The Constraints Collective #64 Do we need skill acquisition specialists in sport?
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Oct 18, 2025 Is there a need for skill acquisition specialists in sports? The discussion highlights how these experts can help coaches create adaptable learning environments and empower athletes. Insights into how constraints shape behavior reveal the importance of reflection and communication for growth. Practical examples show that minor adjustments in task design can lead to significant performance improvements. The conversation also navigates the essential qualities of an SAS and strategies for coaches at grassroots levels to integrate various disciplines.
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Rename Role To Learning Designer
- The role labelled 'skill acquisition specialist' can be too narrow and may better be 'learning designer' to capture broader work.
- A learning designer coordinates learning design across disciplines rather than only teaching motor skills.
From Fruit Bowl To Smoothie
- Teams usually sit on a spectrum from multidisciplinary silos to fully transdisciplinary integration.
- A transdisciplinary team blends specialist perspectives into new, shared solutions rather than just collaborating side-by-side.
Premier League Academy Silos
- Martyn describes a Premier League academy where support staff stayed in separate areas and players moved between zones with little integration.
- The staffing layout physically constrained cross-disciplinary collaboration and day-to-day integration.