The Talent Equation Podcast

In this episode I call for a complete rethink about the way that we think about support for coaches. I suggest that we need to 'turn the telescope around' and start to consider the skills, knowledge, and understanding that coaches already possess, rather than forcing everybody to obtain formal qualifications through coach education courses. I share a story about a brilliant coach I know who hasn’t gone down the route of formal certifications, yet their coaching abilities are second to none. They’re the kind of coach who, despite lacking the official badges, has that 'secret sauce', that ability to connect with people and make their experience memorable. We need a shift in mindset within coach education to appreciate and support people based on their current expertise and experiences. It’s about creating tailored learning experiences, recognising prior learning, and making coaching more accessible to a wider range of people. As I said in the episode, “It’s not about the piece of paper; it’s about the real-world impact a coach has.”Ultimately, the coaching community is calling for a more inclusive approach in coach education not the 'one size fits all' model that is still too prevalent. A move towards effective and personalised support, ensuring every coach can thrive and contribute in their own way. By doing this, we can build a stronger, more diverse coaching community.Hope you enjoy the episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. Let’s keep pushing for change and making a real difference in the world of coaching.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

The discussion dives into the flaws of current coach education systems, emphasizing the need for transformation over mere certification. It critiques the conventional approach that prioritizes efficiency over genuine engagement, leaving coaches unprepared for real-world challenges. Advocates for a shift towards dynamic learning experiences that foster quality education and practical skills are highlighted, making a compelling case for a reimagined approach in coaching.

Exploring the flaws in current coach education systems, reimagining coach education, and advocating for a critical examination of current educational systems to promote behavioral change in sports coaching.

In this conversation, Scott H. Young, author of 'Ultralearning' and 'Get Better at Anything', explores innovative approaches to mastering new skills. He reveals what Tetris players can teach about improvement and emphasizes that the mind isn’t just a muscle. Scott advocates for valuing variability over repetition and explains why skill development isn’t linear. He also discusses the need for practice to align with real-life scenarios, offering listeners practical strategies to enhance their learning experience across various domains.

In this episode I am joined by Josh Peacock from 'Combat Learning' and the 'Combat Learning Podcast'. Combat Learning is about radically improving teachers and learners of martial arts using the ecological approach to training. They explore the little-known frontiers of skill adaptation, perceptual-motor learning, and human performance science for combat sports.As Josh says...."After teaching martial arts for several years, I realised that most instruction is based on unexamined traditions handed down from one instructor to another. Little to no science or research is ever incorporated…Hungry to explore ways to improve myself as an instructor, I set off to study educational psychology and motor learning. In that process, I discovered the games-based and constraints-led approaches to coaching, which are radically different methodologies than what I had seen anywhere in my career as a martial artist…In fact, these methodologies are built around designing practice exercises that allow students to explore the solutions to problems on their own, rather than teaching them solutions directly or having them do lots of technique repetitions". It's a fascinating conversation about the challenges of tackling tradition and culturally resilient beliefs. Hope you enjoyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

Kevin Mulcahy, an S&C coach from Cork, discusses the historical context and contemporary changes in Gaelic Football and Hurling. The podcast explores challenges in youth sports development, integrating human movement into coaching, and design principles for training. Kevin also talks about action capacities, interaction capacities, and fostering leadership within teams.

Guest Mike Jagacki shared insights on dog walking and reflections on various topics. The podcast covered weight loss success stories, alternative coaching frameworks, philosophical perspectives in coaching, enhancing sports performance, and humanistic talent development approaches.

Experienced basketball coach Mike Jagacki discusses blending structured and flexible coaching, integrating ecological concepts with information processing. Exploring skill development balance, player growth methodologies, dynamic training, and building confidence and teamwork through drills.

So this is a bit of a high risk podcast. I’m joined for my reflective time with Flo the dog by my wife Claire to talk about what it’s like to live with me!! She doesn’t hold back!! Hope you enjoy Link to my podcast with Jamie Edwards https://www.spreaker.com/episo...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

Adrian Sapp is a basketball coach from Ontario in Canada. He runs a basketball programme called 'Eco Hoops' which states in it's mission statement..."EcoHoops, driven by a mission to transform youth basketball, places the utmost emphasis on nurturing the whole child. Central to our philosophy is the mental and emotional well-being of every young athlete, ensuring a positive, safe, and joy-filled basketball experience." I thought that I need to get Sdrian on to have a chat and explore his story. We delve into the following topics: How Steph Curry is a product of envionemntal constraints.Adrian's challenges to get parents and other coaches to embrace the appoach.How discovering the ecological approach helped him go from being critical and miserable to engaging and joyful.How learning about Growth Mindset from his child's school homework acted as the 'gateway' to an ecological worldview.Link to the Eco Hoops Website Link to the X account I hope you enjoy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.