - The role of defense in the training

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25:40 - Incorporating rebounding in development

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27:25 - Including common triggers and actions

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28:50 - Teaching spacing in development sessions

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29:25 - The amount of off-court time as development coach

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30:20 - From idea to implementation

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31:40 - Teams, players to watch

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32:40 - Growing as a coach & business

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35:05 - Creating a focus for a development session