Refine
The 'Refine' Pathway is bespoke online or in-person 1-on-1 and small-group (up to three individuals) mentoring for coaches, athletes, and leaders who are ready to close the gap between theory and real-world results. Individuals will be allocated a SkillACQ specialist to support their learning using a monthly SkillACQ online meet-up.
Included topics:
This pathway is 100% bespoke, but common mentoring/education topics include:
How to design "Challenge Point" for mixed-ability groups.
Mastering the art of in-the-moment feedback (what to say, when to say it).
Advanced application of Dynamical Coaching for your sport.
Solving specific "practice-to-game transfer" problems.
Using the "Confidence-Competence Continuum" to plan your micro and macro-cycles.
Advanced strategies for group-based learning and leadership
Who is it for?
Coaches, performance staff, heads of department and small-to-medium organisations who want tailored support to create sustained performance advantages.
How is it delivered?
In‑person or hybrid (bespoke education & mentorship). On‑site workshops and mentoring tailored to your context.
Prerequisites
Completion of the Build Pathway (or equivalent foundational knowledge).
Pathway Outcomes
Move from knowing the concepts to confidently applying them in your unique environment.
Get expert, 1-on-1 help to solve your most persistent coaching challenges (e.g., "my practices are stale," "I don't know how to functionally optimise the challenge of my practice sessions").
Speed up your professional development and become a high-performing, evidence-based coach or practitioner.
Develop a clear, effective coaching philosophy that is built on skill acquisition science and tailored to your personality and/or team.
Features
Direct 1-on-1 Access: monthly personal mentoring sessions (online or face-to-face) with a SkillACQ senior specialist (12 sessions total).
Small-Group Workshops: Private, interactive workshops for up to three individuals for your small team or department. 12 workshops over 12 months.
Bespoke Curriculum: A learning plan designed 100% around your learning goals
Personal Video Analysis: Submit your practice or game film for detailed, expert analysis and actionable feedback.
Direct-Line Support: Priority email access to a personalised SkillACQ mentor for "in-the-moment" questions.
Note: Refine engagements may depend on availability of coaches with similar goals/circumstances, to be discussed in a discovery call with a SkillACQ specialist.
Duration
Custom (from 1‑day intensives to multi‑week sprints).
How it Works
Discovery Call: You start with a free, no-obligation 20-minute call to discuss your goals, challenges, and specific context. Filling in the Refine form will trigger this.
Co-Design Your Plan: If we're a good fit, we will co-design a "Refine" plan that outlines the frequency, format (1-on-1 vs. group), and key topics for our mentoring.
Launch Your Sessions: We schedule our recurring sessions. You bring your real-world problems, and we solve them together using skill acquisition science.
Apply, Review, Iterate: You apply the new strategies, we review the outcomes, and we continuously refine your approach over the course of our partnership.
Payment for the Refine pathway is through direct invoicing per quarter (for 4 sessions). Pricing depends on number of attendees and whether it is an in-person or online engagement which can be discussed in the initial 20-minute call.
