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The Adaptable Athlete PodcastAuthor: Javier Miller-Estrada
The Adaptable Athlete Podcast is a podcast for coaches and practitioners who want to learn more about modern approached to sport movement and skill acquisition; and who ultimately, want to help to their athletes become more adaptable. Host, Javi Miller-Estrada engages in discussions with some of the absolute best sport coaches, trainers, and practitioners in the world. Coaches who are truly pushing the industry forward. Language: en-us Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Mindset Behind Modern Jiu-Jitsu with Greg Souders & Deandre Corbe
Wednesday, 12 November, 2025
Send us a textThe Modern Coach's Planner — built for coaches who think differently — is now available for pre-order. This is a limited run, and once these copies are gone, they’re gone. Order yours today at: https://thecoachjav.com/products/modern-coach-plannerIn this episode, Coach Jav sits down with Greg Souders, founder of Standard Jiu-Jitsu, and DeAndre Corbe, one of the top grapplers in the world — the 2024 ADCC West Coast Trials champion and a recent competitor in the Craig Jones Invitational.They explore how an ecological and constraints-led approach is transforming the way athletes learn and perform in Jiu-Jitsu. Over the past few years, ecological dynamics has exploded — and Greg has been one of the leading voices behind that shift, challenging traditional methods and helping coaches rethink what real skill development looks like.Together, Greg and DeAndre unpack the realities of modern coaching — from designing representative environments to building communication, trust, and autonomy between coach and athlete.This episode is a deep look at how modern Jiu-Jitsu is evolving, and what happens when the athlete–coach relationship becomes a true collaboration.Topics DiscussedHow Greg and DeAndre built their coach–athlete relationshipTransitioning from traditional to ecological Jiu-Jitsu trainingCommunication, trust, and autonomy in coachingManaging competition prep and recoveryWhy “control isn’t coaching” and how autonomy drives growthIf you’re a coach or practitioner interested in skill acquisition, practice design, and building adaptable athletes, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.Don’t forget: The Modern Coach's Planner is now available for pre-order at https://thecoachjav.com/products/modern-coach-plannerSupport & ContactIf you enjoyed today’s episode, leave a review and share it with another coach or athlete who’d appreciate it. You can reach Coach Jav on social media at @thecoachjav or by email at javier@emergentmvmt.com.Resources and LinksStandard Jiu-Jitsu: https://standardjiujitsu.comStandard Jiu-Jitsu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standardjiujitsu?igsh=MWN5endrZTVud3RwMw==Greg Souders on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gdsouders?igsh=N2VtcjJyMXgwcW82DeAndre Corbe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deandre_corbe/Emergence – The Movement Academy: https://emergentmvmt.comEmergence on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergentmvmt?igsh=Y2JuMm53c3N0bjZhThe Adaptable Athlete Podcast Website: theadaptableathlete.comCredits: Song- "Starstruck" by Freebeats.io Let's Chat!Twitter: @thecoachjavIG: @thecoachjav
