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In this episode we discus recent projects and developments in coaching and skill acquisition. Key topics included contributions to a forthcoming Routledge book on the Elite Player Performance Plan, exploring relationalism, positionalism, and practical applications for academy and professional sport.

We also discuss Darren Hughes’ work applying ecological principles to practice design. The group reflected on shifting approaches within academies, growing interest in representative practice design, and the challenges coaches face in balancing theory and application. They also discussed Fabian Otte's POST framework for structuring training, adaptability in coaching, and how emotion and context shape player learning. Enjoy!!

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In this episode we summarise the Ross Pinder podcast, a thought-provoking conversation that has sparked plenty of debate in our community. We explore powerful ideas such as reverse engineering from competition, design thinking in practice design, and the crucial role of relationships in coach development.

We discuss Ross' insights on anticipating future performance demands, building adaptability, and creating training environments that prepare athletes for real-world challenges. From universal design principles to the game-changing impact of a single session, this episode is packed with takeaways for coaches seeking to elevate learning and performance.

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In this episode we discuss a paper entitled 'Reconceptualising Constructive Alignment within the epistemological distinction of ways of knowing in a higher education coach development course module'.

Link to paper: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17408989.2024.2439969

Ian McCall is a Scottish football coach who currently owns Corinthian Creative, a company focused on providing coaching resources and workshops. He is also involved in delivering workshops for clubs looking to improve coaching and player development.

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In this episode, Martyn and Ian reflect on a busy month of work and sport, discussing recent projects in PhD supervision and applied coaching research. Topics include early specialization in ballet, creativity in team sports, remote coaching, and representative practice in rugby sevens.

They also explore the cultural and environmental influences on player development and performance, using examples from cricket, rugby, and cycling.

Key themes include learning through play, adapting to context, and resisting fixed mindsets in talent development. Enjoy!!

Link to Joe Root interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56dmWmnUiBU

In this episode we summarise our chat, and discuss key learning, with Ed Coughlan, Alan Dutton & Sam Jermyn.

In this theory to practice episode we discuss a recent paper entitled 'The ecological dynamics of cognizant action in sport'.

Link to paper https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1469029225001347

Ed, Alan and Sam are skill acquisition specialists who work to bridge the research practice gap in applied settings. They work in individual and team sports across the performance pathway.