EP40: How Research Can Transform Your Practices with Anton Kalen
In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Anton Kalen discuss the importance of integrating research and evidence-based practices into coaching. Anton shares his personal journey from being a practitioner to becoming a researcher and how it has influenced his coaching behaviors. They delve into the need for theories of skill acquisition in coaching and how they can inform practice design. Anton provides valuable insights based on his research and practical experience, shedding light on the best approaches to athlete development.
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Key Takeaways:
1:55 - How becoming a researcher has shaped his coaching practice
8:20 - Skill Acquisition providing an evaluative framework for performance
14:30 - Differences between the classroom and the court
19:07 - Evolution of the Swedish Basketball Federation
25:00 - Anton’s Research on Talent ID
33:00 - Anton’s Research on Cognitive Function, Skills and Sport Performance
Connect with Anton:
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/antonkalen
Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anton-Kalen?_sg=XYXRkFKZw-dVu9QASIitKTDU1rTxEBlJYbt7K0vH1jBvptJA1RRqS-5mXbwgcK0eDo5x_wIRtBd519Y&_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InB1YmxpY2F0aW9uIiwicGFnZSI6Il9kaXJlY3QifX0
Links:
Website: http://transformingbball.com/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball
