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Nick Winkelman on Language and Movement

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Today's episode features an interview with Nick Winkleman, the author of the excellent book The Language of Coaching, which gets my highest recommendation for books on the science and practice of developing movement skill. It’s really a great book, and if ...

Highlights

In this episode, Nick Winkelman, author of 'The Language of Coaching,' discusses the intricate relationship between language and movement. As head of athletic performance for Irish rugby and a former director at EXOS, Nick shares his expertise on motor skill learning, offering valuable insights into effective coaching strategies.
00:01
Language connects movement, perception, and motor learning.
10:01
Effective coaching language should return to its source in movement.
13:26
Introducing explicit information into an implicit process can cause issues.
32:27
Internal cues focusing on micro-segments can dampen learning, while external cues allow the whole body to coordinate.
48:54
Using a musical analogy to improve bike riding through external cueing.
51:55
Imagining being pulled towards the sky improves running posture.

Chapters

How Does Language Shape Movement?
00:00
Why Is Movement Fundamental to Learning?
06:44
What’s the Difference Between Implicit and Explicit Learning?
13:26
How Does Attention Impact Motor Skills?
26:07
Can the 3P Model Revolutionize Coaching?
42:47
What Are the Best External Cues for Athletes?
51:55

Transcript

Nick Winkelman: Hi, everyone. Todd Hargrove: Welcome to the Better Movement Podcast. This is Todd Hargrove. This podcast is listener-supported, so if you want to show your support, you can become a subscriber at toddhargrove.substack.com. Today's episode ...