Finding the Edge

Garrett Boyum and Kyle Dupic
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Finding the Edge: Exploring Skill Acquisition and Analytics for Player Development. We are a group of guys who are passionate about baseball and player development. Join us as we explore how motor learning, skill acquisition, and data analytic theories can be applied to improving game-day performance. Hosted by Garrett Boyum and Kyle Dupic. Former frequent hosts Brock Hammit, Robert Frey, and Garrett Baker.

  1. 1d ago

    Risk, Adaptation, and the Myth of Optimal Mechanics feat. Brice Crider | EP 72

    An athlete's career doesn't get a million spins, so every training decision has to be worth what it costs. Brice Crider returns to Finding the Edge, now as the founder of Rubicon Performance in San Diego. He joins Garrett Boyum and Kyle Dupic to explain how coaches can manage an athlete's career like a long-term investment. They discuss the track-and-field model of one coach for the whole athlete, holding advanced training back until the athlete actually needs it, stimulus versus fatigue, and why throwing, hitting and lifting all follow the same principles of adaptation. Brice also explains why he says there is no such thing as optimal biomechanics, and why the goal of pitching is to prevent runs and get outs. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8aFFqVGUIa0 ABOUT BRICE CRIDER Rubicon Performance: https://www.rubicon-performance.com/ X: https://x.com/Brice_Crider This is Brice's second conversation on Finding the Edge. His first, "Staying Out of the Middle: Designing Rich Learning Environments": https://open.spotify.com/episode/5nMe5rII5yYcTLHLnIlwEp FOLLOW FINDING THE EDGE Website: https://ftepod.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@findingtheedge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftepod/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/ftepod Support Finding the Edge: https://buymeacoffee.com/ftepod ECOLOGICAL DYNAMICS RESOURCES Explore educational products from Emergence: https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/ Save 7% on eligible courses with code: EDGE7 CREDITS Hosted by Garrett Boyum and Kyle Dupic Intro music by Muellzy: https://soundcloud.com/muellzymusic

  2. Sep 14

    Staying Out of the Middle: Designing Rich Learning Environments feat. Brice Crider

    Most baseball training lives too much in the middle to encourage meaningful exploration, while also not being representative enough to prepare athletes for competition. Brice Crider joins Garrett Boyum and Kyle Dupic to explain how coaches can design richer learning environments that stay out of the middle. They discuss the difference between learning days versus performance days, Brice’s reverse-hourglass practice model, the power of having pitcher-hitter “sparring,” the importance of productive failure, why physical and skill preparation should support the same athlete rather than operate in separate silos and long-term athlete development. This conversation was recorded while Brice was working at Driveline Baseball. He has since founded Rubicon Performance, where he provides athlete training, consulting, and education grounded in first-principles training design. ABOUT BRICE CRIDER Rubicon Performance:https://www.rubicon-performance.com/ Brice will return to Finding the Edge for a second conversation exploring how these ideas have evolved through his work at Rubicon Performance. FOLLOW FINDING THE EDGE Website:https://ftepod.com/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@findingtheedge Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ftepod/ X/Twitter:https://x.com/ftepod Support Finding the Edge:https://buymeacoffee.com/ftepod ECOLOGICAL DYNAMICS RESOURCES Explore educational products from Emergence:https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/ Save 7% on eligible courses with code: EDGE7 CREDITS Hosted by Garrett Boyum and Kyle Dupic Intro music by Muellzy:https://soundcloud.com/muellzymusic

  3. Jun 25

    The Art of Play: Rethinking Player Development with Rafe Kelley

    We had Rafe Kelley (Evolve Move Play) on to draw from his wealth of experience from martial arts, gymnastics, and early U.S. parkour coach to adopting ecological dynamics into his practices, where he learned to use environments and constraints to drive skill without over-coaching. We discuss play as a natural self-education process, how flow relates to challenge and competence, and how coaches can design simple, safe games and warm-ups that build adaptable athletes while managing injury risk. Intro music by: Muellzy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / muellzymusic  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠ Donate to Finding the Edge:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ecological Dynamics Resources Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill. Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Educational Products: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social MediaTwitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠   / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠emergentmvmt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow Us!Join our Discord: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: @FTEpod @gboyum01 @kyledupic @Coachgbaker

  4. Feb 13

    A Walkthrough of Dynamics of Skill Acquisition - Chapter 1, Part 2

    In this episode of the Finding the Edge podcast, we continue exploring the book 'Dynamics of Skill Acquisition.' We delve into the concepts of adaptability, affordances, and the performer-environment relationship. We aim to demystify these complex ideas and explain their importance in coaching and athletic development. This episode sets a theoretical foundation for better practice design and effective skill transfer. Intro music by: Muellzy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / muellzymusic  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠ Donate to Finding the Edge:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ecological Dynamics Resources Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill. Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Educational Products: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social MediaTwitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠   / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠emergentmvmt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow Us!Join our Discord: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: @FTEpod @gboyum01 @kyledupic @Coachgbaker @RobertFrey40

  5. Jan 27

    Unpacking the book Dynamics of Skill Acquisition - Chapter 1, Part 1

    In this episode, we kick off a new series aimed at making the motor learning academic literature more approachable for average coaches. We explore the foundational ideas of Ecological Dynamics through an overview of the seminal book ‘Dynamics of Skill Acquisition’ and a guided walk through of Chapter 1. Intro music by: Muellzy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / muellzymusic  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠ Donate to Finding the Edge:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ecological Dynamics Resources Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill. Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Educational Products: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social MediaTwitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠   / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠emergentmvmt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow Us!Join our Discord: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: @FTEpod @gboyum01 @kyledupic @Coachgbaker @RobertFrey40

  6. Jan 8

    Exploring Meta-Stability & Skill Acquisition in Sports

    In this episode we dive into the concepts of stability, meta-stability, and skill acquisition in sports. We discuss how to balance stability and adaptability through an ecological approach, and share practical examples from baseball and softball training. Discover how to create a dynamic practice environment to foster adaptability and improve performance. Intro music by: Muellzy⁠⁠⁠⁠  / muellzymusic  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠ Donate to Finding the Edge:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ecological Dynamics Resources Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill. Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Educational Products: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social MediaTwitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠   / ⁠⁠⁠⁠emergentmvmt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow Us!Join our Discord: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: @FTEpod @gboyum01 @RobertFrey40 @kyledupic @Coachgbaker

  7. 12/22/2025

    Recruiting Dilemma: Prioritizing Velocity or Skill?

    In this episode of Finding the Edge podcast as we delve into an intriguing thought experiment with frequent guest of the show Tanner Pruitt. We discuss whether it's better to focus on recruiting highly skilled pitchers and then develop their velocity, or to recruit hard throwers and then develop their skill? We dive into the nuances, trade-offs, and methods for optimizing pitcher performance both on and off the field. Intro music by: Muellzy⁠⁠⁠  / muellzymusic  ⁠⁠⁠ Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠ Donate to Finding the Edge:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ecological Dynamics Resources Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill. Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Educational Products: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social MediaTwitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠   / ⁠⁠⁠emergentmvmt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow Us!Join our Discord: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: @FTEpod @gboyum01 @RobertFrey40 @kyledupic @Coachgbaker Subscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@findingtheedge⁠

  8. 11/26/2025

    Beyond Drills: A Multi-Discipline Foundation for Player Development with Tommy Johnson

    On this episode we talk with Tommy Johnson, the owner of Primal 1 Baseball facility in Gaithersburg, MD. Tommy is a seasoned baseball coach with a unique journey from professional baseball to earning a doctorate in kinesiology. Tommy shares his deep dive into various training methodologies, biomechanics, and the importance of skill acquisition frameworks for player development. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 01:25 Tommy's Baseball Journey 02:17 Rebranding and Business Evolution 06:08 The Importance of Teamwork in Player Development 11:51 Gateway to Skill Acquisition 22:44 Strength and Conditioning Insights 48:24 Sub-Max Training and Injury Risks 48:51 Training Tendons with Isometrics 49:25 Integrating Different Training Modalities 50:55 The Importance of Apprenticeship 52:20 Breathing and Biomechanics 53:56 PRI and FRC in Pain Management 54:44 Challenges with PRI and FRC 55:32 The Role of Posture and Movement 58:04 FRC and Athletic Performance 01:04:14 The Spiral Line and Fascial Slings 01:24:12 Perception and Reaction in Training 01:30:38 Innovative Eye-Tracking Device for Athletes 01:31:46 Perception and Performance in Sports 01:32:45 Exploring Functional Variability 01:33:35 Virtual Reality in Sports Training 01:34:51 Visualization and Automaticity 01:35:57 Biomechanics and Performance Anxiety 01:37:30 The Role of Biomechanics in Skill Acquisition 01:39:44 Ecological Dynamics and Target Connection 01:42:28 Exploring and Exploiting Constraints 01:44:44 The Interplay of Biomechanics and Performance 01:51:35 Cultural Biomechanics and Training Adaptations 02:08:15 Contextualizing Stats in Baseball 02:08:46 Determining the Right Angles for Players 02:09:01 Stages of Learning and Repetition 02:09:32 Evaluating VBA and Player Performance 02:10:37 Advanced Bat Tracking and Analysis 02:12:10 Importance of Variability in Training 02:12:27 Role of Coaches as Guides 02:13:20 Integrating FRC into Hitting 02:16:28 Challenges in Applying Motor Preferences 02:17:40 Complexity in Movement and Training 02:23:10 Importance of Contextual Learning 02:41:53 Balancing Strategy and Mechanics 02:46:33 Final Thoughts and Future Discussions Intro music by: Muellzy⁠⁠  / muellzymusic  ⁠⁠ Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)⁠ Donate to Finding the Edge:⁠⁠⁠⁠ buymeacoffee.com/ftepod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ecological Dynamics Resources Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill. Get 7% off most courses by using code: Edge7 Educational Products: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social MediaTwitter: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@Emergentmvmt⁠⁠ Patreon:⁠⁠   / ⁠⁠emergentmvmt⁠⁠⁠⁠   Follow Us!Join our Discord: ⁠⁠bit.ly/3a07z1B⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: @FTEpod @gboyum01 @RobertFrey40 @kyledupic @Coachgbaker Subscribe on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@findingtheedge⁠

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Finding the Edge: Exploring Skill Acquisition and Analytics for Player Development. We are a group of guys who are passionate about baseball and player development. Join us as we explore how motor learning, skill acquisition, and data analytic theories can be applied to improving game-day performance. Hosted by Garrett Boyum and Kyle Dupic. Former frequent hosts Brock Hammit, Robert Frey, and Garrett Baker.

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  • Creator
    Garrett Boyum and Kyle Dupic
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Garrett Boyum and Kyle Dupic
  • Show Website
    Finding the Edge