In this episode, we sit down with Rob Nelson, Athletic Performance Coach at Penn State University, to unpack the science of skill acquisition and motor learning. Rob works with softball and swimming athletes and brings a modern perspective on how skills are developed, retained, and transferred into real performance.
We cover:
Why traditional drills don’t always translate into game performance.
How the constraints-led approach can transform training design.
Practical tips for coaches and athletes to make skills stick under pressure.
Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or just curious about how people learn to move better, this episode is packed with insights you can use right away.