EPISODE · Aug 13, 2025 · 1H 9M
051 - Accelerated Skill Acquisition - Raph Ruiz - Part II
from Captains & Coaches Podcast · host Tex McQuilkin
If Part I opened your eyes to Raphael's philosophy, Part II will completely transform how you approach skill development and athlete communication. We dive deep into the gap between teaching skills in isolation and building habits that transfer to game situations.Raph leads a masterclass in state-dependent learning, his skill acquisition model, and Efficiency vs Force. He also shares how he taught his son Raider to attack ground balls despite his fear of failure - and why rewarding the right decision matters more than the outcome.Plus: An intimate look at the immersive apprenticeship experience that shaped Tex's development as a Coach - from ocean swims to deciphering workout codes to building habits that transfer from training room to competition.Training - Old Bull Program - 7 Day Free Trial - https://bit.ly/old-bull-trainEducation - Why They Won't Listen: Coaching Modern Athlete - listen.captainsandcoaches.com#SkillAcquisition #StateDependentLearning #HabitBuilding #BaseballCoaching #SportsPerformance #MotorLearning #AthleteTraining #PerformanceUnderPressure #CoachingCommunication #SportsPsychology #RaphRuiz
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If Part I opened your eyes to Raphael's philosophy, Part II will completely transform how you approach skill development and athlete communication. We dive deep into the gap between teaching skills in isolation and building habits that transfer to game situations. Raph leads a masterclass in state-dependent learning, his skill acquisition model, and Efficiency vs Force. He also shares how he taught his son Raider to attack ground balls despite his fear of failure - and why rewarding the right decision matters more than the outcome. Plus: An intimate look at the immersive apprenticeship experience that shaped Tex's development as a Coach - from ocean swims to deciphering workout codes to building habits that transfer from training room to competition. Training - Old Bull Program - 7 Day Free Trial - https://bit.ly/old-bull-train Education - Why They Won't Listen: Coaching Modern Athlete - listen.captainsandcoaches.com [https://listen.captainsandcoaches.com/] #SkillAcquisition #StateDependentLearning #HabitBuilding #BaseballCoaching #SportsPerformance #MotorLearning #AthleteTraining #PerformanceUnderPressure #CoachingCommunication #SportsPsychology #RaphRuiz
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