This week we are joined by our first guest on Don't Mention the T Word, Jimmy Moran.

Jimmy is a fellow PE teacher in Edinburgh but also a performance endurance running coach. An excellent runner himself, he has also played a broad range of sports (Rugby, Golf, Tennis, Cricket, Squash) at a high level and is constantly seeking to acquire knowledge to become a better athlete and coach. 

We discuss 'The Relative Age Effect' and why it might be responsible for people misunderstanding talent at a young age. We also discuss what coaches/parents and young athletes or pupils can do to ensure the 'The Relative Age Effect' doesn't have a negative impact on performance, engagement or enjoyment in sport. 

Another area we discuss is Early Specialization v Diversification. We cover what the current research suggests is the best way to keep children in sport and give them the best chance of long term development and performance. 


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Some recommended reading from this episode should you wish to explore more...

Bibliography:
Range by David Epstein
The Best: How Elite Athletes are Made by Mark Williams and Tim Wigmore