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Soccer players during a cognitive assessment test.

The Role of Cognitive Skills in Talent Identification in Soccer

The process of identifying promising talents in sports, especially soccer, has always been a captivating endeavor. The burning question is, who will make the cut, and who will not? A ground-breaking study originating from Australia delves deep into this, exploring the role of cognitive abilities in talent spotting. The Paradigm of Current Talent Scouting: Donna […]

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Geir Jordet studying visual behavior in professional soccer players.

Visual Behavior in Professional Soccer: Visualization and VR

In the high-stakes arena of professional football, visual behavior is paramount. One might wonder, how can this visual behavior best be trained? Enter Geir Jordet, a Norwegian researcher who has delved deep into this question. The Evolving Emphasis on Visual Behavior Up until 2018, attention towards visual behavior in pro footballers has been growing. However,

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Athletes making a decision on the football field influenced by cognitive biases.

How Cognitive Biases Impact Athlete Choices

Every day, human beings unconsciously make choices that, upon deep reflection, might not align with rational thought. For instance, consider the act of smoking. Even when individuals know its harmful effects, many continue to smoke. But could such thought processes also offer insights into Louis van Gaal’s challenging tenure at Manchester United? The Science Behind

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Understanding Primacy, Recency Effect, and the Peak-End Rule

Coaching requires continuous innovation and methods to influence athletes effectively. Yet, what do athletes truly grasp from a briefing? Dive into the intricate workings of the Primacy, Recency effect, and the Peak-end-rule, and discover how to optimize their retention during your coaching sessions. A Deepening Passion for Science in Coaching Gradually, I’ve grown profoundly fond

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Bjoern Krenn with a background of brain diagrams illustrating the impact of sports on cognitive functions.

Impact of Sports Choice on Executive Brain Functions

Our understanding of human executive brain functions has deepened, especially in the realm of sports. Recent studies, like the one led by Bjoern Krenn, strive to unveil the relationship between cognitive processes and athletic performance. Let’s dive deeper. The Growing Interest in the Human Brain The allure of understanding the brain’s role in our daily

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A diagram illustrating common neuromyths in sports coaching.

Neuromyths in Coaching: Unveiling the Brain Science

In the rapidly evolving world of sports, trainers and coaches continuously leverage innovative techniques to enhance athlete performance. Dr. Richard Bailey, in collaboration with his peers, embarked on a journey to investigate these techniques. Astonishingly, many sports professionals subscribe to ‘Neuromyths’. As we delve deeper into the marvels of brain research, especially as of 2018,

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Johan Cruijff playing baseball and football, illustrating the impact of diversifying athletic training on the sports brain.

Diversifying Athletic Training: The Impact on the Sports Brain

In today’s elite sports environment, multi-sport participation isn’t just encouraged, but often expected. Discover how this affects an athlete’s cognitive and motor skills development, as illustrated by Johan Cruijff’s personal experience with baseball influencing his football prowess. Multi-Sport Participation in Elite Athletes The modern sports culture frequently sees athletes engaged in secondary sports alongside their

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Athlete undergoing training, emphasizing the role of neuroplasticity in enhancing performance.

Unlocking the Brain’s Potential: Neuroplasticity in Athletes

Athletes undergo rigorous training sessions, aiming for enhanced performance. But how does our ‘Sports Brain’ grasp and retain this influx of information? Let’s delve into the intriguing science behind neuroplasticity, shedding light on popular misconceptions, like the 10,000-hour rule, and understanding how we never truly cease to learn. The Ever-Evolving Human Brain From the day

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Coach intently watching players on the field, analyzing their movements and strategies.

Analyzing Coaches’ Cognitive Function in Sports

While much emphasis has been placed on athletes’ cognitive prowess in recent years, have we ever stopped to consider the brains behind the scenes, those of trainers and coaches? After all, coaches are the architects, tasked with enhancing athletes’ performance. They’re expected to observe, analyze, anticipate, and design effective training programs. But how effectively do

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Diagram showcasing brain activity differences in professional footballers using fMRI.

Understanding Pro Footballers’ Brain Function through fMRI Analysis

Studies investigating the cognitive functions of professional footballers are gaining traction. Numerous neuropsychological tests have been conducted, but recent advances, especially the use of functional MRI (fMRI), are delving deeper into discerning the differences between amateur and professional footballers. Beyond Traditional Tests: The fMRI Revelation Through tools like the fMRI, researchers can map brain activity

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