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The Adaptable Athlete Podcast

Javier Miller-Estrada
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  • Talent is Not Linear: Rethinking Player Development in Soccer w/ Justin Ferguson
    Send us a textIn this episode of the Adaptable Athlete Podcast,Ā  I'm joined by Justin Ferguson — Director of Player Development at Minnesota United FC and a coach who’s deeply committed to modern coaching principles.We dig into what it really means to rethink player development, why talent is not a linear process, and how coaches can better support athletes through complex, messy learning environments.Justin shares insights from his work in professional soccer, including how Minnesota United is challenging traditional development models and creating learning environments that actually prepare players for the game.Whether you're coaching elite players or youth athletes, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and give you new ways to think about growth, adaptation, and long-term development.If you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you want to reach me directly, contact me on social media or shoot me @[email protected] + MentionsMinnesota United FCJustin's IGEmergence WebsiteĀ Check out our other episodesCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav
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  • Speed, Skill, and Solving Problems: A Preview of My Altis Speed Summit Session w/ Stu McMillan
    Send us a textThis episode is a special repost of my conversation with Stu McMillan on the ALTIS Podcast, originally recorded as a lead-up to the ALTIS Speed Summit where I will be presenting. Ā If you’re attending the Summit this weekend, this will give you a preview of what I’ll be covering in my talk on Saturday, June 7th. The session will be titled "This is Not a Drill: Developing Speed Through Problem Solving."Ā We cover a wide range of topics—everything from designing adaptable athletes to unlearning rigid drill-based models. Whether you're new to ecological dynamics or deep into it, this conversation bridges theory and real-world coaching.The ALTIS Speed Summit kicks off on Friday, June 6th, and my presentation is on Saturday, June 7th.Key Topics Discussed:āœ… Why repeatable outcomes matter more than repeatable movementsĀ āœ… How to build learning environments that guide problem solvingĀ āœ… What coaches need to unlearn to truly develop adaptable athletesĀ āœ… The role of perception, variability, and context in speed trainingĀ āœ… Transitioning from traditionalĀ  models to ecological dynamicsResources & Mentions:ALTIS Speed Summit Info: altis.worldThe Adaptable Athlete Podcast: theadaptableathlete.comEmergence Website: emergentmvmt.comā€œHow We Learn to Moveā€ – Rob Gray: Buy on AmazonCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav
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  • Speed, Skill, and Solving Problems: A Preview of My Altis Speed Summit Session w/ Stu McMillan
    Send us a textThis episode is a special repost of my conversation with Stu McMillan on the ALTIS Podcast, originally recorded as a lead-up to the ALTIS Speed Summit where I will be presenting. Ā If you’re attending the Summit this weekend, this will give you a preview of what I’ll be covering in my talk on Saturday, June 7th. The session will be titled "This is Not a Drill: Developing Speed Through Problem Solving."Ā We cover a wide range of topics—everything from designing adaptable athletes to unlearning rigid drill-based models. Whether you're new to ecological dynamics or deep into it, this conversation bridges theory and real-world coaching.The ALTIS Speed Summit kicks off on Friday, June 6th, and I’ll be delivering both a presentation and a practical session on Saturday, June 7th.Key Topics Discussed:āœ… Why repeatable outcomes matter more than repeatable movementsĀ āœ… How to build learning environments that guide problem solvingĀ āœ… What coaches need to unlearn to truly develop adaptable athletesĀ āœ… The role of perception, variability, and context in speed trainingĀ āœ… Transitioning from traditionalĀ  models to ecological dynamicsResources & Mentions:SMSC 2025 ticketsĀ ALTIS Speed Summit Info: altis.worldThe Adaptable Athlete Podcast: theadaptableathlete.comEmergence Website: emergentmvmt.comā€œHow We Learn to Moveā€ – Rob Gray: Buy on AmazonCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav
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  • SMSC 25' Speaker Spotlight: Michael Zweifel
    Send us a textThis episode of the Adaptable Athlete Podcast is part of our special SMSC 25’ Speaker Spotlight Series, highlighting some of the world-class minds presenting at the 2025 Sport Movement Skill Conference, June 26–27 in St. Paul, Minnesota.We're bringing back a classic: Episode 8 with Michael Zwiefel, an impactful voice in our field and a longtime influence on how we approach athlete development. Formerly the founder of Building Better Athletes, Michael now serves as Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator at Wisconsin–La Crosse, where he applies ecological principles in a team setting.Key Topics Discussed:āœ… Making warmups representative and engagingĀ āœ… Transitioning from coaching with instructions to guiding with environmentĀ āœ… Working with youth athletes in a way that ignites passion, not burnoutĀ āœ… Progressing from 1v1 to more complex and chaotic movement problemsĀ āœ… Why strength coaches must understand tactical demands of sportĀ āœ… Finding ā€œalivenessā€ in warmups—starting sessions with real movement problemsf you work with athletes in any context—private or team, youth or elite—this one is packed with insight.Register for SMSC 2025 Come see Michael live at this year’s in-person Sport Movement Skill Conference: šŸ”— Register hereResources + Mentions:Warm-Up Course: Reconceptualizing the Warm-UpĀ ā€œChange of Direction vs. Agilityā€ (Young et al., 2002)Origins CourseMichael on XEmergence WebsiteCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav
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  • SMSC 25' Speaker Spotlight: Scott Sievewright
    Send us a textIn this repost episode of the podcast, we revisit one of our most favorite conversations — a deep dive into combat sport skill acquisition with Scott Sievewright, founder of Primal MMA and host of the Primal MMA Coaching Podcast.Scott brings an athlete-centered and constraints-led approach to his work with MMA athletes. In this conversation, we discuss how to design representative practice without traditional drills, how to keep intensity high while still respecting athlete safety, and why coaches should shift from cueing movement to shaping it through context.Scott will be one of our featured presenters at the 2025 Sport Movement Skill Conference happening June 26–27 in St. Paul, MN. Get your ticket at:šŸ”¹ Key Topics Discussed:āœ… What a live, constraints-led approach looks like in MMAĀ āœ… Why Scott eliminated drilling entirely from his practiceĀ āœ… Managing contact, safety, and intensity in striking and grapplingĀ āœ… How ecological dynamics helps simplify coachingĀ āœ… Why Scott avoids over-coaching and embraces organized chaosĀ āœ… What it means to train perception and action togetheršŸ“Œ Resources & Mentions:Ā Primal MMA Coaching PodcastĀ Primal MMA WebsiteĀ Scott’s Coaching Philosophy & FrameworkĀ SMSC 2025 Tickets & InfošŸ’”Like what you hear? Then you’ll love what Scott brings in person at this year’s conference.Register now and join us in St. Paul, MN – June 26–27, 2025.Stay connected at The Adaptable Athlete for more great conversations.Want to take your coaching to the next level?...check our our courses at Emergence.Credits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav
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The Adaptable Athlete Podcast is a podcast for coaches and practitioners who want to learn more about modern approached to sport movement and skill acquisition; and who ultimately, want to help to their athletes become more adaptable. Host, Javi Miller-Estrada engages in discussions with some of the absolute best sport coaches, trainers, and practitioners in the world. Coaches who are truly pushing the industry forward.
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