The Adaptable Athlete Podcast Why This Year’s SMSC Is Going to Change the Game
In this special episode of the Adaptable Athlete Podcast powered by Emergence, Javi welcomes back movement specialist and Emergence co-founder Shawn Myszka for the official preview of the 2025 Sport Movement Skill Conference (SMSC).
They break down what to expect at this year’s in-person event -including immersive learning sessions, athlete-led demos, roundtable discussions, and a new certification opportunity -all designed to help coaches better understand and apply ecological dynamics in sport. Shawn also shares what it’s like coaching elite NFL players, how to identify skill gaps in All-Pro athletes, and why 2025 is the year to return to face-to-face collaboration in the coaching community.
🗓️ The 2025 SMSC will be held June 26–27 in St. Paul, MN. Early bird pricing is available now.
🔗 Register here: Sport Movement Skill Conference
🔹 Key Topics Discussed:
✅ How Sean identifies and addresses skill gaps in elite NFL athletes
✅ The value of ecological dynamics in high-performance coaching
✅ Why SMSC is returning to an all in-person format in 2025
✅ What coaches can expect from this year’s conference lineup
✅ The debut of the Certified Skill Acquisition Specialist (CSAS) program
✅ The real difference between theory and practice—live on the field
✅ Why learning in community is irreplaceable for growth
📌 Resources & Mentions:
- ✅ Register for the 2025 SMSC
- ✅ Emergence Website
- ✅ The Adaptable Athlete Podcast Website
- ✅ Article: The Value of Opposed and Unopposed Training
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