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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
Transition To SalesThe Career Pivot Playbook: Insights from a Recruiter on Successful Transitions with Jackie MillerIn this insightful episode, Heather chats with Jackie Miller, a top recruiter in the diagnostics and life sciences space, to uncover the secrets of successful career transitions. Drawing on real-life success stories, Jackie shares practical tips on identifying transferable skills, positioning your expertise, and making an impression during interviews.Whether you’re considering a leap into sales or curious about the opportunities available for technical professionals in commercial roles, this episode provides an actionable roadmap to navigate your career pivot with confidence.Guest Bio:Jackie Miller is a recruiter wi...2025-01-3137 min
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