EP173: Functional Perception Action Coupling with Adam Omiecinski

In this episode, George is joined by Adam Omiecinski for a deep dive into one of the most common practice design mistakes coaches make: creating defensive environments that are too predictable. 

Chapters:
00:00 – Adam Omiecinski Returns

01:00 – Functional Perception-Action Coupling Explained

02:00 – When Skill Drills Accidentally Become Capacity Drills

03:30 – Why Predictable Defenders Limit Decision-Making

04:30 – Creating Representative Driving Situations

05:00 – Adding Variability to Defensive Intentions

06:00 – Using Guided Defense to Improve Skill Transfer

07:00 – Every Drill Builds Something—But Is It the Right Thing?

08:00 – Why Players Must Read the Environment Instead of Pre-Planned Movements

08:45 – Scaling Complexity to Match Player Ability

09:00 – The Biggest Red Flag in Practice Design

09:30 – Transformative Tip 

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