Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Measuring Performance Under Pressure with Dr. Timothy Royer (Inner Armor)


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At AFCA, Keith Grabowski talks with Dr. Timothy Royer, founder of Inner Armor, to explore what really drives performance under pressure.

Dr. Royer brings more than 30 years of clinical neuropsychology experience into the sports world, working with elite athletes, coaches, and organizations across the NFL, NBA, golf, and tennis. Rather than focusing solely on mindset or visualization, his work looks upstream—measuring real-time brain activity, nervous system balance, stress, focus, and physiological readiness.

This conversation dives into how coaches and athletes can use objective data to prepare for high-pressure moments, make better decisions, and sustain performance over time—and how this technology is now scalable and accessible for entire programs.

Meeting Inner Armor at AFCA

How a chance booth-side conversation led to a deeper discussion on performance science.

What Inner Armor Actually Measures

Why stress, focus, and readiness must be measured physiologically—not guessed.

Looking “Upstream” in the Brain

Understanding the nervous system, brain activity, and why downstream tools often fall short.

Quarterbacks, Pressure, and Real-Time Data

How elite quarterbacks prepare for high-stress moments using neurological feedback.

Coaches Under Pressure

Why coaching performance matters just as much as player performance.

Scaling Performance Technology to Teams

How Inner Armor moved from concierge services to scalable solutions for entire programs.

Beyond Sports: Decision-Making and Resilience

Why this work applies to leaders, coaches, and organizations outside athletics.

Does This Actually Help You Win?

Connecting neurological readiness to adaptability, creativity, and game-day success.

Final Thoughts on Sustainable Performance

Why optimizing the brain is essential for long-term success in coaching and leadership.

This episode is part of the Coach and Coordinator Network ecosystem, where conversations like this don’t stop at theory.

Explore Smart Clinics—focused, practical learning experiences designed to help coaches apply ideas immediately and perform better when it matters most.

https://coachandcoordinator.com/

Learn more about Inner Armor:

https://www.forgeinnerarmor.com/


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