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🇺🇸 #28 Human Performance Redefined: Beyond Resilience with Nick Rothwell
In this episode of Science in Sports, Simon talks with Nick Rothwell — founding partner of Re-Tribe, former elite hockey player, TV host, and public speaker — about rethinking resilience in sport.
Nick shares insights from his IIHF Symposium 2025 presentation in Stockholm, challenging the traditional focus on “mental toughness” and explaining why many high-performance systems unintentionally limit athlete potential.
Key takeaways:
Why resilience alone isn’t enough — and can even be misleading
How environment, language, and nervous system regulation drive true performance
How coaches can shift from control to connection
Building athletes who are not just strong, but whole
🎧 For coaches, athletes, and practitioners wanting to elevate human performance — this episode offers science-backed strategies and actionable insights.
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By Simon HeidenreichIn this episode of Science in Sports, Simon talks with Nick Rothwell — founding partner of Re-Tribe, former elite hockey player, TV host, and public speaker — about rethinking resilience in sport.
Nick shares insights from his IIHF Symposium 2025 presentation in Stockholm, challenging the traditional focus on “mental toughness” and explaining why many high-performance systems unintentionally limit athlete potential.
Key takeaways:
Why resilience alone isn’t enough — and can even be misleading
How environment, language, and nervous system regulation drive true performance
How coaches can shift from control to connection
Building athletes who are not just strong, but whole
🎧 For coaches, athletes, and practitioners wanting to elevate human performance — this episode offers science-backed strategies and actionable insights.