Tag Archives: skill development

Youth Technical Director

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Gerald Lafon

“Player development continues to be the core of what we do. By its very nature it’s a long-term process, so it may not be as sexy as announcing a national team competition or coach or winning medals, but it’s actually … Continue reading →

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Where’s Judo’s Futsal?

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Gerald Lafon

Three recently published books- Outliers: The Story of Success, Talent is Overrated, and The Talent Code- have dealt with a common theme: ten thousands hours of deep, deliberate practice over ten years are required to achieve mastery in any field. … Continue reading →

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