Motor learning refers to processes involved in the acquisition of movement skills. Talent development considers these processes in the bigger picture of identifying and developing potential performers.
Ollie conducts consultancy and coach development in this area (primarily in cricket and golf), get in touch via the contact page if you would like to learn more.
Our main interests in this area include:
- Addressing the lack of research in talent ID and development for female athletes.
- Optimising talent development environments.
- Practice design.
- Coach understanding of the broader talent development process.
- Laterality in skill development.
- The applications of ecological dynamics to learning and performing in dance (Edel Quin's PhD).
- The interaction between levels of challenge, autonomy and motivation in learning movement skills (Dave Bright's PhD).