Send us a textWelcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to sports scientist and assistant professor at UMCG Job Fransen. Focusing on applying science to coaching, we are going to cut to the root on how to improve skill acquisition.Job is also a fellow at UTS Sydney and a skills acquisition consultant.His philosophy is to encourage as much as possible the spread of excellent information in the field of skill acquisition science to coaches and practitioners.You can contact him on LinkedIn, Job Fransen or JobFran3 on Twitter To find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach WeeklyAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

In this conversation with Dr. Job Fransen, a Senior lecturer at Charles Sturt University and expert in motor learning, listeners dive into the complexities of skill acquisition in coaching. Dr. Fransen discusses the challenges of interpreting research, emphasizing the need for dynamic coaching practices and rigorous methodologies. He critiques the effectiveness of cognitive training tools, debunks myths around brain training, and highlights the importance of addressing confirmation bias and promoting transparency in academic publishing. This insightful dialogue is sure to inspire coaches and athletes alike!