The Adaptable Athlete Podcast Speed, Skill, and Solving Problems: A Preview of My Altis Speed Summit Session w/ Stu McMillan
This episode is a special repost of my conversation with Stu McMillan on the ALTIS Podcast, originally recorded as a lead-up to the ALTIS Speed Summit where I will be presenting.
If you’re attending the Summit this weekend, this will give you a preview of what I’ll be covering in my talk on Saturday, June 7th. The session will be titled "This is Not a Drill: Developing Speed Through Problem Solving."
We cover a wide range of topics—everything from designing adaptable athletes to unlearning rigid drill-based models. Whether you're new to ecological dynamics or deep into it, this conversation bridges theory and real-world coaching.
The ALTIS Speed Summit kicks off on Friday, June 6th, and my presentation is on Saturday, June 7th.
Key Topics Discussed:
✅ Why repeatable outcomes matter more than repeatable movements
✅ How to build learning environments that guide problem solving
✅ What coaches need to unlearn to truly develop adaptable athletes
✅ The role of perception, variability, and context in speed training
✅ Transitioning from traditional models to ecological dynamics
Resources & Mentions:
- ALTIS Speed Summit Info: altis.world
- The Adaptable Athlete Podcast: theadaptableathlete.com
- Emergence Website: emergentmvmt.com
- “How We Learn to Move” – Rob Gray: Buy on Amazon
Credits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io
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