Join us for a thought-provoking webinar that cuts through common coaching misconceptions and delivers evidence-based insights to elevate your practice. Discover how applying the latest findings in skill acquisition science can transform the way you foster learning, develop athletes, and enhance performance. Whether you’re looking to be a coach, instructor, educator, or sports professional, this session will equip you with the practical tools to coach smarter, not harder. Don’t miss the opportunity to challenge outdated beliefs and refine your approach with cutting-edge science. The webinar will include a whistlestop tour of the following key topics:

• Enhancing your instructions
• Delivering effective feedback
• Structuring the practice environment
• Periodisation of skill acquisition

Don’t miss out - join us for this action-packed session!

Dr Vicky Gottwald

Vicky Gottwald BSc. PGCE. PGDip. PhD. SFHEA is a skill acquisition researcher and member of the Institute of Psychology for Elite Performance (IPEP) at ¶º±ÆÖ±²¥. Her research interests are well aligned with her passion for sports coaching, and she is particularly interested in coaching instruction. More specifically, the way in which verbal instruction can direct an athlete's attention and consequently, either enhance or impede motor learning and performance. Similarly, Vicky has an interest in talent identification and development; specifically, with regards to enhancing the practice environment for optimal performance.

As a UKCC Level 4 basketball coach, Vicky has extensive experience applying skill acquisition related theoretical concepts in practice and has coached across various stages of the Basketball Wales National Team Programmes. 

^{This session will be delivered through the medium of English.
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