Alan Dunton

This week I am joined by Alan DuntonAlan has a PhD in Skill Acquisition and is a lecturer at MTU Cork in Coaching Science. He was an athlete himself reaching a very high level in Tae Kwon Do.I have followed Alan on Twitter for quite some time and enjoyed how he sees the world and there were a couple of moments in this chat where I had light bulbs go off because of the way he explained some complex topics in lovely simple and succinct ways.As always I hope you enjoy the chat and if you have anyone you know of who think would get some value out of this podcast, please share it with them. Send us a textSupport the showhttps://talkingperformancepod.com/

In this conversation with Alan Dunton, a lecturer in Coaching Science with a Taekwondo background, the focus is on the fascinating concept of metastability. Alan explains how adaptability is key for expert performance while examining the balance between exploration and stability in training environments. He emphasizes designing practices that encourage athletes to stretch their capabilities and creatively respond to challenges. The discussion also touches on spatial occlusion research, revealing how elite athletes utilize different visual strategies for enhanced performance.

Guest Alan Dunton, expert in skill acquisition, discusses the importance of variability in basketball training and functional movements in warm-ups. He explains meta-stability in skill development and suggests ways to bridge the gap between research and coaching practice.