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Have you ever wondered how some coaches seem to just know what to do? They make quick decisions that lead to success. This ability often stems from years of experience and a deep understanding of their sport. In fact, many coaches develop their intuition through hands-on experience, refining it over time. The Importance of Intuitive Judgment for Coaches Many coaches develop intuition through years of hands-on experience. It is refined, honed, and chiseled by repeated exposure

Great coaching isn’t about how clean a session looks — it’s about what athletes actually learn. Drawing on new research from Psychology of Sport & Exercise (Choo, Novak, Impellizzeri, Porter & Fransen, 2024), this article explores why practice design is the critical lever for long-term skill development. Learn how to hit the “Zone of Genius” — the optimal challenge point where effort meets learning — and turn every drill into lasting performance.

Cut through hype. Learn practical checks to spot weak research and apply science-based coaching methods that actually transfer to performance.