This comments is for Devin Zucko’s first blog post: https://devinz.opened.ca/a-constructivist-cognitivist-and-behaviourist-approach-to-tennis-coaching/

What a great post, I really like how you were able to apply each of the teaching approaches to the same topic (coaching tennis)! This allowed me to grasp the concept of each more wholly as it was being applied to the same thing. Additionally, your ability to adapt your teaching approach shows great flexibility and I am sure your students appreciate it. For example, you mentioned using more of a cognitive approach for advanced players. 

When advancing in a sport it can really come down to your mental strength (sometimes even over your physical!) so I appreciate how your post highlights this shift. Specifically, you talk about mental rehearsal, which has been shown in sports psychology to greatly improve performance! By introducing or encouraging your players to do this you are helping to refine their skills and reduce anxiety hopefully leading to better game play. 

This type of teaching could be super beneficial if translated into a classroom setting. As learners advance, teaching style should and need to be adapted to help learners grow. Once a foundation has been built, other possibly more intensive forms of instruction could be introduced. 

Thanks for sharing!