Coach Your Brains Out THE BEST: HOW ELITE ATHLETES ARE MADE with Dr. Mark Williams - Part 2
Dec 3, 2020
Dr. Mark Williams, an expert on coaching and author of "The Best: How Elite Athletes Are Made", shares valuable insights into effective coaching strategies. He discusses the importance of timely feedback and how it fosters self-reliance in athletes. The conversation covers measuring performance in chaotic environments and the shift towards ecological dynamics in coaching. Dr. Williams emphasizes empowering athletes through reflective feedback and the balance between guidance and independence, highlighting the need for adaptive training that mirrors competitive scenarios.
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Performance vs. Learning
- Differentiate between performance (observed behavior) and learning (retained changes over time).
- Prioritize long-term learning by minimizing instruction and feedback, fostering athlete autonomy.
Effective Feedback Strategies
- Avoid creating athlete dependence on coach feedback.
- Use summary, bandwidth, and question-and-answer feedback approaches to encourage self-reflection.
Measuring Practice Effectiveness
- Practices that appear chaotic can sometimes lead to more learning than structured ones.
- Evaluate skill learning over an extended period to assess true effectiveness, not just immediate performance.