Joe Baker

Dr. Joe Baker is the Tanenbaum Research Chair in Sport Science, Data Modelling and Sport Analytics at the University of Toronto, Canada. His research considers the varying influences on optimal human development, ranging from the challenges associated with talent identification and athlete development to understanding how to construct optimal environments for skill acquisition and learning. Joe is the author/editor of 13 books, including The Tyranny of Talent: How it compels and limits athletic achievement… and why you should ignore it as well as hundreds of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. In addition to his research activities, he works with professional teams and sport organizations around the world in their quest for sporting success.