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Recent news from NOS highlighted the experimentation by AZ & PSV with specialized brain training for athletes. While I’ve discussed cognitive trainers on SportBrain before, could this be the revolution in training we’ve been waiting for? A Look Back at Training Techniques Over the past 50 years, the methods to enhance athletes’ performance have seen […]
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There’s a rising tide in the academic community, focusing on the interplay between cognition and sports. One illuminating example comes from an interview by the magazine The Soccer Coach with Professor Jelle Jolles from the Vrije Universiteit, a leading expert on brain behavior and education. This piece explores key insights from parts 3 & 4
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In the world of soccer, technologies like LSPT (Loughborough soccer passing test), 360S, and the Footbonaut have paved the way for enhancing player cognition. However, the latest player on the block, SMARTGOALS, is revolutionizing the field. Enhancing Cognition in Sports When discussing cognition in soccer, the conversation often gravitates towards ‘rapid information processing’, ‘learning capability’,
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Most elite footballers, past and present, share a common beginning: countless hours of street soccer. Imagine them playing with friends after school, using jackets as goalposts until their parents call them home. These prodigies shine on Saturdays and eventually catch the eyes of professional football organizations. Their progression leads them to become the legends we
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To determine whether MVV footballers improved on-field, I employed the LSPT test, officially known as the Loughborough Soccer Passing Test. This test gauges a player’s soccer abilities, ranging from passing, dribbling, shooting, to decision-making. As research by Vestberg et al., 2012 indicates, working memory plays a pivotal role in decision-making in soccer. Decoding Working Memory
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There’s a growing interest in the intersection of cognition and sports, especially within scholarly literature. The magazine “Football Coach” recently interviewed Jelle Jolles, a Professor of Brain, Behavior & Education at Vrije Universiteit. This article provides a summary of the first two segments of the insightful discussion. Ellis and Brain Development In 2011, Jolles released
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Becoming a top athlete is a dream for many kids. However, only a select few gifted individuals get this chance through rigorous athletic training. But can these kids maintain focus and concentration throughout their journey? Athletic Training’s Demanding Path Pursuing an athletic career isn’t a walk in the park. While kids engage daily in their
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