
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 and Kyle Dupic. Former frequent hosts Brock Hammit, Robert Frey, and Garr... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 70 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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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 environments and constraints to dri... more
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 to demystify these complex id... more
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 seminal book ‘Dynamics of Skil... more
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 from baseball and softball trai... more
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 and then develop their velocity... more
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 kinesiology. Tommy shares his deep ... more
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 principles?
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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 relationship with regard to wh... more










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The show centers on applying motor learning, skill acquisition, and ecological dynamics to baseball player development, with frequent emphasis on how athletes interact with their environments to solve movement problems in game-like contexts. Guests and hosts explore topics such as coaching methodologies, biomechanics, analytics, and the balance between velocity, command, and skill in pitching, as well as how to design practice that mirrors competition. Across episodes, the conversations often highlight real-world coaching insights, practical implications for player development, and the value of integrating data-driven approaches with ecological and game-based training. A notable pattern is the emphasis on individualized approaches, context,... more
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2. Ryan Jeffers
3. Kyle Dupic
4. Jared Slater
5. Max Bay
6. Ben Franks
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