Rhasidat Adeleke’s toughest challenge? Changing how she runs – Phil Kearney.

PESS staff member Dr Phil Kearney recently had an article published on RTÉ Brainstorm examining one of the most difficult challenges faced by athletes in technical events: changing a well-learnt technique.

Phil discussed:

• Rhasidat Adeleke’s description of a technical change.
• The difference between technique and style.
• Guidelines for coaches and athletes on how to successfully make a technical change.

You can read Phil’s article here.

RTÉ Brainstorm is an unique partnership between RTÉ and Irish third level institutions helping the public to reflect on what’s happening in the world around us and communicate fresh thinking on a broad range of issues.

You can see more contributions from UL academics to RTÉ Brainstorm here.

Dr. Phil Kearney is a Lecturer in Motor Skill Acquisition  Coaching and Performance and Course Director of the MSc. Applied Sports Coaching. Phil’s research interests include maturation and youth sport, coaches’ knowledge and practices and enhancing practice quality.

You can contact Dr. Kearney via email at philip.kearney@ul.ie or view his research profile on ResearchGate.