by Garrett Boyum and Kyle Dupic
Finding the Edge: Exploring Skill Acquisition and Analytics for Player Development. We are a group of guys who are passionate about baseball and player development. Join us as we explore how motor learning, skill acquisition, and data analytic theories can be applied to improving game-day performance. Hosted by Garrett Boyum and Kyle Dupic. Former frequent hosts Brock Hammit, Robert Frey, and Garrett Baker.
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June 25, 2026
<p>We had Rafe Kelley (Evolve Move Play) on to draw from his wealth of experience from martial arts, gymnastics, and early U.S. parkour coach to adopting ecological dynamics into his practices, where he learned to use environments and constraints to drive skill without over-coaching. We discuss play as a natural self-education process, how flow relates to challenge and competence, and how coaches can design simple, safe games and warm-ups that build adaptable athletes while managing injury risk.</p><p><br></p><p>Intro music by: Muellzy<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkZHb0Fvb0NOc1ZJM0tzNzVTeDA2TDl2STdZUXxBQ3Jtc0tsWWxkYTRJZjNJcUJZT2pENnVoOXhDY2p6YnY5SFl3bDJsbGl6a0ZyV1Z4SDFZNmRIYk5LemtVV2doamhhUWRCSUpvcEU5d2pYWHU5ZVhnRXhLdXVPT19OUV95QndTX3FZZk0xT0xMbi16V0ZGTkZaUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fmuellzymusic&v=6VBpqSwD7U0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> / muellzymusic </a></p><p><br></p><p>Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)</p><p><br></p><p>Donate to Finding the Edge:<a href=" buymeacoffee.com/ftepod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> buymeacoffee.com/ftepod</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ecological Dynamics Resources</strong></p><p>Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill.</p><p><br></p><p>Get 7% off most courses by using code: <strong>Edge7</strong></p><p>Educational Products: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazJ2dEI2bXFRZC1BVVhTcnFuWTJyS3R0djZhQXxBQ3Jtc0ttdlEwWi1XTlctQU5GNGNtdnBCNktBVzM1MGFscUxiclkwVWxZQW5LR2JJZ3ZpUVdqVXc4ZXVMbUFTQmJJMVczZ2RVd2lXbzhpVS1wZUoxWFIydUlYbFZWcUd5R0JJZFRjd05BZE5mTGRoQjVoYmlRZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Femergentmvmt.com%2Fshop-2%2F%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0&v=6VBpqSwD7U0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/</a></p><p>Social MediaTwitter: @Emergentmvmt</p><p>Instagram: @Emergentmvmt</p><p>Patreon: / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUJfZFVaMVNvWWRWMzBFU0E2NHFuMGFSM19pUXxBQ3Jtc0ttUVZUcUQ0bXBFd0poQkFvR2FzaDhlOEtFVjNLX1RPV1ZkYnpJdTNEZktLSllpOG1Tci05enVyMGtpWXBFemhWNVp6STlxa1ZiQjViRXRET1JwNDdtNnpMaHM1WVhkOFJ4OHc1bDBsd3o4Q2YzTlR4OA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2FEmergentmvmt%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0&v=6VBpqSwD7U0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">emergentmvmt</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Follow Us!Join our Discord: bit.ly/3a07z1B</p><p>Find us on Twitter: @FTEpod</p><p>@gboyum01</p><p>@kyledupic</p><p>@Coachgbaker</p>
February 13, 2026
<p>In this episode of the Finding the Edge podcast, we continue exploring the book 'Dynamics of Skill Acquisition.' We delve into the concepts of adaptability, affordances, and the performer-environment relationship. We aim to demystify these complex ideas and explain their importance in coaching and athletic development. This episode sets a theoretical foundation for better practice design and effective skill transfer.</p><p><br /></p><p>Intro music by: Muellzy<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkZHb0Fvb0NOc1ZJM0tzNzVTeDA2TDl2STdZUXxBQ3Jtc0tsWWxkYTRJZjNJcUJZT2pENnVoOXhDY2p6YnY5SFl3bDJsbGl6a0ZyV1Z4SDFZNmRIYk5LemtVV2doamhhUWRCSUpvcEU5d2pYWHU5ZVhnRXhLdXVPT19OUV95QndTX3FZZk0xT0xMbi16V0ZGTkZaUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fmuellzymusic&v=6VBpqSwD7U0" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> / muellzymusic </a></p><p><br /></p><p>Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)</p><p><br /></p><p>Donate to Finding the Edge:<a href=" buymeacoffee.com/ftepod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> buymeacoffee.com/ftepod</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Ecological Dynamics Resources</strong></p><p>Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill.</p><p><br /></p><p>Get 7% off most courses by using code: <strong>Edge7</strong></p><p>Educational Products: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazJ2dEI2bXFRZC1BVVhTcnFuWTJyS3R0djZhQXxBQ3Jtc0ttdlEwWi1XTlctQU5GNGNtdnBCNktBVzM1MGFscUxiclkwVWxZQW5LR2JJZ3ZpUVdqVXc4ZXVMbUFTQmJJMVczZ2RVd2lXbzhpVS1wZUoxWFIydUlYbFZWcUd5R0JJZFRjd05BZE5mTGRoQjVoYmlRZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Femergentmvmt.com%2Fshop-2%2F%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0&v=6VBpqSwD7U0" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/</a></p><p>Social MediaTwitter: @Emergentmvmt</p><p>Instagram: @Emergentmvmt</p><p>Patreon: / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUJfZFVaMVNvWWRWMzBFU0E2NHFuMGFSM19pUXxBQ3Jtc0ttUVZUcUQ0bXBFd0poQkFvR2FzaDhlOEtFVjNLX1RPV1ZkYnpJdTNEZktLSllpOG1Tci05enVyMGtpWXBFemhWNVp6STlxa1ZiQjViRXRET1JwNDdtNnpMaHM1WVhkOFJ4OHc1bDBsd3o4Q2YzTlR4OA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2FEmergentmvmt%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0&v=6VBpqSwD7U0" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">emergentmvmt</a> </p><p><br /></p><p>Follow Us!Join our Discord: bit.ly/3a07z1B</p><p>Find us on Twitter: @FTEpod</p><p>@gboyum01</p><p>@kyledupic</p><p>@Coachgbaker</p><p>@RobertFrey40</p>
January 27, 2026
<p>In this episode, we kick off a new series aimed at making the motor learning academic literature more approachable for average coaches. We explore the foundational ideas of Ecological Dynamics through an overview of the seminal book ‘Dynamics of Skill Acquisition’ and a guided walk through of Chapter 1.</p><p><br></p><p>Intro music by: Muellzy<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkZHb0Fvb0NOc1ZJM0tzNzVTeDA2TDl2STdZUXxBQ3Jtc0tsWWxkYTRJZjNJcUJZT2pENnVoOXhDY2p6YnY5SFl3bDJsbGl6a0ZyV1Z4SDFZNmRIYk5LemtVV2doamhhUWRCSUpvcEU5d2pYWHU5ZVhnRXhLdXVPT19OUV95QndTX3FZZk0xT0xMbi16V0ZGTkZaUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fmuellzymusic&v=6VBpqSwD7U0"> / muellzymusic </a></p><p><br></p><p>Support Us & learn more about Ecological Dynamics (links below)</p><p><br></p><p>Donate to Finding the Edge:<a href=" buymeacoffee.com/ftepod"> buymeacoffee.com/ftepod</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ecological Dynamics Resources</strong></p><p>Resources from Emergence a movement skill education company dedicated to helping coaches learn how to apply an ecological approach to understanding and developing movement skill.</p><p><br></p><p>Get 7% off most courses by using code: <strong>Edge7</strong></p><p>Educational Products: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazJ2dEI2bXFRZC1BVVhTcnFuWTJyS3R0djZhQXxBQ3Jtc0ttdlEwWi1XTlctQU5GNGNtdnBCNktBVzM1MGFscUxiclkwVWxZQW5LR2JJZ3ZpUVdqVXc4ZXVMbUFTQmJJMVczZ2RVd2lXbzhpVS1wZUoxWFIydUlYbFZWcUd5R0JJZFRjd05BZE5mTGRoQjVoYmlRZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Femergentmvmt.com%2Fshop-2%2F%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0&v=6VBpqSwD7U0">https://emergentmvmt.com/shop-2/</a></p><p>Social MediaTwitter: @Emergentmvmt</p><p>Instagram: @Emergentmvmt</p><p>Patreon: / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUJfZFVaMVNvWWRWMzBFU0E2NHFuMGFSM19pUXxBQ3Jtc0ttUVZUcUQ0bXBFd0poQkFvR2FzaDhlOEtFVjNLX1RPV1ZkYnpJdTNEZktLSllpOG1Tci05enVyMGtpWXBFemhWNVp6STlxa1ZiQjViRXRET1JwNDdtNnpMaHM1WVhkOFJ4OHc1bDBsd3o4Q2YzTlR4OA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2FEmergentmvmt%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0&v=6VBpqSwD7U0">emergentmvmt</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Follow Us!Join our Discord: bit.ly/3a07z1B</p><p>Find us on Twitter: @FTEpod</p><p>@gboyum01</p><p>@kyledupic</p><p>@Coachgbaker</p><p>@RobertFrey40</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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Finding the Edge: Exploring Skill Acquisition and Analytics for Player Development. We are a group of guys who are passionate about baseball and player development. Join us as we explore how motor learning, skill acquisition, and data analytic theories can be applied to improving game-day performance.
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