Month: April 2022

400 – JC #37: Skill Acquisition Theory & Coaching

400 To celebrate the 400th episode of the podcast, I was joined by a few friends to discuss something I am very passionate about: the role of skill acquisition theory in coaching. Is it just “psychobabble that confuses coaches”? Is it effective (or even possible) to pick and choose and theory for different situations?Download link…

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399 – Predicting Individual Differences in Motor Learning

399 I am joined by Rajiv Ranganthan to discuss his recent paper looking at individual differences in motor learning. How effectively can we predict differences in the ability of individuals to learn a new motor skill? What are the best predictor variables?Download link Articles:Predicting individual differences in motor learning: a critical review More information:Subscribe in…

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398 – Decision Making IV: Debating Ecological vs Information Processing Approaches

398 A little post game analysis of my discussion/debate with Mike Ashford about ecological vs information processing-based approaches to decision making in sports.Download link Links:Rugby Coach Weekly Podcast More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU Web pagePodcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)Email: robgray@asu.edu Support the podcast and receive…

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397 – Reorganization of Action from Changing Task Constraints

397 How do golfers reorganize the action of putting in response to changes in the task constraints? How does this depend on their own individual constraints?Download link Articles:The re-organization of action in golf putting under different task constraints More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU Web pagePodcast Facebook…

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