The Adaptable Athlete Podcast

Javier Miller-Estrada
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The Adaptable Athlete Podcast is a podcast for coaches and practitioners who want to learn more about modern approached to sport movement and skill acquisition; and who ultimately, want to help to their athletes become more adaptable.  Host, Javi Miller-Estrada engages in discussions with some of the absolute best sport coaches, trainers, and practitioners in the world. Coaches who are truly pushing the industry forward.

  1. The Mindset Behind Modern Jiu-Jitsu with Greg Souders & Deandre Corbe

    -2 J

    The Mindset Behind Modern Jiu-Jitsu with Greg Souders & Deandre Corbe

    Send us a text The Modern Coach's Planner — built for coaches who think differently — is now available for pre-order. This is a limited run, and once these copies are gone, they’re gone. Order yours today at: https://thecoachjav.com/products/modern-coach-planner In this episode, Coach Jav sits down with Greg Souders, founder of Standard Jiu-Jitsu, and DeAndre Corbe, one of the top grapplers in the world — the 2024 ADCC West Coast Trials champion and a recent competitor in the Craig Jones Invitational. They explore how an ecological and constraints-led approach is transforming the way athletes learn and perform in Jiu-Jitsu. Over the past few years, ecological dynamics has exploded — and Greg has been one of the leading voices behind that shift, challenging traditional methods and helping coaches rethink what real skill development looks like. Together, Greg and DeAndre unpack the realities of modern coaching — from designing representative environments to building communication, trust, and autonomy between coach and athlete. This episode is a deep look at how modern Jiu-Jitsu is evolving, and what happens when the athlete–coach relationship becomes a true collaboration. Topics Discussed How Greg and DeAndre built their coach–athlete relationshipTransitioning from traditional to ecological Jiu-Jitsu trainingCommunication, trust, and autonomy in coachingManaging competition prep and recoveryWhy “control isn’t coaching” and how autonomy drives growthIf you’re a coach or practitioner interested in skill acquisition, practice design, and building adaptable athletes, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Don’t forget: The Modern Coach's Planner is now available for pre-order at https://thecoachjav.com/products/modern-coach-planner Support & Contact If you enjoyed today’s episode, leave a review and share it with another coach or athlete who’d appreciate it.  You can reach Coach Jav on social media at @thecoachjav or by email at javier@emergentmvmt.com . Resources and Links Standard Jiu-Jitsu: https://standardjiujitsu.comStandard Jiu-Jitsu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standardjiujitsu?igsh=MWN5endrZTVud3RwMw==Greg Souders on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gdsouders?igsh=N2VtcjJyMXgwcW82DeAndre Corbe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deandre_corbe/Emergence – The Movement Academy: https://emergentmvmt.comEmergence on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergentmvmt?igsh=Y2JuMm53c3N0bjZhThe Adaptable Athlete Podcast Website:  theadaptableathlete.comCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat! Twitter: @thecoachjav IG: @thecoachjav

    1 h 1 min
  2. Skill Adaptation > Skill Acquisition

    30 OCT.

    Skill Adaptation > Skill Acquisition

    Send us a text *Checkout the free practice guide at the end of the show notes! For decades, coaches and scientists have used the term skill acquisition — but what if that’s not what’s really happening? In this short episode, we dive into the idea that athletes don’t acquire skill — they adapt it. Inspired by our recent conversation with Duarte Araújo, this concept challenges the traditional view of skill as something stored or possessed, and instead reframes it as a continuous process shaped by the relationship between athlete and environment. We explore how this shift impacts coaching, learning, and even rehabilitation — from how an athlete adapts after injury, to how their movement evolves over time. Have any questions form the Episode? Hit me up on social @thecoachjav or send me an email at Javier@emergentmvmt.com Download your Free Practice Design Checklist! Episode Resources Episode 113 w/ DuarteDownload the Academic Papers from Duarte What Exactly Is Acquired During Skill Acquisition by Duarte Araújo & Keith DavidsEmergence Website Credits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat! Twitter: @thecoachjav IG: @thecoachjav

    11 min
  3. Why Athletes Don’t "Acquire" Skill—They Adapt it w/ Duarte Araújo

    22 OCT.

    Why Athletes Don’t "Acquire" Skill—They Adapt it w/ Duarte Araújo

    Send us a text *Checkout the free practice guide at the end of the show notes! What is skill, really? And what if it’s not something athletes acquire — but something they continuously adapt? In this episode, Duarte Araújo joins us on the pod to unpack one of the most fundamental questions in sport: what does it truly mean to be skillful? Duarte breaks down why “acquisition” is the wrong metaphor, and how coaches can design environments that bring intelligence and creativity to the surface. Together, we explore: The difference between being and becoming in sport performanceWhy skill should be viewed as potential, not possessionHow intentionality, perceptual attunement, and calibration shape learningWhat cognizant action means — and why movement itself is intelligentHow coaches can design tasks that challenge athletes to find their own solutionsWhether you’re a coach, practitioner, or simply curious about how humans learn, this conversation reframes skill as an ongoing relationship between athlete and environment — not a product stored inside the brain. Have any questions form the Episode? Hit me up on social @thecoachjav or send me an email at Javier@emergentmvmt.com Download your Free Practice Design Checklist! Episode Resources Download the Academic Papers from Duarte Duarte on Research Gate Duarte on XCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat! Twitter: @thecoachjav IG: @thecoachjav

    57 min

  4. 8 OCT.

    What Is Metastability? Making Theory Practical w/ Alan Dunton

    Send us a text *Checkout the free practice guide at the end of the show notes! Alan Dunton is a lecturer in Coaching Science and Skill Acquisition at Munster Technological University (MTU) in Cork, Ireland. A former Taekwondo athlete and coach, Alan has spent his career exploring how people learn, adapt, and perform skill under dynamic conditions. In this conversation, we unpack metastability — what it means, how to design for it, and why adaptability is the hallmark of expert performance. In This Episode: Alan’s background in Taekwondo and how it shaped his approach to coachingUnderstanding metastability: from theory to practical applicationExploration vs. stability — what do athletes really need?Designing training environments for adaptabilityThe launch of the new MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport at MTUThis episode is heavy and theory AND applied information, and I know you will benefit from giving this a listen! Download your Free Practice Design Checklist! Referenced Links: Free Coaching Guide Download → Get it hereMTU MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport → https://www.mtu.ieAlan Dunton on X → https://x.com/alanduntonEmergence → https://www.emergentmvmt.comThe Adaptable Athlete Podcast on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@thecoachjavCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat! Twitter: @thecoachjav IG: @thecoachjav

    59 min
  5. Why Exploration Beats Perfection: 25 years of Coaching Fighters w/ Adam Singer

    24 SEPT.

    Why Exploration Beats Perfection: 25 years of Coaching Fighters w/ Adam Singer

    Send us a text Adam Singer is the head coach of SBG Athens, where he and his brother Rory have been developing fighters for over 25 years.  A longtime practitioner of ecological dynamics in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA, Adam has coached multiple athletes to the highest levels of competition, including two world champions.  He’s also a co-author of a landmark paper on ecological dynamics in combat sports with Shawn Myszka, Tyler Yearby, Scott Sievewright, and Andy Grahn.  Known for blending sharp insight with humor (and reminding everyone he’s both handsome and funny), Adam brings a unique perspective to coaching and skill development. In this episode, we discuss: Why coaching is about relationships and culture first — and how SBG Athens has built that over decadesStories from the gym: balancing intensity with care, developing fighters responsibly, and lessons learned across 25+ years in MMAThe role of exploration and aliveness in training, and why “sloppy” doesn’t always mean wrongWhy there are no shortcuts in adopting an ecological approach, and the pitfalls of surface-level buzzwordsHow Adam’s philosophy challenges traditional pad-work, drill-heavy coaching, and emphasizes problem solving in context If you’re a coach or practitioner interested in skill acquisition, practice design, and building adaptable athletes, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. If you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you want to reach me directly, contact me on social media or shoot me @javier@emergentmvmt.com. Referenced in this episode: SBG AthensEcological Dynamics in Sport Combat — Paper (ResearchGate link)EmergenceWatch full podcast episodes on YouTube → youtube.com/@thecoachjavEpisode Resources: CSAS CertificationAdam Singer on IG   If you’re a coach or practitioner interested in skill acquisition, practice design, and building adaptable athletes, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Credits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat! Twitter: @thecoachjav IG: @thecoachjav

    1 h 36 min

  6. 3 SEPT.

    Practice That Transfers: From Problem Solving to Game Day w/ Shawn Myszka

    Send us a text Shawn Myszka  (the “Movement Miyagi” )  returns to the pod to discuss the theme he and his NFL athletes embraced this offseason: Wu Xin, or “no-mindedness.” It’s an idea that runs throughout skill acquisition — how athletes can free themselves from rigid intentions and better attune to the “what is” in front of them.  From there, we dig into his new book, Enhancing Skill in American Football: Revolutionizing Practice Design for Transfer to Game Day, and the golden thread of movement behavior as problem solving.  Along the way, we cover why Shawn calls it “partnering” with athletes instead of “owning” them, what Barry Sanders can teach us about adaptability, and some hot takes on the NFL Combine, traditional speed training, and preseason football. Episode Resources Shawn Myszka’s Book: Enhancing Skill in American Football: Revolutionizing Practice Design for Transfer to Game DayEmergence: emergentmvmt.comShawn Myszka Blog Post – Wu Xin: Turning Off the Mind to Solve More Problems on the FieldBarry Sanders NFL Top 100 Segment: Barry Sanders on “just reacting” (NFL Films)Ep 86 w/ ShawnCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat! Twitter: @thecoachjav IG: @thecoachjav

    1 h 3 min
  7. Breaking Free from Perfect Mechanics w/ Garrett Baker

    20 AOÛT

    Breaking Free from Perfect Mechanics w/ Garrett Baker

    Send us a text Garrett Baker, Skill Acquisition Specialist and pitching coach with the New York Mets, returns to the Adaptable Athlete Podcast to dive deep into the realities of skill development in baseball. In this episode we discuss: Why breaking free from “perfect mechanics” often unlocks better performanceWhy pitching velocity isn't everythingHow reframing pitchers as “out-getters” changes the way we think about trainingThe pitcher-batter relationship and its central role in pitching successThe impact of conviction and intention on the moundWhy variability and “serious play” are critical to long-term developmentIf you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you want to reach me directly, contact me on social media or shoot me @javier@emergentmvmt.com. Resources + Mentions: Garrett Baker’s previous episode: Pitching Beyond the Metrics POST Framework Paper  Jesus Luzardo breakdown with Dallas Braden – Slab Lab Certified Skill Acquisition Specialist (CSAS) Info Credits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat! Twitter: @thecoachjav IG: @thecoachjav

    56 min
  8. 6 Minutes of Skill: How Does the Weight Room Fit within an Ecological Approach?

    23 JUIL.

    6 Minutes of Skill: How Does the Weight Room Fit within an Ecological Approach?

    Send us a text Welcome back to the Adaptable Athlete Podcast!  In this episode, we dive into another edition of the 6 Minutes of Skill series — where Coach Jav breaks down a key skill acquisition concept in under 6 minutes (or close enough). This time, we’re tackling a big one: How does the weight room fit within an ecological approach? The weight room and ecological dynamics can often feel like they're pulling in different directions. But in this quick-hit episode, Coach Jav unpacks:  ✅ Why the weight room isn’t the enemy  ✅ How to create meaningful links between strength work and skill  ✅ How variability can be a secret weapon in the weight room  ✅ Why being weight room strong doesn’t necessarily mean being skillful If you like today's episode, leave a review here....If you want to reach me directly, contact me on social media or shoot me @javier@emergentmvmt.com. Episode Resources Emergence Website Emergence Weight Room CourseCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat! Twitter: @thecoachjav IG: @thecoachjav

    11 min
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The Adaptable Athlete Podcast is a podcast for coaches and practitioners who want to learn more about modern approached to sport movement and skill acquisition; and who ultimately, want to help to their athletes become more adaptable.  Host, Javi Miller-Estrada engages in discussions with some of the absolute best sport coaches, trainers, and practitioners in the world. Coaches who are truly pushing the industry forward.

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  • Création
    Javier Miller-Estrada
  • Années d’activité
    2021 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    116
  • Classification
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    © 2025 The Adaptable Athlete Podcast
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