Applied Skill Acquisition with Andre Roca

About the Webinar

This webinar explores the essential link between perception and creativity in football, emphasizing how movement variability enhances player performance and adaptability. Coaches will learn practical strategies to nurture creativity and flexible movement patterns in their players. The session also covers the use of differential learning to design more effective and engaging training sessions. Suitable for coaches working with players of all ages and abilities, this webinar provides actionable tools to elevate both individual and team development.

About the Mentor

Andre Roca is an Associate Professor of Skill Acquisition at St Mary's University. After completing his PhD at Liverpool John Moores University and postdoctoral research at the German Sport University Cologne, Andre's research has focused on expert performance, skill acquisition, decision making, creativity, and coaching practice. His work has been featured by the BBC, UEFA, and FIFA. Andre co-leads the Performance and Practice Research Group, serves as an associate editor and advisory board member for leading sport science journals, and is a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Alongside his academic career, he brings over 20 years of coaching experience.

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