• Dr. Perlus helps athletes focus mentally ("from the neck up") to improve physical performance.

• Encouragement from high-profile examples like Olympian Sydney McLaughlin on trusting training routines.

• Taking personal responsibility is key but should be balanced—not taking all blame or credit.

• Evaluating effort alongside technique during practice sessions.

1. Inspired by early experience with ski racing coach at age 12 who used unconventional methods (betting) to instill confidence and highlight the importance of mental strength over just physical prowess.

Learn the secrets of sports performance with renowned sports scientist Dr. Tim Gabbett on this episode of Performance Talk with Ewell and Chris. In this episode, the hosts and guest delve into cutting-edge insights on training loads, injury prevention, and athlete resilience.

Tim shares his journey from a young athlete to a leading consultant for high-performance teams worldwide. He discusses the evolution of data usage in sports science and emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with athletes.

In this episode, hosts Dr. Ewell Gordon and Chris Costas have a conversation with Dr. Ian Wright, Medical Director for the 15th Medical Group in Hawaii. Discover how he merges strength conditioning with physical therapy to prepare airmen for deployment. Explore the unique demands of military readiness versus athletic challenges and learn about Ian's innovative bridge program that combines rehabilitation with high-performance training.

1. Role Differences:

1. Certification Insights:

1. Professional Pathways:

1. Education & Skill Development:

• Continuous learning is crucial; not just through formal education but real-world application too.

1. Building Professional Relationships:

1. Competitive Advantage Athletics LLC:

• Founded by Ian, focuses on bridging gaps between rehabilitation and performance enhancement using applied knowledge from both fields.

Ian stresses the importance of adaptability, continuous skill development, and fostering relationships within any professional setting—whether it's sports performance or tactical operations—to achieve success and growth in one's career path.

Join co-hosts Dr. Ewell Gordon and Chris Costa for an engaging discussion with Dr. Brent Hogarth, a clinical psychologist focusing on flow states in sports and business environments. In this episode, listeners will explore the impact of mindset on performance across various domains such as athletics, corporate settings, and personal growth.

This episode dives into how athletes can harness their inner potential while maintaining balance between ambition and well-being through strategic psychological approaches led by experts like Dr.Hogarth who advocate holistic development both inside & outside competitive arenas.

In this end of year roundtable discussion on Sports Science, Ewell and Chris explore groundbreaking insights and debunk myths in athlete performance testing. Discover how traditional methods are being re-evaluated, why old concepts are resurfacing with new names, and the pivotal role of effective communication in coaching.

Key Takeaways:

- Understanding that less data can often lead to more accurate assessments.

- The importance of consistent terminology for clear communication between coaches and athletes.

- How external cues can enhance athletic performance by simplifying complex instructions.

In this year end roundtable discussion, the panel discusses:

- The impact of leadership skills and interdisciplinary collaboration on athlete performance.

- Innovative programs like "Eat to Win" that empower young athletes with essential life skills.

- Cutting-edge research on muscle mechanics, biological sex differences, and neuromodulation techniques.

In this episode, Ewell and Chris discuss with the roundtable, the essence of sports psychology -its role in enhancing both clinical and performance aspects across various domains—from elite athletes to everyday performers. Discover how confidence fluctuates and why embracing adversity is crucial for success.

Key Takeaways:

- Understand the holistic approach to optimizing human performance.

- Learn why confidence isn't static and how preparation plays a pivotal role.

- Explore strategies for building trust and effective relationships within teams.

Higher education professional with experiences in teaching, athletics, strength and conditioning, academic advising, disease state management, and performance consulting. As an exercise science leader, I strive to support students through providing learning and experiential opportunities that cultivate their transferrable skills needed in today’s dynamic healthcare and sport performance environment

David Durand is a sports performance and psychology coach. His background and training is in clinical psychology, while he also has a strength and conditioning certification from the NSCA and a mental performance consultant certification from the AASP. His business, Real Development LLC, offers sports training services that combine mental, physical, and skill development for athletes. David focuses on helping individuals develop through a holistic perspective that increases their long-term potential rather than over emphasizing short-term success. His new book, B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond, is a guide for coaches looking to make a difference in modern athletes' lives by understanding their brains and bodies on a deeper level and equipping them with tools to increase their health, well-being, and performance. 

Troy Taylor is an internationally renowned human performance leader, with extensive experience developing and leading world class, multi-disciplinary teams and working collaboratively to connect high level strategic insights to operational execution. Troy is currently the Senior Director, Performance Innovation at Tonal. Troy leads a department established to drive evidence-based fitness and human performance thought leadership into all aspects of Tonal’s curriculum and product development as well as to conduct, commission and collaborate on peer-reviewed research to advance human potential through resistance training