Just Fly Performance Podcast

473: Michael Zweifel on Athletic Artistry and Movement Intelligence

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Jul 24, 2025
Michael Zweifel, the Defensive Coordinator at UW–La Crosse and founder of BBA Performance, dives into the artistry of athletic skill development. He discusses a creative and adaptable coaching approach that emphasizes movement intelligence and decision-making amidst chaos. Zweifel explores how constraints-led coaching can enhance athletes' versatility, the cross-pollination of skills from football to basketball, and the balance between structure and freedom during training. Playfulness in movement also emerges as a vital component of long-term athlete development.
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ANECDOTE

Indy Periods as Artistic Opportunities

  • Michael Zweifel describes his "football manifesto" at the Sport Movement School Conference.
  • He redefines individual periods as artistic opportunities for players to develop unique playing styles.
INSIGHT

Freedom Fosters Athletic Artistry

  • Football practices typically restrict individual freedom to create uniformity.
  • Zweifel advocates allowing players to develop unique styles to become better artists of their craft.
ADVICE

Use Challenging Scenarios to Adapt

  • Create practice scenarios that put players in challenging, suboptimal conditions to promote problem-solving.
  • Encourage players to adapt and discover new solutions under pressure.
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