Ben Franks

In this discussion, Ben Franks, a Senior Lecturer in Applied Coaching Sciences at Oxford Brookes University, shares his expertise in ecological dynamics and coaching. He discusses the challenges coaches face in the Isthmian League when transitioning from player to coach. Ben highlights the importance of creating training environments that reflect real-game scenarios for skill development. He also explores the interplay between intrinsic athlete dynamics and performance intention, advocating for a balance between experiential knowledge and academic insights in coaching practices.

Ben Franks, lecturer at Oxford Brookes University, discusses the Ecological Dynamics of Soccer in a new course, emphasizing practice design and skill acquisition. They talk about manipulating constraints in practice, the importance of clear language in coaching, and balancing individual constraints with skill learning in soccer practice.