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Finding the Edge: Exploring Skill Acquisition and Analytics for Player Development. We are a group of guys who are passionate about baseball and player development. Join us as we explore how motor learning, skill acquisition, and data analytic theories can be applied to improving game-day performance.Hosted by Garrett Boyum, Robert Frey, Garrett Baker, and formerly Brock Hammit.
Unknown Host hosts Finding the Edge, a sports show with 69 episodes published.
We had Rafe Kelley (Evolve Move Play) on to draw from his wealth of experience from martial arts, gymnastics, and early U.S. parkour coach to adopting ecological dynamics into his practices, where he learned to use envir
In this episode of the Finding the Edge podcast, we continue exploring the book 'Dynamics of Skill Acquisition.' We delve into the concepts of adaptability, affordances, and the performer-environment relationship. We aim
In this episode, we kick off a new series aimed at making the motor learning academic literature more approachable for average coaches. We explore the foundational ideas of Ecological Dynamics through an overview of the
In this episode we dive into the concepts of stability, meta-stability, and skill acquisition in sports. We discuss how to balance stability and adaptability through an ecological approach, and share practical examples f
In this episode of Finding the Edge podcast as we delve into an intriguing thought experiment with frequent guest of the show Tanner Pruitt. We discuss whether it's better to focus on recruiting highly skilled pitchers a
On this episode we talk with Tommy Johnson, the owner of Primal 1 Baseball facility in Gaithersburg, MD. Tommy is a seasoned baseball coach with a unique journey from professional baseball to earning a doctorate in kines
In this episode of the Finding the Edge, we explore the age old pitching debate about velocity and command. The question is can we train command? If so what does it look like to develop command using ecological principle
In this episode, we explore the role of exit velocity in baseball and moving beyond one dimensional evaluations towards the use of an ecological approach. We discuss the importance of context and the athlete-environment
In this episode of Finding the Edge podcast, we delve into the process-oriented vs results-oriented dichotomy. We discuss the importance of a principled-based approach, developing adaptable athletes, pitch calling strate
In this episode we discussion the core principles of transfer of training for skill development. How do we develop skill and have the things we do in practice transfer to the game? We delve into the importance of underst
In this episode we dive into the concept of skilled intentionality with regards to the pitcher-batter interaction. We explore how intention shapes a player's behavior and performance, the importance of perceiving relevan
In this episode of the Finding the Edge Podcast, we explore the fundamentals of ecological dynamics and its application for baseball. We discuss the mutual relationship between athletes and their environment, the importa
This episode we had on Zach Jungles, Jared Slater, and Rob Blanc on to discuss their personal experiences utilizing Square 1 with their athletes. Zach Jungles is a strength coach who has worked with athletes from the hig
On this episode we had on Kyle Dupic who recently was hired at Wartburg College as their new co-pitching coach. Kyle has spent the past 7 years coaching at the high school level. He has more recently been diving into app
In this episode we had on Jared Slater a sports performance coach who go his BS in Exercise Science from Division II Missouri Western University, where he pitched for the Griffins. Since then he worked at TCU under Zach
In this episode we have on former guest of the show Max Bay. Max most recently worked for the Huston Astros in their R&D department. In this episode Max advocates for the use of mix effects models for gaining deeper insi
In this episode we have on Bill Miller, Tanner Pruett, and Yuji Suzuki to discuss the arm injury epidemic in baseball. The impetus for this conversation was the a podcast that Rob Gray did with Ryan Crotin which you can
In this episode we have on Tanner Pruett and Yuji Suzuki to discuss the arm injury epidemic in baseball. The impetus for this conversation was the a podcast that Rob Gray did with Randy Sullivan and Alan Jaeger which you
In this episode we have on Ben Franks, a senior lecturer in applied coaching sciences at Oxford Brookes University. We discuss Ben's current work with cricket batters and how it can relate to baseball. Intro music by: Mu
In this episode, we have on Tanner Pruett discusses his coaching journey and how it has evolved over time. Tanner played baseball at Modesto Junior College in CA and Crown College in MN. He began his coaching career at S
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