How we control movements - Dynamical System Theory
This blog explores the complex interactions that shape athletic performance, emphasizing how understanding these dynamics can enhance training and technique. We break...
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Agility ladder in sports. Does it work?
Many coaches use agility ladders to develop agility in many sports. However, are those tools really effective in improving agility in sports? In this blog we will...
A Glimpse Into the Field of Skill Acquisition
In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to learn and refine skills quickly and efficiently is crucial—whether you're a high-performance athlete, musician, or someone...
Performance Analysis in Sport: WIN MORE
A coach-friendly guide to performance indicators, notational analysis, and turning match data into decisions.
Variability: Does a consistent movement lead to consistent outcomes?
In sports, the pursuit of ideal technique and consistent movements is a common goal. There is a widespread belief that consistent movements lead to consistent results....
Debunking Low Back Pain Myths: What Science Really Says
When working with athletes of all levels, low back pain (LBP) is extremely common. Although LBP is one of the most researched topics in healthcare and sports,...
When Should You Change Technique?
Movement naturally self-organizes based on an individual’s constraints, meaning athletes often develop techniques that work best for them. However, this isn’t always the...
Stages of Skill Acquisition
One key concept in motor learning that’s worth knowing is how we actually learn new skills—it doesn’t just happen all at once or in a straight line. Everyone learns at...
Embracing the Chaos: A Coach's Guide to Differential Learning
Embracing the Chaos: A Coach's Guide to Differential Learning For years, modern coaching has evolved beyond traditional, robotic drills. We have learned to become...
Stop Overcomplicating Evaluations: Make Them Work for You, Not Against You
Okay, hear me out. Any kind of evaluation—whether it's physical testing or skill assessment—should be convenient and straightforward . No athlete wants to skip practice...
The myth of the ideal technique
“Technique is essential! Proper technique ensures optimal performance and prevents injuries.” This statement is accepted almost uncritically by most coaches and...
Rethinking How We Measure Sports Performance
In sports science, we're often told to measure everything—but data without purpose is just clutter. Many times in my career, I saw coaches collect metrics out of habit,...
Drills vs. Small-sided games
Before diving into the research, take a look at the two videos below. The first shows kids immersed in a spontaneous street soccer game in Brazil — fast-paced, playful,...
Determining Exercise Effectiveness for Skill Acquisition
I will be honest with you. Most of videos I see on the internet about teaching motor skills are pure BS. Everybody claims that their specific exercise will revolutionize...
Affordances in Sports and how They Can Improve Your Coaching
Affordances are a powerful concept from ecological psychology—and they’re not just relevant in sports, they’re crucial for success. Whether you’re a coach, trainer, or...
Personal Energy Availability Questionnaire (PEAQ)
In the pursuit of athletic excellence, one factor often overlooked is energy availability —the balance between energy intake and expenditure. When this balance tips too...
Constraint-Led Approach - The Revolution in Sports Coaching
A practical introduction to constraints-led coaching, affordances, and designing learning environments.
Constraint-Led Approach: Planner
Constraint-led approach (CLA) is one of the most effective teaching methods. I explained the method in a previous article that you can take a look at here . I highly...
External Focus Improves Exercise Performance
Did you know that it's better for performance and learning when you don’t think about your body movements? What is Focus of Attention? Focus of attention refers to the...
Periodization Model Focused on Motor Skills
In this article, we’ll explore a periodization model presented in a 2019 article. The idea behind this model is to apply concepts from motor learning and motor control...
Attunement: The key to expertise in sports
Attunement is the process of actively perceiving and adapting to the action possibilities ( affordances ) presented by an environment. It involves an ongoing interaction...
Less talk, more action: How to teach through action instead of verbal feedback
First and foremost, we learn by doing. Coaches know a lot about their sports. However, a great coach is not one who can verbalize all the sports knowledge there is,...
Are We Outsourcing Our Coaching Creativity?
Lately, my feed has been full of ads where coaches are selling packages of sports drills. One of them even said in the video: “Stop WASTING TIME designing drills.” That...
CLA Devices
Undeniably, the Constaint-led Approach (CLA) is a great strategy to coaching sports, with growing scientific evidence demonstrating its effectiveness. In order to...
Measuring Sports Performance: What Really Matters
A decision-first framework for choosing tests that improve planning, readiness, and sport performance.
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