521 – What’s Up With Me & Where is the Podcast Headed?
Dec 17, 2024
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Celebrate milestones with personal updates ahead of a holiday break! Learn about upcoming collaborations in sports science and the return to theoretical ecological dynamics. Exciting plans for the next year include a deep dive into thrilling theories and the potential launch of a book club. Listeners are invited to engage and share their thoughts through social media and Patreon support.
The podcast is shifting towards more theoretical discussions on ecological dynamics, enhancing understanding of perceptual motor skills in athlete performance.
A new collaboration with the Chicago Cubs will deepen engagement in sports science, focusing on practical applications of the ecological approach in training.
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Future Directions for the Podcast
The podcast will continue its focus on enhancing understanding of perceptual motor skills while introducing a shift towards theoretical discussions in the upcoming year. The host plans to delve deeper into the theory of ecological dynamics, emphasizing topics such as attractors. Additionally, he aims to organize a reading club to explore significant theoretical works, including Michael Turvey's 'Lectures on Perception.' This shift is expected to complement ongoing discussions on coaching and application, creating a balanced approach to both practical and theoretical aspects of performance improvement.
Personal Updates and New Collaborations
A new collaboration with the Chicago Cubs' sports science group will offer the host opportunities for closer involvement with athlete training processes. This partnership is beneficial as it allows for less travel and enhances engagement with the team's performance initiatives. The host also expressed enthusiasm about exploring sports-specific applications of the ecological approach in his writing. Furthermore, he has received positive feedback on his recent book and plans to work on additional materials related to sports, rehabilitation, and injury prevention.
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Future Directions and Personal Updates for the Podcast