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Below are some comments I’ve received from others who’ve read the book. Feel free to contribute your comments through the form below too.
“I took a lot out of the book and still refer to my notes from the book but if I had to pick the essentials, and there are probably a handful, that I have found the most useful;
1) Struggle is required to learn - I find the need to reinforce this verbally with the players because they are not comfortable when something isn't easy to get right away.
2) Have to ignite passion/spark an interest in either the sport and/or improving.
3) I'm more conscious of 'chunking' skills and tactics. Get 1 part of it understood, then ask them to do 1 & 2, then 1, 2, & 3.”
Coach Kerry Smith
“I read The Talent Code sometime ago and was also fortunate to chat with Dan via email. I found the principle that talent is not a God given gift but something that can be worked on and improved at any age, this I felt created hope for all my players and those that had the ability to play at County, still had the opportunity with 'correct' coaching to reach even higher standards. I loved the book and Dan couldn't have been more helpful, allowing me to quote his work in some of my Blogs. Hope this helps.”
Geoff Frewin,‘Mental Coach’ Soccer
“I also enjoyed the book and have found his concepts consistent with what I know about brain research. Clients have found the concepts useful. It is especially helpful for people (athletes and musicians, for example) who are in the process of learning a skill and who might get frustrated with the pace of mastery. When they understand how the process of mylinization works, they ease up on themselves and their motivation is maintained.”
Pamela Enders, Principal, Winner's Circle Coaching
“I took away from it – Slow practice. Teach the perfect motion in ultra slow motion – to master the technique. I have applied this method in teaching myself to strike a soccer ball accurately with my left foot. I have used less reps and more “preparation” conscious teaching to myself. I use high preparation reps – and fewer strikes with the ball. Once you contact the ball and follow through everything is set in motion. I figured if I perfected my balance and pre-kick technique I would learn much faster. I now have better fundamentals with my left foot. I should retrain my right foot the same way.”
Mark A. Keller
“My biggest take-way from the Talent Code will be in my recruiting. I’ll now search for those that have it settled in their mind that “I’m a golfer.” The correlation with how long one expects to compete and how they practice on a daily basis is fascinating. I want golfers.”
Matt Thurmond, University of Washington
“In the Talent Code Daniel Coyle explains that deliberate practice is built on a paradox: struggling at the edges of ability and having failure makes a person perform better. Effortless performance, which many people seem to strive for, is actually a terrible way to learn.
I’ve used Coyle’s definition of deliberate practice as a guide not only to stretch the ability of my players but also mine as a coach.”
Bob Skura
“Talent Code was incredibly enlightening. It was fascinating that the key factors of 'world class' performances could be identified and were common across a multitude of disciplines. The concepts of ignition and deliberate practice were two of a number of concepts that provided me with much food for thought in my role as a coach. Talent code has made me reflect on the effectiveness of my coaching practice and inspired me to find a way to create a pathway that allows my athletes to become world class”
Greg Smith, Rugby Coach, New Zealand
“I also liked the book very much. It complimented and reinforced something that I have found works very well with young athletes and that has to do with start slow emphasizing accuracy and slowly increase the speed or difficulty of the drill, exercise or challenge. Error on the side of being correct 95% of the time. One cannot unlearn the Myelin, we can only bypass bad habits by building Myelin pathways that are bigger and more 'noise' immune that the ole pathways. This is why is seems so important to teach the young correctly. Love to see your book review.”
Vic Borgogno, Teaching Pro and Engineer at Sports Split Step
“I think the book is great and the way it explains Myelin and what it does is helpful. It also gives idea to "deep practice" and how mastery is acquired. I think it is an excellent and easy read and a book that is similar to it and also very good is talent is overrated.”