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#89 Exploring Niche Construction in Sport Coaching
What do beavers building dams have to do with coaching elite athletes? More than you'd think.
In this episode, we dive into niche construction theory. A concept borrowed from evolutionary biology, and explore how coaches are constantly shaping the environments that shape their players. From Pep Guardiola transforming English football, to Sri Lanka losing its ability to play spin on perfect pitches, to why Pelé's barefoot training on uneven ground made him a genius.
They unpack how the environments we design don't just teach skills, they select for them. And why the role of the coach isn't to…
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