Coach Your Brains Out PRACTICE DESIGN AND MOTOR LEARNING with Dr. Jared Porter
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Dec 31, 2020 Dr. Jared Porter, a motor learning professor at the University of Tennessee, reveals fascinating insights on practice design and skill acquisition. He emphasizes the importance of unpredictable training sessions to enhance athletes' competition readiness. The discussion explores the crucial role of concise feedback in coaching, promoting athlete autonomy. Porter also tackles common misconceptions about practice, advocating for quality over quantity in skill development. Plus, he delves into the psychological challenges athletes face during transitions, highlighting the necessity of honest feedback.
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Practice Design for Competition
- Reverse engineer the competition environment to prepare effectively.
- Practice "chaos scenarios" to handle unpredictable situations.
Feel-Good Reps vs. Chaos
- Dr. Porter dismisses "feel-good reps," doubting their effectiveness.
- He advocates for creating chaos in practice, like switching shoes.
Common Coaching Mistakes
- Avoid practice drills far removed from competition scenarios.
- Continuously evolve as a coach and adapt to your athletes.