Nick Winkelman

PhD | Head of Athletic Performance & Science @IrishRugby | New Book: The Language of Coaching: The Art & Science of Teaching Movement | Views are my own

[Nick Winkelman @NickWinkelman]

Thread: To cue or not to cue? Is that the question?

I believe we owe it to the broader coaching community to consider the merit of what appears to be a growing tension between instructional (verbal) and constraint-led (non-verbal) approaches to coaching. 1/19

[Coach Dave Love | NBA Shooting Coach @CoachDaveLove]

How do I end up building effective EXTERNAL CUES with each player I work with?

I follow this simple framework inspired by the work of @nickwinkelman

What I like about his framework is the acknowledgement that internal language also has a place.

https://t.co/P3vwKCpWjA

[Coach Dave Love | NBA Shooting Coach @CoachDaveLove]

How do I end up building effective EXTERNAL CUES with each player I work with?

I follow this simple framework inspired by the work of @nickwinkelman

What I like about his framework is the acknowledgement that internal language also has a place.

https://t.co/P3vwKCpWjA

[Science for Sport @ScienceforSport]

In episode 9, @NickWinkelman appeared on the podcast to talk about coaching cues.

Nick spoke about the problems we face when cues don't seem to work. He also shares his model for different types of cues and when to apply them.

https://t.co/7UWsEZekqG or streaming platforms.

[Coach Dave Love | NBA Shooting Coach @CoachDaveLove]

How do I end up building effective EXTERNAL CUES with each player I work with?

I follow this simple framework inspired by the work of @nickwinkelman

What I like about his framework is the acknowledgement that internal language also has a place.

https://t.co/P3vwKCpWjA

[STATSports @statsports]

Massive congrats to the @IrishRugby Men’s Performance team on their Triple Crown win, including our own @Andymorriss

Superb stuff, @NickWinkelman

[Jim Haverstrom @JimHaverstrom]

Nick Winkelman’s @NickWinkelman book “The Language of Coaching” should be in every coaches library! So many golden nuggets to help you become a better coach and help your players improve.

[Ari Adut @Coach_AriAdut]

One of the best coaching books revolved around “Cueing”. It still holds the test of time!

@NickWinkelman

[Coach Dave Love | NBA Shooting Coach @CoachDaveLove]

Topic for the day in my Master's of Skill Acquisition in Sport:

Internal and External Focus of Attention and Cues.

Nice shout out to @NickWinkelman who was referenced within today's lecture.

Check out his books if you haven't already.

[AXS Athletics @AXSAthletics]

Key concepts from @NickWinkelman book, the Language of Coaching

❌Internal vs ✅External Cues

[Nick Winkelman @NickWinkelman]

Great opportunity to join @UlsterRugby and @IrishRugby as the new Lead Academy Athletic Development Coach. Massive opportunity to join a world-class organisation in a core athletic development leadership role. https://t.co/6o9YD3FJ91

[Slappin' Glass @SlappinGlass]

{ Psychology & Motor Learning } ICYMI we were joined by Author &
@IrishRugby Coach @NickWinkelman for a fascinating discussion on motor learning, cueing players, teaching complex movements and much more!

🎧https://t.co/SUvJ07A5W6

[Irish Rugby @IrishRugby]

Captain Craig! 🫡

#TeamOfUs

[Irish Rugby @IrishRugby]

Opportunity in green awaits this summer! 💪

#TeamOfUs

[Aus S&C Assn @the_ASCA]

This April! @NickWinkelman brings all his invaluable knowledge and experience down under, at the 2025 ASCA Roadshow stopping in Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide & Perth.

Join us! See all tour dates and register via the ASCA website at https://t.co/tAgHYCV1YA 😎

[Peter Culhane @PeteCulhane]

Having got @NickWinkelman to present for me previously, I would highly recommend him as a worthwhile way to invest in yourself.

He is an amazing presenter - clear, actionable & well researched material that can have a very positive impact on your coaching straight away. 👍ASCA

[José María Oliva Lozano @jmolivalozano]

🔬 Why Sports Need Scientists

📊 Sports tech provides tons of valuable data, but who makes sense of it?
⏳ Coaches & support staff: lack the time
✅ Sport scientists bridge the gap, turning data into performance insights & objective decision-making

@NickWinkelman @DarcyNorman

[Slappin' Glass @SlappinGlass]

Excited to be joined tomorrow by Author and Head of Athletic Performance and Science for @IrishRugby @NickWinkelman! Together we had a fascinating conversation on Elite Communication, External Cueing, Coaching Complex Movements & much more!

Follow here... https://t.co/aWqAO1YkQN

[Slappin' Glass @SlappinGlass]

{ Nick Winkelman - Verbal Cues } In Today's pod we are joined by Author & Head of Athletic Performance & Science for @IrishRugby @NickWinkelman for a fascinating conversation on communicating complex movements, motor learning, external cueing and more!

🎧https://t.co/SUvJ07A5W6

[Slappin' Glass @SlappinGlass]

{ Psychology & Motor Learning } This week we are joined by Author & @IrishRugby Coach @NickWinkelman for a fascinating discussion on motor learning, cueing players, teaching complex movements and much more!

🎧https://t.co/SUvJ07ADLE

[Slappin' Glass @SlappinGlass]

{ Nick Winkelman - Verbal Cues } In Friday's pod we are joined by Author & Head of Athletic Performance & Science for @IrishRugby @NickWinkelman for a fascinating conversation on communicating complex movements, motor learning, external cueing & more!

🎧https://t.co/SUvJ07ADLE