The Adaptable Athlete Podcast

The Power of Play w/ Will Roberts and Ben Franks


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Today, I'm joined by Will Roberts and Ben Franks!

Will is a senior lecturer at the University of Waikato in New Zealnd. 

Will is an experienced coach, and coach educator and has worked extensively in the UK. His work includes includes organisations such as the Premier League, Sport England, UK Coaching, Southampton Football Club, Manchester United Football Club, the English Cricket Board amongst others.

Ben Franks is a lecturer in applied coaching science at Oxford Brookes University in the UK. Primarily his work is focused on the visual control of movement in sport during interceptive actions. Alongside his academic work, Ben coaches in football where he currently works for Ebbsfleet United Women, having previously held positions in the Womens National League and within non-league mens football.”

Previous guest on episode 32 - Where we discussed his paper on visual gaze strategies in Elite soccer players 

Their project boing is all about physical literacy not just youth athletes but across all population.

They provide the latest research about physical literacy, as courses, and resources for coaches. Which includes a book of over 100 games.

 
Interested in hearing more from Emergence?..For as little as $5 per month, you can join the Exchange on Patreon for exclusive content including movement "deep dives" and much more!

Looking to learn more about skill acquisition and sport movement?..Visit the Emergence website and take the next step in your coaching career. 


Episode Resources:

  • Boing Website 
  • Will's page 
  • Ben's page
  • Ben's twitter 
  • Episode 32 w/ Ben 

Credits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io

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