The Constraints Collective #34 Skill acquisition specialist, Adam Gorman
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Feb 6, 2025 Adam Gorman, a Senior Lecturer in Skill Acquisition at QUT and former Senior Skill Acquisition Specialist at the Australian Institute of Sport, discusses innovative coaching methods. He emphasizes enhancing athletes' skills through self-organization and dynamic learning experiences. Adam shares insights on using exaggerated scenarios in basketball and swimming to improve adaptability. He advocates for realistic training environments that foster creativity and collaboration, revolutionizing traditional coaching practices for better athlete engagement.
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Pool Noodle Dive
- Olympic swimmers entered the water too early during dive starts, increasing drag.
- By having them dive over a pool noodle, they self-organized and improved their dive times.
Exaggerating the Problem
- A backstroker felt they were slipping on the wall during starts.
- The coach had them practice on a slipperier wall, forcing adaptation and building confidence.
Multidisciplinary Approach
- Involve strength and conditioning, psychology, and other support staff in practice observation.
- This fosters a collaborative learning environment and can yield surprising insights.