The Perception & Action Podcast 181 – Interview with Fabian Otte, Cologne, Applying the Periodization of Skill Training Framework
Apr 13, 2020
Fabian Otte, a PhD student and soccer goalkeeper coach at the German Sport University in Cologne, dives into the world of skill training periodization. He discusses how tailored training plans can enhance athlete development, emphasizing the POST framework’s role in specialized coaching. Otte highlights the importance of adaptability in training strategies and the integration of perception and action in skill mastery. The conversation also touches on the unique challenges and strategies for training goalkeepers, making it a must-listen for sports coaches!
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From Two-Year Plan To Weekly Practice
- Fabian recounts planning two years of goalkeeper development with New Zealand Football after the Olympics left a long competition-free window.
- He scaled that long-term plan into weekly and session plans when he later moved to the German professional club environment.
Training Design As The Main Teacher
- The POST framework targets specialist coaches who work with individuals or small subgroups and face constraints like limited players and time.
- Training session design becomes the main teacher to drive athlete search, exploration, and individualized development.
Three Stages Of Skill Training
- POST splits skill development into three stages: coordination, skill adaptability, and performance training.
- Coaches alter task complexity and stability across stages to first stabilize coordination, then expand adaptability, and finally restore stability for competition.