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Timestamp* 1:06 - Academic and Professional Journey: Dr. Cooke discusses his background in sports science, performance psychology, and psychophysiology, including his current roles and research interests​​.* 2:13 - Defining Psychophysiology: Dr. Cooke explains psychophysiology as the study of interactions between psychological and physiological processes, using tools like brainwave and cardiac activity measurements​​.* 3:02 - Mechanisms Underpinning Performance: Dr. Cooke provides an example of how psychological feelings of pressure can manifest physiologically and impact performance​​.* 4:08 - Causes of Performance Breakdown: Dr. Cooke outlines pathways such as overthinking, loss of attentional control, and appraisals, and how they affect performance​​.* 6:00 - Attentional Pathways and Ironic Processes: Dr. Cooke discusses attentional pathways and the impact of fixating on specific threats during performance​​.* 8:01 - Research on Pressure and Performance: Dr. Cooke introduces his study on isolated pressure conditions and their different psychophysiological and behavioral responses​​.* 9:00 - Study on Isolated Pressure Conditions: Dr. Cooke details a study with novice golfers testing various isolated pressure conditions and measuring their psychophysiological responses​​.* 13:20 - Key Findings on Pressure Conditions: Dr. Cooke shares that traditional pressure conditions generally improved performance, while demand-based pressures had adverse effects​​.* 16:30 - Impact on High-Level Athletes: Dr. Cooke discusses how these findings might translate to higher-level golfers and the need to magnify pressure conditions for experts​​.* 18:42 - Neurofeedback Training: Dr. Cooke explains neurofeedback as a technique to help individuals self-regulate brain activity and improve performance​​.* 23:02 - Neurofeedback Study on Conscious Motor Control: Dr. Cooke describes a study on neurofeedback training to decrease conscious motor control and its implications for performance​​.* 31:16 - State and Future of Neurofeedback: Dr. Cooke discusses the potential and challenges of neurofeedback in high-performance sports and the importance of individualized approaches​​.* 34:32 - Unilateral Hand Contractions: Dr. Cooke explains unilateral hand contractions as a technique to influence brain hemisphere dominance and improve performance​​.* 37:42 - Golf Putting Study on Hand Contractions: Dr. Cooke discusses a study on pre-performance unilateral hand contractions and their subtle impact on performance​​.* 41:42 - Practical Implications for Golfers: Dr. Cooke emphasizes self-awareness and individualized strategies for athletes and coaches, suggesting various psychological techniques​​.* 44:10 - Balancing Technical and Psychological Training: Dr. Cooke advises focusing on technical aspects alongside psychological strategies for both novice and expert golfers​​.* 47:04 - Reflecting on Performance: Dr. Cooke highlights the importance of reflecting on performance to identify patterns and tailor strategies​​.* 48:01 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts: Dr. Cooke reiterates the importance of self-awareness and tailored psychological strategies, expressing excitement for future research​​.ResourcesBook Recommendation #1: Skill Acquisition in SportBook Recommendation #2: Handbook of Sport PsychologyBook Recommendation #3: Methods in Social NeuroscienceBook Recommendation #4: Bounce: The Myth of Talent and the Power of PracticePaper #1: Some pressures are more equal than others: Effects of isolated pressure on performancePaper #2: Electroencephalographic neurofeedback training can decrease conscious motor control and increase single and dual-task psychomotor performancePaper #3: The effects of pre-performance unilateral hand contraction protocols on cognitive verbal processes during a golf putting taskDr. Andrew Cooke's Google Scholar Page - LinkInstitute for the Psychology of Elite Performance (IPEP) - LinkBangor University School of Psychology and Sport Science - LinkBangor University Performance Psychology Online Course - LinkAbout Dr. Andrew CookeDr. Andrew Cooke is a lecturer conducting research in Psychophysiology, Sport Psychology, and Skill Acquisition. He is particularly interested in understanding the mechanisms that underpin human performance and psychophysiological interventions to enhance performance (e.g., brain training). He works with a number of high-profile organizations in sport, business, and health. Dr. Cooke is a member of the Institute for the Psychology of Elite Performance (IPEP) and leads the Psychophysiology of Performance Laboratory (POP-Lab). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Timestamp* 1:00 - Background and Sports Journey: Dr. Altini shares his academic journey in computer science, engineering, and data science, alongside his personal transition into endurance sports​​.* 3:31 - Defining HRV and How It Differs from Heart Rate: Understanding HRV as the variation in time between consecutive heartbeats, which reflects the autonomic nervous system's response to stress​​.* 8:10 - Clarifying Common HRV Myths: Dr. Altini dispels misconceptions such as the importance of absolute HRV values and the notion that higher HRV is always better​​.* 11:40 - Making the Case for HRV: Despite limitations, HRV provides unique insights into the body's stress response, which can inform training and lifestyle adjustments​​.* 14:10 - HRV in Free-Living Analysis: Large-scale research reveals that HRV is a more sensitive marker of stress than resting heart rate, and different stressors elicit varying physiological responses​​.* 18:45 - Validating Smartphone-Based HRV Measurement: Dr. Altini discusses how the HRV4Training app, using smartphone cameras, was proven to be as accurate as chest straps and ECGs​​.* 21:55 - Practical HRV Monitoring with HRV4Training: The app helps athletes accurately measure HRV, providing actionable insights based solely on physiological data while allowing users to add context manually​​.* 26:10 - Unique Features of HRV4Training: The app's focus on raw physiological data offers a clear distinction from competitors, who often combine behavioral data to produce composite scores​​.* 32:50 - HRV in Night vs. Morning Measurements: Dr. Altini elaborates on the differences between night and morning measurements and how HRV trends vary due to circadian rhythms and sleep stages​​.* 38:40 - HRV and Sleep Tracking Limitations: Despite advancements, wearable devices often lack accuracy in estimating sleep stages, emphasizing the importance of skepticism​​.* 43:30 - Spot Check vs. Continuous Monitoring: Dr. Altini warns against overinterpreting continuous HRV monitoring due to potential misinterpretation of data, recommending periodic spot checks instead​​.* 46:00 - HRV-Guided Training: Dr. Altini explains how to implement HRV-guided training by adjusting intensity based on daily HRV measurements relative to one's normal range​​.* 51:00 - HRV for Individual Athletes and Golfers: Coaches and individual athletes can use HRV trends over multiple tournaments and travel periods to identify patterns and refine performance strategies​​.* 55:20 - Advice for Golfers Considering HRV Monitoring: Golfers can use HRV to manage travel stress, tournament phases, and performance consistency by identifying patterns in their physiological responses​​.* 58:00 - Current Projects and Future Directions: Dr. Altini aims to improve communication around HRV while working on refining personalized feedback loops to optimize health and performance​​.* 1:03:00 - Book Recommendations and Influences: Dr. Altini recommends Suggestible You by Erik Vance, highlighting its insights into the placebo effect and psychological influences on performance​ResourcesBook Recommendation #1: Suggestible You: The Curious Science of Your Brain's Ability to Deceive, Transform, and HealBook Chapter: How Data Can Capture Recovery: The Case for Heart Rate VariabilityPaper #1: What Is behind Changes in Resting Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability? A Large-Scale Analysis of Longitudinal Measurements Acquired in Free-LivingPaper #2: Comparison of Heart-Rate-Variability Recording With Smartphone Photoplethysmography, Polar H7 Chest Strap, and ElectrocardiographyPaper #3: State of the science and recommendations for using wearable technology in sleep and circadian researchHRV4Training: https://www.hrv4training.com/Personal Substack: marcoaltini.substack.comHRV4Training Substack: hrv4training.substack.comTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/altini_marcoAbout Dr. Marco AltiniDr. Marco Altini is a scientist and developer specializing in health technology and performance, holding a Ph.D. cum laude in Data Science, an MSc cum laude in Computer Science Engineering, and an MSc cum laude in Human Movement Sciences with a focus on High-Performance Coaching. As the founder of HRV4Training, he created a pioneering mobile platform trusted by over 150,000 users, including Olympic medalists and professional teams, to monitor heart rate variability (HRV) and manage training stress. Dr. Altini also serves as a Data Science Advisor at Oura, Guest Lecturer at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and Editor of the Wearable Department at IEEE Pervasive Computing Magazine. With over 10 years of experience modeling physiological data and more than 50 publications at the intersection of technology, health, and performance, he is passionate about empowering athletes and health enthusiasts to make data-informed decisions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Timestamp* 0:35 - From the Court to Academia: Dr. Kegelaers shares his journey from basketball to sports psychology.* 2:10 - Defining Resilience in High Performance: A closer look at what resilience means for athletes and performers.* 3:00 - Resilience: A Dynamic Process: Exploring the shift in understanding resilience from a fixed trait to a dynamic process.* 4:15 - Resilience vs. Grit and Toughness: Distinguishing resilience from similar concepts* 8:15 - The Research Challenge: Discussing the limitations of current research methods in studying resilience.* 11:10 - From Theory to Practice: How insights from resilience research can inform coaching and training strategies.* 13:20 - Building Resilient Athletes: Practical approaches and the role of the environment in developing resilience.* 19:20 - Three Pillars of Resilience in Golf: Delving into robust, rebound, and reintegration resilience and their applications in golf.* 25:40 - Mastering Pressure Training: An in-depth look at pressure training and its benefits for athletes.* 32:45 - Crafting Effective Pressure Training: Key considerations for designing pressure training sessions that are both effective and safe.* 42:50 - The Future of Pressure Training: Exploring the potential of virtual reality and other technologies in training under pressure.* 43:55 - Book Recommendations: Dr. Kegelaers shares impactful books that have influenced his work.* 45:10 - Current Projects: Insight into Dr. Kegelaers' current projects on mental health in sports and esports.ResourcesBook Recommendation #1: Black Box Thinking: Why Most People Never Learn from Their Mistakes - But Some DoPaper #1: Are we really studying resilience in sport? A critical review of adopted methodologiesBook Chapter: Developing Resilience For Golf PerformancePaper #2: Pressure Makes Diamonds?: A Narrative Review on the Application of Pressure Training in High-Performance SportsAbout Dr. Jolan Kegelaers This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Timestamp1:17 - Michael Neff's journey from aspiring dentist to PGA professional and GEARS founder.3:42 - Development of GEARS and its significance in combining club fitting with instruction, and the technology behind GEARS14:17 - Challenges and Achievements with GEARS technology, its scalability, and the impact on golf instruction and fitting19:22 - Comparison with Other Technologies like markerless motion capture and the accuracy of GEARS in capturing detailed club and body data27:12 - The Importance of Accurate Data in golf instruction and how GEARS addresses this need38:57 - Specific Metrics that Differentiate Elite Golfers from non-elite golfers, based on GEARS data analysis44:52 - Case study: Enhancing Ricky Fowler's performance through GEARS adjustments.1:09:07 - Advice for Players and Coaches: Emphasizing the importance of understanding club and swing interaction, and being open to technology and data for improvement1:19:47 - How Michael Neff's perspective on swing models and golf instruction has evolved over timeResourcesGEARS Website - LinkAbout Michael NeffMichael Neff is a PGA Professional and the founder of GEARS, a golf motion analysis and body tracking system. His contributions to the sport were recognized when he was awarded the 2021 Pacific Northwest PGA Teacher of the Year. Having worked with numerous PGA Tour players, Michael Neff has cemented his reputation as a leading figure in golf instruction and technology, continually pushing the boundaries to enhance the way golf is played and taught. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Timestamp1:26 — Professional Background2:55 — Paper #1 Discussion - Neurofeedback Training21:31 — Paper #2 Discussion - Neural Efficiency27:44 — Pressure Training39:43 — Trends and Limitations of Neurofeedback43:42 — Paper #3 Discussion - Neurofeedback Training47:13 — Paper #4 Discussion - Cognitive Workload & Neural Efficiency49:25 — Recommendations For Coaches and Players51:26 — What's Something You've Changed Your Mind About Over Your Career?53:56 — Book Recommendations55:05 — Current ProjectsResourcesBook Recommendation #1: Harry PotterBook Recommendation #2: Human PerformanceBook Recommendation #3: The Diving Bell and the ButterflyBook Recommendation #4: Projections: A Story of Human EmotionsBook Recommendation #5: Breath: The New Science of a Lost ArtPaper #1: Effect of a single session of sensorimotor rhythm neurofeedback training on the putting performance of professional golfersPaper #2: The Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience of Superior Athletic PerformancePaper #3: The Effect of Left Temporal EEG Neurofeedback Training on Cerebral Cortical Activity and Precision Cognitive-Motor PerformancePaper #4: Effect of cognitive workload on momentum and neural efficiency in a golf putting taskAbout Kiersten JanjigianKiersten is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and professor of Sport Psychology at George Washington University. While she works with both high-performance clients and students, she is also completing her doctorate at the University of Maryland College Park pursuing a degree in Kinesiology with a specialization in Cognitive Motor Neuroscience. Her research primarily focuses on the psychophysiological investigation of applied sport psychology, along with the study of diagnosis and treatment of sport-related concussion. She seeks to explore the neural correlates of mental imagery and other psychological skills training tools to implement in neurofeedback and hopes to create a unique neuroelectric assessment of stress en route to enhanced athletic performance.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Optimize Your Practice EnvironmentElite players all want to be able to achieve their best. But often they don't have an environment that's conducive to allowing them to be successful.Document Your Pre-Round RoutinePlayers don't document their pre-round routine enough. You want to refine the “recipe” to a point where it becomes perfect for you.Why Do You Go To The Range?Are you going to the range to get better or to feel better? If you truly want to get better, you generally will need to measure.Planning Is Key To Optimizing PracticeIt's amazing what happens when your measure of success is predetermined before you go out and practice.Timestamp1:12 — Professional Background3:29 — What is Strokes Gained?15:09 — What is Circles?26:30 — Tournament Preparation36:34 — Dispersion Patterns & Tournament Preparation40:51 — The ‘Rule of Thirds' During Practice45:27 — Most Common Mistakes Golfers Make During Practice and Preparation1:05:22 — Discussion Documents & The Importance of Reflection1:13:09 — What Craig Does With Players During In-Person Leading Up To Tournaments1:15:51 — Most Common Mistakes Aspiring Professionals & Mini-Tour Players Make1:18:46 — What's Something You've Changed Your Mind About Over Your Career?1:21:18 — Book Recommendations1:22:17 — Current ProjectsResourcesCircles - LinkBook Recommendation #1: Bounce: The Myth of Talent and the Power of PracticeBook Recommendation #2: Letters from a StoicBook Recommendation #3: How to Win Friends & Influence PeopleAbout Craig DixonCraig Dixon is a visionary in the realm of golf performance optimization and data analysis. As a PGA member and a specialist in high-performance analytics, Craig has established himself as a trusted authority in the world of golf. With an unrivaled understanding of big data and its implications for athletic excellence, he has become a sought-after consultant for some of the most esteemed organizations and athletes in golf.Craig's expertise extends across a vast array of domains, encompassing the PGA Tour, LPGA, LIV Golf, DP World Tour, JLPGA, Olympic athletes, national and NCAA teams, PGA Associations, and even the world's top-ranked players. His wealth of experience working with such esteemed entities has solidified his position as one of the leading figure in his field.At the core of Craig's practice lies his passion for performance optimization. Through meticulous analysis and comprehensive evaluation of players' on-course performance, he dedicates himself to deriving invaluable insights that unlock the true potential of each athlete. His mission is to guide players on their journey toward achieving their goals, all while minimizing the time and effort required.By leveraging the power of cutting-edge technology and sophisticated data analytics (Circles), Craig illuminates the path to peak performance, helping players design training regimens tailored to their unique strengths and weaknesses. With his guidance, athletes can optimize their preparation, ensuring they are primed to deliver their best performances when it matters most.In a world where excellence is defined by fractions of a stroke or the smallest of margins, Craig Dixon stands as a beacon of knowledge and expertise. His unrivaled ability to identify areas for improvement, strategize training approaches, and streamline the path to success has made him an indispensable asset to golfers worldwide. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Timestamp0:42 — Professional Background2:55 — Paper #1 Discussion - Internal vs. External Focus20:19 — Paper #2 Discussion - Self-Controller Practice32:57 — Paper #3 Discussion - Learner Feedback51:19 — General advice to Golfers and Coaches53:46 — What's Something You've Changed Your Mind About Over Your Career?1:01:33 — Book Recommendations1:05:24 — Current ProjectsResourcesBook Recommendation #1: Antifragile: Things That Gain from DisorderPaper #1: Reporting bias not external focus: A robust Bayesian meta-analysis of the attentional focus literaturePaper #2: The combination of reporting bias and underpowered study designs has substantially exaggerated the motor learning benefits of self-controlled practice and enhanced expectancies: a meta-analysisPaper #3: Meta-analysis of the reduced feedback frequency effect on motor learning and performanceAbout Dr. Brad McKayGoogle Scholar: LinkBrad McKay is the Senior Strategist – Training Design for the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club. He collaborates with coaches, analysts, and sport scientists to enhance the development and performance of Brewers players.His academic background began with an Honour's degree in Psychology from St. Thomas University in his hometown of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. He then completed his Master of Science degree in Kinesiology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, supervised by Dr. Gabriele Wulf. His doctorate was earned in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa, supervised by Dr. Diane Ste-Marie. Prior to joining the Brewers, Brad was a Postdoctoral Fellow at McMaster University, working in Dr. Michael Carter's Metascience, Action, and Cognition laboratory.His research focuses on the metascience of motor learning and performance, in particular understanding the evidential basis underpinning the field's most import phenomena, as well as the systemic issues that undermine the accumulation of knowledge. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Timestamp1:24 — Professional Background4:11 — Challenge Point Framework7:16 — Difference Between Performance and Learning9:23 — Three Zones of Learning16:05 — Skill Transfer29:05 — Three Different Types of Practice35:07 — Commonly Overlooked Aspect of Deliberate Practice40:03 — 5 Common Myths of Coaching47:58 — 5 Keys to Facilitate Optimal Skill Learning50:41 — Recommendations For Golfers/Coaches53:46 — What's Something You've Changed Your Mind About Over Your Career?56:07 — Book Recommendations57:27 — Current ProjectsResourcesBook Recommendation #1: Thinking, Fast and SlowPaper #1: An extended challenge-based framework for practice design in sports coachingPaper #2: Effective practice and instruction: A skill acquisition framework for excellenceAbout Dr. Nicola HodgesGoogle Scholar: LinkDr Nicola Hodges runs the Motor Skills Lab in Kinesiology at UBC, in Vancouver Canada, which is on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.It is here she studies anything to do with practice and the processes underpinning motor skill performance and learning. She conducts laboratory experiments with new learners to determine how and why various practice variables (such as instruction, demonstrations, feedback, order of practice) impact motor learning, as well as studying skilled performance and the developmental activities that are best predictors of expertise. She has a particular interest in processes involved in action observation; including the anticipation of action outcomes in sport-related contexts, how people learn from watching others, and how people “share” practice and impact skill acquisition processes when practising together.She has co-authored the popular book (now in its third edition), Skill acquisition in Sport: Research, Theory and Practice (Routledge) and she has close to 150 published journal articles and chapters on topics related to the study of motor learning and motor control more broadly. She has received funding for her research from the three major government funding agencies in Canada and is very grateful for continued support. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Timestamp0:54 — Personal & Professional Background5:07 — What is Resilience and Why is it Important in Sport?6:47 — Resilience Framework Overview20:53 — Practical Recommendations For Coaches/Athletes29:09 — The Importance of an Athlete's Environment31:57 — Practical Recommendations For Coaches/Athletes #235:44 — Common Mistakes Made During Goal-Setting36:38 — SMART Goal-Setting Framework41:55 — Three Main Types of Goals46:49 — Example of SMART Goals in Golf52:01 — SMART Open Goals55:31 — The Role of Self-Compassion and Perfectionism in Goal-Setting58:47 — Key Takeaways From Discussion on Goal-Setting1:05:54 — What's Something You've Changed Your Mind About Over Your Career?1:08:51 — Book Recommendations1:11:59 — Current ProjectsResourcesBook Recommendation #1: Man's Search For MeaningBook Recommendation #2: Love's ExecutionerBook Recommendation #3: Bad Science: Quacks, Hacks, and Big Pharma FlacksBook Recommendation #4: Sport and Exercise Psychology: A Critical IntroductionBook Recommendation: #5: Foundations of Sport and Exercise PsychologyBook Recommendation #6: The Kite RunnerPaper #1: The sporting resilience model: A systematic review of resilience in sport performersPaper #2: Set Goals to Get Goals: Sowing Seeds for Success in SportsAbout Dr. Sahen GuptaGoogle Scholar: LinkDr Sahen Gupta is an applied psychologist trained under the BPS-HCPC route and Senior Lecturer in Applied Sport Psychology at University of Portsmouth. He divides his time between mental health support and high-performance striving to help individuals achieve a balance. He works with individuals in sport and other high-pressure professions for sustainable high performance. Dr Sahen's research interests are focused on the themes of resilience for mental health and performance, cultural sport psychology and applied field interventions in sport psychology. As a scientist-practitioner he draws upon his experience in the field to inform research for context-based evidence. Dr Sahen reads far too much, laughs as much as he can and learns too many things. He is the  Founder of Discovery Sport & Performance Lab, a collective of global practice and cutting edge multicultural research. His leading scientific research and applied work have been published in international peer-reviewed journals, books and has been showcased in BBC and The Times. In his spare time, Dr Sahen writes a column for Telegraph India,called "Mind Games".  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Timestamp1:54 — Personal & Professional Background5:25 — Near vs. Far Transfer10:09 - Linking Near Transfers Together11:52 — Inspiration To Study Validity of Cognitive Training14:58 — Key Findings of Cognitive Training Far Transfer Research20:46 — Neurofeedback in Golf22:03 — Recommendations When Adopting New Technology29:06 — What is Augmented Feedback + What We (Don't) Know About Effective Feedback?34:36 — Over Reliance on External Feedback38:19 — Recommendations For Golfers/Coaches on Feedback40:13 — Practice for Confidence vs. Competence45:05 — Insights Into Dr. Fransen's Meta-Scientific Work47:15 — Technique vs. Skill50:56 — Contextual Interference52:59 — Key Findings on Long-Term Athlete Development1:00:18 — What's Something You've Changed Your Mind About Over Your Career?1:02:44 — Book Recommendations1:06:22 — Current ProjectsResourcesBook Recommendation #1: The Tyranny of MetricsBook Recommendation #2: The forest through the treesPaper #1: There is no evidence for a far transfer of cognitive training to sport performancePaper #2: The effect of augmented feedback on the performance and learning of gross motor and sport-specific skills: A systematic reviewPaper #3: Differences in physical fitness and gross motor coordination in boys aged 6–12 years specializing in one versus sampling more than one sport.About Dr. Job FransenContact Info: job.fransen@gmail.comGoogle Scholar: LinkJob Fransen is a senior lecturer at CSU's Port Macquarie campus who possesses a profound fascination with the intricacies of human learning, particularly the interplay between individual attributes and environmental factors in shaping movement. Job's extensive teaching portfolio spans diverse subjects such as skill acquisition, motor control, motor learning, and the cultivation of talent and expertise. He has extensive experience crafting tailor-made educational content for both industry and academic institutions. Job's dedication to pedagogy is underscored by a collection of teaching and learning accolades earned throughout his career, notably for fostering student self-discovery through non-linear pedagogy.Job studies how experts and novices execute motor skills and make decisions within sports-related contexts. His contributions to the scientific literature include publications addressing talent identification and development programs in youth sports, the role of perceptual and cognitive abilities in sporting expertise development, and the evaluation and enhancement of collective behaviour. Job's most recent work adopts a meta-scientific perspective on skill acquisition literature, shedding new light on this complex domain.Outside of academia, Job leads an international skill acquisition research group and a teaching and learning workgroup, fostering the exchange of innovative ideas in research and pedagogy. Notably, Job serves as an associate editor for Science and Medicine in Football and held an executive board position in the Australasian Skill Acquisition Network from 2018 to 2022. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

https://noahsachs.substack.com/p/henrikTimestamp1:20 — Personal & Professional Background4:37 — Internal vs. External Focus7:00 — Flaws In External vs. Internal Focus Research13:16 — Key Findings of Focus of Attention Research17:50 — Implications For Golfers and Coaches19:23 — Cognitive Load & Mental Effort24:08 — Key Findings of Cognitive Load & Mental Effort Research28:55 — Impact of Distractions on Golfers32:27 — Key Findings of Impact of Distractions on Golfers Research35:55 — Impact of Dual Task on Golf Performance41:41 — Current State of Research on Focus of Attention43:34 — What's Something You've Changed Your Mind About Over Your Career?45:23 — Book Recommendations48:07 — Current Projects49:24 — Impact of Viktor Hovland on Norwegian GolfResourcesBook Recommendation #1: Handbook of Embodied Cognition and Sport PsychologyBook Recommendation #2: Your Erroneous ZonesBook Recommendation #3: Eleven Rings: The Soul of SuccessAbout Dr. Henrik HerrebrødenHenrik Herrebrøden is a sport psychologist and researcher based in Oslo,Norway. For the last ten years, he has worked with athletes from a rangeof different sports. He recently completed his PhD in psychology at theUniversity of Oslo, where he investigated attention in elite athletes.He is currently an Assistant Professor at Kristiania University College.ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Henrik-HerrebrodenGoogle Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=no&user=RUzwMR0AAAAJPractitioner website: http://www.henrikh.no This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Timestamp1:29 — Golf Background4:01 — Diaphragmatic Breathing11:10 — Biofeedback Training12:49 — NTEL Belt14:38 — Heart Rate Variability16:49 — Impact of Stress on Performance18:52 — Maintaining Energy Levels Through Deliberate Breathing27:15 — Mental Challenges Professional Golfers Face29:51 — Insights From The PGA TOUR32:32 — Bryson DeChambeau & Neurofeedback Training37:35 — Common Mistakes Golfers Make On The Golf Course41:00 — Basic Guidelines For Proper Breathing Technique45:22 — Importance of Nasal Breathing46:39 — The Future of Biofeedback Training in Golf51:44 — What Have You Learned From Being Around TOUR Players?52:36 — What's Something You've Changed Your Mind About Over Your Career?55:18 — What's The Biggest Mistake You Made Early in Your Career?56:04 — Book RecommendationsResourcesNTEL Belt: WebsiteBook Recommendation #1: Breath: The New Science of a Lost ArtBook Recommendation #2: Perfectly Yourself: Discovering God's Dream for YouAbout Andy MatthewsAndy oversees all golf strategy and business development for Neuropeak Pro on all professional tours, with collegiate and national teams and elite amateurs from around the world. Andy says the most inspiring part of his job is having the opportunity to help individuals and teams who are already great at what they do find the competitive edge that can help them reach the next level.When he's not working, Andy enjoys playing tournament golf – he is truly passionate about the game, and it shows in his work with our golfers. A surprising fact about Andy is that he is a certified pilot! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Timestamp1:26 — Academic & Professional Background3:03 — Research Inspired by Tiger Woods Comment4:24 — Dr. MacKenzie's Background in Golf6:54 — What is Variable Inertia Speed Training?9:13 — How Was The Stack System Developed?14:44 — How Mass, Center of Mass, and Moment of Inertia Relate to Speed Training?21:52 — How is The Stack System different to SuperSpeed Sticks?23:56 — How To Integrate The Stack System into a Workout Plan27:05 — Biomechanics & Neuromechanics28:58 — The Four Components That Determine Club Head Speed37:17 — Clarifying The Meaning of “Work”, “Power”, and “Energy”41:56 — Dr. MacKenzies Work With Matthew Fitzpatrick43:21 — Swinging Faster With Less Effort45:28 - Impact of Body Composition on Club Head Speed48:31 — The Stack Putting System55:04 — Common Mistakes Made When Pursuing More Club Head Speed56:18 — Guidelines For Integrating Stack With Existing Workout Programs58:43 — Insights Into Matthew Fitzpatrick's Data Driven Approach to Golf1:01:17 — What's Something You've Changed Your Mind About?1:02:56 — What's a Mistake You Made Early In Your Career?1:04:33 — Dr. MacKenzie's Thoughts on Bryson DeChambeau's Speed Training Approach1:07:27 — Book Recommendations---The Stack SystemThe Stack System: Website---ResourcesDr. Sasho MacKenzie's Publications - WebsiteBook Recommendation #1: Every Shot CountsBook Recommendation #2: Search For The Perfect SwingBook Recommendation #3: Thinking, Fast and SlowAuthor Recommendation #1: John FeinsteinAuthor Recommendation #2: Richard Feyman---About Dr. Sasho MacKenzieGolf's foremost biomechanist, Dr. Sasho MacKenzie is the research practitioner behind the world's top golf coaches - his work and theories have driven a scientific, evidence-based revolution in golf instruction and movement training.Sasho's area of expertise is the training and biomechanics of speed generation. The Stack System allows Sasho to share his research findings and training wisdom directly with you, using the same tools, techniques, and nuances that he uses to speed train Tour players he has consulted.Sasho is an Engineering Consultant for PING and a Biomechanics Advisor and Software Developer for Footjoy.  He has published over 20 golf related research articles in scientific peer-reviewed journals and has been invited to speak to golf instructors for the PGA of Australia, Great Britain & Ireland, Spain, and the French Golf Federation. In 2018, Dr. MacKenzie was the Key Note speaker at the World Scientific Congress of Golf. He is a regular contributor to Golf Magazine and has been a featured guest on countless other golf podcasts, international radio shows, and television episodes.In addition to golf, Sasho has worked with multiple MLB teams as a biomechanics/bat fitting consultant – including the 2020 World Series Champions L.A. Dodgers.Dr. MacKenzie is a professor of Sports Biomechanics at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia where he also puts his expertise into action, having won back-to-back club championships in 2020 and 2021. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Timestamp0:59 — Talent vs. Hard Work4:26 — Deliberate Practice7:25 — Effective Coach Communication8:45 — Ideal Physical & Mental State Before Executing The Shot13:13 — Bernhard Langer Putting Routine Story19:39 — Quality vs. Quantity in Pre-Shot Routines25:05 — Empathy in Coaching27:23 — Book Recommendations31:39 — Current ProjectsResourcesBook Recommendation #1: Optimizing Performance in GolfBook Recommendation #2: Why We SleepBook Recommendation #3: The Birth Order BookBook Recommendation #4: Autobiography of a YogiDr. van der Lei's Website: Hourglass Performance InstituteBreathing Program: One With Breathing ProgramAbout Dr. Harry van der LeiHarry van der Lei was born in Groningen, Holland. He graduated in 1989 from the College of Physical Therapy in Holland and moved to the United States where he specialized in Sports Rehabilitation.He earned a Master's degree in Exercise and Sport Science, majoring in Sport Psychology, from the University of Utah in 2003. While at U of U, Harry worked as a sport physical therapist for the US Speed Skating Association.Harry received a doctoral degree with a specialization in Sport Psychology from Florida State University where he served as a mental performance consultant for the Florida State University Men's and Women' Golf Program from 2003-2018.Harry has worked as a sport physical therapist and as a mental performance expert with a wide variety of athletes, from amateurs to numerous world champions and Olympic gold winners. Currently, as a mental performance consultant, Harry specializes in golf performance and stress management.As an athlete himself, Harry played amateur soccer in Holland, semi-professional soccer for the Orlando Lions in Florida, holds a black belt in Taekwondo, and has run several half and full marathons. Harry is a certified member of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) with a specialization in stress management. He also serves as a reviewer for the journal of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.In general, Harry strives to help and teach others the principles of optimal performance, health, and well-being, while emphasizing the awareness of breathing in life! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Timestamp0:38 — Managing Stress & Inverted-U Theory6:09 — Flow vs. The Zone9:04 — Unique Challenges/Demands of Golf16:04 — The Power of Breathing26:33 — How Your Breath Influences Your BehaviorResourcesHourglass Performance InstituteAbout Dr. Harry van der LeiHarry van der Lei was born in Groningen, Holland. He graduated in 1989 from the College of Physical Therapy in Holland and moved to the United States where he specialized in Sports Rehabilitation.He earned a Master's degree in Exercise and Sport Science, majoring in Sport Psychology, from the University of Utah in 2003. While at U of U, Harry worked as a sport physical therapist for the US Speed Skating Association.Harry received a doctoral degree with a specialization in Sport Psychology from Florida State University where he served as a mental performance consultant for the Florida State University Men's and Women' Golf Program from 2003-2018.Harry has worked as a sport physical therapist and as a mental performance expert with a wide variety of athletes, from amateurs to numerous world champions and Olympic gold winners. Currently, as a mental performance consultant, Harry specializes in golf performance and stress management.As an athlete himself, Harry played amateur soccer in Holland, semi-professional soccer for the Orlando Lions in Florida, holds a black belt in Taekwondo, and has run several half and full marathons. Harry is a certified member of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) with a specialization in stress management. He also serves as a reviewer for the journal of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.In general, Harry strives to help and teach others the principles of optimal performance, health, and well-being, while emphasizing the awareness of breathing in life! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Timestamp1:26 — Academic & Professional Background10:01 — Hour Glass Performance Model16:20 — Athletic Performance Philosophy19:26 — Performance Slumps & Performance Routines24:08 — Managing Performance Stress29:05 — Matt Kuchar & Tiger Woods' RoutinesResourcesHour Glass Performance InstituteAbout Dr. Harry van der LeiHarry van der Lei was born in Groningen, Holland. He graduated in 1989 from the College of Physical Therapy in Holland and moved to the United States where he specialized in Sports Rehabilitation.He earned a Master's degree in Exercise and Sport Science, majoring in Sport Psychology, from the University of Utah in 2003. While at U of U, Harry worked as a sport physical therapist for the US Speed Skating Association.Harry received a doctoral degree with a specialization in Sport Psychology from Florida State University where he served as a mental performance consultant for the Florida State University Men's and Women' Golf Program from 2003-2018.Harry has worked as a sport physical therapist and as a mental performance expert with a wide variety of athletes, from amateurs to numerous world champions and Olympic gold winners. Currently, as a mental performance consultant, Harry specializes in golf performance and stress management.As an athlete himself, Harry played amateur soccer in Holland, semi-professional soccer for the Orlando Lions in Florida, holds a black belt in Taekwondo, and has run several half and full marathons. Harry is a certified member of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB) with a specialization in stress management. He also serves as a reviewer for the journal of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.In general, Harry strives to help and teach others the principles of optimal performance, health, and well-being, while emphasizing the awareness of breathing in life! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Timestamp0:29 — Complex Systems & Constraints-Led Approach5:12 — Golf Example of Constraints-Led Approach8:53 — Holistic Approach to Coaching12:53 — Cognitive Fitness15:39 — Periodization21:53 — Barriers to Cognitive Fitness Training23:32 — Consequences of Goals26:43 — Common Mistakes & Recommendations29:03 — What's Something You've Changed Your Mind On?31:36 — Book Recommendations33:36 — Current ProjectsResourcesResearch Paper #1: Training or Synergizing? Complex Systems Principles Change the Understanding of Sport ProcessesResearch Paper #2: Cognitive Fitness Framework: Towards Assessing, Training and Augmenting Individual-Difference Factors Underpinning High-Performance CognitionBook Recommendation #1: Thinking in SystemsBook Recommendation #2: Metaskills: Five Talents for the Robotic AgeBook Recommendation #3: MasteryAbout Gary StebbingGary Stebbing is based in the United Kingdom. His primary areas of interest are building and sustaining excellence, and human performance. He studied Sport & Exercise Science as an undergraduate and Performance Psychology as a post graduate, and has been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) for 21 years. He is the founder and principal of EVO-C, a thinking capabilities and world building consultancy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Timestamp0:43 — Academic & Professional Background1:59 — Experience as Professional Athlete3:41 — Five Minds of Coaching6:36 — Deep Generalist & Creativity9:53 — The Disciplined Mind11:02 — The Synthesizing Mind15:13 — Understand The Reality of a Problem19:06 — Assessments & Being a Deep Generalist21:33 — Impact of Goals on Your Life25:02 — The Respectful Mind26:03 — The Ethical MindResourcesResearch Article: The Five Minds of the Modern Strength and Conditioning Coach: The Challenges for Professional DevelopmentBook: Five Minds for the FutureAbout Gary StebbingGary Stebbing is based in the United Kingdom. His primary areas of interest are building and sustaining excellence, and human performance. He studied Sport & Exercise Science as an undergraduate and Performance Psychology as a post graduate, and has been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) for 21 years. He is the founder and principal of EVO-C, a thinking capabilities and world building consultancy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/w9Gs813BxJQTimestamp1:15 — Organizational Change4:51 — Integrated Performance Model7:48 — Book Recommendations10:04 — Circular Model of Action15:06 — Current ProjectsResourcesBook Recommendation #1: Coherence by Dr. Alan WatkinsBook Recommendation #2: The Mental Athlete by Kay PorterAbout Dr. Sebastian BrücknerDr. Sebastian Brückner is an internationally recognized expert in applied sport psychology. Besides working in private practice as mental performance consultant and leadership coach he provides consultancy to ongoing projects funded by the German Federal Institute of Sport Science (BISp) and European Union, and acts as a reviewer for (inter)national sport psychology journals. He has served the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) in multiple roles: chairing the International Relations Committee, as AASP Newsletter Editor, member of the inaugural Advocacy Committee, and co-editor of the 13 th edition of AASP's Graduate Program Directory.Consultation and interventions he delivers are heavily based on a strong commitment to a scientist-practitioner approach where research informs interventions. His applied work, specifically with the German National Badminton Team, has led to facilitation of elite coaches' education and leadership training programs. Sebastian has established projects with colleagues at Muenster University, Boston University and Kingston University London, where he has been appointed as Honorary Research Fellow.After studying at Saarland University, Texas A&M University and the University of Tennessee, Sebastian worked at Saarbruecken Olympic Training Center from 2008- 2017. There, he worked with (junior) national team and Olympic (caliber) athletes on mental training and dual-career transitions from a holistic, humanistic performance- enhancement perspective. In 2017 Sebastian joined the Department of Sport & Exercise Psychology at the University of Muenster. From 2018-2020, he worked as Executive Manager and Head of Applied/Certification Services for the German Society for Sport Psychology. Since 2021 he has successfully established his private practice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/SWrMrBQIV7ETimestamp0:54 — Somatic Markers Intervention8:12 — 16 Second Cure15:10 — Applying 16 Second Cure in Golf23:17 — Common Mistakes Athletes/Coaches MakeAbout Dr. Sebastian BrücknerDr. Sebastian Brückner is an internationally recognized expert in applied sport psychology. Besides working in private practice as mental performance consultant and leadership coach he provides consultancy to ongoing projects funded by the German Federal Institute of Sport Science (BISp) and European Union, and acts as a reviewer for (inter)national sport psychology journals. He has served the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) in multiple roles: chairing the International Relations Committee, as AASP Newsletter Editor, member of the inaugural Advocacy Committee, and co-editor of the 13 th edition of AASP's Graduate Program Directory.Consultation and interventions he delivers are heavily based on a strong commitment to a scientist-practitioner approach where research informs interventions. His applied work, specifically with the German National Badminton Team, has led to facilitation of elite coaches' education and leadership training programs. Sebastian has established projects with colleagues at Muenster University, Boston University and Kingston University London, where he has been appointed as Honorary Research Fellow.After studying at Saarland University, Texas A&M University and the University of Tennessee, Sebastian worked at Saarbruecken Olympic Training Center from 2008- 2017. There, he worked with (junior) national team and Olympic (caliber) athletes on mental training and dual-career transitions from a holistic, humanistic performance- enhancement perspective. In 2017 Sebastian joined the Department of Sport & Exercise Psychology at the University of Muenster. From 2018-2020, he worked as Executive Manager and Head of Applied/Certification Services for the German Society for Sport Psychology. Since 2021 he has successfully established his private practice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/YENWOhy5GK4Timestamp0:39 — Academic & Professional Background9:11 — Emotional Self-Regulation17:44 — ABC Model26:43 — Golf-Specific Example of ABC ModelResourcesABC Model - https://positivepsychology.com/albert-ellis-abc-model-rebt-cbt/About Dr. Sebastian BrücknerDr. Sebastian Brückner is an internationally recognized expert in applied sport psychology. Besides working in private practice as mental performance consultant and leadership coach he provides consultancy to ongoing projects funded by the German Federal Institute of Sport Science (BISp) and European Union, and acts as a reviewer for (inter)national sport psychology journals. He has served the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) in multiple roles: chairing the International Relations Committee, as AASP Newsletter Editor, member of the inaugural Advocacy Committee, and co-editor of the 13 th edition of AASP's Graduate Program Directory.Consultation and interventions he delivers are heavily based on a strong commitment to a scientist-practitioner approach where research informs interventions. His applied work, specifically with the German National Badminton Team, has led to facilitation of elite coaches' education and leadership training programs. Sebastian has established projects with colleagues at Muenster University, Boston University and Kingston University London, where he has been appointed as Honorary Research Fellow.After studying at Saarland University, Texas A&M University and the University of Tennessee, Sebastian worked at Saarbruecken Olympic Training Center from 2008- 2017. There, he worked with (junior) national team and Olympic (caliber) athletes on mental training and dual-career transitions from a holistic, humanistic performance- enhancement perspective. In 2017 Sebastian joined the Department of Sport & Exercise Psychology at the University of Muenster. From 2018-2020, he worked as Executive Manager and Head of Applied/Certification Services for the German Society for Sport Psychology. Since 2021 he has successfully established his private practice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/06_3gvnvgJMTimestamp1:06 — Misconceptions About Mental Performance/Sport Psychology3:31 — Experience As Seattle Mariners Mental Skills Coach10:51 — Developing Personal Creed18:52 — Advice For Athletes/Coaches19:51 — Book Recommendations & Current ProjectsResourcesBook Recommendation #1: On the RoadBook Recommendation #2: Transcend: The New Science of Self-ActualizationBook Recommendation #3: The Mind IlluminatedBook Recommendation #4: Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement: Mental Training for Athletes and CoachesBook Recommendation #5: The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure PerformanceBook Recommendation #6: Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and BodyBook Recommendation #7: How We Live Is How We DieTranscend Performance: https://transcendperformances.com/about-us/Mission Six Zero: https://missionsixzero.com/our-team/michael-gerson/About Dr. Michael GersonDr. Michael Gerson is a clinical and sport psychologist with a passion for helping individuals achieve personal and professional excellence. He has over a decade of experience training a diverse range of soldier-athlete-clinical populations in the field of performance, sport, military, health, and clinical psychology. He is an Assistant Professor at National University, Owner of Transcend Performance, and Director of Mental Skills at Mission 6 Zero. Previously he served as a Mental Skills Director for the Seattle Mariners. When he's not coaching or teaching, you can find Dr. Gerson spending time with his family or engaging in meditation and Tai Chi practices. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/10TyMIu9xs4Timestamp1:11 — Academic & Professional Background2:46 — Approach To Performance Excellence11:27 — Mindfulness16:22 — Mindfulness Demonstration25:42 — Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)ResourcesTranscend Performance: https://transcendperformances.com/about-us/Mission Six Zero: https://missionsixzero.com/our-team/michael-gerson/About Dr. Michael GersonDr. Michael Gerson is a clinical and sport psychologist with a passion for helping individuals achieve personal and professional excellence. He has over a decade of experience training a diverse range of soldier-athlete-clinical populations in the field of performance, sport, military, health, and clinical psychology. He is an Assistant Professor at National University, Owner of Transcend Performance, and Director of Mental Skills at Mission 6 Zero. Previously he served as a Mental Skills Director for the Seattle Mariners. When he's not coaching or teaching, you can find Dr. Gerson spending time with his family or engaging in meditation and Tai Chi practices. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video VersionTimestamp1:03 — Differences between Interval vs. External Focus4:12 — Heart Rate & Focus of Attention7:33 — Imagery & Focus of Attention10:01 — Coaching Cues & Focus of Attention12:32 — Environment & Focus of Attention17:05 — Practical Implications25:18 — Current Projects26:45 — ChatGPT in Academia30:05 — Book RecommendationsResourcesResearch Paper #1: Heart Rate is Distinctly Influenced by Complexity of Instructions and Direction of Attentional FocusResearch Paper #2: The Effects of Using Imagery to Elicit an External Focus of AttentionResearch Paper #3: Focus of Attention and Verbal Instructions: Strategies of Elite Track and Field Coaches and AthletesResearch Paper #4: No Fans, No Problem: An Investigation of Audience Effects on Shooting Performance in Professional BasketballBook Recommendation #1: Mastery by Robert GreeneBook Recommendation #2: Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham LincolnBook Recommendation #3: Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk OutsideBook Recommendation #4: Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman WoodshopAbout Dr. Jared PorterDr. Porter's research investigates how humans learn/re-learn motor skills and how the human nervous system generates skillful movements. He is primarily interested in determining how factors such as virtual/augmented reality, engineered practice, human factors, skill level, cognitive load, decision making, and focusing of attention interact with motor skill learning and performance. His research has practical applications to various settings such as military/tactical mission planning and performance, patient rehabilitation, coaching education, competitive sport settings, and occupational training venues. He is an active member of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is currently an editorial board member for the Journal of Motor Learning and Development and the International Journal of Motor Control and Learning. His research has been funded by federal, state, and local agencies within the United States of America and abroad. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Timestamp1:13 — Academic & Professional Background3:24 — Contextual Interference14:04 — Implicit vs Explicit Learning22:04 — Virtual RealityResourcesGolf Performance Newsletter: https://noahsachs.substack.com/Research Paper #1: The Effects of Three Levels of Contextual Interference on Performance Outcomes and Movement Patterns in Golf SkillsResearch Paper #2: An Examination of the Contextual Interference Effect and the Errorless Learning Model during Motor LearningResearch Paper #3: Virtual motivation: The psychological and transfer of learning effects of immersive virtual reality practiceResearch Paper #4: Off the shelf: Investigating transfer of learning using commercially available virtual reality equipmentAbout Dr. Jared PorterDr. Porter's research investigates how humans learn/re-learn motor skills and how the human nervous system generates skillful movements. He is primarily interested in determining how factors such as virtual/augmented reality, engineered practice, human factors, skill level, cognitive load, decision making, and focusing of attention interact with motor skill learning and performance. His research has practical applications to various settings such as military/tactical mission planning and performance, patient rehabilitation, coaching education, competitive sport settings, and occupational training venues.  He is an active member of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is currently an editorial board member for the Journal of Motor Learning and Development and the International Journal of Motor Control and Learning. His research has been funded by federal, state, and local agencies within the United States of America and abroad. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Timestamp0:48 — The Yips9:33 — Pre-Shot Routine Advice14:36 — Advice For Coaches15:49 — Post-Shot Routine Advice16:11 — Pre-Shot Routine Attention Cues17:14 — OptiBrain (Neurofeedback Training Tool)21:52 — Experiencing “The Zone”26:36 — Research Questionnaire For Listeners27:07 — Book RecommendationsResourcesGolf Performance Newsletter: https://noahsachs.substack.com/Book Recommendation: The Rise of Superman: Decoding The Science of Ultimate Human PerformanceMovie Recommendation: Peaceful WarriorOptibrain: https://www.myoptibrain.com/Better Your Best: https://www.betteryourbest.net/Research Questionnaire on Flow vs. The Zone: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FLOWvsZONEAbout Dr. Debbie CrewsDr. Debbie Crews is the Founder and Director of Opti Brain. Based on 30+ years of research, Dr. Crews has created systems designed to improve performance in a variety of arenas. Specific to the Opti Brain/OptiTrain apps, she has collected a large portion of research data from golfers, archers, shooters, and the special needs population (ADHD, Autism) and has expanded her work to include basketball, baseball, education and military. She is widely recognized expert in sports psychology. With extensive experience as a Sport Psychology Consultant to the Arizona State University Women's Golf Team and as an Advisory Board Member of the Swedish Golf Federation, Chair of the World Scientific Congress of Golf, and a member of the Expert Advisory Board of Golf Magazine's Top 100 Teachers Organization This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Timestamp1:00 — Professional & Academic Background3:40 — Flow vs The Zone6:18 —Parts of the Brain & Brain Waves10:48 — Ideal Performance State13:23 — Pre-Shot Routine & Post-Shot Routine23:03 — Performing Under Pressure27:25 — Heart Rate & Ideal Performance State30:41 — Performance Breakdowns / ChokingResourcesPaper #1: The effect of a preshot attentional routine on a well-learned skillPaper #2: Electroencephalographic measures of attentional patterns prior to the golf putt.Optibrain: https://www.myoptibrain.com/Better Your Best: https://www.betteryourbest.net/Research Questionnaire on Flow vs. The Zone: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FLOWvsZONEAbout Dr. Debbie CrewsDr. Debbie Crews is the Founder and Director of Opti Brain. Based on 30+ years of research, Dr. Crews has created systems designed to improve performance in a variety of arenas. Specific to the Opti Brain/OptiTrain apps, she has collected a large portion of research data from golfers, archers, shooters, and the special needs population (ADHD, Autism) and has expanded her work to include basketball, baseball, education and military. She is widely recognized expert in sports psychology. With extensive experience as a Sport Psychology Consultant to the Arizona State University Women's Golf Team and as an Advisory Board Member of the Swedish Golf Federation, Chair of the World Scientific Congress of Golf, and a member of the Expert Advisory Board of Golf Magazine's Top 100 Teachers Organization This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/lJFVtZGEj14Timestamp1:58 — Normalizing emotions4:52 — Acting in line with your values8:33 — Act of confidence11:32 — Cognitive behavioral therapy15:23 — What athletes truly want from sport psychology20:17 — Social mediation26:14 — Recommendations for coaches/athletes27:36 — Mindfulness in team vs individual sports31:57 — Current projects & book recommendationsAbout Dr. Peter HaberlDr. Peter Haberl joined the United States Olympic Committee in 1998 as a research assistant in sport psychology. In 2000, he was named a USOC sport psychologist and then promoted to senior sport psychologist in 2004. In his current position as senior sport psychologist, he provides both individual and team consultations and counseling sessions to various resident and national team athletes with a specific specialization in team sports.He previously worked with the U.S. Women's National Ice Hockey Team from 1996-2006, providing sport psychology services at three Olympic Winter Games and five International Ice Hockey Federation Women's World Championships. Overall, he has served Team USA athletes at eight Olympic Games, three Pan American Games and one Paralympic Games.Born in Austria, Haberl previously played professional ice hockey for his native country. He received his bachelor's degree in sports science from the University of Vienna, Austria, and later earned his master's degree in counseling and his Ed.D.in counseling psychology at Boston University. A licensed psychologist, Haberl focuses on mindfulness-based interventions and cognitive-behavioral treatments.ResourcesBook Recommendation #1: Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and BodyBook Recommendation #2: Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and IllnessBook Recommendation #3: Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday LifeBook Recommendation #4: Coming to Our Senses: Healing Ourselves and the World Through MindfulnessBook Recommendation #5: Chris Hoy: The Autobiography Book RecommendationBook Recommendation #6: Serve To Win: The 14-day Gluten-free Plan For Physical And Mental ExcellenceBook Recommendation #7: Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior Book RecommendationBook Recommendation #8: Eleven Rings: The Soul of SuccessNoah's Social Media & Contact InfoSocial Media: https://linktr.ee/noahsachsperformanceAbout Me: https://noahsachsperformance.com/about-me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/Pg_eqHHOydETimestamp1:05 — Academic and professional background3:30 — What is mindfulness?5:00 — Dr. Haberl's mindfulness journey7:42 — Practical mindfulness demonstration11:36 — Reflections on mindfulness demonstration14:38 — Emotions and performance21:51 — The mind's thief26:46 — Behavioral vs. Emotional goals33:47 — Psychological flexibility About Dr. Peter HaberlDr. Peter Haberl joined the United States Olympic Committee in 1998 as a research assistant in sport psychology. In 2000, he was named a USOC sport psychologist and then promoted to senior sport psychologist in 2004. In his current position as senior sport psychologist, he provides both individual and team consultations and counseling sessions to various resident and national team athletes with a specific specialization in team sports.He previously worked with the U.S. Women's National Ice Hockey Team from 1996-2006, providing sport psychology services at three Olympic Winter Games and five International Ice Hockey Federation Women's World Championships. Overall, he has served Team USA athletes at eight Olympic Games, three Pan American Games and one Paralympic Games.Born in Austria, Haberl previously played professional ice hockey for his native country. He received his bachelor's degree in sports science from the University of Vienna, Austria, and later earned his master's degree in counseling and his Ed.D.in counseling psychology at Boston University. A licensed psychologist, Haberl focuses on mindfulness-based interventions and cognitive-behavioral treatments.Noah's Social Media & Contact InfoSocial Media: https://linktr.ee/noahsachsperformanceAbout Me: https://noahsachsperformance.com/about-me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/zVyxxeOhfN0Timestamp0:44 — Virtual Reality for competition preparation4:48 — Contingency Plans/ “What if” scenarios8:52 — Social media as a stressor for athletes12:23 — Challenges pre, during, and post-Olympics that athletes face17:37 — Athletic identity19:52 — Current projects and book recommendationsAbout Dr. Karen CoganDr. Karen Cogan is a licensed psychologist and certified consultant, AASP and currently serves as the sport psychologist for acrobat and combat sports at the United States Olympic Committee. In her current role, she consults with athletes and teams, including the U.S. Freestyle Moguls Ski team and the U.S. Taekwondo Team. She has attended four Olympic Games (2002, 2006, 2008, and 2012 as the sport psychology consultant for several Olympic medalists and their coaches.In 2000, she published her first book, Sport Psychology Library: Gymnastics, and her work has appeared in sport-related journals.She is a member of the American Psychological Association, where she has served as the secretary-treasurer and council representative for the Exercise and Sport Psychology Division 47 of APA. She also is a member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, where she has served on the executive board.Cogan earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Ohio State University and completed her clinical internship at the University of California, San Diego. She earned her master's in kinesiology and B.A. from the University of California at Berkley, where she was a member of the nationally ranked gymnastics team.ResourcesPaper #1: Athlete mental health in the Olympic/Paralympic quadrennium: a multi-societal consensus statementBook Recommendation #1: The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human PerformanceBook Recommendation #2: Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and WorkNoah's Social Media & Contact InfoSocial Media: https://linktr.ee/noahsachsperformanceAbout Me: https://noahsachsperformance.com/about-me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/3VOWGKVInaITimestamp1:00 — Academic & Professional Background4:10 - What got you interested in Virtual Reality (VR)8:19 — Use cases for VR with athletes17:21 — Experience filming VR content22:11 — The future of VR and elite sports25:39 — Feedback from athletes29:40 — Performing on “autopilot”Dr. Karen Cogan is a licensed psychologist and certified consultant, AASP and currently serves as the sport psychologist for acrobat and combat sports at the United States Olympic Committee. In her current role, she consults with athletes and teams, including the U.S. Freestyle Moguls Ski team and the U.S. Taekwondo Team. She has attended four Olympic Games (2002, 2006, 2008, and 2012 as the sport psychology consultant for several Olympic medalists and their coaches.In 2000, she published her first book, Sport Psychology Library: Gymnastics, and her work has appeared in sport-related journals. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, where she has served as the secretary-treasurer and council representative for the Exercise and Sport Psychology Division 47 of APA. She also is a member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, where she has served on the executive board.Cogan earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Ohio State University and completed her clinical internship at the University of California, San Diego. She earned her master's in kinesiology and B.A. from the University of California at Berkley, where she was a member of the nationally ranked gymnastics team.Noah's Social Media & Contact InfoSocial Media: https://linktr.ee/noahsachsperformanceAbout Me: https://noahsachsperformance.com/about-me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/6acTlGYQ4VMTimestamp1:00 — Paper #3 findings13:00 — Psychological skills training16:30 — Paper #4 findings27:00 — Paper # 5 findings31:45 — Practical insights for coaches38:05 — Practical insights for athletes47:44 — Current projects & book recommendationsDr. Jamie Taylor is a high-performance coach and coach developer.He is an Assistant Professor at Dublin City University and the University of Edinburgh, a Senior Coach Developer at Grey Matters Performance Ltd, and an academy Forwards Coach at Wasps.He is a qualified performance coach, Level 4 rugby union coach, and qualified teacher. He has worked with over 150 coaches in a developmental capacity from a range of sports including football, rugby union, rugby league, and across Olympic/Paralympic sports. Specifically, in rugby union, this has included work with senior and academy coaches across the Premiership, URC, and Top 14. As an academic, he has 15 published peer review publications and book chapters specifically pertaining to talent development, many in rugby.He currently supervises 20 doctoral-level students working across high-performance sports domains. Former roles include Coaching and Curriculum Lead English Institute of Sports Performance Pathways Team and head coach of Leicester Tigers Academy.Dr. Jamie Taylor's Researchgate page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jamie-Taylor-13Paper #1: Navigating the Winds of Change on the Smooth Sea - The Interaction of feedback and emotional disruption on the talent pathwayPaper #2: The Highs and the Lows—Exploring the Nature of Optimally Impactful Development Experiences on the Talent PathwayPaper #3: Too Many Cooks, Not Enough Gourmets: Examining Provision and Use of Feedback for the Developing AthletePaper #4: Shoulda, Coulda, Didnae – Why Don't High Potential Players Make It?Book Recommendation #1: Wooden on Leadership: How to Create a Winning Organization Book Recommendation #2: Talent Development: A Practitioner and Parents GuideNoah's Social Media & Contact InfoSocial Media: https://linktr.ee/noahsachsperformanceAbout Me: https://noahsachsperformance.com/about-meThis episode is powered by Integrity Golf Performance (IGP).IGP's mission is to educate, serve, and inspire through the game of golf.Social Media: https://linktr.ee/IntegrityGolfPerformance This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/68KOetjeAigTimestamp0:35 — Dr. Taylor's background2:48 — What is psychological safety?7:05 — Paper #1 key findings16:46 — Paper #2 key findings24:48 — The importance of context when discussing psychological safetyDr. Jamie Taylor is a high-performance coach and coach developer. He is an Assistant Professor at Dublin City University and the University of Edinburgh, a Senior Coach Developer at Grey Matters Performance Ltd, and an academy Forwards Coach at Wasps. He is a qualified performance coach, Level 4 rugby union coach, and qualified teacher. He has worked with over 150 coaches in a developmental capacity from a range of sports including football, rugby union, rugby league, and across Olympic/Paralympic sports. Specifically, in rugby union, this has included work with senior and academy coaches across the Premiership, URC, and Top 14. As an academic, he has 15 published peer review publications and book chapters specifically pertaining to talent development, many in rugby. He currently supervises 20 doctoral-level students working across high-performance sports domains. Former roles include Coaching and Curriculum Lead English Institute of Sports Performance Pathways Team and head coach of Leicester Tigers Academy.Dr. Jamie Taylor's Researchgate page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jamie-Taylor-13Paper #1: Psychological Safety in High-Performance Sport: Contextually Applicable?Paper #2: Tough Love—Impactful, Caring Coaching in Psychologically Unsafe EnvironmentsNoah's Social Media & Contact InfoSocial Media: https://linktr.ee/noahsachsperformanceAbout Me: https://noahsachsperformance.com/about-me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/SWbUbiKJC3cTimestamp0:35 — Resonance Frequency Assessment7:10 — What is “Frequency”11:05 — Types of Frequencies16:00 — RMSSD, SDNN & High Frequency21:04 — Benefits of breathing at your resonance frequency25:50 — Breathing practice recommendations35:50 — Breathing recommendations for kids41:30 — Cardiovascular endurance and resonance frequency breathing42:14 — Book RecommendationsAbout Dr. Richard GevirtzDr. Richard Gevirtz is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology for the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in San Diego. He has been in involved in research and clinical work in applied psychophysiology and biofeedback for the last 30 years and served as the president of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 2006-2007.His primary research interests are in understanding the physiological and psychological mediators involved in disorders such as chronic muscle pain, fibromyalgia, and gastrointestinal pain. In this vein, he has studied applications of heart rate variability biofeedback for anxiety, pain, gastrointestinal, cardiac rehabilitation, and other disorders.He is the author of many journal articles and chapters on these topics. He also maintains a part-time clinical practice treating patients with anxiety and stress-related disorders.ResourcesDr. Richard Gevirtz's Researchgate page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Richard-GevirtzBook Recommendations: The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-regulationNoah's Social Media & Contact InfoSocial Media: https://linktr.ee/noahsachsperformanceAbout Me: https://noahsachsperformance.com/about-meThis episode is powered by Integrity Golf Performance (IGP).IGP's mission is to educate, serve, and inspire through the game of golf.Social Media: https://linktr.ee/IntegrityGolfPerformance This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/C02fokZw85ATimestamp1:00 – Introduction1:55 - Psychophysiology3:00 - Autonomic Nervous System5:00 - Vagus Nerve & Vagal Tone7:17 - Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia (RSA)8:30 - Baroreflex & Baroreceptors10:25 - Heart Rate Variability (HRV)18:45 - Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback (HRVB)30:35 - Biofeedback & Executive Function of the BrainDr. Richard Gevirtz is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology for the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in San Diego. He has been in involved in research and clinical work in applied psychophysiology and biofeedback for the last 30 years and served as the president of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 2006-2007.His primary research interests are in understanding the physiological and psychological mediators involved in disorders such as chronic muscle pain, fibromyalgia, and gastrointestinal pain. In this vein, he has studied applications of heart rate variability biofeedback for anxiety, pain, gastrointestinal, cardiac rehabilitation, and other disorders.He is the author of many journal articles and chapters on these topics. He also maintains a part time clinical practice treating patients with anxiety and stress related disorders.Dr. Richard Gevirtz's Researchgate page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Richard-GevirtzNoah's Social Media & Contact InfoSocial Media: https://linktr.ee/noahsachsperformanceAbout Me: https://noahsachsperformance.com/about-me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/B3bRQ1onltwTimestamp1:02 – Background Context9:35 - Paper #3 Introduction10:25 - Key Findings13:20 - Relevance to Quiet Eye15:28 - Key Findings #219:10 - Practical Insights 23:35 - Current Projects & Book RecommendationsDr. Howie Carson is a qualified PGA Professional Specialist Coach, BASES accredited Interdisciplinary Sport and Exercise Scientist, and Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. He teaches motor control and applied sport science at the undergraduate level and supervises Ph.D. students in applied motor control, coach education, and dance science.Dr. Carson has consulted with various national governing bodies in the fields of golf, cricket, motorsports, winter sports, and ballet.His research interests include motor skill development, translational research design and talent development in applied sport and dance science.Research Paper discussed in this episode: Where you look during golf putting makes no difference to skilled golfers (but what you look at might!): An examination of occipital EEG ɑ-power during target and ball focused aimingDr. Howie Carson's Researchgate page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Howie-CarsonBook Recommendations: Coaches Guide to Teaching Sport SkillsNoah's Social Media & Contact InfoSocial Media: https://linktr.ee/noahsachsperformanceAbout Me: https://noahsachsperformance.com/about-me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/mPOT8qzVmrITimestamp0:42 – Book chapter introduction1:10 - Historical background6:25 - Key findings9:05 - Layers of training12:20 - Technique vs. Skill13:14 - Four phases of skill development20:58 - Recommendations for coaches24:00 - Periodization & skill developmentDr. Howie Carson is a qualified PGA Professional Specialist Coach, BASES accredited Interdisciplinary Sport and Exercise Scientist, and Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. He teaches motor control and applied sport science at the undergraduate level and supervises Ph.D. students in applied motor control, coach education, and dance science.Dr. Carson has consulted with various national governing bodies in the fields of golf, cricket, motorsports, winter sports, and ballet.His research interests include motor skill development, translational research design and talent development in applied sport and dance science.Book chapter discussed in this episode: Training for Success under Stress: Appropriately Embedding Motor Skills in SportDr. Howie Carson's Researchgate page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Howie-CarsonNoah's Social Media & Contact InfoSocial Media: https://linktr.ee/noahsachsperformanceAbout Me: https://noahsachsperformance.com/about-me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/zUBIhDaxrVETimestamp0:52 – Paper #2 Introduction4:20 - Findings7:28 - Tournaments & Technical Changes10:55 - Changes Take Time12:50 - Long-Term Periodization14:10 - Current State of Affairs in Golf Coaching16:10 - Two Types of Technique Change22:10 - Setting Clear Expectations23:30 - The Golf Coach's RoleDr. Howie Carson is a qualified PGA Professional Specialist Coach, BASES accredited Interdisciplinary Sport and Exercise Scientist, and Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. He teaches motor control and applied sport science at the undergraduate level and supervises Ph.D. students in applied motor control, coach education, and dance science.Dr. Carson has consulted with various national governing bodies in the fields of golf, cricket, motorsports, winter sports, and ballet.His research interests include motor skill development, translational research design and talent development in applied sport and dance science.Research paper discussed in this episode: How Do Coaches Operationalise Long-Term Technical Training in Elite Golf?Dr. Howie Carson's Researchgate page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Howie-CarsonNoah's Social Media & Contact InfoSocial Media: https://linktr.ee/noahsachsperformanceAbout Me: https://noahsachsperformance.com/about-me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/cYzd3DtY9aATimestamp0:47 – Introduction/Background6:40 – Paper #1 Findings23:06 – Biopsychosocial Factors---About Dr. Howie CarsonDr. Howie Carson is a PGA Professional and professor at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. He teaches motor control and applied sport science at the undergraduate level. He also serves as the program director for the MSc in Strength and Conditioning program. Dr. Carson has consulted with various national governing bodies in the fields of golf, cricket, motorsports, winter sports, and ballet.His research interests include translational research design and talent development in applied sport and dance science---ResourcesFrom the Lesson Tee to the Course: A Naturalistic Investigation of Attentional Focus in Elite Golf Dr. Howie Carson's Researchgate page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Howie-Carson---Noah's Social Media & Contact InfoSocial Media: https://linktr.ee/noahsachsperformanceAbout Me: https://noahsachsperformance.com/about-me---This episode is powered by Integrity Golf Performance (IGP).IGP's mission is to educate, serve, and inspire through the game of golf.Social Media: https://linktr.ee/IntegrityGolfPerformance This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/xzEnfjD2e9cTimestamp1:05 — Dr. Carey's Area of Research Focus5:09 — When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change9:01 — What is perceptual-cognitive expertise12:53 — Ecological Dynamics vs. Cognitive Approach17:52 — Introduction to the quiet eye (QE)23:29 — Implementing quiet eye in golf26:18 — Brain activity during elite golf performance30:22 — Overview of brain wave frequencies34:27 — Key takeaway for brain activity of elite golf performers35:15 — Dr. Carey's putting intervention39:18 — Key takeaways from Dr. Carey's putting intervention41:25 — Key points for golfers44:25 — Current projects & book recommendationsDr. Laura Carey is a professor at Sheffield Hallam University in England. Previously she served as a Performance Psychologist at the “Sportscotland Institute of Sport”.Dr. Carey's expertise is in exploring perceptual-cognitive expertise, gaze behaviors, and mobile cognition in elite golfers.Dr Laura Carey is a HCPC registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist and has spent over 12 years working in elite sport and has attended a number of major sporting events. Laura is currently lecturing in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University and is a Supervisor and Assessor on the HCPC training pathway routes. Laura's main research interests lie in perceptual expertise with a specific focus on using eye tracker and Electroencephalogram (EEG) technology.Dr. Laura Carey's Researchgate page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Laura-Carey-9/researchDr. Laura Carey's Book RecommendationsHow we learn to move by Rob GrayNoah's Social Media & Contact InfoSocial Media: https://linktr.ee/noahsachsperformanceAbout Me: https://noahsachsperformance.com/about-me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/c6rJsuJ2IucTimestamp0:00 — Start0:44 — Background2:50 — Pressure Training5:30 — The Role of Stress in Pressure Training6:40 — 4 Keys To Effective Pressure Training17:35 — Constraints-Led Approach vs. Pressure Training20:24 — Pressure Training as a platform for learning24:26 — How to implement pressure training40:45 — Examples of pressure training in golf48:23 — Applying pressure training with novices and experts51:31 — Applying pressure training with juniors53:01 — Current projects & book recommendations0:06 — BackgroundDr. William Low is a Professor at the University of Exeter in England. He has practical experience working with military populations, previously serving as a master resilience trainer and performance expert for the U.S. Army. William's area of focus and expertise is in pressure training.William Low's Researchgate page: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/William-R-Low-2169335143William Low's Book Recommendations* Choke: What the Secrets of the Brain Reveal About Getting It Right When You Have To* Sum It Up: A Thousand and Ninety-Eight Victories, a Couple of Irrelevant Losses, and a Life in PerspectiveNoah's Social Media & Contact InfoSocial Media: https://linktr.ee/noahsachsperformanceAbout Me: https://noahsachsperformance.com/about-me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/DUsvrjrewqkTimestamp0:06 — Background3:12 — Interval vs. External Focus of Attention5:28 — Contextual Interference8:07 — Explicit Monitoring Hypothesis13:13 — Research Findings27:13 — Application For Golfers and coaches32:40 — Internal Focus & Skill Acquisition33:22 — Variability42:14 — Current projects & book recommendationsChristopher A. Aiken, Ph.D. is a behavioral scientist with specializations in cognitive performance and human movement. Dr. Aiken is originally from Henderson, NV and graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a B.A. in psychology. Dr. Aiken then attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where he earned his M.S. in Kinesiology with an emphasis in sport psychology and motor behavior. He then went on to complete his Ph.D. in Kinesiology with an emphasis in motor control and learning at Louisiana State University. Dr. Aiken's research focus investigates how psychological manipulations during practice influence skill acquisition. His work also explores kinematic transfer between effectors. His work has focused on learner-controlled feedback, attentional focus, contextual interference, and ipsilateral and contralateral transfer of motor skills.Dr. Aiken's Google Scholar Profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=-NouTaAAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sraDr. Aiken's Book Recommendations* How We Learn to Move by Rob Gray* In Pursuit of Excellence by Terry Orlick* The Xs & Os of Success by Lon KrugerNoah's Social Media & Contact InfoSocial Media: https://linktr.ee/noahsachsperformanceAbout Me: https://noahsachsperformance.com/about-me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/J4MRoc38FQgTimestamp0:19 — Background2:58 — Overview of Burnout & Perfectionism7:20 — Discussion of Research Papers19:32 — 3-Dimension Model of Perfectionism25:40 — What Fuels Perfectionism27:43 — Cognitive Affective Stress Model32:25 — Combatting Burnout37:19 — Recommendations for Coaches & Athletes49:27 — Current projects & book recommendationsLuke Olsson is a Lecturer in Sport Psychology within the School of Sport, Rehabilitation, and Exercise Sciences at the University of Essex. Prior to his appointment, Luke worked at York St John University as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, delivering across the Sport and Exercise Science undergraduate degree with a specific focus on sport psychology and quantitative research methods. Luke's research interest is understanding the personal and social psychological factors that underpin mental health, well-being, and performance in athletes. Within this area, he primarily examines the causes and consequences of being perfectionistic for both the individual and being around someone that is perfectionistic in terms of the influence on athlete performance and burnout. Undertaking this research has allowed him to work with several local and regional sport organisations to help educate coaches, parents and athletes regarding the how perfectionistic pressures may influence athlete experiences.Luke's Twitter: https://twitter.com/l_f_olssonLuke's Profile: https://www.essex.ac.uk/people/olsso81102/luke-olssonLuke's Book Recommendations* The Psychology of Perfectionism in Sport, Dance and Exercise by Andrew Hill* Stress, Well-Being, and Performance in Sport by Robert Eklund & J.D. Defreese* When Perfect Isn't Good Enough: Strategies for Coping with Perfectionism by Martin Anthony & Richard SwinsonNoah's Social Media & Contact InfoSocial Media: https://linktr.ee/noahsachsperformanceAbout Me: https://noahsachsperformance.com/about-me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/dfriuG4QXPYTimestamp1:08 — Background2:07 — Key findings6:50 — Surprising findings7:17 — Coach-led vs. Youth-led practice11:50 — Hypothesis overview13:57 — 3 Concepts of talent development15:25 — Ecological dynamics21:37 — Deliberate practice29:57 — Talent development pathways37:48 — Examples of talent development pathways39:45 — Soccer academies45:11 — Perfectionism48:32 — Children enjoy competition51:50 — Advice for parents55:50 — Book recommendationsDr. Arne Güllich is the head of the sports science department at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern, in Germany. He's published over 100 peer-reviewed articles. His Areas of focus include youth sport, talent development and elite sports, and sports development and sports organizations. Dr. Güllich has experience coaching at the junior and Olympic levels. He also worked in the German Olympic Sports Confederation focusing on talent development.Dr. Arne Güllich — https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6911-2236What Makes a Champion? Early Multidisciplinary Practice, Not Early Specialization, Predicts World-Class Performance - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1745691620974772The Logic of Scientific Discovery - Karl PopperThe Methodology of Scientific Research Programmes - Imre LakatosThe Organization of Hypocrisy: Talk, Decisions and Actions in Organizations - Nils BrunssonNoah's Social Media & Contact InfoSocial Media: https://linktr.ee/noahsachsperformanceAbout Me: https://noahsachsperformance.com/about-me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Video Version: https://youtu.be/bkewRSuCpYATimestamp0:34 — Introduction1:39 — Summary of findings8:03 — Deliberate practice15:46 — 10,000 Hour Rule21:43 — Hypothesis #1 — Sustainability22:45 — Hypothesis #2 — Multiple sampling and functional matching25:46 — Hypothesis #3 — Transfer as preparation for future learning29:42 — Coach-led vs. youth-led practice37:50 — AJGA success vs. professional success43:18 — Talent development pathways48:06 — Recommendations for parents49:44 — Behavioral genetics52:08 — Recap57:15 — Dr. Hambrick's upcoming projects & book recommendationsDr. Zack Hambrick is the lab director of the Expertise Lab at Michigan State University. He's also a professor of psychology. He and his team research the origins and underpinnings of expert performance. They conduct research on a wide variety of topics, including sports, music, and chess. The ultimate goal of the Expertise lab is to help develop insights into how one can learn complex skills efficiently and improve performance.Expertise Lab — http://scienceofexpertise.com/expertise_labBehavioral, Neural, and Genetic Approaches to Complex Skill — https://www.amazon.com/Science-Expertise-Behavioral-Approaches-Psychology/dp/1138204382Dr. Arne Güllich — https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6911-2236Noah's Social Media & Contact InfoSocial Media: https://linktr.ee/noahsachsperformanceGolf Performance Newsletter: https://noahsachs.substack.com/About Me: https://noahsachsperformance.com/about-me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com

Timestamp* How Dopamine influences our desire for change [2:21]* Changing the fundamental question we ask of coaches [4:08]* Tiger's often overlooked stat [6:48]* Common practice mistakes [8:52]* Practice volume on main tours vs satellite tours [10:48]* The importance of disconnecting from golf [12:39]* Incorrect concepts [15:32]* What to consider before turning pro [18:53]* Challenges for elite golfers in Asia [21:00]* On-Course vs. Driving Range Assessments [26:53]* The parallels between coaching and parenting [31:14]* Developing The "Selfs" [33:34]* The four quadrants of player development [38:00]* Why practicing more isn't always better [40:28]About Jonathan WallettWith over 30 years of experience helping players score lower, Jonathan Wallett has dedicated his career to helping elite amateur and professional golfers all over the world.Jon has spent 12 years coaching on major tours, including helping players win on the European Tour, Asian Tour, LPGA Tour, and European Ladies Tour.From 2016 to 2018 Jon was head coach of the Hong Kong Golf Team. Jon's track record speaks for itself. Notable achievements include increasing the number of Hong Kong top 1000 WAGR players from one to five players, over a two-year period.As an advanced fellow of the PGA, Jon has been a keynote speaker at coaching conferences throughout Europe and Asia.Jon is the author of seven books on elite performance, most recently publishing "Pathway to the Tour - Critical Keys to Building a Tour Career".Website: http://elitecoaching.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit noahsachs.substack.com