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The Adaptable Athlete Podcast

Javier Miller-Estrada
Skill Acquisition
Ecological Dynamics
Sport Movement Skill Conference
Emergence
Affordances
Coaching
Practice Design
Coaching Strategies
Movement & Skill Acquisition
Soccer
Youth Sports
Training Environments
Skill Adaptation
Athlete-Environment Relationship
Strength and Conditioning
Challenge Point
Ecological Psychology
Talent Development
Creativity In Sports
Athlete Development

The Adaptable Athlete Podcast is a podcast for coaches and practitioners who want to learn more about modern approached to sport movement and skill acquisition; and who ultimately, want to help to their athletes become more adaptable. Host, Javi Miller-Estrada engages in discussions with some of the absolute best sport coaches, trainers, and practitioners in the world. Coaches who are truly pushi... more

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You can't talk a fighter into confidence. And if you've been trying, Andy Grahn has been quietly building it the right way for 30 years.

Andy Grahn is a martial arts coach at The Academy MN in Minneapolis, a co-author of the 2024 e... more

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The best pass rusher in NFL history didn't break the sack record because he's fast. He broke it while being double or triple-teamed on more than half his snaps.

Shawn Myszka returns for the annual Mover of the Year episode. This ye... more

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NBA shooting coach Dave Love has spent over 15 years working at the highest level of basketball, with the Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, Dallas Mavericks, and currently an Eastern Conference team. He's also one of... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Grahn
Coach with 30+ years experience; MFA in philosophy; works at The Academy in Minnesota; MMA/Jiu-Jitsu/Muay Thai coach
The Academy, Minnesota
Episode: Why the Best Fighters Are Problem Solvers | Andy Grahn
Dave Love
NBA shooting coach, with extensive NBA and NCAA coaching background
NBA team (Eastern Conference), author of papers on Skill Adaptation
Episode: Why Most Players Never Develop Elite Shooting | NBA Shooting Coach Dave Love
Steve Whalen
Tennis coach, author, coach educator
Independent coach/educator; author of The Ecological Dynamics in Sport Coaching
Episode: Why Practice Doesn’t Always Show Up in Matches | Steve Whelen
Rob Gray
Friend of the Podcast, Legend in the Skill Acquisition Community
Chicago Cubs
Episode: The Advanced Ecological Approach w/ Rob Gray
Greg Souders
Renowned coach in modern Jiu-Jitsu and proponent of ecological dynamics in skill acquisition
Standard Jiu-Jitsu
Episode: The Mindset Behind Modern Jiu-Jitsu with Greg Souders & Deandre Corbe
DeAndre Corbe
Highly accomplished grappler, 2024 ADCC West Coast Trials Champion
Standard Jiu-Jitsu
Episode: The Mindset Behind Modern Jiu-Jitsu with Greg Souders & Deandre Corbe
Duarte Araújo
Full professor and head of the Laboratory of Expertise in Sport at the Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon.
University of Lisbon
Episode: Why Athletes Don’t "Acquire" Skill—They Adapt it w/ Duarte Araújo
Alan Dunton
Lecturer in coaching science and skill acquisition with a PhD in skill acquisition and experience working with various athletes and organizations.
Munster Technological University
Episode: What Is Metastability? Making Theory Practical w/ Alan Dunton
Adam Singer
Head coach of SBG Athens; long-time practitioner of ecological dynamics in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA.
SBG Athens
Episode: Why Exploration Beats Perfection: 25 years of Coaching Fighters w/ Adam Singer

Host

Javier Miller-Estrada
Host of The Adaptable Athlete Podcast; Emergence / The Adaptable Athlete Podcast; prominent figure in movement science and coaching education

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Calling All Coaches - Add this one to your podcast list.

    Javier and the team at Emergence deliver one of the best podcasts and resources for coaches wanting to learn more about the ecological dynamics framework and how to develop skilled athletes.

    They bring on leading academics and practitioners in the field to provide a great mix of research/empirical evidence and experiential evidence.

    Every coach should have this podcast in their subscription list.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brian Gillam Hockey
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great Show, Fantastic Reasource

    Thank you for providing such a wonderful resource for learning about learning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hey Koolaid!
    United States3 years ago
  • keep the coming

    Dr Alex was an amazing guest!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrianSort
    Australia3 years ago
  • Big Fan of the Athlete Blueprint!

    Great resource for anyone who’s a fan of coaching ans skill acquisition

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheFunkDoctor
    United States4 years ago
  • THE Blueprint 👍🏻👍🏻

    Enjoying the content of the Athlete Blueprint!…Javi does a great job with his guests. The conversations don’t feel like interviews - ie scripted and robotic - but much more like organic conversations. Give a listen, Javi doesn’t disappoint.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Na.Ge.Br.
    United States4 years ago

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Coaches and practitioners praise the depth and practicality of ecological dynamics discussions.
Listeners value combining research with real-world coaching experience.
The show is seen as a premier resource for movement science and skill acquisition enthusiasts.

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Why the Best Fighters Are Problem Solvers | Andy Grahn
Q: What does a typical practice look like under this approach?
A mix of cage rounds, live sparring with tight safety controls, targeted feedback before and after sessions, and situational drills that keep the training representative of competition.
Why the Best Fighters Are Problem Solvers | Andy Grahn
Q: How do you balance between classic coaching and ecological dynamics in training?
By focusing on information-movement coupling, multiple affordances, action fidelity, and emotional context, and by keeping practice close to the game while allowing safe exploration.
How Myles Garrett Solves Problems No One Else Can | Shawn Myszka
Q: What practical steps would you take to help Garrett or similar players become even more adaptable?
Design training environments that present three simultaneous informational variables (ball, blocker, and quarterback dynamics) in repetition-without-repetition, use live or quasi-live drills that emphasize perceiving-to-action, and explore playing him in varied roles (even space-based) to broaden his problem-solving toolkit and sustain elite performance as he ages.
How Myles Garrett Solves Problems No One Else Can | Shawn Myszka
Q: Why did you pick Myles Garrett as the mover of the year, and what makes him uniquely dexterous?
Garrett's exceptional dexterity comes from a wide repertoire of adaptive movement strategies and an ability to perceive and react to multiple information sources in real time. His capacity to solve complex, emerging movement problems under heavy pressure—often while facing double teams—sets him apart from other players who rely more on pure speed or strength.
The Mindset Behind Modern Jiu-Jitsu with Greg Souders & Deandre Corbe
Q: What was that initial transition like for you?
DeAndre found the new approach eye-opening and enjoyable, as it was more focused on problem-solving compared to traditional methods.

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This show centers on modern movement science, skill acquisition, and ecological dynamics as applied to athletic development. Conversations with elite coaches, researchers, and practitioners explore how variability, constraints, and real-world practice design drive adaptability and long-term performance across sports such as MMA, football, basketball, tennis, and Jiu-Jitsu. Noteworthy are the practical frameworks, live-training philosophies, and culture-driven coaching insights that listeners can translate into more responsive, athlete-centered programs. The format often blends theory with practitioner anecdotes, making advanced concepts accessible for coaches and sport scientists seeking actionable strategies.

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Recent guests on The Adaptable Athlete Podcast include:

1. Andy Grahn
2. Dave Love
3. Steve Whalen
4. Rob Gray
5. Greg Souders
6. DeAndre Corbe
7. Duarte Araújo
8. Alan Dunton

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