Jamie Taylor, an expert in sport skill acquisition and coaching, shares his insights as an Assistant Professor at Dublin City University and a coach developer. He explores the vital 'why' behind coaching techniques, urging coaches to move beyond templates to enhance player development. Discussion includes the balance of exploration versus exploitation in skill acquisition, the role of reflection in improving coaching, and optimizing session planning tailored to athletes' needs. This is a must-listen for anyone passionate about refining their coaching craft!
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Early Coaching Guidance
Beginner coaches should use clear guidelines and templates.
These provide structure and a starting point for their coaching journey.
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Coaching Expertise as a Journey
Coaching expertise is a continuous journey of improvement, not a destination.
Focus on adaptability, clear intentions, and adjusting practices based on those intentions.
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Invisible Expertise
True coaching expertise is not visible through observation alone.
It lies in the coach's thinking process, knowledge structure, and adaptability.
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In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast, Dan Cottrell welcomes Jamie Taylor—Assistant Professor of Elite Performance at Dublin City University, Academy Coach with Leicester Tigers, and Senior Coach Developer at Grey Matters UK.
Together, they dive into the practical aspects of coaching, discussing session planning, skill acquisition, and what it truly means to develop coaching expertise.
Jamie challenges conventional ideas on coaching theory, explaining the importance of understanding "why" we coach the way we do and how we can design better learning experiences for players.
Whether you're a grassroots coach or working at the elite level, this conversation will make you think more deeply about your coaching intentions and the impact you have on your players.
Understanding coaching expertise: Why coaching is more than just following a template.
The importance of coaching intentions: Moving beyond "what" we coach to "why" we coach it.
Session planning insights: How to design training sessions that truly develop players.
Exploration vs. exploitation in skill acquisition: When to encourage players to try new things vs. refining existing skills.
How coaches can improve: The role of reflection, questioning, and learning from mistakes.
Theoretical perspectives on coaching: A look at cognitive, ecological dynamics, and predictive processing approaches.
Measuring progress in coaching: How to assess whether training methods are effective.
Understanding how session design affects player development.
Common coaching misconceptions: Why making training look good doesn’t always mean it’s effective.
Jamie’s personal coaching evolution: Lessons learned from years in coaching and academia.
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