In this episode of Locker Room Power, Barry Cowan turns the tables and interviews David Sammel on the mental realities of elite performance.

David breaks down how top athletes manage pressure, why high performers live close to anxiety, and how confidence is built through resilience, endurance, and coping capacity. The conversation also explores what separates today’s great players, how stress can be used as a performance advantage, and what the next evolution in elite sport may look like.

A deep, thoughtful discussion on mindset, performance psychology, and thriving under pressure.