The Transforming Basketball Podcast
EP8: How Do Basketball Players Develop Skill with Dr. Alex Lascu
Oct 20, 2023
Dr. Alex Lascu, a researcher in skill acquisition and talent identification, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of research in coaching. They highlight the challenges coaches face in adopting an ecological approach and reconceptualizing talent. The discussion emphasizes the continuous nature of skill acquisition and the need to challenge assumptions. The podcast also explores attractor coaching behavior and the flaws in traditional talent identification processes.
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Quick takeaways
- Skill acquisition is an ongoing process of adaptation and learning by interacting with our environments and continually improving over time.
- Talent should be reconceptualized as a combination of adaptability and decision-making, emphasizing individual uniqueness and inclusive talent selection processes.
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Skill acquisition is an ongoing process of adaptation and learning
Skill acquisition is not a static process of acquiring knowledge and skills, but rather an ongoing process of adaptation and learning. It involves interacting with our environments and learning how we fit within them through the tasks we engage in. Skill acquisition is not about acquiring something, but about continually improving and fitting better within our environment over time.
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