Bridging the gap between science and performance.
SkillACQ transforms how physical skills are taught and learned — applying cutting-edge research in skill acquisition to create confident coaches, empowered learners, and high-performing teams.
EQUIP & BUILD:
Online Education Pathways
Start your journey with our 'Build' Pathway, a collection of 6 self-paced programs that guide you through the science of skill acquisition to help you design smarter, more effective practice sessions. If you are still unsure where to start, 'Equip' might be for you, where from 15/02/2026 onwards we will host free courses aimed at getting you learning-ready!
REFINE & OPTIMISE:
Bespoke Development Pathways
Master your craft with our 'Refine' Pathway, a bespoke mentoring service designed to solve your unique, real-world coaching challenges. From there, scale your impact with our 'Optimise' Pathway, a full-service intervention where we partner with your organisation to embed lasting, evidence-based change at a systemic level.
Our Values
Empowerment
We meet you where you are at to augment your knowledge and skills so you can take control of your own learning journey.
Our goal is to empower you with the confidence and independence to achieve your potential.
Empowerment
We meet you where you are at to augment your knowledge and skills so you can take control of your own learning journey.
Improvement
Learning is a continuous journey of steady improvements.
We are constantly evolving our methodologies to stay at the forefront of skill acquisition science and push the boundaries of performance.
Improvement
Learning is a continuous journey of steady improvements.
Integrity
Our work is grounded in, and informed by the highest level of ethical conduct. We do not believe in taking shortcuts and we don't kiss and tell.
We are committed to transparency and the ethical application of research, prioritizing what is proven to be effective over what is popular.
Integrity
Our work is grounded in, and informed by the highest level of ethical conduct. We do not believe in taking shortcuts and we don't kiss and tell.
Purposeful Practice
We believe in being intentional about practice design, so every moment of it is maximised
We champion an approach where every training session is a strategic and meaningful step toward mastery.
Purposeful Practice
We believe in being intentional about practice design, so every moment of it is maximised
Our
Pathways
Equip
Learn to spot credible research — and avoid the research you shouldn’t trust — in this free, self-paced online program for coaches, practitioners, and evidence-based professionals.
Delivery: FREE Online
Best for: Coaches, practitioners, scientists, students, or anyone who relies on research to guide decisions in sport, health, or education — and wants a clearer sense of which studies to trust and which to ignore.
Prerequisite: No previous research or statistics background required. Suitable for all experience levels.
Build
Our Build Pathway, comprising 6 online programs, introduces you to both foundational and advanced learning that expand your existing expertise and help you design more effective practice sessions. Purchase separately or as a bundle.
Delivery: Online
Best for: Coaches, teachers, educators, and parents who want to understand the fundamentals of how people learn physical skills — and anyone interested in improving how they design or deliver practice.
Prerequisite: No prior experience in skill acquisition required. Suitable for beginners through to intermediate learners.
Refine
Refine is SkillACQ’s collaborative, in-person pathway that helps professionals and organisations deepen their knowledge and apply skill acquisition science in context.
Delivery: In-Person
Best for: Coaches, performance staff, and organisations who have completed the Build module or already possess a working understanding of core skill acquisition principles, and now want tailored, in-person mentoring.
Prerequisite: Completion of the Build program or equivalent foundational knowledge of skill acquisition concepts.
Optimise
Optimise is SkillACQ’s flagship service delivering high-impact, in-person interventions that help sporting organisations elevate their practice design, coaching systems, and talent development processes using the latest skill acquisition science.
Delivery: In-Person
Best for: High-performance sporting organisations and elite programs ready to embed skill acquisition science across their systems — from practice design and coaching to scouting, recruiting, and talent development.
Prerequisite: A solid grasp of foundational and advanced skill acquisition concepts (via Build and Refine or equivalent experience).
We value our clients’ privacy as much as their performance.
Rather than testimonials, we share the results of our work — proof of how SkillACQ helps organisations achieve their goals.
Our Clients
Our Method
What if your practice was powered by science, not tradition?
At SkillACQ, we bridge the gap between scientific research and practical application, giving individuals and organisations the tools to teach and learn physical skills with greater effectiveness and confidence.
Our vision is to be the leading resource for evidence-based skill development — transforming how athletes, coaches, and professionals in sport and high performance build mastery.
SkillACQ is led by Job Fransen, a recognised specialist at the forefront of scientific discovery and the implementation of skill acquisition science in practice. .