

"People are still looking for the drills and the activities...they want the cookbook" - A conversation with Ed Coughlan & Shawn Myszka
Apr 19, 2018
Ed Coughlan and Shawn Myszka reflect on movement and skill acquisition conferences. Topics discussed include the value of exploration and practice, creating an environment for growth, challenging traditional training methods, understanding the reciprocal relationship between problem and solution, embracing chaos in coaching, creating an engaging coaching environment, the conversation about using either hand in hurling, the impact of standardized thinking on society, teaching games for understanding, talent development systems in England and India, and exploring terminology in coaching.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Reflections from a Conference
02:48 • 8min
Exploration, Practice, and the Desire for a 'Cookbook' Approach
11:16 • 4min
The Importance of Guiding Individuals and Creating an Environment for Growth
14:55 • 12min
Struggles and Questions in Skill Development
27:23 • 3min
Challenging Traditional Methods in Sports Training
30:11 • 14min
The Reciprocal Relationship between Problem and Solution in Skill Acquisition
43:57 • 8min
Engaging in Chaos and Facilitating Athletes
51:29 • 3min
Creating an Engaging Coaching Environment
54:42 • 9min
A Conversation about Allowing Players to Use Either Hand in Hurling
01:04:02 • 2min
Standardized Thinking and Its Impact on Society
01:05:40 • 2min
Teaching Games for Understanding and Structural Approach
01:07:47 • 16min
Comparing Talent Development Systems in England and India
01:23:28 • 8min
Exploring Terminology in Coaching
01:31:08 • 15min