Episode 108: Motor Learning with Trevor Ragan from Train Ugly

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In this episode I sit down with Episode 64 alum Trevor Ragan. If you haven't listened to Ep 64 yet... go do that now. We'll wait. 

Trevor and I caught up after a TED X Talk he gave in Lander, to discuss the principles and theories behind motor learning. I quite selfishly gave him scenarios and examples using the drills we've created for our workshops and coaching, and asked how he might improve upon them based on the research behind motor learning. 

If you're a coach, this is a must listen to episode. In fact, if you're a climber who wants to learn to climb better, it's a must listen.

Learn more about our new ebook, built from these principles on Motor Learning.

Learn more about our new ebook, built from these principles on Motor Learning.

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