Mark O'Sullivan
A PhD holder and experienced coach who believes in creating a skateboard environment for effective learning in sport.
Top 3 podcasts with Mark O'Sullivan
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Dec 1, 2023 • 50min
Dr. Mark O’Sullivan - challenging the established norms of coaching our young sports people
Dr. Mark O'Sullivan challenges coaching norms, emphasizing a holistic approach to player development. He discusses the importance of creating a supportive environment, individual variation in technique, and prioritizing functional skills. The podcast also explores skateboarding coaching and the limitations of standardized coach education.
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Apr 15, 2020 • 1h 5min
"Those who only know about football, don’t know about football"
Guests Mark O'Sullivan, Mike Whyatt, Britain Thomas, and Tony Strudwick discuss topics such as understanding play development in football, the role of academies, readdressing the balance in coaching, the advantages and disadvantages of data analysis, the influence of language in coaching, and long term athletic development.
May 2, 2018 • 1h 4min
Facilitating learning in sport by "creating a skateboard environment" - A conversation with Mark O'Sullivan
Mark O'Sullivan discusses the impact of culturally resilient beliefs, the benefits of creating a skateboard environment for learning, and the harmfulness of pursuing ideal technical models in coaching. He compares his coaching approach to that of a sculptor or painter, emphasizing the importance of natural movement development and challenging conformity in education and coaching. They also challenge the traditional view of the brain as a computer and highlight the continuous flow of information between the brain and body in dynamic sports. The hosts discuss the value of research, reflection, and interactive discussions in coaching, as well as the importance of challenging culturally resilient beliefs for growth.
