Wolfgang Schölhorn | Differential Learning and FooBaSKILL

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schölhorn is the creator of the Differential Learning System. For many years he trained national and international athletes in different sports. His approach is unique and it's impact fascinating. In 1990 he received a PhD in biomechanics from the University of Frankfurt.
Many top soccer coaches have been inspired by Differential Learning System, such as Jürgen Klopp (Liverpool FC), Niko Kovač (FC Bayern, Monaco), Thomas Tuchel (Chelsea Football) and famous methodology trainer Francisco «Paco» Seirul-Lo (FC Barecelona).
What's differential learning system ?
“Schöllhorn (1999) suggested a learning theory that opposes the repetition of movement based on an ideal movement pattern: differential learning.
Differential learning utilizes the fluctuations in human motor behaviour to induce a self organising process to the learner that takes advantage of individual movement and learning characteristics. Therefore, during the acquisition phase, the learner is confronted with a variety of exercises that extend the whole range of possible solutions for a specific task. Fluctuations are considered as necessary for functional adaptation to changing environmental contexts and can also be considered as noise in a system. Counter intuitively, this noise can enhance performance due to a phenomenon called stochastic resonance. In this phenomenon, the addition of noise can make a weak signal detectable. There is an ideal level of added noise to the signal. Too much, or too little noise results in a weaker enhancement of the signal” (Savelsbergh et al., 2010). (from perceptionaction.com)
check out his site | www.dls-sports.com
We are very thankful for his time and sharing his thoughts on FooBaSKILL.
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