to guide a coach in building a comprehensive understanding of an athlete.
October 15, 2024by
Motor Preferences Experts, David Genest
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1. Medical & Physical Baseline Health History:
- Pre-existing injuries, surgeries, & general health (e.g., asthma, allergies).
- Physical Screening: Muscle imbalances, range of motion, joint stability, morphopreferences & posture.
- Physiological Profile: Identify predominant muscle types if possible (fast-twitch vs. slow-twitch), MAS or VO2max...
2. Movement & Motor Preferences Primitive Reflexes:
- Assess for retained reflexes that might impact motor control or coordination.
- Motor Preferences: Evaluate natural tendencies, such as Terrestrial / Aerial tendencies, as well as asymmetries in the 3 plans & preferred movement patterns.
- Functional Movement Patterns: Observe natural biomechanics in sport-specific & general movements.
- Determine intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation, as well as long-term goals.
- Stress Response: Understand how they react to high-pressure situations & setbacks.
- Personality Traits: Recognize introversion vs. extroversion, independence, or need for structured guidance.
5. Learning Style and Communication Preferences Preferred Learning Style:
- Identify whether they’re visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learners.
- Feedback Preferences: Learn how they best respond to feedback—whether immediate correction, constructive critique, or positive reinforcement works best.
- Communication Style: Gauge if they prefer direct, concise communication or more detailed, supportive feedback.
6. Sport-Specific Skills and Tactical Knowledge Technical Skill Level:
- As1. Medical & Physical Baseline Health History:
- Pre-existing injuries, surgeries, & general health (e.g., asthma, allergies).
- Physical Screening: Muscle imbalances, range of motion, joint stability, morphopreferences & posture.
- Physiological Profile: Identify predominant muscle types if possible (fast-twitch vs. slow-twitch), MAS or VO2max...
7. Performance Data and Goals Baseline Performance Metrics:
- Record initial data on speed, endurance, strength, agility, and accuracy.
- Personal and Performance Goals: Discuss their personal goals and align these with measurable performance objectives.
- Monitor performance and health: Record data and communicate with your athlete to monitor his performances and well-being.