The Adaptive Coach
Dr Job Fransen - Rethinking Skill Acquisition: Science, Bias, and Coaching Truths
Feb 28, 2025
In this conversation with Dr. Job Fransen, a Senior lecturer at Charles Sturt University and expert in motor learning, listeners dive into the complexities of skill acquisition in coaching. Dr. Fransen discusses the challenges of interpreting research, emphasizing the need for dynamic coaching practices and rigorous methodologies. He critiques the effectiveness of cognitive training tools, debunks myths around brain training, and highlights the importance of addressing confirmation bias and promoting transparency in academic publishing. This insightful dialogue is sure to inspire coaches and athletes alike!
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- Dr. Job Fransen emphasizes the importance of rigorous research methodologies in skill acquisition to enhance coaching credibility and effectiveness.
- The conversation reveals significant methodological issues in skill acquisition studies, highlighting the prevalence of publication bias and limiting generalizability to complex sports environments.
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Expertise in Skill Acquisition
Dr. Yob Fransen specializes in skill acquisition, motor control, and learning, focusing on how environmental factors influence movement. His research leads to insights on talent development, decision-making in sports, and the execution of motor skills. He emphasizes non-linear pedagogy, encouraging student self-discovery. Fransen’s goal is to make the skill acquisition field more credible through rigorous scientific inquiry.
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