Once again Mick you've come up with another interesting way to dissect our playing group ... what a fascinating concept to consider. I know you've explained your teaching background to me before, but what I would like to know is how and when do these ideas come into your head? And once they are there, are you the type to stop what you are doing and put down your thoughts straight away? No matter how it happens, I for one, are very appreciative that you share with all that follow the Hawks Insiders so I look forward to what comes next ... Go Hawks!!
Given that few ideas are original and usually the domain of geniuses (which I am not), so it is by reading and listening, I gain knowledge from others which I then look to apply to a relevant situation. I certainly don’t carry a notebook and it’s a matter of recalling what I’ve learnt previously. In this case, it was when I noticed the birth dates of Mraz and Anderson that my memory was twigged. With my curiosity roused, I thought I’d have a look at the entire list.
With age, one thing I’ve also come to appreciate about knowledge/wisdom is that if it isn’t shared; it is wasted. As to whether it assists others, it is up for them to decide - for me, nothing ventured; nothing gained.
By the way, if you’re looking for a resource/stimulus, I can recommend subscribing to “The Daily Coach” (the daily.coach.com), it is a US based newsletter (heavy on US sports), however it focuses on leadership concepts and coaching philosophies that are transferable.
Not sure where this landed but is the hypothesis there is value to be found in later birth mths as they are less likely to stand out and be higher rated early doors but by the time they are 20 then it has evened out?
The hypothesis from Gladwell’s perspective was that those born early in the year were advantaged by their earlier physical development in their younger years for their age group, thus giving them access to the elite and coaching pathways. This access then meant that their skills were further enhanced relative to their younger peers which made them more likely to be selected in elite programs.
By extension, the issue then becomes: can those born later in the year overcome this “systemic disadvantage”?
I’d suggest in the USA, given the major sports generally draft players out of college (university) where players are supported in elite programs, conceivably late developers may be able to catch up. For the AFL, drafting teenagers may mean that it can be harder for the late bloomers to catch up, given there is only a semi-professional program (VFL/SANFL etc.) to access if they’re not drafted. This I think was a significant reason for the original rookie draft, but this has been re-aligned for other purposes.
Once again Mick you've come up with another interesting way to dissect our playing group ... what a fascinating concept to consider. I know you've explained your teaching background to me before, but what I would like to know is how and when do these ideas come into your head? And once they are there, are you the type to stop what you are doing and put down your thoughts straight away? No matter how it happens, I for one, are very appreciative that you share with all that follow the Hawks Insiders so I look forward to what comes next ... Go Hawks!!
Thanks Tammy.
Given that few ideas are original and usually the domain of geniuses (which I am not), so it is by reading and listening, I gain knowledge from others which I then look to apply to a relevant situation. I certainly don’t carry a notebook and it’s a matter of recalling what I’ve learnt previously. In this case, it was when I noticed the birth dates of Mraz and Anderson that my memory was twigged. With my curiosity roused, I thought I’d have a look at the entire list.
With age, one thing I’ve also come to appreciate about knowledge/wisdom is that if it isn’t shared; it is wasted. As to whether it assists others, it is up for them to decide - for me, nothing ventured; nothing gained.
By the way, if you’re looking for a resource/stimulus, I can recommend subscribing to “The Daily Coach” (the daily.coach.com), it is a US based newsletter (heavy on US sports), however it focuses on leadership concepts and coaching philosophies that are transferable.
Not sure where this landed but is the hypothesis there is value to be found in later birth mths as they are less likely to stand out and be higher rated early doors but by the time they are 20 then it has evened out?
The hypothesis from Gladwell’s perspective was that those born early in the year were advantaged by their earlier physical development in their younger years for their age group, thus giving them access to the elite and coaching pathways. This access then meant that their skills were further enhanced relative to their younger peers which made them more likely to be selected in elite programs.
By extension, the issue then becomes: can those born later in the year overcome this “systemic disadvantage”?
I’d suggest in the USA, given the major sports generally draft players out of college (university) where players are supported in elite programs, conceivably late developers may be able to catch up. For the AFL, drafting teenagers may mean that it can be harder for the late bloomers to catch up, given there is only a semi-professional program (VFL/SANFL etc.) to access if they’re not drafted. This I think was a significant reason for the original rookie draft, but this has been re-aligned for other purposes.