Best Javier Miller Estrada Podcasts (2025)

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Practice That Transfers: From Problem Solving to Game Day w/ Shawn Myszka 1:03:07

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Send us a text Shawn Myszka (the “Movement Miyagi” ) returns to the pod to discuss the theme he and his NFL athletes embraced this offseason: Wu Xin, or “no-mindedness.” It’s an idea that runs throughout skill acquisition — how athletes can free themselves from rigid intentions and better attune to the “what is” in front of them. From there, we dig…

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Breaking Free from Perfect Mechanics w/ Garrett Baker 55:38

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Send us a text Garrett Baker, Skill Acquisition Specialist and pitching coach with the New York Mets, returns to the Adaptable Athlete Podcast to dive deep into the realities of skill development in baseball. In this episode we discuss: Why breaking free from “perfect mechanics” often unlocks better performance Why pitching velocity isn't everythin…

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6 Minutes of Skill: How Does the Weight Room Fit within an Ecological Approach? 11:06

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Send us a text Welcome back to the Adaptable Athlete Podcast! In this episode, we dive into another edition of the 6 Minutes of Skill series — where Coach Jav breaks down a key skill acquisition concept in under 6 minutes (or close enough). This time, we’re tackling a big one: How does the weight room fit within an ecological approach? The weight r…

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Talent is Not Linear: Rethinking Player Development in Soccer w/ Justin Ferguson 1:04:40

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Send us a text In this episode of the Adaptable Athlete Podcast, I'm joined by Justin Ferguson — Director of Player Development at Minnesota United FC and a coach who’s deeply committed to modern coaching principles. We dig into what it really means to rethink player development, why talent is not a linear process, and how coaches can better suppor…

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Asking Better Questions with Kaitlyn Cunningham of STATSports 53:06

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This episode is the thirteenth in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our guest this time is STATSports Account Mananger Kaitlyn Cunningham. Stuart and Kaitlyn talk about asking qustions, The What vs The Why, evolving as a practitioner, podcasting ... an…

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You Always Meet Someone Twice with High Performance Coach David Joyce 47:55

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This episode is the twelfth in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our guest this time is High Performance Coach David Joyce. Stuart and David talk about how coaches are akin to gardeners, looking through 4 crucial lenses, high perfomance avenues ... and…

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Speed, Skill, and Solving Problems: A Preview of My Altis Speed Summit Session w/ Stu McMillan 58:01

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Send us a text This episode is a special repost of my conversation with Stu McMillan on the ALTIS Podcast, originally recorded as a lead-up to the ALTIS Speed Summit where I will be presenting. If you’re attending the Summit this weekend, this will give you a preview of what I’ll be covering in my talk on Saturday, June 7th. The session will be tit…

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Building the Parachute on the Way Down with Dr. Martin O'Reilly of Output Sports 43:11

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This episode is the eleventh in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our guest this time is Dr. Martin O'Reilly CEO and Co-Founder of Output Sports. Stuart and Martin talk about the intersection of academic research, entrepreneurial execution and performa…

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SMSC 25' Speaker Spotlight: Michael Zweifel 47:47

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Send us a text This episode of the Adaptable Athlete Podcast is part of our special SMSC 25’ Speaker Spotlight Series, highlighting some of the world-class minds presenting at the 2025 Sport Movement Skill Conference, June 26–27 in St. Paul, Minnesota. We're bringing back a classic: Episode 8 with Michael Zwiefel, an impactful voice in our field an…

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Searching for Half a Step with Matt Price - Los Angeles Kings Director of Strength & Performance Science 58:19

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This episode is the tenth in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our guest this time is Matt Price Director, Strength & Performance Science for the Los Angeles Kings. Stuart and Matt talk about working in the NHL, multiple ways to be fast, science in S&C…

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SMSC 25' Speaker Spotlight: Scott Sievewright 1:04:43

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Send us a text In this repost episode of the podcast, we revisit one of our most favorite conversations — a deep dive into combat sport skill acquisition with Scott Sievewright, founder of Primal MMA and host of the Primal MMA Coaching Podcast. Scott brings an athlete-centered and constraints-led approach to his work with MMA athletes. In this conv…

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Setting Expectations with Chris Miller of Mount Sinai Health System 45:52

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This episode is the ninth in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our guest this time is Chris Miller Athletic Performance Coach at Mount Sinai Health System. Stuart and Chris talk about working in the NBA, the difference between team and individual sport…

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SMSC 25' Speaker Spotlight : Garrett Baker 48:38

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Send us a text SMSC Speaker Spotlight: Garrett Baker In this episode, we’re highlighting one of our featured presenters for the 2025 Sport Movement Skill Conference — Garrett Baker, Skill Acquisition Specialist and Pitching Coach for the New York Mets. Garrett joins us to talk about the current state of skill development in baseball and why he beli…

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Blank Slate with Stacey Hardin, Director of Medical and Performance for Bay FC 1:03:18

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This episode is the eighth in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our guest this time is Stacey Hardin the Director of Medical and Performance for Bay FC. Stuart and Stacey talk about working at Bay FC from the experience of it being a Start-Up, Injury P…

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SMSC 25' Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Rob Gray 56:00

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Send us a text In this Speaker Spotlight episode, Coach Jav sits down with Dr. Rob Gray—renowned researcher, author, and podcast host—for a timely re-release of their impactful conversation on ecological dynamics, information, and movement learning. Rob is one of the featured speakers at the upcoming 2025 Sport Movement Skill Conference, taking pla…

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Run a Lap with High Performance Consultant Sean Muldoon 36:44

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This episode is the seventh in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our guest this time is Sean Muldoon former Head of Performance for the Seattle Sounders and Organizer of the Speed Summit. Stuart and Sean talk about Re-thinking how to Learn, How to Deve…

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Why This Year’s SMSC Is Going to Change the Game 41:13

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Send us a text In this special episode of the Adaptable Athlete Podcast powered by Emergence, Javi welcomes back movement specialist and Emergence co-founder Shawn Myszka for the official preview of the 2025 Sport Movement Skill Conference (SMSC). They break down what to expect at this year’s in-person event -including immersive learning sessions, …

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We're Not Broken, We're Building with Danny Foley of RudeRock Strength 57:19

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This episode is the sixth in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our guest this time is Danny Foley of RudeRock Strength. Stuart and Danny talk about the Spectrum of Human Performance, Where he learend the most about Culture, The Boundaries between Stren…

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Strength Meets Skill: Rethinking the S&C Tool Box with Javier Miller Estrada of Ignite Performance 54:46

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This episode is the fifth in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our guest this time is Javier Miller-Estrada, Co-Owner of Ignite Performance. Stuart and Javier talk Movement and Skill Acquisition, Short-Term vs Long-Term Development, the Athlete System,…

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From IndyCar to the NCAA: Coaching High Performance Across Sports w/ Sean Smith 59:56

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Send us a text In this episode of the Adaptable Athlete Podcast, Javi sits down with performance coach Sean Smith, who shares lessons from a unique career that’s spanned elite collegiate volleyball and the high-octane world of IndyCar racing. They dive into what it takes to support athletes across vastly different sports, why curiosity and communic…

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Shining a Light with Dr. Ramsey Nijem, Director of Performance for Kansas Men's Basketball 46:33

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This episode is the fourth in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our guest this time is Univeristy of Kansas Men's Basketball Director of Performance Dr. Ramsey Nijem. Stuart and Ramsey talk Experiencing the Mountaintop, New NCAA Realities, Mapping out …

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N of One is not Research, it's a Good Story with Loren Landow, Notre Dame Director Football of Performance 45:31

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This episode is the third in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our guest this time is Notre Dame Director Football of Performance Loren Landow. Stuart and Loren talk Landow Performance, NFL Staff Ratings, Saturating Deceleration, Problem Solving ... an…

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Eating Tacos / Talking ISOs with Atlanta Falcons Director of Performance John Griffin 48:50

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This episode is the second in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our guest this time is Atlanta Falcons Director of Performance John Griffin. Stuart and John talk Isometrics, Leading a Large Team, What Young Coaches need to know about Coaching in the NF…

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6 Minutes of Skill: Finding Your Challenge Point 9:23

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Send us a text In this Six Minutes of Skill episode, Coach Jav explores the concept of the Challenge Point—both for athletes and coaches. He breaks down how finding the right level of difficulty in training can accelerate skill acquisition, improve decision-making, and better prepare athletes for real-game situations. Key Topics Discussed: ✅ Unders…

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How Failure Became the Key to Success with Les Spellman 48:16

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This episode is the first in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our first guest is none other than Les Spellman from Spellman Performance. Stuart and Les talk Combine Training, Managing a Large Team, Les' Learning Process and much more. The Speed Summit…

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Coaching Hockey IQ w/ Jim Haverstrom 56:46

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Send us a text In this episode, Javi sits down with Jim Haverstrom to explore a fresh approach to youth hockey coaching. Jim explains how his game-based, small-area practices transform the way young players develop skills and decision-making. Rather than isolating techniques, his methods use purposeful, in-game scenarios to build hockey IQ and fost…

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The Power of Unstructured Learning in Coaching and Sport w/ Marianne Davies 1:02:23

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Send us a text In this episode, Javi sits down with Marianne Davies to explore a fascinating blend of topics, from adventure sports and ecological coaching to the power of language and learning. They dive into how language shapes perception, the unique relationship between teaching and learning, and the role of affordance perception in high-risk en…

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Analyzing the Transcendent Movement Skill of Lamar Jackson w/ Shawn Myszka 1:12:21

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Send us a text In this episode, we dive deep into the transcendent movement skill of Lamar Jackson with special guest Shawn Myszka! In addition to having partnered with 139 NFL athletes and many pro bowlers, Shawn also has been deeply investigating and writing about movement on his website Football Beyond The Stats for over a decade. Every year Sha…

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Unlocking Potential Through Creativity and Donor Sports w/ Brian Neff 57:31

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Send us a text Welcome to today's show! Today I'm joined by Brian Neff of US Ski and Snowboard! Brian is an athletic development coach for US Ski and snowboard and specifically works with US Paralympic, Alpine and snowboard athletes. Prior to his current position, Brian has had roles in athletic medicine, strength and conditioning, and sports scien…

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6 Minutes of Skill: What Information is Present in Your Training Environment? 10:57

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Send us a text Welcome to today's show! Today we are going to be doing another installment of our "6 Minutes of Skill" series. A series where we dive into a topic related to skill acquisition, in under 6 minutes. To catch the last installment of this series, click here. Today, we are going to be discussing information. Specifically, what informatio…

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Challenging Tradition: The Case for Modernizing Hockey Coaching w/ Brian Gillam 1:20:38

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Send us a text Welcome to today’s episode! My guest today is Brian Gilliam Brian works in hockey and has been working in player development for 39 years. He's the owner of Brian Gillum Hockey, which specializes in player and coach development. He is a Hockey Canada skills coach, coach development coordinator with Hockey Eastern Ontario and a Hockey…

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Learning To Be An Ecological Coach w/ Rob Gray 52:48

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Send us a text On this episode I'm joined by Dr. Rob Gray! Rob is a multi-time guest on this podcast and is always a fan favorite. He is truly a giant in the movement community and one of the most knowledgable people around. In this convo, we discuss his latest book Learning to Be an Ecological Coach and what readers can expect to get out of it. He…

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6 Minutes of Skill: Why We Don't Do Drills 8:06

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Send us a text Welcome to today's episode! Today we are kicking off a brand new segment called, "6 minutes of skill" where we dive into a skill related topic in under 6 minutes. These are meant to be very practically driven This constraint serves 2 purposes: To challenge me to be concise yet descriptive in my language, and to give you (the listener…

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Ask Emergence Q&A # 3 19:18

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Send us a text On this episode, I'll and we answer your skill acquisition questions! We asked you on social media to post any burning questions you had and you delivered! Today, we answer those questions. Some of the topics we covered include: Affordances - Can 2 athletes need unique solutions to solve the same problem? What about the phrase "let t…

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2024 Movement & Skill Acquisition Awards 43:21

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Send us a text Welcome to today's show! On this episode, we announce our Movement & Skill Acquisition Award Winner! This is something, we started last year, where we get to honor the best and brightest on the skill acquisition community. We have categories: Lifetime achievement award, practitioner of the year award, and researcher of the year award…

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Reconceptualizing Talent Development & Challenging Coaching Traditions and w/ Stuart Armstrong 1:10:23

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Send us a text Welcome to today's episode!...My guest today is Stuart Armstrong! Stu is speaker, coach developer, and host of of our favorite podcast, the talent equation Stu has worked as a head of coaching for sport England and , the player development manager for rugby football union and is one of the top experts on skill acquisition. As you cou…

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NFL Offseason Training Review w/ Shawn Myszka 49:30

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Send us a text On this episode, my guest is Shawn Myszca! Shawn has appeared on this podcast a number of times and I’ll there will be a link to some of his previous appearances so you can catch up with his work! In my humble opinion, this episode tops all of Shawn’s other appearances! Today, we dive into a recap of Shawn’s work with his NFL athlete…