In this episode, we are joined by Don Moxley, a renowned expert in heart rate variability (HRV) and human performance. We discuss the significance of HRV as a key performance indicator, its relationship with recovery, and how it can be measured using various devices. Don shares his personal journey from wrestling to discovering the importance of HRV in athletic training. The conversation delves into advanced techniques for boosting HRV, including vagal nerve stimulation and the use of c...

In this conversation, Dr. Joe LaPlaca discusses the critical role of vision in sports performance and how his facility, Aries Elite Sports Vision, addresses the often-overlooked aspects of visual and cognitive training for athletes. He emphasizes the importance of comprehensive assessments, the distinction between sight and vision, and the integration of cognitive training tools like NeuroTrainer. Dr. LaPlaca also highlights the significance of physical fatigue on decision-making and the need...

Send us a text Everyone who ever picks up a club learns quickly that golf is a game reliant on mental skills. No other sport has the "rest" to "activity" ratio of golf, and therefore, no other sport gives you more time to dwell on your performance. Great golfers use this time to tune their mental game. Others use it to wallow in distress. In this episode, I am joined by one of the premier mental skills coaches in the US. Rick Sessinghaus is the Director of FLOWCODE and has spent his career he...

Send us a text Anne Shadle has been helping athletes across multiple sports and multiple domains for the last decade, including work with USA Baseball, USATF, AFRL, the New York Jets, and now Red Bull. In this conversation, we discuss her extensive background in sports psychology, focusing on the importance of attentional control, the impact of technology on athletes' focus, and strategies for managing cognitive load. She emphasizes the significance of recovery, mindfulness, and breathing tec...

Send us a text In this conversation, Justin Foster shares his journey from sports psychology to cognitive training, emphasizing the importance of integrating cognitive skills into athletic performance. He discusses the evolution of sports psychology, the role of cognitive resilience, and the application of the OODA loop in decision-making. Foster highlights key neurocognitive skills, training tools, and the challenges of proving the effectiveness of cognitive training. He concludes with ins...

Send us a text In this conversation, Matt Cooke, the Creative Director of Iron Creative, discusses the evolution of design in the context of changing consumer behavior, attention spans, and the impact of technology. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to the new customer journey, leveraging data for effective design, and the challenges of managing design teams in a remote environment. The discussion also touches on the role of AI in design and the future of creative work, highlight...

Send us a text In this conversation, Michael Rabasca, the Director of Cognitive Performance for the LA Galaxy, shares his unique journey and insights into the integration of cognitive training within sports. He discusses the evolution of cognitive tools, the challenges of proving their effectiveness, and the role of technology in enhancing athlete performance. Rabasca emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, awareness, and breathwork in training, as well as the connection between sleep...