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Learning To Be An Ecological Coach w/ Rob Gray

The Adaptable Athlete Podcast

CHAPTER

Rethinking Skill Acquisition in Sports

This chapter focuses on the relationship between memory, perception, and skill execution in sports, challenging the notion of 'muscle memory'. The speakers advocate for an ecological approach to coaching, emphasizing adaptability and the necessity for athletes to develop flexible skillsets rather than relying solely on repetitive drills. By incorporating variability into training scenarios, they argue that athletes can better prepare for the unpredictable nature of competition.

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