Skill Acquisition
National Network Lead: Michael Maloney
Michael is a skill acquisition specialist who has worked within the National Institute Network as a practitioner and researcher since 2012. He has a PhD in skill acquisition in sport, with a focus on practice methods for skill retention and transfer.
Michael has had industry appointments as a skill acquisition specialist at the South Australian Sports Institute and the Australian Institute of Sport where he was responsible for the support of coaches seeking to develop the skills of their athletes. He has a joint appointment between the AIS and the University of Canberra as a lecturer of skill acquisition.
Michael is based in Canberra.
National Network Lead: Derek Panchuk
Derek is a leading skill acquisition specialist with more than 20 years of experience helping coaches and organisations apply the science of learning to enhance training and athlete performance. He holds a PhD in learning and perception and has worked across academia, the AIS, start-ups, and private industry.
Throughout his career, Derek has supported coaches and athletes from over 32 sports, ranging from community and grassroots programs to professional and Olympic levels. This breadth of experience informs his approach to designing engaging, research driven learning environments for both athletes and coaches.
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