This week on the Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob is speaking to Movement Skill Acquisition Coach at Emergence, Shawn Myszka. Shawn currently serves as a personal performance advisor and movement coach for more than a dozen NFL players. Coaching agility is much more than setting up cones and letting the athletes run routes around them. Agility is much more than just change of direction ability. But with so much complexity to improve the physical quality of "agility", how can we coach it effectively to ensure transfer to the field? In this episode, Shawn details his approach which dives into the world of ecological dynamics and a constraints led approach. He explains how his approach differs to a "traditional" approach of pre-planned movements and drilling them time after time. Shawn presents an example of a closed drill which aims to improve cutting and develops it into a much more open drill so the athlete has to react to a changing environment, much like they would have to do on game day. This is an excellent episode for anyone that wants to ensure their time spent on the field developing "agility" is actually transferring to the field. Talking points - • Typical NFL drills to improve agility and how they can be improved • Traditional approach versus an ecological approach to drill design • How to integrate a constraints led approach into agility training • Closed drills vs open drills • Problems with coaching to a fixed movement profile

Send us a textWhat does it actually mean to be "skilled"? As more modern coaching research and practices are adopted, many are starting redefine what it TRULY means to be skillful in sport. Today I share clips from some of my amazing guests or are helping redefine what it means to be skillful .  I will also offer my  insight and takeaways which will hopefully help you on your coaching journey!Today's episode includes clips from previous guests:Rob GreyCal Jones Shawn Myszka Philip O'CallaghanI hope you enjoy the show!If you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you want to reach me directly, contact me on social media or shoot me @javier@igniteperformance.netEpisode Resources:Episode 14 (1st Clip) w/ Rob Grey Episode 25 (2nd Clip)  w/ Cal Jones Episode 24 (3rd Clip) w/ Shawn Myszka Episode 22 (4th clip)  w/ Philip O'CallaghanCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav

Shawn Myszka, founder of Emergence, discusses alive movement problems in basketball performance with Alex Sarama. They explore ecological dynamics, emphasize emergent decision-making in practice activities, and highlight the importance of skill acquisition specialists in professional basketball. The podcast delves into bridging theory and practice for coaches and implementing SAS principles for dynamic and engaging training environments.

Shawn Myszka, an innovator in ecological dynamics and veteran trainer for NFL athletes, shares insights from his 16 seasons in the league. He discusses adapting training to boost players' movement skills and self-discovery. Myszka highlights balancing personal interests with professional goals during off-seasons. He advocates for flexible training environments that promote creativity, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in athletes. This dynamic approach to training could revolutionize how players prepare for the challenges of the upcoming season.

The podcast discusses reconceptualizing sport movement as a problem-solving activity, exploring skill acquisition, unique athlete influences like Roy Jones, and empowering athletes through dynamic movement problem-solving. It emphasizes the importance of embracing dynamic problem-solving in athletic training and exploring degrees of freedom and movement complexity in sports, highlighting influential figures in the field.