Ecological Dynamics

Drill Evaluation Case #2: DB Square-up

Seems like I want to call out a bad drill, but that's not true.

Jul 26 •

Drill Evaluation Case #1: WR Deceleration

A Simple Case of PATE Grading in Invasion Sports

Jul 8 •

How to Coach Real-Time Adjustments During Practice

Enter the PATE Ping

Jun 29 •

How to Upgrade Any Invasion Sports Practice

8 Constraint Knobs for Faster, Smarter Learning––Post 3 in the PATE Series.

Jun 19 •

See the Learning Behind Every Drill—in Under 60 Seconds

A fast, shared way to map what your drills actually demand—and why it matters

Jun 11 •

Introducing the PATE Matrix for Invasion Sports

From “Nice Drill” to Game‑Ready

Jun 6 •

Skill Floors Can Be Built to Rise

Why preparing for your worst day builds more durable skill than chasing your best.

May 24 •

The Forest, the Trees, and the Temptation of Easy Wins

Staying true to emergence, even if it means parting ways

May 11 •

When Tradition Fails the Athlete

A manifesto for smarter coaching in the age of complexity

Apr 4 •

The Art of Dexterity: Building Teams That Flow

Training Teams to Read, React, and Control the Game

Mar 6 •

Building a New Best Practice Framework for Flag Football Practice

How Ecological Training Creates Smarter, More Adaptive Players

Mar 3 •

Shaking Off the American Football Mindset

Why Flag Football Demands a New Coaching Approach

Mar 1 •

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