The Talent Equation Podcast

Jamie Edwards from 'Trained Brain' makes a welcome return to the show to explore some of the challenges being presented by the current lockdown and how coaches can help themselves to deal with the effects of social isolation as well as helping athletes to work through it. In this episode Jamie meets 'The Conclave' the Talent Equation's monthly learning community to answer questions. It is a really interesting discussion. If you would like to find out more about the work Jamie does then head over to https://www.trained-brain.com/If you would like to join The Conclave...you would be more than welcome...just head over to https://www.patreon.com/thetalentequationStay safe...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

Mark Bennett from 'Performance Development Systems' and Alan Keane, Head Coach of Reading Rockets Basketball Club make a welcome return to the show to share some of their latest thinking around coaching and coach development. The conversation centres around why they have moved away from the term 'athlete centred' or 'player centred' coaching towards 'need centred or needs led' coaching. We explore what this means, why it is important and how it is applied. In this discussion we cover the following: - - - Why asking questions doesn't make you an athlete centred coach- How to help athletes define what the WANT is compatible with what they NEED- The 3 'A's' of 'The rule of 3'- Why 'selling the why' is so importantMark and Alan are embarking on an extensive engagement programme to support coach learning while everyone is in lock down. Head to www.pdscoaching.com to find out more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

I caught up with Shawn Myszka and Tyler Yearby, the co-founders of 'Emergence' a www.emergentmvmt.com, a dedicated resource and community for coaches and movement specialists looking to explore the ever growing world of skill acquisition through ecological dynamics. In this conversation we explore why 'emergence' was set up and the impact it is having for coaches looking to learn more about this branch of the coaching world. We also dig into what this means for coaches working day to say and I challenge the guys to come up with some solutions for parents at home as to the kinds of things that they could do to keep their kids active. Join the guys at one of their 'movement meet ups' at www.emergentmvmt.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

This week I catch up with Marianne Davies, Tyler Yearby and Rich White for an episode of the 'Book Club'. This month we explored a research paper which has questioned the way that sport and physical activity is experience for people who are often marginalised from the sporting world. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338454051_Re-conceptualizing_embodied_pedagogies_in_physical_education_by_creating_pre-text_vignettes_to_trigger_pleasure_'in'_movementFind out more about how you can join Tyler and his colleagues for some of the movement meet ups here https://emergentmvmt.comCheck out Marianne's amazing blog which has a short article exploring this paper here https://dynamics-coaching.com https://dynamics-coaching.com/coaching/inspiring-engagement-by-finding-pleasure-in-movement/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

This week I get together with 3 of the organisers of the Movement Skill Acquisition Ireland conference, Phil Kearney, Olly Logan and Alan Dunton along with 2 of the speakers from the event, Keith Davids and Nick Winkleman to reflect on what has happened in the world of coaching and skill acquisition since the first event 2 years ago. In this episode we explore the ways in which coaching has evolved and is now embracing much more skill acquisition theory in day to day conversation. We also reflect on the ways that coaches and researchers are working together to improve the way that coaching is delivered. Its a fascinating conversation...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

Another Dog Walk Diary...this time focussed on the challenges coaches often feel when confronting self-doubt or a loss of confidence. This has been stimulated by a number of conversations that I have had recently with people in a range of contexts and explores how we can use this as fuel for our development.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

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Ben Strafford is studying for a PhD at Sheffield Hallam University under the guidance of the legendary Keith Davids. He is exploring how Parkour could be a 'donor sport' to a load of other sports in that it provides a range of dynamic action possibilities that are not based on 'movement norms' like gymnastics or athletics but are more about a human being interacting with an environment to develop novel movement solutions. This episode is a slightly different show in that I am joined by Marianne Davies (@Dynamicscoachi1) and James Vaughan (@jimivaughan) to discuss Ben's recent article about his research and pose some questions. Needless to say we veer off the track and explore some very interesting aspects!!Here is a link to the article http://shura.shu.ac.uk/21446/1/Strafford-ParkourAsDonorSport%28VoR%29.pdfHope you enjoyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

Scott Sievewright is an martial arts coach from Milwaukee in the US. He is originally from the UK but moved to the U.S. in 2005 where he discovered martial arts and has never looked back. He designs his approach to coaching as... "we design our curriculum and practices based on well-established principles of motor learning, skill acquisition, and human motivation. We believe learning is best achieved through principle-based coaching and guided discovery, and that each athlete must have a sense of autonomy and competence to truly flourish."In this conversation we explore...- Why he doesn't use protective equipment in his practices- How he develops the skill of anticipation in fighters- How he navigates the challenge of maintaining representativeness in combat sportsI hope you enjoyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

Scott Mowberry and Mark Edwards from the http://thesoccercoachingpodcast.com/ are two coaches that believe that one of the best methods of player development is coach development and have worked to develop a podcast that facilitates informal learning so that coaches can be progressive, engaging and effective in their delivery.They are both experienced grass roots coaches who have embraced the games based approach and are constantly working to improve the experience for young people. In this podcast we discuss: - The coach as a 'concept facilitator'- Their thoughts on the competitive experience for young people and how this can destroy player development- How they coach within the game using a 'game within the game' approach- Their form of 'tactical periodisation' using the 'Out Think, Out Play, Out Work' frameworkand loads more...Its a great chat with two fantastically enthusiastic coaches are prepared to get down and dirty in the quest for new learning. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Join me at 'The Talent Equation Live' in Edinburgh on the 14th April - https://www.esms.org.uk/sites/default/files/TheTalentEquationLive2020.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.