Training Ground Guru Podcast Jes Buster Madsen: Neuroscience and developing decision making
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Oct 28, 2023 Jes Buster Madsen, Head of Research and Development for FC Copenhagen in Denmark, discusses the role of cognitive neuroscience in football. Topics include the importance of ecological psychology, visual cues, working memory, game intelligence, simplicity in neuroscience, and the neuroplasticity of the brain.
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Jes’s Journey Into Football Neuroscience
- Jes Buster Madsen moved from neuroscience research to football during the COVID-19 lockdown out of boredom and love for the sport.
- He connected with FC Copenhagen's academy manager through a lecture and was offered a new head of research role.
Limits of Neuroscience in Football
- Neuroscience in football is limited because typical lab methods like invasive brain recordings or brain scans don't fit football's dynamic nature.
- This requires using cognitive models and hypotheses instead of standard neuroscience experiments.
Train Football Brain Ecologically
- Apply ecological psychology to design training exercises that match real game conditions.
- Avoid artificial drills that lack game relevance, like receiving the ball with back to goal or meaningless decision-making.