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The Adaptable Athlete PodcastSkill Adaptation > Skill AcquisitionSend us a text*Checkout the free practice guide at the end of the show notes!For decades, coaches and scientists have used the term skill acquisition — but what if that’s not what’s really happening?In this short episode, we dive into the idea that athletes don’t acquire skill — they adapt it. Inspired by our recent conversation with Duarte Araújo, this concept challenges the traditional view of skill as something stored or possessed, and instead reframes it as a continuous process shaped by the relationship between ath...
2025-10-3010 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastWhy Athletes Don’t "Acquire" Skill—They Adapt it w/ Duarte AraújoSend us a text*Checkout the free practice guide at the end of the show notes!What is skill, really? And what if it’s not something athletes acquire — but something they continuously adapt?In this episode, Duarte Araújo joins us on the pod to unpack one of the most fundamental questions in sport: what does it truly mean to be skillful? Duarte breaks down why “acquisition” is the wrong metaphor, and how coaches can design environments that bring intelligence and creativity to the surface.Together, we explor...
2025-10-2256 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastWhy Exploration Beats Perfection: 25 years of Coaching Fighters w/ Adam SingerSend us a textAdam Singer is the head coach of SBG Athens, where he and his brother Rory have been developing fighters for over 25 years. A longtime practitioner of ecological dynamics in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, Adam has coached multiple athletes to the highest levels of competition, including two world champions. He’s also a co-author of a landmark paper on ecological dynamics in combat sports with Shawn Myszka, Tyler Yearby, Scott Sievewright, and Andy Grahn. Known for blending sharp insight with humor (and reminding everyone he’s both handsome and fun...
2025-09-241h 35
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastBreaking Free from Perfect Mechanics w/ Garrett BakerSend us a textGarrett Baker, Skill Acquisition Specialist and pitching coach with the New York Mets, returns to the Adaptable Athlete Podcast to dive deep into the realities of skill development in baseball.In this episode we discuss:Why breaking free from “perfect mechanics” often unlocks better performanceWhy pitching velocity isn't everythingHow reframing pitchers as “out-getters” changes the way we think about trainingThe pitcher-batter relationship and its central role in pitching successThe impact of conviction and intention on the moundWhy variability and “serious play” are critical to long-term developmentIf you like today's epis...
2025-08-2055 min
The Adaptable Athlete Podcast6 Minutes of Skill: How Does the Weight Room Fit within an Ecological Approach?Send us a textWelcome back to the Adaptable Athlete Podcast! In this episode, we dive into another edition of the 6 Minutes of Skill series — where Coach Jav breaks down a key skill acquisition concept in under 6 minutes (or close enough).This time, we’re tackling a big one:How does the weight room fit within an ecological approach?The weight room and ecological dynamics can often feel like they're pulling in different directions. But in this quick-hit episode, Coach Jav unpacks: ✅ Why the weight r...
2025-07-2311 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastTalent is Not Linear: Rethinking Player Development in Soccer w/ Justin FergusonSend us a textIn this episode of the Adaptable Athlete Podcast, I'm joined by Justin Ferguson — Director of Player Development at Minnesota United FC and a coach who’s deeply committed to modern coaching principles.We dig into what it really means to rethink player development, why talent is not a linear process, and how coaches can better support athletes through complex, messy learning environments.Justin shares insights from his work in professional soccer, including how Minnesota United is challenging traditional development models and creating learning environments that actually prepare players for the g...
2025-07-091h 04
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastCoaching Hockey IQ w/ Jim HaverstromSend us a textIn this episode, Javi sits down with Jim Haverstrom to explore a fresh approach to youth hockey coaching. Jim explains how his game-based, small-area practices transform the way young players develop skills and decision-making. Rather than isolating techniques, his methods use purposeful, in-game scenarios to build hockey IQ and foster creativity on the ice. He also shares strategies for communicating these innovative methods to parents, emphasizing long-term growth over immediate wins.Key Topics Discussed:✅ Transitioning from traditional drills to game-based, small-area practices✅ Using incentives in practice to prom...
2025-02-2656 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastThe Power of Unstructured Learning in Coaching and Sport w/ Marianne DaviesSend us a textIn this episode, Javi sits down with Marianne Davies to explore a fascinating blend of topics, from adventure sports and ecological coaching to the power of language and learning. They dive into how language shapes perception, the unique relationship between teaching and learning, and the role of affordance perception in high-risk environments.Marianne shares her experiences in equestrian sports, adventure coaching, and expedition leadership, emphasizing how outdoor challenges can reshape the way we think, learn, and coach—not just in sports, but in life. They discuss the importance of exploration for bo...
2025-02-121h 02
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastAnalyzing the Transcendent Movement Skill of Lamar Jackson w/ Shawn MyszkaSend us a textIn this episode, we dive deep into the transcendent movement skill of Lamar Jackson with special guest Shawn Myszka!In addition to having partnered with 139 NFL athletes and many pro bowlers, Shawn also has been deeply investigating and writing about movement on his website Football Beyond The Stats for over a decade. Every year Shawn names "Mover of the Year", and this year it was none other than Lamar Jackson! As a two-time Mover of the Year, Jackson’s ability to adapt, create, and solve problems on the fie...
2025-01-291h 12
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastUnlocking Potential Through Creativity and Donor Sports w/ Brian NeffSend us a textWelcome to today's show!Today I'm joined by Brian Neff of US Ski and Snowboard!Brian is an athletic development coach for US Ski and snowboard and specifically works with US Paralympic, Alpine and snowboard athletes. Prior to his current position, Brian has had roles in athletic medicine, strength and conditioning, and sports science across many different universities in the collegiate sector, such as Big Ten, Pac12 and Summit League colleges such as University of Minnesota, University of Denver, University of Utah, University of Colorado, and University...
2025-01-1557 min
The Adaptable Athlete Podcast6 Minutes of Skill: What Information is Present in Your Training Environment?Send us a textWelcome to today's show! Today we are going to be doing another installment of our "6 Minutes of Skill" series. A series where we dive into a topic related to skill acquisition, in under 6 minutes. To catch the last installment of this series, click here.Today, we are going to be discussing information. Specifically, what information is present in your training environments. Hope you enjoy the show!Right now, we offering an After Christmas Sale. It ends on 1/1, so be sure to take advantage of it! If y...
2025-01-0110 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastChallenging Tradition: The Case for Modernizing Hockey Coaching w/ Brian GillamSend us a textWelcome to today’s episode! My guest today is Brian GilliamBrian works in hockey and has been working in player development for 39 years. He's the owner of Brian Gillum Hockey, which specializes in player and coach development. He is a Hockey Canada skills coach, coach development coordinator with Hockey Eastern Ontario and a Hockey Canada coach developer.n addition to that, Brian was a presenter at the most recent Sports Women's Skill Conference which is available for purchase. I really enjoyed his presentation here. I like how he ha...
2024-12-111h 20
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastLearning To Be An Ecological Coach w/ Rob GraySend us a textOn this episode I'm joined by Dr. Rob Gray! Rob is a multi-time guest on this podcast and is always a fan favorite. He is truly a giant in the movement community and one of the most knowledgable people around.In this convo, we discuss his latest book Learning to Be an Ecological Coach and what readers can expect to get out of it. He also answers several your questions from social media, including:What's the role of memory in EcoD?Explain the myth of "muscle mem...
2024-11-2752 min
The Adaptable Athlete Podcast6 Minutes of Skill: Why We Don't Do DrillsSend us a textWelcome to today's episode! Today we are kicking off a brand new segment called, "6 minutes of skill" where we dive into a skill related topic in under 6 minutes. These are meant to be very practically driven This constraint serves 2 purposes: To challenge me to be concise yet descriptive in my language, and to give you (the listener) a quick and actionable episode.Today we are going address "Why we don't do drill" ...stay tuned and find out why If you like today's episode, leave a rev...
2024-11-1308 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastAsk Emergence Q&A # 3Send us a textOn this episode, I'll and we answer your skill acquisition questions!We asked you on social media to post any burning questions you had and you delivered! Today, we answer those questions. Some of the topics we covered include:Affordances - Can 2 athletes need unique solutions to solve the same problem?What about the phrase "let the environment speak first" - How can we use this framework?Stealing a pass in basketball - What to look for? How to anticipate?A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated! We really...
2024-10-3019 min
The Adaptable Athlete Podcast2024 Movement & Skill Acquisition AwardsSend us a textWelcome to today's show! On this episode, we announce our Movement & Skill Acquisition Award Winner! This is something, we started last year, where we get to honor the best and brightest on the skill acquisition community. We have categories: Lifetime achievement award, practitioner of the year award, and researcher of the year award. Last year Kieth Davids, Alex Sarama, and Rob Gray won the awards respectively. This year Shawn and Tyler got the privilege of honoring the 2024 award winner!If you like today's episode, leave a revi...
2024-10-1643 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastReconceptualizing Talent Development & Challenging Coaching Traditions and w/ Stuart ArmstrongSend us a textWelcome to today's episode!...My guest today is Stuart Armstrong!Stu is speaker, coach developer, and host of of our favorite podcast, the talent equation Stu has worked as a head of coaching for sport England and , the player development manager for rugby football union and is one of the top experts on skill acquisition.As you could expect with Stu and I, today’s conversation is emergent and wide ranging. We discussed everything from Stu's coaching journey, which is so great to hear considering the impact he’s had...
2024-09-181h 10
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastNFL Offseason Training Review w/ Shawn MyszkaSend us a textOn this episode, my guest is Shawn Myszca! Shawn has appeared on this podcast a number of times and I’ll there will be a link to some of his previous appearances so you can catch up with his work!In my humble opinion, this episode tops all of Shawn’s other appearances! Today, we dive into a recap of Shawn’s work with his NFL athletes. Shawn has been an innovator of using an ecological dynamics framework in American football as partnered with NFL athletes for 16 seasons.We discuss...
2024-09-0449 min
The Adaptable Athlete Podcast2024 Sport Movement Skill Conference PreviewSend us a textWelcome to today's show!..Today, I'm joined by Shawn Myszka!Shawn is the founder of the Sport Movement Skill Conference, which is very relevant for today's topic. Today we are previewing the 2024 SMSC and telling you why we are so excited about this year's theme "Show you work"!Mark you calendar for October 4th and 5th and get your tickets here!If you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you want to reach me directly, contact me on social media or shoot me @javier@emergentmvmt.co...
2024-08-2825 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastThe Importance of the Athlete-Environment RelationshipSend us a textToday we are going to be taking a deep dive into the importance of the athlete environment relationship and why it's so important in training!In order to do this, we will be revisiting some clips from some of the best clips from previous podcast guests. Today, you will hear clips from the following:Dr. Carl Woods Dr. Rob GrayScott Sievwright In addition to their wisdom, Coach Jav will be adding some commentary to the set the tone. Enjoy the epsiode!One quick note before we ge...
2024-08-1423 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastHow to Make Deceleration Training Transfer to the GameSend us a textOn this week's episode, Coach Jav is joined again by Yuji Suzuki! Yuji joined us during our last episode and in this one, they dive into the topic of deceleration training!The skill of deceleration is an important one for athletes, but it is traditionally trained in a very decontextualized way. Which is devoid of many of the elements that help skills transfer to the game.This episode dives into how coaches can train deceleration, in a more contextual way, which can lead to greater transfer to sport.
2024-07-3130 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastHow Can We Make Musculoskeletal Rehab More "Alive"? w/ Yuji SuzukiSend us a textMy Guest today is Yuji Suzuki!Yuji works as a chiropractor and a remote coach to help people of all backgrounds overcome obstacles related to their health and fitness. Over the years, his education has shifted his views on how he can be most helpful to someone dealing with pain and injuries, particularly being informed by the updated models of pain and the ecological dynamics framework for approaching human movement. Yuji was a guest on this show in episode 69, which you can listen to here.This time...
2024-07-1739 min
The Adaptable Athlete Podcast3 EcoD Practice Design Principles Every Coach Should KnowSend us a textHey everyone, welcome to today's show!On this episode, we are going to be doing a deep dive on practice design! This is a topic many of you are very interested in and passionate about so I figured we would shine a light on it. To do this, I've compiled some clips from some of my amazing guests that will give you their insights on practice design. In addition to that, I will be giving my input on each clip to hopefully guide you towards your own takeaways.
2024-07-0326 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastExploring The Athletic Skills Model w/ Martina NavarroSend us a textMy guest for today’s episode is Dr. Martina Navarro. Martina is a native of Brazil and a senior lecture at the university of Portsmouth in the UK. She received her undergrad from the university of São Paulo in Brazil and her PhD from São Paulo and the university of Amsterdam in Netherlands.Her PhD focused on effects of strategies and high levels of stress and anxiety and human cognition and motor controlShe has also done post doctorate work in , Switzerland was awarded the excellence, doctoral resea...
2024-06-191h 01
The Adaptable Athlete Podcast"The 1st Day of Practice we Play" with Jason WatsonSend us a textMy guest today is Jason Watson . Who is Jason? Jason is the head women’s volleyball coach at the university Arkansas women’s volleyball. Prior to that he had successful head coaching stance at my alma mater Arizona State and BYU.What’s unique about Jason is that he is a program builder. He took over a program in Arkansas. That is a major conference in the SEC and had not had a lot of historical success and since he took over the program in 2016 he has since taken them to new Heigh...
2024-05-151h 01
The Adaptable Athlete Podcast" Provide Your Athletes with a License to Explore" w/ Tom ParrySend us a textMy guest for today's episode is Tom Parry! Tom is the head of the kinesiology department at Butler University and received his PhD from Indiana University. His research interests are centered on the application of kinesiology theory and concepts to practitioner-based settings such as therapy, coaching and strength & conditioning. His expertise is in skill acquisition, sport psychology and coaching and regularly publishes research in these areasIf you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you want to reach me directly, contact me on social media...
2024-04-241h 16
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastTransforming Basketball w/ Alex SaramaSend us a textOn today’s episode, I’m joined by Alex Sarama! Alex is a 2x guest on the show and appeared on the podcast way back in Episode 33!Since that episode, Alex’s life has changed quite a bit. he found it a company called Transforming Basketball, which is seeking to change the way that basketball is coached. He is also the Director of methodology with London Lyons in England, and also works with the Rip City remix, the G league affiliate team for the Portland, Trailblazers of the NBA.On top...
2024-04-1052 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastAsk Emergence Q&A #2Send us a textOn this episode, I'm joined by my guy Tyler Yearby and we answer your skill acquisition questions!We asked you on social media to post any burning questions you had heading into the new year and you delivered! Today, we answer those questions. Some of the topics we covered include:How Important is it for a coach to have experience playing the sport that they want to coach?What are the best games to use for youth athletes?How does skill acquisition fit into a training session?Will there be an e...
2024-03-2044 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastPutting The Tools In The Athlete's Hands w/ Nick SmallridgeSend us a textMy guest today is Nick Smallridge! Nick is a teacher and soccer coach in Bentonville, Arkansas, USA.He is he coach at Sporting AR 2007G Coach and the assistant varsity coach at Bentonville High School for the girls team.Nick has over 18 years of coaching experience including Socorro High School Boys Asst, Grassroots in Socorro, various levels, New Mexico Tech girls(college club) Qiziltepa Mahalla boys(UZ).He played soccer at FC Haka B1/B2 Finland and Drury University in Missouri. In this episod...
2024-03-061h 03
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastA Masterclass On Affordances w/ Andrew WilsonSend us a textMy guest today is Dr. Andrew Wilson!Dr. Wilson an Ecological Psychologist and a researcher at Leeds Beckett University in the UK He is an internationally recognised expert in perception, action and embodied cognition.He gained his PhD in Psychology and Cognitive Science from Indiana University, Bloomington in 2005. His research interests are broadly in the area of perception and action, with a particular interest in learning and theories of embodied cognition.On this episode, we dive into the world of affordances and what they mean i...
2024-02-211h 02
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastReconnect to Your Inner Athlete w/ Rafe KellySend us a textMy guest today is Rafe Kelley!Rafe is the founder of Evolve Move Play and is one of the foremost movement practitioners on the world. He's studied and practiced everything from parkour, gymnastics, various martial arts disciplines, and much more. Rafe absolutely crushes on this podcast and we discuss some very deep and interesting topics. If you want to learn more about Rafe and the EMP content, then I highly suggest visiting his website!We are launching a new program called the Skill Acquisition Retreat! We will b...
2024-02-071h 16
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastNo Two Jumps Are The Same: An Ecological Approach to Jump Training w/ Chris McCoskerSend us a textMy guest today is Chris McCosker!!..Chris is lecturer in the physical education, skill acquisition and motor control spaces at the Australian Catholic University with experience as a sport scientist for International, National and junior level athletes across sports including track and field, rowing, water polo, cricket, football (soccer) and baseball. The impetus for this episode was Chris' recent article that he wrote for Sportsmith titled " Vertical Jump Tests Come Up Short Against Vertical Jumps In Sport" which is about applying an ecological dynamics approach to jump training and training general.
2024-01-171h 10
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastAsk Emergence Q&A - Answering Your 2024 Coaching QuestionsSend us a textWelcome to today's show!On this episode, I'm joined by my guy Shawn Myzka and we answer YOUR 2024 coaching questions!We asked you on social media to post any burning questions you had heading into the new year and you delivered! Today, we answer those questions. Some of the topics we covered include:Game day warmups: Rote repetition vs a more variable approach to prepare athletes for competition What's a better term than skill acquisition?High representativeness vs injury prevention in boxing How to help athletes deal with identity...
2024-01-0352 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastExploring Movement Boundaries w/ Yuji SuzukiSend us a textMy Guest today is Yuji Suzuki!Yuji works as a chiropractor and a remote coach to help people of all backgrounds overcome obstacles related to their health and fitness. Over the years, his education has shifted his views on how he can be most helpful to someone dealing with pain and injuries, particularly being informed by the updated models of pain and the ecological dynamics framework for approaching human movement.Yuji and I discuss many things skill acquisition, including how uses an ecological dynamics framework to help h...
2023-12-1359 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastEmbracing Complexity in Coaching with Stu McMillan and Shawn MyszkaSend us a textMy Guests today are Stu McMillan and Shawn Myszka!Shawn has been on this podcast multiple times before, so you can refer this previous episodes for more info on his background.Stu is the sprints coach and CEO at Altis, which is one of the leading companies in in the world in coach educationsStu has over 25 years of experience in professional coaching and has personally coached over 70 olympians at 7 Olympic Games, with over 30 of those athletes winning olympic medals. His com...
2023-11-291h 12
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastTake The Red Pill: Ditch The Matrix and The Coaching Dogmas w/ Austin JochumSend us a textMy Guest today is Austin Jochum!Austin the owner of Jochum Strength in Minneapolis Minnesota.The inspiration for Jochum Strength came when Austin was 15 years old and was told he had herniated a disk in his back from squatting and that he wouldn't be able to move the same way again.Through years of research, self experimentation and lots of trial and errors Austin proved alot of what he was was told wrong.And you’ll see that not believing and following the status quo is...
2023-11-151h 04
The Adaptable Athlete Podcast3 Ways to Guide an Athlete's SearchSend us a textFor today's episode, we are going to discuss how a coach can guide an athlete's search!As more and more people are starting to become aware of a modern approach to skill acquisition, there still seems to be this gap between knowledge and application.So today, I'm going to share w/ you 3 Ways to Guide An Athletes Search! If you're someone who's new to this approach, or even someone who has been implementing these ideas for a long time, this episode will have takeaways that you can i...
2023-11-0218 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastProblem Solving In The Weight Room w/ Rob NelsonSend us a textMy guest today is Rob Nelson! Rob is the associate director of sports performance at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).He directly oversees all program design for women’s volleyball, baseball, women’s basketball, and track and field.Prior that Rob worked at Wofford College, St Francis, and IMG academy. I was first introduced to Rob via our mutual friend and head coach of UMBC, Kasey Crider. Both Rob and Kasey wanted to introduce more of an ecological apporach to the weight room, so we all had a conve...
2023-10-1951 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastCreating Basketball Environments That Get Game Day Results w/ Drew Dunlop and Jacob GrossmanSend us a textFor today's episode, my guests are Drew Dunlop and Jacob Grossman!Drew and Jacob are the co-founders of The ProLane, a basketball skill sdevelopment facility. Drew directed the pre draft process of Miami Heat guard, Tyler Herro. He also coached 3 years in the Chinese Basketball Association and has served as a consultant for the Philippines basketball association.Jacob has experience with NBA, overseas, college and HS athletes. He has directed individual and small group training for Jordanian national team player and is a skills consultant for the Ch...
2023-10-0355 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastReconceptualizing The Role of a Sports Performance Coach w/ Tyler YearbySend us a textFor today's episode, my guest is Tyler Yearby!!Tyler has been a multi time guest on this podcast, appearing back in episode 24 and episode 1.This time around, Tyler and I discuss his travels to England and China discussing ecological dynamics and using a CLA in practice.One of the concepts that Tyler is presenting on is "Reconceptualizing the Role of a Sports Performance Coach", which is seeks to change the way coaches interact w/ their athletes. We dive into that in today's episode. Enjoy!If y...
2023-09-2051 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastA Modern Approach to Martial Arts w/ Josh PeacockSend us a textMy guest today is Josh Peacock!Josh is the host of the Combat Learning Podcast.Josh is lifelong martial arts fanatic with over 20 years in the game, including 8+ years as an instructor. He currently holds 4th dan in taekwondo and a blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu — and has some sort of experience in most styles widely available today. His love for teaching and learning martial arts also led me to earn a master’s degree in Teaching & Learning.It's evident that Josh , reallyUnderstands both the practic...
2023-09-071h 08
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastReconceptualizing Sport Movement as a Problem Solving Activity w/ Shawn MyszkaSend us a textFor today's episode, my guest is Shawn Myszka!!Shawn has been a multi time guest on this podcast, appearing back in episode 53 and episode 38.This time around, Shawn and I discuss his new paper he authored alongside Tyler Yearby and Keith Davids, titled "Reconceptualizing Movement Behavior in Sport as a Problem-Solving Activity".In addition to that, Shawn and I go down many rabbit holes regarding the topics of skill acquisition and coaching...Enjoy!!If you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you w...
2023-08-241h 12
The Adaptable Athlete Podcast3 Ways to Make Your Practice More EcologicalSend us a textFor today's episode, we are going to discuss 3 ways to help make your practice design more ecological!As more and more people are starting to become aware of a modern approach to skill acquisition, there still seems to be this gap between knowledge and application.So today, I'm going to share w/ you 3 Ways to Make Your Practice More Ecological. If you're someone who's new to this approach, or even someone who has been implementing these ideas for a long time, this episode will have takeaways that...
2023-08-1718 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastPrinciples of Play & Periodizing Practice w/ Gareth FlitcroftSend us a textGareth is currently coaching in Step 6 of the English Non-League pyramid. Previously he coached in the top tier of the Welsh football league pyramid - Cymru Premier - for two different teams.Gareth has experience coaching abroad in the the USA, Honduras, Catalonia and the UK. Gareth is also a coach educator at MBP school of coaches. An online coach development program. The game's tactical sphere has always been what has interests him most and He believes in Developing teams that are tactically adaptable, and he do...
2023-08-0259 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastHow Injuries Can Affect Affordance Perception w/ Rich WhiteSend us a textFor today's show, I'm joined by my friend and now co-worker, Rich White from Emergence!Rich is a multi time guest on the podcast and was most recently on in Episode 28. Last time, Rich was asking most of the questions and we dove deep into a blog post I did for Emergence about "Bridging the Gap" between return to play and performance.This time we are tackling part 2 of the blog series, titles "Injury and Affordance Perception".This is a really important topic that doesn't get discussed e...
2023-06-011h 04
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastHow "Real" Does Training Need to Be? w/ Dr. Alex LascuSend us a textDr Alex Lascu is a skill acquisition amateur (lover of) and research assistant at the University of Canberra. She exists in the gap between research and practice in sport coaching, in the hopes of one day bringing these worlds together. Alex also has a background as a cricket coach, which we get into during the episode.I had heard of Alex before but really first came across her work after after reading her article “What Needs to Be Real?” Which dives into representative learning design and how it can...
2023-05-171h 13
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastBeing Water: Applying Bruce Lee's Ideas to Modern Coaching Methods w/ Shawn Myszka and Tyler YearbySend us a textFor today's show, I'm joined by Shawn Myszka and Tyler Yearby!Shawn and Tyler have been on the podcast a few times, so I won't bother spending too much time on their bio. Shawn and Tyler are the Co-director's of education at Emergence and have also come together to co-author a series of published articles, the first of which we discussed in episode 24. This time around, we discuss their new paper, which is centered around the teaching and philosophies of Bruce Lee. Their paper is title...
2023-04-261h 02
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastRedefining Physical Therapy Through Ecological Dynamics w/ Martijn Lips and Paul NelsonSend us a textWelcome to today's show!...My guests today are Martijn Lips and Paul Nelson! Martijn is a lecturer at SOMT University of Physiotherapy and sports physical therapist from the Netherlands. He focuses mostly on readaptation of lower extremity injuries, predominantly ACL-injuries. He approaches human movement and readaptation from an Ecological perspective and believe this should have a more prominent place in a physical therapy setting. Because of this he co-founded The Sports Practitioners- a platform from which they give courses in applying an Ecological Dynamics perspective in physical ther...
2023-04-051h 16
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastRethinking Tactical Athlete Training & Return to Work Protocols w/ Brian WillisSend us a textWelcome to today's show!In this episode, I share the conversation I had w/ Brian Willis on his platform, The Excellence in Training Academy!Brian is the founder of Winning Mind training - provides resources to law enformanance professional including seminars and courses He is also the lead educator and founder of the Excellence in training academy - a professional development platform for Law enforcement and front line leaders Brian is recognized throughout North America as a catalyst for change in the law enforcement profession and...
2023-03-081h 17
The Adaptable Athlete Podcast50th Episode Special : Greatest Coaching InvestmentsSend us a textToday we are celebrating episode NUMBER 50 of the podcast!One of my favorite parts of doing this podcast is being able to share the lessons that I learn and the wisdom I've gained from my guests with all of you! Today, we are going to discuss the lesson of "Greatest Coaching Investments". I will be sharing the answers to those questions from 4 amazing guests from 3 of my favorite episodes:Greg Souders Korey Van WykTyler YearbyShawn Myszka It's been a fun ride up to this point and...
2023-03-0125 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastShould Skill Acquisition Really Be Called Skill Adaptation?Send us a textWelcome to the Athlete Blueprint Podcast!Sometimes in the world of skill acquisition, the vocabulary can be bit challenging. Even worse, some of the words are even misunderstood and misused. For today's episode, we take a closer look at one of those words...Skill acquisition (the irony!). We why the phrase skill adaptation is a more accurate phrase and how coaches can help their athletes adapt their own skill.If you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you want to reach me directly, contact me on so...
2023-02-1522 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastFrom MJ to Kobe: What's Your Motivational Superpower? w/ Dave LaughlinSend us a textFor today’s episode, I’m joined by Dave Laughlin!Dave is the director of assessment and skill acquisition at Courtex performance Courtex is a mental performance and leadership program that specializes in working with athletes.Dave is in charge of Courtex's assessment and research operations, and provides mental training services to select clients. As a former collegiate athlete and coach, and current college professor, Dave understands the mental game in both theory and application. He has worked closely with players, coaches, and executives across the NBA, MLB...
2023-02-081h 00
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastThe Evolved Coach w/ Austin EinhornSend us a textFor today's episode my guest is Austin Einhorn! (@apiros.team) Austin is the head coach and owner of Apiros in Santa Cruz, California! Austin has had the privilege of creating a positive change in the lives of countless youth athletes, in addition to many professional athletes from the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, PGA, USTA, professional surfing, and professional volleyball.Austin is also the owner of The Evolved Coach, education platform which includes courses and a soon to be book of the same name.Austin is a very in...
2023-01-241h 02
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastLearning To Optimize Movement w/ Rob GraySend us a textFor today's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Rob Gray (@ShakeyWaits)!!Rob is an associate professor of human systems engineering at Arizona state University and is the host of the wildly popular podcast The Perception and Action Podcast. Rob also appeared on this podcast back in Episode 14!Rob is also an accomplished researcher in the field of movement sciences and Recently released a book called "Learning How to Optimize Movement: Harnessing the Power of the Athlete-Evnrionment Relationship" .This book is a follow up to his very popular first...
2023-01-1056 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastGoing All In : Making The Switch to Ecological Dynamics w/ John MayerSend us a textFor today's episode, I'm joined by John Mayer for part 2 of our conversation! In this episode, John discusses the process of him switching to an ecological dynamics approach!...For part 1 of my conversation w/ John , click here. Unlike most people who take a gradual approach, John embraced these concepts rather quickly and implemented them into his program at Loyola Marymount Beach Volleyball. What's even more impressive is the program at LMU was successful! Not alot of people change when things are going well. Since John has implemented th...
2023-01-0442 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastKeeping Your Athletes Hungry & Embracing Competition w/ John MayerSend us a textFor today’s episode, my guest is John Mayer!John is the head coach at Loyola Marymount beach volleyball head coach and the co host of the Coach Your Brains Out Podcast. John has been the head coach for the last 7 years and has taken the program to new heights. In 2017, they finished 15-14. In 2019, they won their 1st conference title In 2020-2021, they finished 31-8 and winning yet another conference title John was also an accomplished player himself and made his AVP pro debut...
2022-12-2836 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastEmbracing Doubt & Ditching Jiu Jitsu "Moves" w/ Greg SoudersSend us a textFor today's Episode, my guest is Greg Souders! (@gdsouders)Greg is the owner and coach of Standard Jujitsu in Rockville Maryland. Greg is 3rd degree black belt under Dave Jacobs. Greg started training jujitsu in February 2004 very quickly fell in love with the art. Initially, Greg was focused on becoming a world champion but his career was cut short due to a serious neck injury that cause spinal cord Greg turn this unfortunate incident into a positive by dedicated his life to coaching and helping others reach th...
2022-12-1356 min
The Adaptable Athlete Podcast3 Reasons to Reduce Task ComplexitySend us a textOn Today's show, I discuss 3 reasons to reduce task complexity! Today we take a deep dive into a concept that I feel is often misunderstood in the coaching world. Today, that's concept of reducing task or practice complexity. There seems to be this thought that practice has to either be a 10/10 and chaotic, or it has to be pre planned and look nothing like the game. Today's episode will tell you different. This episode discusses concepts such as scaling, constraint manipulation, and other concepts that are vital to p...
2022-11-2320 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastShifting Culture and Valuing Exploration in Practice w/ Kasey CriderSend us a textOn today's episode I'm joined by Kasey Crider!! (@coachKCvb)Kasey is a 2 time guest on the podcast , appearing way back in Episode 4!...Since then, Kasey is now in his 1st year as the head coach of UMBC Women's Volleyball, a DI program in Baltimore, Maryland. I thought this would be a unique opportunity to talk w/ Kasey, as he is in the middle of implementing his culture and his philosophies on practice design to a new program.As always, Kasey was honest and transparent, and this conversation...
2022-11-161h 05
The Adaptable Athlete Podcast"We Spar On Day One" : Learning How to Fight in a Representative Environment w/ Scott SievewrightSend us a textFor today's episode, I'm joined by Scott Sievewright! (@mke_mma)Scott is the owner of Primal MMA & Fitness in Milwaukee Wisconsin and is also the host of the Primal MMA Coaching Podcast where he dives into various topics regarding combat sports and skill acquisitionAt Primal, their philosophy states:"Our clear vision is to create an exceptional learning environment for developing the body and mind through the practice of Mixed Martial Arts and Exercise"As you might have guessed it Scott is not your typical...
2022-11-021h 03
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastThe Truth About Supplements w/ Korey Van WykSend us a textWelcome to the athlete blueprint podcast!....For todays episode, I’m joined by Korey Van Wyk (@KoreyVanWyk) Korey Van Wyk is an educator and sports performance coach who has spent the last decade of his career bridging the gap between science and practice. As a former professor of kinesiology and collegiate strength coach, he spent every day connecting the classroom and the weight room. Now as an acquisitions editor for Human Kinetics, he helps create world-class educational products for trainers and coaches. In this episode, Korey and I dive...
2022-10-191h 06
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastThe Origins of the Sport Movement Skill Conference w/ Shawn MyszkaSend us a textWelcome to the Athlete Blueprint Podcast!!...For today's episode, I'm joined by Shawn Myszka!Shawn is the co director of education over at Emergence. Shawn is also a personal Performance Advisor and Movement Skill Acquisition coach for NFL players and has been doing so since 2008. During that time and up to this point, he has partnered with five NFL All Pro athletes and twelve Pro Bowl team members. Shawn is also a two time guest on this podcast. Way back in Episode 24 when he appeared alongside Tyler Yearby when we...
2022-10-051h 03
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastChanging How We Define SkillSend us a textWhat does it actually mean to be "skilled"? As more modern coaching research and practices are adopted, many are starting redefine what it TRULY means to be skillful in sport. Today I share clips from some of my amazing guests or are helping redefine what it means to be skillful . I will also offer my insight and takeaways which will hopefully help you on your coaching journey!Today's episode includes clips from previous guests:Rob GreyCal Jones Shawn Myszka Philip O'CallaghanI hope...
2022-09-2927 minThe Adaptable Athlete PodcastMovement Deep Dive: Canelo AlvarezSend us a textToday we are switching it up and doing a deep dive in the movement behavior of Canelo Alvarez!Before we get too far I must say that unfortunately the video that was meant to accompany this episode got taken down by goons over at Youtube (Booo!!!)...So this isn't the full experience I wanted for my audience, but I think the audio will have some value.So here it is, my deep dive into Canelo Alvarez, and my prediction of his upcoming fight w/ GGG!If...
2022-09-1633 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastDesigning Practice For Creativity & Promoting Antifragility w/ Paula SilvaSend us a textFor today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Paula Silva!Paula is an associate professor in the Psychology department at the University of Cincinnati. A native of Brazil, Paula received her undergrad and masters from the Universidade Federal in Minas Gerais in Brazil. She graduated w/ degrees in Physical therapy and Rehabilitation Science.She received her PHD at the University of Connecticut in Experimental Psychology. At Cincinnati, she is the Co-director of graduate training in the Psychology Department and one of the primary faculty of the Center for Cogniti...
2022-09-141h 07
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastTurning Coaching Failures Into SuccessSend us a textHow can you turn your darkest coaching moment, into your brightest? Through 1 year of podcasting, I've learned a TON. I've been fortunate enough to talk w/ some of the best coaches, researchers, and move specialists in the world. A trait that many of them have in common, is the ability to turn failure into triumph and become better coaching. Today I share clips from my amazing guests who have done just that. I will also offer my insight and takeaways which will hopefully help you on your coac...
2022-08-3126 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastBasketball Skill Acquisition Roundtable w/ Alex Sarama and Adam OmiecinskiSend us a textToday Im joined by Alex Sarama (@AlexJSarama) and Adam Omiecinski (@PolkaAdam)!Alex is a basketball coach and educator for Basketball Immersion where they deliver educational content to coaches sound the world. He is also the head coach of College Prep in Borgomanero, Italy and previously worked w/ NBA Europe in Madrid, Spain. He also teaches at basketball camps all over the world Alex’s focus is on helping coaches stimulate their thinking by combining their personal and practical experiences with the empirical evidence which exists within the research world. Many...
2022-08-241h 00
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastVisual Gaze Strategies in Elite Soccer Players w/ Ben FranksSend us a textMy guest today is Ben Franks! (@ben__franks1)Ben is a lecturer in applied coaching science at Oxford Brookes University in the UK. Primarily his work is focused on the visual control of movement in sport during interceptive actions. Alongside his academic work, Ben coaches in football where he currently works for Ebbsfleet United Women, having previously held positions in the Women's National League and within non-league mens football.”When I originally started this podcast and made a list of potential guests, Ben was right near the top. I or...
2022-08-0959 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastTreating Pain Through Problem Solving w/ Leanne RathSend us a textMy guest today is Leanne Rath! (FACP) Leanne a is physiotherapist practicing at Physiosports, Brighton, Melbourne Australia. She is sought after as an educator and mentor to the profession. She is a keynote in the Physiosports Education platform and is an invited speaker on Lorimer Moseley’s MasterSessions later in 2022, an online worldwide pain conference exploring “Less Pain, Better Performance” She is currently involved in projects through the University of South Australia, Tash Stanton’s Knee Osteoarthritis & Pain Education Trial and is working in partnership with researches at Victoria...
2022-07-281h 04
The Adaptable Athlete Podcast3 More Common Misconceptions About Ecological DynamicsSend us a textOn Today's show, I discuss 3 More Common misconceptions for Ecological Dynamics!This is part 2 of a series on "Common Misconceptions About Ecological Dynamics" As Eco D continues to increase in popularity, there is an increasing amount of noise out there. Unfortunately, there are also a lot of misconceptions. So I wanted to set the record straight on a few of them (at least from my perspective)Whether you are new to EcoD or a seasoned practitioner, I believe this episode highlights some important concepts for coaching!I...
2022-07-1317 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastUnleash Athletic Potential Through Barefoot Training w/ Dr. Emily SplichalSend us a textOn Today's show, I'm joined by Dr. Emily Splichal! (@dremilydpm)Dr. Emily is a functional Podiatrist, Human Movement Specialist, Founder of the Evidence Based Fitness Academy (EBFA) and a Global Leader in Barefoot Science and Rehabilitation. She is also the founder of Noboso and the Author of the the book Barefoot Strong.In this episode Dr. Emily and I discuss the role of the foot, and the importance of barefoot training in athletic performance. If you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you want to re...
2022-07-0643 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastThe Other Side of the Mic: My Thoughts on the "Gaps" in the Return to Play Process w/ Rich WhiteSend us a textFor today's episode, we've flipped the script, and I'm the one that's going to be answering the questions. Joining me today and asking the questions is Rich White(@richwhite44) from Emergence!Recently I posted a blog post on the Emergence website Called "Bridging The Gap Between Return to Play and Performance". This "Gap" I'm referring to, is the difference between the controlled and repetitive environment of rehab settings, to the dynamic and chaotic environment of sport.This episode really explores this topic. Today's episode is meant to be a sup...
2022-06-2953 minThe Adaptable Athlete Podcast3 Common Misconceptions About Ecological DynamicsSend us a textOn Today's show, I discuss 3 Common misconceptions for Ecological Dynamics!As Eco D continues to increase in popularity, there is an increasing amount of noise out there. Unfortunately, there are also a lot of misconceptions. So I wanted to set the record straight on a few of them (at least from my perspective)Whether you are new to EcoD or a seasoned practitioner, I believe this episode highlights some important concepts for coaching!If you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you want to reach me d...
2022-06-1515 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastThe Impact of Sociocultural Constraints on Coaching and Communication w/ JD HowellSend us a textWelcome to the athlete blueprint podcast for today’s episode I’m join by JD Howell!JD is in his 10th year as a Strength Coach with the Oakland A’s of the MLB . He’s currently the minor-league Sport Performance coordinator or prior to that was the Latin American strength and conditioning coordinator and affiliate Strength Coach.A native of Pennsylvania, JD was a student and football player at East Stroudsburg University…. He was a strength and conditioning intern at East Stroudsburg as well as Stanford, Albright college, and his fi...
2022-06-0856 minThe Adaptable Athlete PodcastThe Power of Representative Learning Design in Martial Arts w/ Cal JonesSend us a textFor today’s episode, I’m joined by Cal Jones! (@CalJonesJudo)Cal is a Judo coach from North Wales in the UK and holds both UKCC level 4 and BJA level 5 coaching certificates. Cal also also holds a masters degree in advanced coaching practice. His final project focused on representative learning design, and he was fortunate enough to be invited to contribute to the UK coaching Coach Learner Framework, discussing Representative Learning Design Speaking of the topic, that is what much of our conversation centers onI’m a hu...
2022-05-1858 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastApplying An Ecological Approach to Practice Design in American Football w/ Tyler Yearby and Shawn MyszkaSend us a textFor todays show I’m joined by Tyler Yearby (@TylerYearby) and Shawn Myszka (@MovementMiyagi)Tyler is the co-director education at Emergence and has appeared on the show before way back in episode 1.Tyler has been been a strength coach and football position coach in multiple stops at the collegiate level. He now works as a movement skill acquisition coach for athletes from various levels and is currently pursuing is doctor at eh university of Gloucestershire in the UK.Shawn has been served as a pe...
2022-05-111h 09
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastThe Journey From D3 Football to the NFL w/ Nicholas MorrowSend us a textFor today’s episode, I’m joined by NFL Linebacker Nicholas Morrow!Nick is in his 6th season in the NFL and in his first season w/ the Chicago Bears after spending the previous 5 w/ the Las Vegas Raiders Nick is known for his versatility on the field and in 2020 was the only player in the NFL to record 3 sacks and 9 passes defensed during the 2020 season.What really is remarkable about Nick is his story or his journey to the league…Nick went to college at Greenville Univers...
2022-04-271h 04
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastUtilizing Practice Variability to Enhance Performance w/ Philip O'CallaghanSend us a textFor today’s episode, I’m joined by Philip O’Callaghan (@Mr_Tennis_Coach)Phillip is Tennis coach and PE coach from Cork, Ireland...Philip is a graduate of University College in Cork , where he studied Sports studies ad Physical Education. Phillip is a life long tennis athlete and over the last several years he has been involved in coaching tennis, including coaching the University of Cork Tennis Team.Philip is truly has a passion for coaching, and in fact spends much of his free time reading the late...
2022-04-1350 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastCreating Better Decision Makers in American Football w/ Tommy FlanaganSend us a textFor today’s episode, I’m joined ny Tommy Flanagan! (tommy_flanagan_s2s)Tommy is the owner of Strength to Strength fitness in Broomfield, Colorado.Tommy’s mission at strength to strength: Transform athletes bodies and minds to they can reach their full potential.In addition to being a performance coach and gym owner Tommy had a standout athletic career including being an all state football player in HS and a college All American in football Tommy does a great job with his athletes…Not only d...
2022-03-311h 00The Adaptable Athlete PodcastWhat is Specifying Information?Send us a textToday I dive into an important topic in Ecological Dynamics...Specifying information!On a couple episodes this term has been discussed, including the recent episode w/ coach Garrett Baker.Specifying information, is crucial element of representative practice design. Information helps guide athlete movements and decision making, which is something that is relevant to anyone who works w/ athletes in skill acquisition....I hope you enjoy the show!If you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you want to reach me directly, contact me on social m...
2022-03-2417 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastPitching Beyond The Metrics w/ Garrett BakerSend us a textFor today’s episode, I’m joined by Garrett Baker! (@coachgbaker) Garrett is the Director of Baseball Player development at Inspiration Academy in Bradenton Florida…Think IMG academy but with a focus on baseball on tennis. Prior to that Garrett spent 3 season as the recruiting coordinator, pitching coach and strength coach at American International College.He also spent 1 season as a pitching coach at and baseball strength and conditioning coach at Westfield State University As a player Garrett was a pitcher and spent 2 years playing in...
2022-03-1046 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastThe Power of Blood Flow Restriction Training w/ Ben KeltoSend us a textFor today’s episode, my guest is Ben Kelto!Ben is a physical therapist, and clinical director of Spooner Physical Therapy in Chandler, AZ Ben is originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and has a strong background in athletics. As a former college wrestler, Ben has a unique understanding of what it takes to get an athlete from the table to back out on the field.One of the things I like about Ben is that he employs a pragmatic approach towards therapy utilizing a wide...
2022-03-0350 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastAn Ecological Approach to Volleyball Practice Design w/ Mike GeeSend us a textWelcome to Athlete Blueprint Podcast!...For today's episode, I'm joined by coach Mike Gee (@coachmikegee).Mike is a volleyball coach and currently serves as Director of Volleyball at North Pacific Juniors VBC, a premier volleyball club based in Oregon and Washington. Prior to that, he coached on the division 1 volleyball level for several yearsIn 2003 he told his mother that he wouldn’t be coaching volleyball for the rest of his life. Today, he’s still at it. These days, Mike Gee spends countless hours a week studyi...
2022-02-1758 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastThe Truth About Creatine w/ Korey Van WykSend us a textWelcome to the athlete blueprint podcast!For todays episode, I’m joined by Korey Van Wyk (@KoreyVanWyk)Korey is an educator and sports performance coach who has spent the last decade of his career bridging the gap between science and practice. As a former professor of kinesiology and collegiate strength coach, he spent every day connecting the classroom and the weight room. Now as an acquisitions editor for Human Kinetics, he helps create world-class educational products for trainers and coaches. One un...
2022-02-1048 min
The Adaptable Athlete PodcastTraining The Human Movement System w/ Zach ElderSend us a textWelcome to the Athlete Blueprint Podcast!For today’s episode, I’m joined my Zach Elder!Zach is currently the direction of strength and conditioning, and athletic skill acquisition at Mac strength a private baseball training facility in Edina Minnesota.As a Minnesota native, Zach played everything from basketball, baseball, basketball, football, Tae Kwon Do, and anything else he could get involved in. Zach went on to play Division 2 baseball at Saint Leo University in Tampa, Florida, where he graduated w/ a degree in sports busine...
2022-01-271h 04The Adaptable Athlete PodcastThe Movement Revolution w/ Rob GraySend us a textFor today's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Rob Gray (@ShakeyWaits)!!Rob is an associate professor of human systems engineering at Arizona state University and is the host of the wild popular podcast The Perception and Action Podcast. His podcast which he has hosted since 2015 and includes over 380 episodes focuses on taking the latest and greatest research in the field of movement sciences and distilling those high level topics down into digestible concepts so that coaches and practitioners can apply in their setting .Rob is also an accomplished res...
2022-01-2040 minThe Adaptable Athlete PodcastHow to Become an Elite DB in American Football w/ Preston HaleSend us a textFor this episode, I am joined by Preston Hale! (p_hale3)Preston is a performance coach and DB coach, who also happens to be my business partner over at Ignite Performance! Preston works w/ high level defensive backs from high school and to the elite pro level. He is one of the absolute best DB coaches in the country...I get to be w/ Preston everyday, so I'm excited to bring his vast knowledge to you guys! Preston does an amazing job of taking game concepts and di...
2022-01-0634 minThe Adaptable Athlete PodcastBasketball Skill Acquisition and Development w/ Adam OmiecinskiSend us a textFor today’s episode, I’m joined by Adam Omiecinski!Adam is a Basketball Coach from Upstate NY who focuses on Player Development. He is currently coaching as an assistant at SUNY Adirondack and for Dags Basketball, where he gets to work with athletes from as young as the age of 7 to the occasional Professional. Prior to these positions, Adam assisted at his High School alma mater of Hudson Falls for 10 years.Adam also has a blog centered on player development called Hardwood Dexterity , where breaks down basketball movements, in an...
2021-12-3046 minThe Adaptable Athlete PodcastDebunking The Biggest Jump Training MythsSend us a textWelcome to the Athlete Blueprint Podcast!For today's episode, we will be taking a deep dive into one of my favorite topics, Jump training! More specifically, we will be debunking some common jump training myths! This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart. I have worked extensively w/ court sport athletes (volleyball, basketball) and I have noticed glut of misinformed or misrepresented information out there. So I wanted to set the record straight on some common training myths that I have seen over the...
2021-12-1521 minThe Adaptable Athlete PodcastMatt Caraccio: Reframing Player Evaluation in American FootballSend us a textMy guest today is Matt Caraccio!For the last 6 years, Matt has been the Co-Owner and Co-Host of the Saturday2Sunday Football Podcast. His podcast is dedicated to year round NFL prospect analysis & discussion. During that time Matt has hosted three Summer Seminar Series on Skill Acquisition in American Football -those include The Nature of the Movement Problems in American Football", "The Player Problem-Solver Paradigm in American Football", and "Movement Marvels in American Football". In each of these unique series Matt was fortunate enough to have an array of f...
2021-12-0941 min