TRANSFORMING
COACHING THROUGH
SKILL ACQUISITION PRINCIPLES
We help coaches design and deliver practice sessions that drive real progress, keeping athletes engaged and improving faster.
TRANSFORMING
COACHING THROUGH
SKILL ACQUISITION
PRINCIPLES
We help coaches design and deliver practice sessions that drive real progress, keeping athletes engaged and improving faster.
OUR IMPACT IN NUMBERS
OUR IMPACT IN NUMBERS
TRUSTED BY
TRUSTED BY
Bridging the gap between theory and practice to revolutionise coaching.
Our mission is to transform practice environments in sport by equipping coaches with the knowledge, understanding and skills to bridge the gap between skill acquisition theory and practice.
Stop running the same drills. Start developing more skillful athletes.
If your sessions look the same every week, you’re not alone. Many coaches feel stuck because:
✘ They know skill acquisition matters but can’t apply it in practice.
✘ They repeat drills without proof they work in real games.
✘ They struggle to design sessions that build decision-making under pressure.
✘ They lack examples, feedback, and mentorship to evolve.
The good news? With the right approach, you can coach with clarity, confidence, and methods that develop skills that transfer to competition.
The Constraints Collective was founded by a group of coaches, researchers, and practitioners who have spent decades working at the intersection of theory and practice in sport.
With over 50 years’ combined experience, we’ve helped coaches and organisations apply skill acquisition principles from grassroots to elite performance. We’ve worked in academies, governing bodies, universities, and coach education—always focused on showing how learning really works and how to design environments that support it.
We saw a problem: coaches were getting more theory than ever, but without the tools to apply it. The result? Frustration, confusion, and missed opportunities for player growth.
That’s why we started The Constraints Collective, to bridge the gap between research and real-world coaching. We’ve lived the challenges and now share practical frameworks, mentorship, and consultancy that transform how coaches think, plan, and deliver. No buzzwords. No fluff. Just skill acquisition that makes sense and makes a difference.
Stop running the same drills. Start developing more skillful athletes.
If your sessions look the same every week, you’re not alone. Many coaches feel stuck because:
✘ They know skill acquisition matters but can’t apply it in practice.
✘ They repeat drills without proof they work in real games.
✘ They struggle to design sessions that build decision-making under pressure.
✘ They lack examples, feedback, and mentorship to evolve.
The good news? With the right approach, you can coach with clarity, confidence, and methods that develop skills that transfer to competition.
The Constraints Collective was founded by a group of coaches, researchers, and practitioners who have spent decades working at the intersection of theory and practice in sport.
With over 50 years’ combined experience, we’ve helped coaches and organisations apply skill acquisition principles from grassroots to elite performance. We’ve worked in academies, governing bodies, universities, and coach education—always focused on showing how learning really works and how to design environments that support it.
We saw a problem: coaches were getting more theory than ever, but without the tools to apply it. The result? Frustration, confusion, and missed opportunities for player growth.
That’s why we started The Constraints Collective, to bridge the gap between research and real-world coaching. We’ve lived the challenges and now share practical frameworks, mentorship, and consultancy that transform how coaches think, plan, and deliver. No buzzwords. No fluff. Just skill acquisition that makes sense and makes a difference.
HOW WE HELP COACHES SUCCEED
MEMBERSHIP
Connect with like-minded coaches, share ideas, and gain strategies that boost confidence and accelerate growth.
MENTORSHIP
Apply skill acquisition principles and create impactful, engaging training sessions.
CONSULTANCY
Enhance your coaching and performance, aligned to modern frameworks, and measurable performance gains.
EDUCATION RESOURCES
Access a range of resources and courses designed to enhance your coaching practice.
HOW WE HELP COACHES SUCCEED
SUCCEED
MEMBERSHIP
Connect with like-minded coaches, share ideas, and gain strategies that boost confidence and accelerate growth.
MENTORSHIP
Apply skill acquisition principles and create impactful, engaging training sessions.
CONSULTANCY
Enhance your coaching and performance, aligned to modern frameworks, and measurable performance gains.
EDUCATION RESOURCES
Access a range of resources and courses designed to enhance your coaching practice.
PROVEN IMPACT
PROVEN IMPACT
IN THE COACHING WORLD
"We were blown away with Martyn’s knowledge and how precisely he delivered and engaged the coaches during the coach development programme.
We look forward to working with you again to support the development of our coaching team and to discuss ideas and possibly work together on future player development projects."
- Darren Hughes (Manchester City F.C.)
"Ian Renshaw has been a transformative influence on my development as a coach and educator over the past four years.
His unparalleled expertise in coach education and skill acquisition, combined with his ability to challenge traditional methodologies, has completely reshaped the way I approach player development and learning design."
- Noah LeRoche (Integrity Hoops, Former Head of Player Development and Assistant Coach; Memphis Grizzlies, NBA)
"Keith’s research has influenced my coaching practice significantly and that change has undoubtedly been for the better, to the benefit of the athletes I coach.
The research has evolved my coaching practice, resulting in improved performances and experiences of the athletes I coach.”
- Andrew Sheaff (University of Virginia, USA, Swimming and Diving Coach)
PROVEN IMPACT
PROVEN IMPACT
IN THE COACHING WORLD
"We were blown away with Martyn’s knowledge and how precisely he delivered and engaged the coaches during the coach development programme.
We look forward to working with you again to support the development of our coaching team and to discuss ideas and possibly work together on future player development projects."
- Darren Hughes (Manchester City F.C.)
"Ian Renshaw has been a transformative influence on my development as a coach and educator over the past four years.
His unparalleled expertise in coach education and skill acquisition, combined with his ability to challenge traditional methodologies, has completely reshaped the way I approach player development and learning design."
- Noah LeRoche (Integrity Hoops, Former Head of Player Development and Assistant Coach; Memphis Grizzlies, NBA)
"Keith’s research has influenced my coaching practice significantly and that change has undoubtedly been for the better, to the benefit of the athletes I coach.
The research has evolved my coaching practice, resulting in improved performances and experiences of the athletes I coach.”
- Andrew Sheaff (University of Virginia, USA, Swimming and Diving Coach)
We bring decades of experience to drive success.
The Constraints Collective was founded by a group of coaches, researchers, and practitioners who have spent decades working at the intersection of theory and practice in sport.
With over 50 years’ combined experience, we’ve helped coaches and organisations apply skill acquisition principles from grassroots to elite performance. We’ve worked in academies, governing bodies, universities, and coach education—always focused on showing how learning really works and how to design environments that support it.
We saw a problem: coaches were getting more theory than ever, but without the tools to apply it. The result? Frustration, confusion, and missed opportunities for player growth.
That’s why we started The Constraints Collective, to bridge the gap between research and real-world coaching. We’ve lived the challenges and now share practical frameworks, mentorship, and consultancy that transform how coaches think, plan, and deliver. No buzzwords. No fluff. Just skill acquisition that makes sense and makes a difference.
We bring decades of experience to drive success.
The Constraints Collective was founded by a group of coaches, researchers, and practitioners who have spent decades working at the intersection of theory and practice in sport.
With over 50 years’ combined experience, we’ve helped coaches and organisations apply skill acquisition principles from grassroots to elite performance. We’ve worked in academies, governing bodies, universities, and coach education—always focused on showing how learning really works and how to design environments that support it.
We saw a problem: coaches were getting more theory than ever, but without the tools to apply it. The result? Frustration, confusion, and missed opportunities for player growth.
That’s why we started The Constraints Collective, to bridge the gap between research and real-world coaching. We’ve lived the challenges and now share practical frameworks, mentorship, and consultancy that transform how coaches think, plan, and deliver. No buzzwords. No fluff. Just skill acquisition that makes sense and makes a difference.
OUR GUIDING VALUES
SUCCEED
CLARITY OVER COMPLEXITY
We make theory usable: no jargon, no fluff, just evidence-informed ideas coaches can apply right away.
COACH-FIRST THINKING
We don’t push abstract models — we meet coaches where they are and build solutions that fit their context.
COLLABORATION AND COMMUNITY
Learning doesn’t happen in isolation. We believe in building spaces where coaches can share, challenge, and grow together.
OUR GUIDING VALUES
CLARITY OVER COMPLEXITY
We make theory usable: no jargon, no fluff, just evidence-informed ideas coaches can apply right away.
COACH-FIRST THINKING
We don’t push abstract models — we meet coaches where they are and build solutions that fit their context.
COLLABORATION AND COMMUNITY
Learning doesn’t happen in isolation. We believe in building spaces where coaches can share, challenge, and grow together
FEATURED BY
FEATURED BY
TRUSTED COACHING & PERFORMANCE OUTLETS
TRUSTED COACHING & PERFORMANCE OUTLETS
THE ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT SHOW
▶︎ Ian Renshaw on Making Learning Fun
WILD GOLF PODCAST
▶︎ World Leading Skill Acquisition Expert and Coaching Consultant (P1)
▶︎ World Leading Skill Acquisition Expert and Coaching Consultant (P2)
UK COACHING PODCAST
▶︎ Using A Constraints-Led Approach to Skill Acquisition
THE TALENT EQUATION PODCAST
