184 - Dr Alice Hunter - How to effectively question for improved decision making

Introduction to Dr. Alice Hunter's Role and Responsibilities- 1:16

Dr. Alice Hunter, a Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching at Bournemouth University, shares insights into her responsibilities, including teaching, research, administrative tasks as the Programme Leader, and providing one-to-one support for students. She emphasizes the fusion of teaching, research, and professional practice in her role, linking her academic work to her professional practice hours and her position as the National Teams Officer for British Softball.

Challenges in Understanding Research and Academic Concepts- 13:13

Michael Wright discusses the challenges of comprehending academic concepts, citing an example of struggling to grasp the research-based content of a podcast on ecological dynamics. He seeks insights on effectively fusing research, teaching, and practical implementation. Alice shares her experience of pursuing a doctorate in sport coaching, emphasizing the practical application of complex theories in coaching practice.

Integrating Research into Teaching and Coaching - 16:52

Alice emphasizes the need to make research more accessible to coaches and students, drawing from her experience in teaching and coaching. She discusses the value of teaching topics she actively researches and using real-life examples to engage students in discussions and debates, making the content more relevant and relatable.

Challenges in Academic Writing- 20:34

Alice shares her personal experience as an academic, expressing the difficulties in transitioning from unpaid writing to being paid for research. She emphasizes the tendency to overcomplicate writing in an effort to sound important and be taken seriously by journals. Alice also points out the lack of understanding by readers due to the complexity of academic writing.

Coaching Courses and Soft Skills- 22:55

Alice shares her efforts in redesigning coaching courses for the British Softball Federation, emphasizing the incorporation of theory without overt labeling. She also highlights the potential for utilizing social media platforms for outreach. Michael Wright expresses curiosity about the shift towards soft skills in coaching courses and discusses the cultural influences on coaching approaches.

Phenomenology and Explicitation Methods in Decision Making - 27:57

Alice delves into the concept of phenomenology and explicitation methods, emphasizing the need to understand subconscious knowledge in decision making. She discusses the application of these methods in professional rugby and the challenges of implementing them in coaching, highlighting the importance of feedback and the difficulty of avoiding judgmental language during the questioning process.

Teaching Through Game Dynamics-40:33

Alice explains how the game dynamics of the sport teach the teams important skills like scanning, awareness of teammates, and communication. She highlights the value of learning through fun and chaotic situations, and how it helps in developing dynamic thinking and movement. Alice also discusses the use of call and response techniques to teach the importance of recognizing cues and being dynamic in their approach.

Individual vs Team Decision Making-42:06

Alice emphasizes the importance of individual questioning and the lived experience of individuals in decision making. Michael explores the idea of bringing individual decision making into a team aspect and discusses the challenges of blending individual and team aspects together.

Encouraging and Rewarding Behavior-49:55

Alice highlights the significance of encouraging and rewarding desired behavior in coaching sessions, using examples from sports to illustrate her points. She emphasizes the importance of reinforcing learning and understanding, and discusses the use of conditioning in a realistic manner to improve performance and decision-making.

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