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Jon Mackey

@jonmackey14

Canoe IRL Performance Director ¦ MSc Coaching Science ¦ Doctorate (c) ¦ Curious about Skill Acquisition ¦ Kickboxing Coach at elite amateur level ¦ Views my own

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There are a number of action-orientated theories of cognition. All share similarities but, all differ too. No one theory has all the answers. Some explain ‘things’ better than others, some not so much.

Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD (@acagamic) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The sheer number of learning theories out there is intense. You know they're crucial, but applying them together is hard. The best learning happens when we: • Apply concepts in real situations • Get immediate feedback • Adjust how we learn They're complementary tools. No

The sheer number of learning theories out there is intense.

You know they're crucial, but applying them together is hard.

The best learning happens when we:
• Apply concepts in real situations
• Get immediate feedback
• Adjust how we learn

They're complementary tools.
No
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What a year for #TeamIreland! 💚 2024 was unforgettable—not just for the Paris Olympics, but for marking 100 years of Irish participation in the Olympic Games. From Paris 1924 to Paris 2024, the legacy lives on. Here's to the next 100 years of Irish pride on the world stage!

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A reminder to all paddlers aiming for a spot on the national team for Canoe Slalom, Canoe Sprint or Kayak Cross that the deadline to register for selection is 24th January 🚣‍♀️🚣‍♂️ The selection application form and all selection policies can be found here - canoe.ie/2024/12/16/can…

A reminder to all paddlers aiming for a spot on the national team for Canoe Slalom, Canoe Sprint or Kayak Cross that the deadline to register for selection is 24th January 🚣‍♀️🚣‍♂️ The selection application form and all selection policies can be found here - canoe.ie/2024/12/16/can…
Sean Cumming PhD (@phd_sean) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Recruiting high performance young athletes (13+) and their coaches to help us research how we talk about the body and weight in sport. please retweet 🧵🔬(1/3) bath.ac.uk/campaigns/talk…

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Active control over exploration improves memory in toddlers | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rs… Important for developing sense of agency !

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Thanks to the Sport Ireland ADU for facilitating another educational webinar for paddlesport athletes. This course is mandatory for all paddlers seeking selection to national teams this year. #cleangreensport #ipaddleclean

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Is this kind of skill repeatable? If the scenario was to be replayed immediately after this shot, could he perform the same shot? If not, why? Is skilled action fleeting? If so, why?

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Recognising that coaching is a key strategic pillar in the national HP strategy, we’re delighted to have you onboard Craig Morris Made possible by the ongoing support from Sport Ireland and the Director of HP Coaching Ciarán Ward.

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In a new study, researchers show that just one 20-minute session of moderate intensity aerobic exercise can improve an athlete’s executive function and concussion symptoms in the early stages of recovery. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

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t has been great to see so much interest in the 2025 entry to DCU_Performance Professional Doctorate and MSc in Elite Performance Applications are open and accepted on a rolling basis - youtube.com/watch?v=kcFaHf…

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There’s a good message in this. Although, I think she’s conflating block practice with constant practice. All that aside there are some performances which require prep through constant practice. Taekwondo-Do and Japanese Karate tul/kata is one example. As always, context matters.

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Some weekend listening for interested coaches and skill acquisition folk: Philip O'Callaghan 🎾 Philip O Callaghan shares his views on leveraging principles from nonlinear pedagogy to inform his practice. open.spotify.com/episode/1r02eT…

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One of the most thought provoking conversations I’ve had within the world of coaching and skill acquisition. Thanks to Job Fransen for sharing his knowledge and insights - it was an eye opener. open.spotify.com/episode/0YjGNd…

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What a Difference Six Years Makes: Paddle Sports Performance Funding Jumps From €40k in 2019 to €475k in 2025 afloat.ie/watersport/can…

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IABA is delighted to announce the appointment of Jon Mackey as National Performance Director for the LA2028 Cycle, following a highly competitive international recruitment process. Boxing is Ireland’s most successful Olympic sport, having won 19 of Team Ireland’s 42 medals,

IABA is delighted to announce the appointment of Jon Mackey as National Performance Director for the LA2028 Cycle, following a highly competitive international recruitment process.

Boxing is Ireland’s most successful Olympic sport, having won 19 of Team Ireland’s 42 medals,
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Performance Director Jon Mackey has paid tribute to boxing clubs throughout the Association: “The work that’s being done at club level is paramount to the success of the high-performance unit. Boxers don’t come to the high-performance unit unpolished, they come at a very high

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Huge congratulations to #UCDSPHPSS MSc Coaching Science in Sport alumnus, Jon Mackey, for being appointed as National Performance Director for Irish Boxing for the LA2028 Olympic cycle. Fantastic appointment and we wish you every success Jon! rte.ie/sport/boxing/2… Jon Mackey

Huge congratulations to #UCDSPHPSS MSc Coaching Science in Sport alumnus, Jon Mackey, for being appointed as National Performance Director for Irish Boxing for the LA2028 Olympic cycle. Fantastic appointment and we wish you every success Jon!
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