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

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, athlete-led demos, roundtable discussions, and a new certification opportunity -all designed to help coaches better understand and apply ecological dynamics in sport. Shawn also shares what it’s like coaching elite NFL players, how to identify skill gaps in All-Pro athletes, and why 2025 is the year to return to face-to-face collaboration in the coaching community.

🗓️ The 2025 SMSC will be held June 26–27 in St. Paul, MN. Early bird pricing is available now.

 🔗 Register here: Sport Movement Skill Conference

🔹 Key Topics Discussed:

 ✅ How Sean identifies and addresses skill gaps in elite NFL athletes

 ✅ The value of ecological dynamics in high-performance coaching

 ✅ Why SMSC is returning to an all in-person format in 2025

 ✅ What coaches can expect from this year’s conference lineup

 ✅ The debut of the Certified Skill Acquisition Specialist (CSAS) program

 ✅ The real difference between theory and practice—live on the field

 ✅ Why learning in community is irreplaceable for growth

📌 Resources & Mentions:

• ✅ Register for the 2025 SMSC
• ✅ Emergence Website
• ✅ The Adaptable Athlete Podcast Website
• ✅ Article: The Value of Opposed and Unopposed Training

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