Finding the Edge

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, Robert Frey, Garrett Baker, and formerly Brock Hammit.

Finding the Edge is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 69 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Finding the Edge, a sports show with 69 episodes published.

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  Episode #70

  The Art of Play: Rethinking Player Development with Rafe Kelley

  Jun 25, 20261h 1m

  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 drive skill without over-coaching. We discuss play as a natural self-education process, how flow relates to challenge and competence, and how coaches can design simple, safe games and warm-ups that build adaptable athletes while managing injury risk. Intro music by: Muellzy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / muellzymusic ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠ Donate to Finding the Edge:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ecological Dynamics Resources Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill. Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Educational Products: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social MediaTwitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠emergentmvmt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us!Join our Discord: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: @FTEpod @gboyum01 @kyledupic @Coachgbaker

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  Episode #69

  A Walkthrough of Dynamics of Skill Acquisition - Chapter 1, Part 2

  Feb 13, 20261h 15mS0

  <p>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 ideas and explain their importance in coaching and athletic development. This episode sets a theoretical foundation for better practice design and effective skill transfer.</p><p><br /></p><p>Intro music by: Muellzy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / muellzymusic  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</p><p><br /></p><p>Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠</p><p><br /></p><p>Donate to Finding the Edge:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</p><p><br /></p><p>Ecological Dynamics Resources</p><p>Reso...

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  Episode #68

  Unpacking the book Dynamics of Skill Acquisition - Chapter 1, Part 1

  Jan 27, 20261h 10mS0

  <p>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 Skill Acquisition’ and a guided walk through of Chapter 1.</p><p><br></p><p>Intro music by: Muellzy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / muellzymusic  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</p><p><br></p><p>Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠</p><p><br></p><p>Donate to Finding the Edge:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</p><p><br></p><p>Ecological Dynamics Resources</p><p>Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coach...

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  Episode #67

  Exploring Meta-Stability & Skill Acquisition in Sports

  Jan 8, 20261h 24mS0

  <p>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 training. Discover how to create a dynamic practice environment to foster adaptability and improve performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Intro music by: Muellzy⁠⁠⁠⁠  / muellzymusic  ⁠⁠⁠⁠</p><p><br></p><p>Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠</p><p><br></p><p>Donate to Finding the Edge:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</p><p><br></p><p>Ecological Dynamics Resources</p><p>Resources from Emergence a movement skill education compa...

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  Episode #66

  Recruiting Dilemma: Prioritizing Velocity or Skill?

  Dec 22, 20251h 39mS0

  <p>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, or to recruit hard throwers and then develop their skill? We dive into the nuances, trade-offs, and methods for optimizing pitcher performance both on and off the field.</p><p><br></p><p>Intro music by: Muellzy⁠⁠⁠  / muellzymusic  ⁠⁠⁠</p><p><br></p><p>Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠</p><p><br></p><p>Donate to Finding the Edge...

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