Today's Interview introduces us to one of the most dynamic professional fighters in the world of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). Adam "The Maverick" Assenza spends time educating us on the specifics behind training and becoming an elite athlete before becoming a fighter.

Adam talks with us about the "new" ways of training, developing mental toughness through the implementation of "creative" challenges and training. The reality of the "Fight Game", as well as the mental side of rebounding from tough scenarios that occur both inside and outside of the octagon. As well as the difference between training and the development of "control".

Instagram

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BTC Training

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ESPN

https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/4422062/adam-assenza

For many of the idea of running/jogging provides us with an excellent source of exercise. For some of us, the appreciation we have for such a vigorous effort allows us to transcend into a place of mediation, inner calm, and a form of therapeutic release. But for a select few ... running provides a source of invigoration, personal development, and challenge! Within this groups rests another creature ... this unique individual is referred to as the Ultimate Trail Runner ...

Andrew Vanderburg is an elite Trail Runner who finds inner challenge and personal development through "extreme" means! Andrew spends time talking with us about the adventures and experiences he has incurred along some of the most incredible trails, where he not only must overcome extreme distances, but even tougher terrain, horrible weather conditions, directional mirages, equipment malfunctions, as well as running to stay alive from being chased by some of the scariest creatures on the planet!

I hope you enjoy this interview with an EXTREME Athlete! ... Andrew Vanderburg

Today we conduct Part-II of our in-depth interview with the Director of NIL Strategies (U of Florida). This look into the world of collegiate sports will change your thoughts and ideas about what it means to be a college athlete today!

The world of college sports is changing at a rapid rate. So much so, that schools now need to focus on hiring key people to help manage the growth and direction of NIL strategies, as well as create a competitive and attractive platform that will entice your athletes to bring "their brand" to campus! The idea of being a "blue chip" athlete means SO MUCH more than what one can do on the field/court. It's now a true professional relationship that is similar to a corporate merger that will exist between athlete and institution.

This interview provides a tremendous amount of insight as well as some controversial perspectives of what the future may look like for athletes and schools - especially Ivy League, D-2 and D-3 institutions.

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Today's interview with Ben Chase is the first of two and possibly more ahead ... Ben has an incredible story and perspective on life that he shares with us as he evolved himself into the career position he has today as Director of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) Strategy for the University of Florida (Gators).

Ben talks to us about his incredible "Road Trip" which attained National attention and recognition . During which he shares stories about some of the adventures he had with "Betty White" and what he learned along the way. He then shares with us some of the things that happened to them while they were on their cross-country journey.

This episode starts our introductory conversation to better understanding NIL and the numerous intricacies that it will will create and how it will evolve college sports as we know it today.

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Jason Demers is former professional ice hockey player who played 700 games in the National Hockey League. He also would represent Canada in International competition.

Even though these accomplishments are both impressive and special his achievements are far more impressive when you learn that he accomplished this while battling "performance anxiety". Performing while under the influence of "performance anxiety" can feel as if you are "running in quicksand". This is to say that, not only is this extremely difficult but attempting to overcome this can feel as if you are running to your demise.

Jason Demers, shares insights as to what this is like as well as how he overcame it. At the same time, Jason will share with us how he is now attempting to help other young athletes overcome performance anxiety through a program he is a part of called Find Your Play (link below).

We can find Jason Demers on TV now as a commentator/ analyst for the San Jose Sharks.

Find Your Play - (click here)

Happy New Year Episode ...

This is Part 2 of 2, of our incredible interview series with Lou Vairo. In this segment, Lou shares with us stories of epic proportion. Added to this, Lou spends time sharing his secret(s) to becoming a "great" leader.

Within this episode, Lou will share with us how some of his simple - yet overly complex and difficult decision making, which altered the lives of many people (professional athletes and coaches), was accomplished by simply resting upon the life skills provided to him at young age. You will learn about how his insights and instincts gave career opportunities and re-births to so many, when their levels of significance were looked-past by many so-called "experts".

Delays in releasing this episode were the result of several technical issues we experienced.

Lou Vairo's interview(s) are some of the most listened to and commented on.

THANK YOU Lou for taking the time to talk with us.

*Special Thank You to - Joe Stanczyk and Mike McKinley from Libertayo

Lou Vairo's Book

The Godfather of US Hockey

For many of us, the ability to meet and connect with a living legend is something beyond our wildest imagination. The ability to connect with Lou Vairo is equivalent to being able to access the archives of the "Smithsonian" of US Hockey. Lou Vairo is responsible for the implementation of the physical training, strategic plans, and moral compass of ice hockey as we know it today. Lou helped implement the physical training used by some of the most dominant athletic programs in the world today. It was Lou who introduced these training styles to North American hockey programs. These physical training systems were then transformed into the technical strategies used by most professional programs throughout North America today.

But, arguably the most incredible element Lou Vairo introduced to the National Hockey League has been the implementation of the Diversity Program today. Not only has this program brought the important recognition of the efforts of Willie O'Ree but it has helped grow the game of ice hockey more than words can describe.

*Special Thank You to - Joe Stanczyk and Mike McKinley from ⁠Libertayo Media⁠.

Lou Vairo's Book

⁠The Godfather of US Hockey⁠

If you are a motorsports fan or simply in awe of "Racing Royalty"you are going to LOVE this interview.

Jarett Andretti is the son of former Indy and NASCAR great - John Andretti. In January of 2020, John lost his battle with cancer. But during his fight, he decided to bring more awareness to the importance of attaining regular colonoscopies. In doing such, he and his family created the Check it 4 Andretti Foundation (checkit4andretti.org) which provides FREE colonoscopies to those in need.

In 2021, Jarett decided to pursue the family tradition of becoming a professional race car driver. Jarett is the grandson of Aldo Andretti who is the brother of Mario Andretti. He competes in the IMSA SportsCar Championships. As a member of Andretti AutoSport, Jarett and his team compete in the LeMans-like racing series where he and his teammates race around the clock for 24 hours. (This form of racing was displayed in the recent movie "Ford vs Ferrari" starting Christian Bale and Matt Damon).

During this interview Jarett explains some of insightful nuances of motorsports compared to the many main-stream sports many will experience throughout their youth and adolescents. But in doing such, he opens our eyes and attention to some of the mental aspects needed to be successful on and off the track. Jarett also sheds light on how varying personalities and perspectives of being competitive exist within professional race car driving.

We are SO fortunate to have been able to speak with Jarett and please take the time to follow him on Instagram as well as share with everyone checkit4andretti.org ... We never know who may be in need of this incredible source of help and support!

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@jarettandretti

In Honor of John Andretti (#CheckIt4Andretti Movement)

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For the those of our listeners who are into Sports Science and Innovation you are going to enjoy this interview. For those who are into all the above PLUS the sports of ice hockey and rugby ... You're going to LOVE this interview.

Jordan Troester Phd, is the Director of Performance - Sports Science and Innovation at the University of Oregon. His path to this incredible achievement is credited to the incredible sacrifices and dedication he and his family have made to attaining an amazing career accomplishment. Dr. Troester's journey to the University of Oregon covers almost all four corners of the Planet.

In doing such, the accumulation of insight and knowledge through the many sports experiences he has attained are beyond impressive. Added to this, he has also been able to develop Standards of Excellence for one of the most successful professional sports organizations to date. A professional program that has achieved their highest level of achievement (greatness) in arguably the shortest period of time. (The Las Vegas Golden Knights - Stanley Cup Champions in only their 6th season).

It was such a delight and honor to connect with this incredible person - Jordan Troester PhD.

linkedin.com/in/jordan-troester-phd-73597b19

https://goducks.com/staff-directory/jordan-troester/1936

The HeadSet Podcast was honored to have the opportunity to interview one of the best in world of performance psychology. Duncan Simpson PhD is the Director of Personal Development at IMG Academy.

Dr. Simpson, provides young athletes with a wealth of insight and information on what it means to dedicate your life to being/becoming an elite athlete. He also provides an incredible look behind the scenes of IMG Academy.

This is a great sources of insight for young athletes seeking the opportunity to learn more about attending an elite Sports and Educational institution.

Duncan Simpson is also a co-host of of the Performers PodCast that can be found on on Spotify.

[email protected]

@sportpsychdunc⁠

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