Why Players Don’t Learn From Drills (And What Works Instead) with Skills Specialist Adam Gorman

What does it actually mean to learn a skill?

In this conversation with Adam Gorman, we dive into the science of skill acquisition and what it really looks like in training and competition.

We explore:

How players truly learn skills (and why it’s not through repetition alone)
Why “perfect technique” often breaks down in games
The role of challenge, mistakes, and problem-solving in learning
How to design training that transfers to performance
Why game-based environments accelerate development
The importance of autonomy, motivation, and engagement

If you’re a coach or player trying to understand how to improve performance, this episode will completely change how you think about training.

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