The Talent Equation Podcast

Mark Upton is a professional people developer. I say that he is a 'people developer' because even though the bulk of his work is with coaches. He also works with a range a people across the sporting landscape and is now supporting sports bodies with their organisational development. Mark's extensive experience and wealth of knowledge really come through in this wide ranging conversation where we cover topics as diverse as: - Why he thinks SMART objectives are garbage- How he uses representative learning design in coach development activity- How he uses 'destabilisation' to develop opportunities for learning- His latest thoughts on the Constraints Led Approach and Ecological DynamicsAnd a whole lot more...I really home you enjoy this as much as I did. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you would like to support the Talent Equation Podcast then please consider leaving a review on your favourite podcast player or sharing it with your friends and colleagues. If you want to go further with your support then head over to www.patreon.com/thetalentequation and you can buy be a monthly cup of coffee or get involved in the Conclave learning space.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

Jason deVos likes a challenge! He also doesn't give up until he achieves his goals!! He is an object lesson in GRIT, Growth Mindset, Resilience...and all that stuff!! Not only does he come back from being dropped by his provincial football team at age 12 to captain his country. He gives up a lucrative job as a TV pundit to become the Head of Football Development at Canada Soccer. This is a man who is committed to helping people succeed and he will do his level best to making Canadian Soccer the best it can be. In this conversation we discuss...- What his Dad said to him on the long drive back from the trials where he was told he wasn't going to progress. - His blueprint for improving the environment for children in Canadian soccer clubs- How he want's to make the system in Canada more challenging for players rather than having a 'culture of entitlement'- His plans to change the coach development system in Canadian soccer. - My thoughts on how he could do some of these things. I hope you enjoy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you would like to support the podcast please head over to https://www.patreon.com/thetalentequation and join the discussion.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

James Vaughan is a coach at the AIK Academy in Sweden. He is a colleague of Mark O'Sullivan and Dennis Hortin (both previous podcast guests) and is a regular contributor to the fantastic website 'Player Development Project'. James has a rich background as a coach and as a researcher and has been fortunate to study under the guidance of some of the leading academics in the field of skill acquisition, constraints led coaching and games based coaching. In this episode we delve into creativity and explore the way that social and cultural constraints influence the way we think, feel and act when trying to lead the development of young people in sport. It is an illuminating and in depth conversation. In the episode we discuss...- Why Brazilian culture emphasises skill - How Barcelona differs from Stockholm in the way they view human development- Myths about talent and creativity - How James applies constraints to influence positive, creative action rather than minimising errorGet your notebook ready!!If you would like to support the podcast then please head over to www.thetalentequation.co.uk and click on the 'become a Patron' button at the top of the page.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

Mark Bennett is back! He's been off travelling the world working with professional sports teams and community clubs. PDS is taking off in a big way!! In this podcast we cover a LOT of ground reflecting on the challenges of adopting a truly athlete centred approach to coaching. Topics of discussion include: - Why most coaches look at the wrong things in training. - Why saying nothing is not athlete centred- Why reflection doesn't work (very well most of the time)- How to identify the areas to work on that are going to bring the biggest return on investment - How coaches are using questioning in a way that is no better than telling- Using the 'Rule of 3' to develop a positive culture in sessionsAnd SO much moreEnjoy!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

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.

David Hinchliffe likes a challenge. He is a full time cricket coach in Glasgow, Scotland. One of the rainiest cities in the UK. He is also an example of adaptability and resilience, often coaching in sub zero temperatures with groups of youngsters in his unheated indoor centre. In this conversation we discuss:- Why you never say to David "I just want to hit balls"- How to use the constraints led approach in a sport like cricket which often demands technical input- How he creates contextualised learning experiences in artificial environments - Why he doesn't do "standard nets"Hope you enjoyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

Ed Coughlan and Shawn Myszka reflect on movement and skill acquisition conferences. Topics discussed include the value of exploration and practice, creating an environment for growth, challenging traditional training methods, understanding the reciprocal relationship between problem and solution, embracing chaos in coaching, creating an engaging coaching environment, the conversation about using either hand in hurling, the impact of standardized thinking on society, teaching games for understanding, talent development systems in England and India, and exploring terminology in coaching.

Ken Martel is the Technical Director at USA Hockey (ice not field!!) and has been leading change in the development of the sport of Ice Hockey across the USA for over a decade. His passion and commitment to make the experience for young people as good as it can be shines through in the conversation. Areas we discuss include: - How Ice hockey went from being a sport where 60% of kids quit by age 11 to a sport that now has a 90% retention rate. - How they developed their player development framework, the 'American Development Model'. - How the principles of Non-Linear Pedagogy are embedded in their development programmes - The challenges they faced in implementing the framework and working with volunteer coaches- Some ideas about how to develop movement agility while keeping perception and action coupled. Its a great conversation, hope you enjoyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

Amy Price is a football coach that is fascinated by games. She lectures on coaching at St Mary's University and is studying for a PhD on the topic of the application of the learning principles associated with video games as applied to sport. This conversation really got me thinking...we discovered that we were both using games in our coaching but we were coming from very different theoretical perspectives. It was really interesting and you will hear us both struggling to come to terms with it. In this episode you will hear us exploring: - Using a 'sandbox' to eliminate risk- Using a 'fishtank' to develop technique - Why games promote learning by providing meaning - The 4 C's of mission based learning - Why the whole concept of 'ball mastery' is missing a trickEnjoy!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

Steve Hooper is the owner and head coach at 'Inclusion Coaching', A football coaching organisation that is committed to enabling children to learn through a games based approach. It is fair to say that Steve's education as a coach has been a trial. At many stages he has had setbacks but each of those setbacks have served to define him as a coach. It is the very definition of 'non linear coach development' and serves to highlight all of the things that still need to be improved in coach education. In this episode we cover...- How Steve had to bite his lip to pass the UEFA B course - The challenge he faces with the 'perception of non coaching'- Is the games based approach is the equivalent of junk food?- The ultimate measure of whether the games based approach works or not......and much moreEnjoyhttp://www.inclusioncoaching.co.ukBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.