Best Humanfactors Podcasts (2024)

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489 – Interview with Alex Sarama, Transforming Basketball 50:57

5m ago50:57

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My interview with Alex Sarama, founder of Transforming Basketball. Taking a constraints-led approach to basketball practice. Links: https://transformingbball.com/ https://twitter.com/AlexJSarama More information: Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Android/Google My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (vid…

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488- The Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) 2024 25:39

3d ago25:39

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A look at my current thoughts about and how I am using the CLA More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some…

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487 – Do the classic motor learning effects (eg focus of attention, choice) apply to experts? 14:38

10d ago14:38

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A look at a recent study that addresses a question I get quite often: do the basic principles of motor learning, in this case, those proposed by OPTIMAL theory, still hold when we are dealing with highly skilled athletes? Articles:Effects of self-controlled practice and focus of attention on free throw accuracy: Exploring optimal theory among skill…

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486 – Functional Variability in the Cricket Bowling Delivery 12:05

17d ago12:05

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A look at a recent study that provides evidence that cricket bowlers use movement variability (as opposed to repeatability) to regulate the timing and speed of their delivery. And looking back at a classic in ecological dynamics – the first study to show this effect. Articles:Functional movement variability to maintain delivery speed in cricket fas…

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Forging Your Team – The Johnny Torgeson Story – 408 1:05:54

23d ago1:05:54

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The fire service is struggling with recruiting and retention. It’s also challenged by a mental health crisis and a growing apathy within the profession. The good news is, we have the power to fix it. Working in a team environment provides job satisfaction, psychological safety, and a feeling of community. Fire service leaders have the responsibilit…

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Accelerating Leadership Growth and Impact – The Sean Glaze Interview – 407 44:24

1M ago44:24

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In this episode, Dr. Gasaway discusses how to accelerating leadership growth and impact with Sean Glaze, author of Rapid Teamwork, The 10 Commandments of Winning Teammates, and Staying Coachable. Sean Glaze is a leadership speaker, teambuilding facilitator, and author who delivers engaging experiences that ignite your team’s performance. Sean has w…

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485 – Coach Education Workshops, My New Book Coming Soon 9:14

1M ago9:14

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A look at research (and some of my personal experiences) on the effectiveness of co-created coach education workshops to bridge the gap between current coaching practices and scientific evidence. A little bit about my new book – coming in 6 months! Articles/Links:Using a coproduced educational workshop to change the focus of verbal instructions del…

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484 – On the Value of a Skill Acquisition Specialist 10:57

1M ago10:57

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Sharing some of my experiences as a Skill Acquisition Specialist. Is it really worth it for a team to hire one? More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus c…

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483 – The Effects of the Yips on Muscle Synergies in Throwing 21:41

2M ago21:41

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How does the presence of the Yips influence motor coordination in throwing? Do the muscle synergies used to control our abundant motor system change? Articles:Spatiotemporal patterns of throwing muscle synergies in yips‑affected baseball players More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web pa…

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482 – The Coaching Eye – How Reliably can Expert Coaches Observe Movement? 13:28

2M ago13:28

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Can expert coaches reliably judge the key features of a sporting action like a tennis serve? Does viewing angle, age and gender matter? Articles:The expert eye? An inter-rater comparison of elite tennis serve kinematics and performance More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast…

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481 – Why are Some Affordances More Inviting than Others? 20:29

2M ago20:29

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Revisiting the conceptualization of affordances as invitations for action. Why are some affordances more inviting than others and how can we influence this as a coach? Articles:Affordances can invite behavior: Reconsidering the relationship between affordances and agency Inviting affordances and agency Understanding phenomenological differences in …

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The Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance – 406 58:08

2M ago58:08

58:08

In this interview, Dr. Gasaway talks with Jeff Dill about the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance and their work to reduce firefighter suicides. In 2010, Jeff Dill founded Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA). And since 2021, Jeff has served full time as the Behavioral Health Administrator for Las Vegas Fire & Rescue in Nevada. Jeff tra…

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The Minnesota Hometown Heroes Assistance Program - 405 54:03

2M ago54:03

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In this interview, Dr. Gasaway talks with George Esbensen, President of the Minnesota Firefighter Initiative (MnFIRE) about the Hometown Heroes Assistance Program. During his 32 years in the fire service, George Esbensen served in many roles, from firefighter to chief. Today, he volunteers as Board President of the Minnesota Firefighter Initiative …

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480 – Ecological Approach to Rowing 46:36

2M ago46:36

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How can an ecological approach be applied to understanding and coaching rowing. A look at a few research studies. Articles:‘Embracing turbulent waters’: Enhancing athlete self-regulation using the ‘PoST’ framework for performance preparation at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games End-point focus of attention: Learning the ‘Catch’ in Rowing Effects of rowi…

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PFAS, Firefighter Cancer and The Foam Exposure Committee - 404 1:04:16

3M ago1:04:16

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In this interview, Dr. Gasaway talks with Vicki Quint and Rick Nickerson about PFAS, foam exposure and the risk to firefighters. The Foam Exposure Committee Mission Statement - - To reduce firefighter / first responder exposures to perfluorinated chemicals used in firefighting foams in order to protect their health and lives. We will recommend a li…

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479 – A CLA to Coaching Cricket Bowling: Task Manipulations 8:56

3M ago8:56

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A look at a study examining the effects of a constraints-led approach to coaching cricket bowling. What type of task constraint manipulations can be used to improve bowling accuracy and discipline? Articles:Adopting a Constraints-Led Approach to Enhance Skill Acquisition for Fast Bowlers in Grassroots Cricket More information: http://perceptionacti…

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The NIOSH 5 and Leadership – The Jeff Snider Interview – 403 1:01:30

3M ago1:01:30

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In this interview, Dr. Gasaway talks with Jeff Snider about the NIOSH 5 – or the five most often cited contributing factors in Line of Duty death investigations and lessons for leaders. Jeff Snider has served with the Canadian military as a Special Forces Operator (3 CDO), a Correctional Officer at a maximum-security facility, and 28 years in the F…

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478 – Freezing and freeing of degrees of freedom in joint action learning 15:48

3M ago15:48

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How do we coordinate degrees of freedom when learning a joint action, like carrying a piano, where two people are working together to achieve a goal? Do we see evidence of Bernstein’s freezing and freeing DF across the joint action system? Articles:Freezing and freeing of degrees of freedom in joint action learning More information: http://percepti…

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Conducting a LODD After Action Review: Part 2 – 402 57:59

3M ago57:59

57:59

On January 06, 2018, Lt. Matthew LeTourneau, a 42-year-old male and 11-year veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD), died after becoming trapped from an interior structural collapse while engaged in interior firefighting operations. Two additional firefighters were injured during the collapse and one civilian occupant of the dwelling, who…

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477 – Relationship Between the Yips and Motor Imagery Ability 12:15

3M ago12:15

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Do athletes that suffer from the Yips have different mental imagery than those that did not? How might we conceptualize the Yips from and ecological point of view. Articles:Motor imagery ability in baseball players with throwing yips More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast F…

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Conducting a LODD After Action Review: Part 1 – 401 1:05:09

3M ago1:05:09

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This episode is part 1 of a 2-part interview where Dr. Gasaway talks with retired Philadelphia Deputy Chief Vince Mulray and Battalion Chief Bobby Kennedy about conducting a Line-of-Duty After Action Review following the death of Lieutenant Matthew LeTourneau on January 6, 2018. After Action Review-Line of Duty Death On January 06, 2018, Lt. Matthe…

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476- Technique vs Skill 8:09

4M ago8:09

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What is the difference between technique and skill? Do we need to learn the former before we can have the latter? Articles: Distinguishing skill from technique in football Coordination, Control and Skill https://perceptionaction.com/171-2/ More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Pod…

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The 400th Episode Anniversary of the SAMatters Show - 400 38:46

4M ago38:46

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Dr. Gasaway, along with some special guests, celebrates the milestone of reaching our 400thepisode. Description The Situational Awareness Matters Show debuted on May 12, 2014. This episode highlights the journey Dr. Gasaway has taken to educate first responders about situational awareness and high-risk decision making. About the Host Richard B. Gas…

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475- Exploring Coaches' Experiences in Adopting a Nonlinear Approach to Skill Development 11:53

4M ago11:53

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Exploring coaches experiences in using an non-linear, ecological approach to coaching Articles:Exploring sports coaches’ experiences of using a contemporary pedagogical approach to coaching: an international perspective More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (…

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2015 Amtrak Passenger Train Derailment in Philadelphia - 399 1:20:28

4M ago1:20:28

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In this episode, Dr. Gasaway interviews Vince Mulray, retired Philadelphia Deputy Chief, discussing the 2015 derailment of Amtrak Train #188 traveling from Washington DC to New York City. On May 12, 2015, at approximately 9:20pm, Amtrak Train #188 traveling from Washington D.C. to New York City derailed and crashed on the Frankford Junction curve o…

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Tactical Decision Games – An Interview with Phil Jose - 398 1:05:12

4M ago1:05:12

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In this episode, Dr. Gasaway talks with Phil Jose about tactical decision games. Phil Jose, Deputy Chief, (Ret.), 30 years in Seattle Fire Department. He chaired the SOG and PIA committees. Chief of the Year 2013. FDIC Instructor 19 years with the highest attended class in 2023: The Art of Reading Smoke. FDIC 2008 Tom Brennan Training Achievement A…

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474 – CLA to Swim Coaching, Andrew Sheaff 33:25

4M ago33:25

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My interview with Andrew Sheaff, author of the new book: A Constraints-led approach to swim coaching Articles:A Constraints-Led Approach to Swim Coaching More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Goog…

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From Firefighter to Fire Chief – The Tom DeSorcy Story - 397 1:14:44

5M ago1:14:44

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In this episode, Dr. Gasaway talks with Retired Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy about how he quickly went from being a volunteer firefighter to career fire chief. Tom DeSorcy joined the fire service in 1983 and became the first paid firefighter in his hometown of Hope, B.C., when he became fire chief in 2000. This followed a career in broadcasting in local …

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473 – New Research Addressing Some of the Limitations of the Focus of Attention Literature 15:21

5M ago15:21

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A look at a couple new studies addressing some of the commonly raised criticisms of the FOA literature. Does the benefit of an external focus change when you use multiple different cues across sessions or change the location of the internal focus of attention cue? Articles: Golf skill learning: An external focus of attention enhances performance an…

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Dyslexia in the Fire Service: The Burt Clark Story - 396 1:10:47

5M ago1:10:47

1:10:47

In this episode, Dr. Gasaway talks with Dr. Burton Clark on the topic of Dyslexia in the fire service. Dr. Burton A. Clark, EFO has been in the fire service for 53 years. He’s known he was a Dyslexic since early childhood and is passionate about reducing the stigma around firefighters with Dyslexia. Dr. Clark was the Management Science Chair at the…

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The SAMatters Online Academy – An interview with Ed Mann - 395 1:25:08

5M ago1:25:08

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In this episode, Dr. Gasaway is interviewed by Ed Mann, Director of Training and Education for Provident Insurance about the SAMatters Online Academy and why this training is so important for first responders. Description Ed Mann, Director of Training and Education for Provident Insurance interviewed Dr. Gasaway on the Provident Podcast. This episo…

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472 – Is Premature Theorizing Hurting Skill Acquisition Research, Rajiv Ranganathan & Andrew Driska 45:46

5M ago45:46

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an interview with Rajiv Ranganthan & Andrew Driska discussing their recent article: “Is Premature Theorizing Hurting Skill Acquisition Research” Articles: Is premature theorizing hurting skill acquisition research? More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (video…

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