Best Eric Cressey Podcasts (2024)

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194. Dr. William Kraemer on Strength and Conditioning Education, Research, and Practice 1:06:03

2d ago1:06:03

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We welcome accomplished strength and conditioning educator, researcher, and practitioner Dr. William Kraemer to the latest podcast. With over four decades of experience, Dr. Kraemer shares a fascinating history of the evolution of the strength and conditioning and - just as importantly - insights on where it's headed. Support Our Sponsor: AG1…

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#203 - Dr Adam Kelly - How Do We Identify Great Talent? 1:28:40

1d ago1:28:40

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Adam Kelly is a Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise at Birmingham City University and Director of the RAYSDLab. How do we identify talent, how do we then nuture it and are we letting talent slip through the cracks without us being aware? Adam is at the forefront and wealth of knowledge in the mechanisms of talent identification research and s…

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193. July 2024 Q&A: Scapular Winging, Decreased Velocity, and Toe Spacers 30:49

1h ago30:49

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It’s time for another listener Q&A! In this week's podcast, Eric covers three questions from our audience relating to scapular winging/dyskinesis, diminished pitching velocity, and toe spacers. A special thanks to this show’s sponsor, Marc Pro. Head to www.MarcPro.com and enter the coupon code CRESSEY at checkout to receive an exclusive discount on…

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#202 - Chris Mesagno - Why Do We Choke Under Pressure? 1:33:24

6d ago1:33:24

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Chris Mesagno is a senior lecturer at Victoria University whose research focuses on anxiety and choking in sport and exercise. Why do we choke under pressure? What are the causes for choking under pressure? How do we reduce our chances of choking under pressure? Chris is one of the leading voices on anxiety and choking under pressure and if you’re …

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192. Kevin Vance on College Recruiting, Culture Change and Bullpen Frequency 48:55

7d ago48:55

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We welcome University of Arizona Pitching Coach Kevin Vance to the latest podcast. In his first year with the Wildcats, the pitching staff improved dramatically and the team won both the Pac-12 regular season title and conference tournament. In this conversation, Kevin shares some of the key initiatives that drove this success, as well what importa…

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#201 - Geir Jordet - The Psychology Of Penalty Kicks 1:05:01

7d ago1:05:01

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Geir Jordet holds a PhD. in soccer and psychology and teaches and conducts research on psychology and elite performance at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences. Expect to learn; the fundamentals to a good penalty taker, are different personalities are suited to penalities, why the style of the kick doesn’t matter, why teams should have enforcers …

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191. Dave Wallace on Five Decades of Pitching Development 1:07:17

11d ago1:07:17

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We welcome wildly experienced MLB pitching coach Dave Wallace to the latest podcast. With over five decades in professional baseball – beginning with a career of his own – Dave has served in roles ranging from minor league pitching coach all the way up to MLB General Manager. “Wally” has played an important role in the development and success of so…

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#200 - 10 Lessons From 200 Episodes 40:40

13d ago40:40

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To celebrate 200 episodes of Raising Your Game I break down some of the lessons I've learnt form the past 100 episodes. Expect to learn; how the support/challenge matrix helps build resilience, the difference between failure and mistakes, why not all self talk is created equal, why to strive for excellence and not perfection, why your emotions aren…

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#199 - Dr Julie Johnston - 8 Strategies For Coaching Gen-Z Athletes 1:21:15

21d ago1:21:15

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Dr Julie Johnston is a Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Psychology at Nottingham Trent University who also competed in international swimming for Ireland and Northern Ireland for ten years, participating in three Commonwealth Games and three World Championships. Her research focuses on behavioural, social and environmental influences on children…

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#198 - Peter Hurley - The Importance of Drive, Character, and Trust 1:17:14

28d ago1:17:14

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Peter Hurley is an elite sailor for the US and portrait photographer who is regarded as the industry leader in headshot photography having shot world wide athletes and celebrities. Expect to learn; how to find your drive, how to avoid complacency, the importance of character and effort in sports, the impact of social media on self-image, embracing …

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#197 - Adam Meakins - 5 Myths of Physiotherapy 1:08:20

2M ago1:08:20

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Adam Meakins a Specialist Physiotherapist, Sports Scientist, and Strength & Conditioning Coach.Expect to learn why bad posture doesn’t causes back pain, deadlifting won’t get you injured, your weak core doesn’t cause your pain / injury, why muscle imbalances are normal, why how you move or do exercises doesn’t always predict your injury risk, and m…

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#196 - Patrick Gaudreau - Why We Should Aim For Excellence & Not Perfection 2:11:46

2M ago2:11:46

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Patrick Gaudreau is a professor of psychology at the University of Ottawa. Patrick’s work has spanned form achievement, motivation, performance, and perfectionism into the realm of excellencism. Expect to learn, why we have a desire for perfection, why perfectionists make good cheats, what excellencism is, the difference between excellencism and pe…

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#195 - Ben O'Keeffe - How To Take Criticism & Trust Your Decisions 53:22

2M ago53:22

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Ben O'Keeffe is an international rugby referee.Expect to learn: what some misunderstood qualities of rugby referees are, how to deal with criticism, how to not let mistakes stop you from making decisions, how to trust your intuition, why respecting referees is so important, how football's new blue card is a good thing, and much more.Instagram - htt…

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#194 - Joe Welstead - The Benefits Of Having Athletes In Business 1:23:25

3M ago1:23:25

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Joe Welstead is a former commonwealth swimmer turned entrepreneur and creative. Expect to learn, why athletes make good employees in business, how to set unbreakable goals and rules, why others should set your goals for you, how his new brand Oshun simplifies hydration, how to learn to delegate and let go of control, why swimming can be made more e…

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190. Justin Su'a on Establishing Processes, Solidifying Confidence, and Failing Forward 1:24:51

3M ago1:24:51

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We welcome process and development coach Justin Su'a to the podcast for a deep dive into how athletes can establish good processes, separate out bad outcomes, and build unshakable confidence. Justin brings a wealth of knowledge from his work with a variety of sports and the military, so there's something for everyone in this discussion. I found mys…

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2022 Bern Consensus Statement - (Ben Ashworth, Ariane Schwank & Paul Blazey) 56:49

3M ago56:49

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Ben Ashworth chats to Physiotherapists Ariane Schwank & Paul Blazey who contributed on the 2022 Bern Consensus Statement on Shoulder Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Return to Sport for Athletes at All Participation Levels. This episode covers a lot of content and will therefore have a part-2 to follow this first conversation. Topics Discusse…

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Ben Ashworth - Shoulder Monitoring & Rehabilitation (High Performance Consultant & Athletic Shoulder Specialist) 52:13

3M ago52:13

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Dr Andy McDonald chats to fellow Inform Performance Host Ben Ashworth. Ben is a Performance consultant for elite teams abs individuals. Shoulder specialist with a Master of Science (MSc) in Strength & Conditioning & UKSCA accreditation. “Physio-coach” with experience in elite rugby, Olympic Sports, baseball & Professional football. Ben provides con…

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Dr Ryan Crotin - Baseball Special (Organisational Strategist, Baseball Scientist, Coach, Research Author & Educator) 59:05

3M ago59:05

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Ben Ashworth chats to Dr Ryan L. Crotin, an Organisational Strategist, Baseball Scientist, Coach, Research Author and Educator. Ryan has enjoyed a wealth of experienced both academically and professionally. He has notably worked as an Research Associate Louisiana Tech University & Auckland University of Technology as well as being a Postdoctoral Fe…

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Eric Cressey: Part 2 (NY Yankees Director of Player Health & Performance / President of Cressey Sports Performance) 38:46

3M ago38:46

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Following the Inform Performance X Elite Baseball Development Podcast Swapcast last week, this week Eric Cressey is the guest on the Inform Performances podcast. In this episode both Andy McDonald and Ben Ashworth ask Eric the questions as the second edition of a two part series. Eric is one of the best know S&C coaches globally, he’s the president…

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Eric Cressey - Part 1: Elite Baseball Development Podcast Swapcast 38:40

3M ago38:40

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In this episode Eric Cressey chats to Inform Performances own Ben Ashworth the Director of Performance for AC Sparta Prague and Director of the Athletic Shoulder. Eric is one of the best know S&C coaches globally, he’s the president and co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance and the current Director of Player Health & Performance at the New York …

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Panel Discussion - Ben Ashworth, Stig Andersson, Martin Asker & Fredrik Johansson 58:29

3M ago58:29

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Andy McDonald hosts Ben Ashworth, Stig Andersson, Martin Asker & Fredrik Johansson to close the Inform Performance European Shoulder Series. All of the panelists for this discussion all recently recorded episodes with Ben leading into this group conversation. In this episode Andy & the panel discuss: Biggest challenges working with shoulders Object…

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Martin Asker - Throwing Shoulder (Director of Handball Research Group at Sophiahemmet University) 49:43

3M ago49:43

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Ben Ashworth chats to Dr Martin Asker the Director of Handball Research Group at Sophiahemmet University. Martin is a Clinician, lecturer and PhD in sports medicine epidemiology who is specialized in shoulder injury rehab & prevention. This episode is a part of the Inform Performance European shoulder series. In this episode Ben & Martin discuss: M…

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Stig Andersson - Preparing the shoulder for handball (Physiotherapist - Norwegian Institute of Sports Medicine) 52:10

3M ago52:10

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Ben Ashworth chats to Stig Andersson a Physiotherapist, PhD. Clinician, lecturer and researcher. Stig works at the Norwegian Institute of Sports medicine in Oslo with an interest in the prevention and rehabilitation of shoulder injuries in overhead athletes. This episode is a part of the Inform Performance European shoulder series. In this episode …

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#193 - Dr Duncan Simpson - What Does It Take To Succeed In An Academy? 1:22:13

3M ago1:22:13

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Dr Duncan Simpson is Director of Personal Development at IMG Academy, Mental Performance Coach, and a podcaster. IMG Academy is one of the largest and most well regarded sports facilities on the planet, with 1500 athletes coming through every year, it’s a place where some of the very best have made it in college and professional sports in the US an…

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189. Luka Hocevar on Strength and Conditioning Non-Negotiables 1:27:34

3M ago1:27:34

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We welcome strength and conditioning coach Luka Hocevar to the podcast for a thorough discussion on a variety of physical preparation topics, ranging from coach development, to program design, to athlete assessment. Luka also spoke to some key factors that contribute to so much athletic success in his native country of Slovenia as well. If you’re a…

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Dr Fredrik Johansson - The Tennis Shoulder (Tennis Research and Performance Group) 50:58

3M ago50:58

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Episode 1: Ben Ashworth chats to Dr Fredrik Johansson from Soffiahemmet University Musculoskeletal & Sports Injury Epidemiology Center & the Tennis Research and Performance Group. Freddy as you’ll hear has a background and special interest on the shoulder so who better to interview or chat to him than inform Performances own Mr Ben Ashworth. In thi…

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188. 31 Questions to Ask During the College Recruiting/Selection Process 39:31

4M ago39:31

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This week’s podcast might be the most important one that I’ve ever done, as it outlines a list of questions that I think every baseball family should have in the back of their minds as they approach the college recruiting/selection process. At Cressey Sports Performance, we’ve worked with countless high school kids who’ve gone through this process,…

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187. Mike Boyle on Long-Term Athletic Development, Inseason Training, and Training Your Own Kids 1:22:13

4M ago1:22:13

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Joining Eric on this week's episode is Mike Boyle, a leading expert in Strength and Conditioning with a career spanning over four decades. He co-founded Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning in 1996, focusing on training athletes from junior high to professional levels. Before this, Boyle was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston Univer…

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#192 - Jack Green | 10 Tough Lessons On Athlete Mental Health & Performance 1:51:31

4M ago1:51:31

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Jack Green. Jack is a former two-time Olympian, coach, and mentor. Jack has been one of my favourite sources of content on LinkedIn, especially having been an elite athlete, with his insights into mental health, performance, and wellbeing. Expect to learn, the dangers of having potential, why you should have a comfort zone, the value of clarity, ov…

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186. March 2024 Q&A: Sleep Tracking, Work Capacity, and Tendinopathy Wordplay 25:21

4M ago25:21

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It’s time for another listener Q&A, Eric covers three questions from our audience in this week’s podcast that touch on Sleep Tracking, Work Capacity, and Tendinopathy Wordplay. Support Our Sponsor: Marc ProBy Eric Cressey

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185. Eric Hosmer on Rookie Success, Adjusting to Competition, and the Evolution of Hitting 44:14

4M ago44:14

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We welcome recently retired 13-year MLB veteran first baseman Eric Hosmer to the latest podcast. We discuss his path to being a #3 overall MLB draft pick, and what made him not only a fast riser through the minor leagues, but also a guy who immediately “stuck” in the big leagues. Eric speaks to how a young Royals team ascended to a World Series cha…

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#191 - Sam Ward | How To Not Let Injuries Define You 1:16:41

4M ago1:16:41

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Sam Ward is a professional hockey player for England and Great Britain. Sam is known as one of the most prolific goal scorers in British hockey, as well as having overcome some of the most horrific injuries that threatened his career. No one enjoys being injured. But what if you could turn the setback into an opportunity? How can you stop comparing…

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184. Pat Rigsby on Finding Value in Where Others Miss It - in Baseball and in Business 57:14

5M ago57:14

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Joining Eric on today's podcast is former college baseball coach turned entrepreneur and business coach, Pat Rigsby. He shares his journey which included becoming the youngest head college baseball coach in the country and how those early coaching days made a massive impact on his business to help him be a successful entrepreneur. Support Our Spons…

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183. Bill Parisi on Fascia Aware Training 1:07:53

5M ago1:07:53

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We're excited to welcome Bill Parisi back to the podcast for a second appearance. He speaks to his expanded view on the fascia system, and some practical applications for improving training programs with "fascia aware" training. Bill highlights some excellent takeaways from his new book, "Fascia Training in Application." Support Our Sponsor: AG1…

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182. Ryan Feltner on College Development, Cold Weather Pitching, and Altitude Adjustments 42:07

5M ago42:07

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We welcome Rockies' pitcher Ryan Feltner to the latest podcast. A Cressey Sports Performance athlete since college, Ryan speaks into his development, from growing up in the Midwest, to attending Ohio State, to being drafted by the Rockies. He shares the complexities of pitching at altitude and also discusses how the cancelled MiLB 2020 season prepa…

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#190 - Richard Cheetham MBE | How To Coach Beyond Your Qualifications 1:36:34

5M ago1:36:34

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Richard Cheetham is a senior fellow in Sports Coaching at the University of Winchester. He received an MBE for his contribution to education and community sport in the 2017 New Years honours list Richard is both nationally and internationally recognised within the world of coach education, having worked with the likes of Sarcens, British Fencing, B…

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181. Developing College Pitchers with John O'Neil and Eric Cressey 1:06:30

5M ago1:06:30

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After a brief podcast hiatus to stockpile some content, we are back with a new episode, this time with Cressey Sports Performance – MA co-owner and Director of Performance John O’Neil as my co-host. We dig in on key competencies with developing college pitchers, highlighting the important considerations that have paved the way for success in our su…

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#189 - Martin Offiah | Embracing Adversity and Nurturing Resilience in Parenting 1:30:38

5M ago1:30:38

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Martin Offiah is a former professional rugby player who scored 500 tries during his rugby league career, making him the third-highest try scorer of all time. Expect to learn: how you can use storytelling for resilience, how to blend adversity and support for your kids, why you should be setting a good example for your kids, and much more Instagram:…

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#188 - Simon Dent | How You Learn From Failure and Doing Hard Things 1:27:51

6M ago1:27:51

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Simon Dent is a Founder, Investor and an Ultra Endurance Athlete. Expect to learn, why Simon is challenging himself in endurance events, how to embrace failure to find answers, how uncomfortable environments get easier over time, lessons learned from elite sports figures, and much more Follow Simon on Twitter and Instagram Sponsor Simon’s Dragon Ba…

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#187 - Tom Curry | Why You Should Focus On Your Own Path 1:26:05

6M ago1:26:05

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Tom Curry is an England and Sale Shark Rugby player. Expect to learn what Tom is currently obsessing over with his time off post-hip surgery, his role models in his career, how to deal with negativity in social media and staying positive, the power of close connections, forging your own unique path, why you should be embracing change, and much more…

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#186 - Sean Baker | Closing the Gap Between Local and Elite 1:34:56

6M ago1:34:56

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Sean Baker is the founder of PEAQ Performance and Head of Strength and Conditioning Coach at Adelaide Lightning and Australian Men and Women’s Lacrosse teams. Expect to learn, how the culture of a gym can make all the difference; how strength and conditioning coaches can be open to being wrong; breaking old methods and trying new forms of training;…

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#185 - Sophia Jowett | How to Build Quality Coach-Athlete Relationships 1:21:09

6M ago1:21:09

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Sophia Jowett is a Professor of Psychology at Loughborough University whose research work mainly revolves around interpersonal relationships in sports, with an emphasis on coaching relationships. Expect to learn; the 3+1C model of athlete-coach relationships, how athletes and coaches should like each other to work well, whether culture can play a r…

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180. Dan Swinscoe on Essential Clinical Skills and Rehab Approaches 1:06:32

7M ago1:06:32

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Joining Eric on this week's podcast is Dan Swinscoe, a physical therapist and strength and conditioning specialist. With over 30 years of experience treating and learning from his patients, and having faced several substantial injuries of his own, Dan brings a unique perspective to solving movement problems. He has been entrusted with the rehabilit…

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#184 - Carla Molinaro | Why Having A Game Plan Works 55:19

7M ago55:19

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Carla Molinaro is an Ultra Runner, 50km World Champion, World Record Holder for LEJOG and Founder of SCY for Runners. Expect to learn how having a race plan can prepare you for challenges, how to control your controllables, using play within your performance and much more. Follow Carla on Instagram - @carlamolinaro Get 20% of MindStrong Sport subsc…

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179. Bennett Sousa on Accelerating Development, Establishing Routines, and Thriving in a Big-League Bullpen. 33:05

7M ago33:05

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We welcome Astros' pitcher Bennett Sousa to the latest podcast. A CSP athlete since his high school days, Bennett touches on how that experience impacted his development. He speaks to the importance of routine, and also delves into why the big leagues is so much different than pitching at any other level of baseball, yet the adjustment from high sc…

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178. December 2023 Q&A: Early Specialization Shortcomings, Rotator Cuff Readiness, and UCL Reconstruction Updates. 27:47

8M ago27:47

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It’s time for another listener Q&A, Eric covers three questions from our audience in this week’s podcast: What are your thoughts on high school students playing a winter sport? My son has played basketball and baseball since he was 4. He wants to play college baseball and decided as a sophomore he wants to quit all sports but baseball and focus on …

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#183 - Prof Adam Nicholls | Coping, Leadership and Support for Athletes and Coaches 1:29:40

7M ago1:29:40

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Adam Nicholls is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Hull and an Author. Expect to learn what Brazilian Ju Jitsu can teach about performing under pressure, preparation and psychological focus in competition, coping strategies for athletes during season and in competition, knowing when to use information and emotional support in coaching,…

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177. Zack Gelof on Chasing Competition, Developing Athleticism, and Adjusting to Higher Levels 28:46

8M ago28:46

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Joining Eric is Oakland Athletics' rising star, Zack Gelof. A Cressey Sports Performance athlete since his teenage years, Zack offers some awesome insights on chasing long-term athletic development; seeking out competition; visualizing goals; adapting training approaches; and improving defensive performance on the diamond. Gelof made his MLB debut …

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#182 - Dan Abrahams | How to Be An Effective Sport Psychologist 58:04

7M ago58:04

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Dan Abrahams is a sports psychologist and host of The Sport Psych Show. Expect to learn the importance of understanding the human in high-performance dance, the biopsychosocial model, the importance of coaches buying into psychology, Dan‘s opinion on what makes an effective practitioner, and much more Follow Dan on Twitter and Linkedin Listen to Th…

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176. Warm-Up Wisdom 29:28

8M ago29:28

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In this solo episode, Eric shares key insights into an important – but underappreciated – topic in the worlds of health and human performance: warm-ups. Eric shines some light on the goals of warm-ups, as well as the research on both injury reduction and performance benefits. Most importantly, I make some practical recommendations for how to struct…

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