This episode guest is Nick Winkelman.Nick is head of athletic performance and science for the Irish Rugby Football Union. Nick was formerly the director of education for EXOS, and oversaw the speed and assessment component of their combine development program. Nick is an internationally recognized speaker, and has his Ph.D with a focus on motor learning and sprinting. Nick also has an anticipated upcoming book called “The Language of Coaching” where he goes in detail on his learnings and methods on the impact that communication has on an athlete’s ability to learn and perform movements.
On this episode ...
This episode guest is Nick Winkelman.
Nick is head of athletic performance and science for the Irish Rugby Football Union. Nick was formerly the director of education for EXOS, and oversaw the speed and assessment component of their combine development program. Nick is an internationally recognized speaker, and has his Ph.D with a focus on motor learning and sprinting. Nick also has an anticipated upcoming book called “The Language of Coaching” where he goes in detail on his learnings and methods on the impact that communication has on an athlete’s ability to learn and perform movements.
On this episode we discuss:
- How Nick is getting through Co-vid
- We talk about the genesis of his book "The language of Coaching"
- I ask Nick how did get a passion to study motor learning and skill acquisition
- We discuss internal vs external cues and when to use either
- The layout of his book
This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - www.thelanguageofcoaching.com
Facebook - Nick Winkelman
Twitter - @NickWinkelman
Instagram - nickwinkelman
Books Mentioned:
The Language of Coaching: The Art & Science of Teaching Movement
Motor Learning and Control: Concepts and Applications
Motor Learning and Performance 6th Edition With Web Study Guide-Loose-Leaf Edition: From Principles to Application
Attention and Motor Skill Learning
Research Mentioned:
Wulf, G., Höß, M., & Prinz, W. (1998). Instructions for motor learning: Differential effects of internal versus external focus of attention. Journal of Motor Behavior, 30, 169-179.
Wulf, G., Shea, C.H., & Matschiner, S. (1998). Frequent feedback enhances complex motor skill learning. Journal of Motor Behavior, 30, 180-192.
Wulf, G., Shea, C.H., & Whitacre, C.A. (1998). Physical guidance benefits in learning a complex motor skill. Journal of Motor Behavior, 30, 367-380.
Differential effects of attentional focus strategies during long-term resistance training
Theoretical and practical applications for functional hypertrophy: development of an off-season strategy for the intermediate to advanced athlete
Podcast's Mentioned:
Complete Sports Performance Podcast - Episode 23: How to Coach Through Language and Proper Understanding of the Learner (With Nick Winkelman)
CSP Elite Baseball Development Podcast: Enhancing Coach-Athlete Communication with Nick Winkelman
Strength Coach Podcast- Episode 281- Nick Winkelman and The Language of Coaching
People and Resources Mentioned:
EXOS
Lee Taft
Eric Cessey
Guido Van Ryssegem
Luke Richesson
Darryl Eto
Joe Gomes
Lucas Oil Stadium
Golden Tate
Gabriele Wulf
Jared M. Porter, PhD
Stu McGill
Gray Cook
Anthony Renna
Brad Schoenfeld
Charles Poliquin
Dan Pfaff
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