The Adaptable Athlete Podcast

What Is Metastability? Making Theory Practical w/ Alan Dunton


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Alan Dunton is a lecturer in Coaching Science and Skill Acquisition at Munster Technological University (MTU) in Cork, Ireland. A former Taekwondo athlete and coach, Alan has spent his career exploring how people learn, adapt, and perform skill under dynamic conditions. In this conversation, we unpack metastability — what it means, how to design for it, and why adaptability is the hallmark of expert performance.

In This Episode:

  • Alan’s background in Taekwondo and how it shaped his approach to coaching
  • Understanding metastability: from theory to practical application
  • Exploration vs. stability — what do athletes really need?
  • Designing training environments for adaptability
  • The launch of the new MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport at MTU

This episode is heavy and theory AND applied information, and I know you will benefit from giving this a listen!

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Referenced Links:

  • Free Coaching Guide Download → Get it here
  • MTU MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport → https://www.mtu.ie
  • Alan Dunton on X → https://x.com/alandunton
  • Emergence → https://www.emergentmvmt.com
  • The Adaptable Athlete Podcast on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@thecoachjav

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