The Constraints Collective #25 Georgia Askew - Para Sport Skill Acquisition Specialist
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Nov 21, 2024 Georgia Askew, a Skill Acquisition Specialist with Para Table Tennis Australia and a Ph.D. candidate, shares her insights on coaching para athletes. She emphasizes the need for individualized training and the importance of adaptability in coaching methods. Georgia discusses the significance of emotional intelligence and collaboration among various specialists to enhance athlete performance. She also highlights the challenges para athletes face as they prepare for major competitions, advocating for an innovative approach to skill acquisition and knowledge preservation in the sports arena.
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Role as Skill Acquisition Specialist
- Georgia works closely with Australian para table tennis and wheelchair rugby teams to design learning environments that fit athlete needs.
- She tailors training to athletes from podium level to developmental squads for international readiness.
Plan and Progress Training Tasks
- Start yearly athlete development plans by identifying skill gaps and structuring skill development blocks.
- Collaborate with coaches and athletes to progressively enhance training tasks in daily environments.
Skill Acquisition as Performance
- Skill acquisition work is mentally and emotionally exhausting due to constant information gathering.
- Viewing herself as a performer helps Georgia manage timing and impact of her coaching influence.
