The River Tiger Podcast from Dynamics Coaching
Our mission is to bring evidence-based research, theory, and practice to life in an engaging, enjoyable, and practical manner. We aim to foster a vibrant community where knowledge meets application in the realms of adventure, lifestyle, and equestrian sports.
Join us as we delve into spontaneous and insightful conversations with practitioners and researchers across the fields of learning, skill acquisition, movement sciences, ethics, and philosophy, particularly in relation to adventure and equestrian sports. Our focus is on sports that embrace fluidity and lack rigid boundaries or rules, inherently involving risks that cannot be completely eliminated. We believe that these sports present unique challenges and opportunities that differ from those found in many traditional sports. However, we aspire for our podcasts to resonate with coaches and participants across a diverse spectrum of sports and activities.
Become part of our passionate community, nurture your skills, forge connections, uphold ethical standards, and revolutionise your approach to acquiring movement skills.
Episodes
62 episodes
Exploring 'the affordance hypothesis' with Ed Baggs. What are affordances and are they different for non-human animals?
Ed Baggs, assistant professor at the University of Southern Denmark, joins me for a conversation about his research on affordances. I invited Ed to join me after reading his latest (preprint) paper ‘The Affordance Hypothesis. In this paper Ed a...
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Episode 63
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55:57
A contemporary perspective on strength, conditioning and rehabilitation with Yuji Suzuki.
Yuji Suzuki, a strength and conditioning coach and chiropractor based in Portland, Oregon, discusses his transition to an ecological approach in his work with youth and remote clients. He explains how the COVID-19 pandemic led him to explore on...
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Episode 62
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54:38
Circumnavigating Anglesey: Celebrating friendship, adventure, and play.
This is a special edition of the podcast. I'm not only passionate about coaching and learning in adventure and equestrian sports, they are an integral part of my life. In this episode I am joined by the three amazing women with whom I shared a ...
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Episode 61
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53:29
Why the concept of affordances is so important to our understanding of becoming skilful. A conversation with Dr Andrew Wilson
This is a conversation that I have been looking forward to for a long time. We covered a lot of ground especially defining affordances and linking affordances not only to individual movement, but to multi organism and multi species interactions...
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Episode 60
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1:04:14
What it is to be human: A conversation with Professor Eric Brymer about the nature of adventure sports.
In this podcast Eric Brymer discusses the human need for adventure, likening modern life to a metaphorical cage that strips away fundamental human experiences. He explores the motivations behind extreme sports, noting that while initial motivat...
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Episode 59
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39:54
Are we smart enough to know how smart horses are? A conversation with Louise Evans about her research into horse learning.
How we do research has a significant impact on the results we get.Overview:In this conversation, I had the pleasure of hosting Louise Evans on the podcast to discuss her innovative research paper titled "Whoa, No Go." As the first a...
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Episode 58
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1:12:50
Nonlinear pedagogy and being skill-full: levelling up your skills through experience with Dr Alex Lascu.
In this episode of the River Tiger podcast, Dr. Alex Lascu joins me to discuss nonlinear pedagogy and its practical applications. Alex explains that nonlinear systems lack proportionality, meaning small changes can have unpredictable impacts, a...
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Episode 57
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1:14:34
Part 2. Exploring Learning Theories with David Farrokh: An ecological (systems) approach in practice.
In this second part of me conversation with David Farrouk we explore the intricate relationship between ecological psychology, constraints, and the practical implications for coaching and learning. The discussion delves into the differenc...
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Episode 56
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1:08:04
Part 1. Exploring Learning Theories with David Farrokh: From Behaviourism to Ecological Psychology.
In this episode of the River Tiger Podcast, I’m delighted to welcome David Farrokh, who is currently finishing his PhD at Sheffield Hallam University. Our conversation takes a deep dive into various learning theories, including behaviourism, co...
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Episode 55
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35:50
Navigating Fear and Confidence: A conversation with Dr Rebecca Williams of Smart Climbing.
In this episode of the River Tiger podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Rebecca Williams, a clinical psychologist and climbing coach. Our discussion centred on the vital interplay between fear management and performance in adventure...
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Episode 54
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55:48
Breaking Flow! A conversation with Joe Kelly about skill acquisition and coaching in high risk activities.
This episode with Joe Kelly, widely known as the Barefoot Athlete, was a treat to record, and equally fascinating to re-listen to before publishing.With over 25 years in movement coaching, Jo's journey spans fitness, rehabilitation, and...
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Episode 53
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1:15:02
Let's talk about menopause! A conversation with Steph Bradley about supporting women to stay active.
In this episode, my guest, Steph Bradley shares her research into the impact of menopause and peri-menopause on women in equestrian sports. In this refreshingly candid and open conversation, Steph delves into the challenges faced by women and t...
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Episode 52
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30:09
Training your horse using contemporary movement science. Kathy Sierra shares practical tips for helping your horse become a skilful and motivated mover.
Kathy and I have been excited about recording this episode for months. We finally managed to get the time (although I was on a stand up paddle board trip so not at home or on my own computer), and Kathy did not disappoint. Days before w...
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Episode 51
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1:11:40
Meeting the demands of your sport; increasing fitness and performance, reducing injury and pain. A conversation with The Equestrian Physio, Katie Wood.
Staying fit, healthy and injury free is so important to all riders and horses, regardless of age or level of activity.This conversation covers a wide range of topics around how we can improve both horse and human performance and longevi...
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Episode 50
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45:16
How equipment design impacts motivation and skill acquisition. A conversation with adventure sport athlete and designer, Corran Addison.
This is a great conversation for coaches and participants of all sports. Kit and equipment design has always fascinated me. Since my early days of learning to kayak in boats, wearing clothing and using paddles that were designed fo...
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Episode 49
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44:53
Leading change: paradigm shifts and the importance of being evidence informed. A conversation with climbing coach Pete Edwards.
My guest this episode is Pete Edwards of Prowess Coaching. Firstly I need to say a huge thank you to Pete for taking some time out a few days before his wedding to talk to me. As with most of my conversations, this is (I hope) of intere...
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Episode 48
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48:42
The importance of agency and relationships: A conversation about enhancing the wellbeing of our horses with Bonny Mealand and Emily Kieson.
I love all of my podcast episodes, but every now and again I get to record and be part of a conversation that I could have a profound influence on both me and other equestrians. This is one of those conversations.For the full length int...
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Episode 47
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1:15:47
Evolving Trends in Equestrian Journalism. A conversation with Sara Bref and Dr Petra Andersson.
I reached out to Sara Bref after reading a translation of one of her articles for the Swedish equestrian magazine Hippson. After a brief exchange of emails, I invited Sara to be a guest and Sara asked if she could bring Petra with her. ...
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Episode 46
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52:33
If movement behaviour is a problem-solving activity, is there such a thing as "correct" biomechanics? A conversation with skill acquisition specialist, Tyler Yearby.
In this episode I caught up with my good friend Tyler Yearby from Emergence and US Ski and Snowboard to discuss his work in strength and conditioning, movement technique, biomechanics, and coaching.I hope that you enjoy this episode. Pl...
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Episode 45
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33:41
Welfare, safety, and training. Exploring a systems view of equestrianism with PhD candidate Karen Luke.
I came across Karen's research while reading up for the discussion section of one of my PhD study papers. In this conversation we explore systems thinking, how it applies to horses and equestrianism, welfare, training and lots more. I hope that...
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Episode 44
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55:05
Are instructions always good? Exploring the importance of how and why coaches guide 'Focus of Attention' with Dr Vicky Gottwald and Dr Robin Owen.
In this episode we revisit the importance of considering where an athlete or learner is focusing their attention and why focus of attention is so important for skill acquisition, retention, and transfer. My guests bring the topic to lif...
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Episode 43
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56:09
Understanding coaching eco-systems: Challenges and opportunities for developing a more nonlinear coaching practice. A conversation with Dr Mark O'Sullivan.
My guest Mark O'Sullivan is an associate professor at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences and an 'A' Licence Football Coach. Mark is also a co-author on my concept paper, 'Can't jump, won't jump.' In this conversation we explore why ...
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Episode 42
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57:12
Fuelling your coaching journey: Event rider and coach Alex van Randwyck shares her insights on how to develop and nurture your own coaching skills.
On this episode I am joined by event rider and equestrian coach, Alex van Randwyck. I met Alex through mutual coach development work and found her insightful, humble and with the ability to connect with others and communicate with refreshing cl...
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Episode 41
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46:59
Are you paying attention? Exploring the role of 'focus of attention' in skill acquisition with Richard Barbour
Where performers direct their focus of attention has significant impacts on performance and learning. Coaches typically use instructions and practice design to direct a performers attention, intentionally or not. However there is generall...
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Episode 40
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1:01:47