The Talent Equation Podcast
Stuart Armstrong
The Talent Equation podcast is an 'exploration in human advancement'... mostly (but not exclusively) through the lens of sport and physical activity. Each episode is an 'emergent conversation' with practitioners, parents, researchers, authors (or some combination of all three) taking a deep dive into the ways that people can help others to enhance their developmental journey in whatever field they are committed to. These conversations are not mainstream - you will not hear ideas that are provided on standard education courses - they often fly in the face of convention - they will sometimes be controversial and provocative - the show is about doing things differently and doing different things. The people who come on the show are innovators - they are trying to break new ground or swim against the tide of what they see as a broken culture or an ineffective system - what they say will prompt new thinking or new ideas. All that is asked of the listener is to embrace the conversation with an open mind.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.
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Apr 5, 2017 • 30min
Episode 2 - The war on drills
This podcast discusses the addictive nature of drills in coaching, emphasizing the limitations of unopposed drills and the challenge of applying technique in game contexts. It explores the importance of adaptability and variability in skill acquisition, highlighting the drawbacks of solely focusing on technical solutions.
Feb 24, 2017 • 33min
Episode 1 The 'commodification' of children in sport - Mark O'Sullivan
In this episode, I talk with Mark O'Sullivan from the amazing blog https://footblogball.wordpress.com/ about talent ID in sport and the scary scenario where children as young as 4 are being invited to 'Talent ID' sessions. What can we do about it? What should we do about it? How can parents, coaches and administrators push back against this development and take back children's sport?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.Ready to explore these ideas further? Join The Guild of Ecological Explorers – a community of practitioners committed to deepening their understanding of ecological dynamics and constraints-led approaches. Head to www.thetalentequation.co.uk and click the 'Join a Learning Group' button to become part of this transformative conversation
