

#49 - Pitching and Punching - Pittsburg Pirate Coach John Baker on an eco approach to Baseball, BJJ & MMA skill development.
30 snips May 30, 2024
Former MLB player and Pittsburgh Pirates coach John Baker discusses the ecological approach to coaching in baseball, MMA, and jiu-jitsu. Topics include skill acquisition, mindfulness in training, individual adaptation in fighting, and the evolution of techniques. The conversation explores the importance of creating a conducive learning environment for skill development and the differences between ecological and information processing approaches in sports.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Transition from Player to Coach in Baseball and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
01:34 • 5min
Ecological Approach to Training in Sports
06:53 • 34min
Mindfulness and Skill Development in Different Activities
40:40 • 9min
Evolution of Technique and Training in Baseball
49:49 • 27min
Emphasizing Individuality and Adaptability in Fighting
01:16:40 • 3min
Exploring Skill Development and Outliers in Learning
01:19:28 • 3min
Contrasting Ecological and Information Processing Approaches to Skill Development in Sports
01:22:04 • 21min