In this engaging discussion, Bart Hanegraaff, an athletic performance and hitting coach for the Netherlands, delves into the intriguing world of implicit and explicit learning in sports. He shares his journey from traditional coaching methods to an ecological approach, highlighting how this shift has transformed player development. The conversation explores the necessity of balancing subconscious and conscious learning, the importance of external focus in enhancing performance, and the vital role of motivation in coaching, particularly for baseball pitchers.