In this episode, Craig Harrison discusses his new book 'Coach by Design' and explores innovative approaches to coaching that emphasize environment design, learner agency, and systemic change in sports.

This conversation offers practical insights for coaches aiming to foster holistic, adaptable, and engaging learning environments.

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***THIS IS A REPUBLISHED EPISODE FROM 2024***

Foxy is fresh off winning The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale and I thought it would be a great time to re listen to his podcast. With what he achieved in mind so much makes sense, his mindset is world class and he almost perfectly describes how he played the 18th at Birkdale by describing what he does under pressure.

It is a cool listen, I do hope to get Foxy back on once the dust settles and do a follow up on this episode, but in the mean time I think you will both enjoy this and get a lot out of it.

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In this episode of Talking Performance we explore how systems thinking and complexity science reshape our understanding of sports performance, injury prevention, and organizational change.

Scott McLean, a seasoned researcher and consultant, dives deep into how integrated systems and holistic insights can help clubs and practitioners breakthrough traditional barriers.

In this episode:

• Scott McLean’s background in sport science and transition into complexity consultancy
• The fundamental principles of systems thinking and emergence in sports performance
• How complexity influences injury mechanisms, athlete behavior, and team dynamics
• The importance of shared understanding and communication across disciplines
• The pitfalls of reductionist approaches and the risks of Fixes that Fail archetype
• Strategies to integrate holistic system perspectives into decision-making
• Practical examples from football, golf, and elite sports organizations
• The role of culture, language, and diversity in managing complex sports environments
• Challenges and opportunities with AI, data overload, and the future of sports science

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