In this entry of the Athlete Development Journal, Dr. Zach Guiser tackles Training Your Mind by sounding the alarm on a growing public health issue: the rise of sports betting among young athletes. He discusses the "illusion of control" that makes athletes particularly vulnerable and why this is a danger hiding in plain sight.

Next, he dives into Building Your Body with a deep exploration of dynamic balance. He explains why this is a key separator for great athletes and breaks down the three essential balance receptor systems—Visual, Proprioceptive, and Vestibular. He details how the inner ear (semicircular canals and otolith organs) senses rotation and movement , and why these complex systems are highly trainable.

Finally, he Fuels Your Soul with a simple, powerful framework from James Clear: spend time on one thing for the future and one thing for the present.

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IN THIS EPISODE:

• 00:00 - Introduction

• 00:19 - Train Your Mind: The Hidden Danger of Sports Betting

• 02:07 - Build Your Body: The 3 Systems of Dynamic Balance

• 06:44 - Fuel Your Soul: A Simple Framework for a Fulfilling Day