The Mind’s Eye On...

The Mind’s Eye On...

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The Mind’s Eye On... episodes

  • The Ashes | 3rd Test Reflection, 4th Test Preview

    Dr Mike Rotheram, Dr Michael Lloyd and Ryan reflect on the thrilling result in the third Ashes Test and look forward to the potentially series deciding fourth test. 

    In this show the duo discuss:

    • Australia claiming the women's Ashes
  • Remaining focused when bowling at the death
  • Stuart Broad vs David Warner
  • Mitchell Marsh's resilience 
  • What cricketers do to refresh between tests
  • How to make the most of rain delays 

    • Download the OMP App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to get more from Mike and Lloydy. 

    50 min
  • The Ashes | Second Test Reflection

    The second test proved to be another thrilling contest but it was somewhat overshadowed by the controversial stumping of English batter Jonny Bairstow. Hear Dr Mike Rotheram and Dr Michael Lloyd's thoughts on this and all of the other topics from a massive test that saw Australia go 2-0 up.  

    In this show the duo discuss:

    • Jonny Bairstow's Stumping
  • Are the English too focused on playing a style of cricket rather than the game itself? 
  • The psychology of bowling no-balls
  • The impacts of Nathan Lyon's injury
  • How Australia kept their cool to win the second game of the women's Ashes series

    • Download the OMP App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to get more from Mike and Lloydy. 

    52 min
  • The Ashes | First Test Reflection

    What a Test Match! The Aussies got up in a classic at Edgbaston giving Dr Mike Rotheram and Dr Michael Lloyd plenty to talk about in regards to the psychological side of the match.

    In this show the duo discuss:

    • The Psychological impact of the result - what does it do to the psyche of the English and the Australians?
    • How both teams will review the result with honesty.
    • The Psychology of Baz ball - what inspired the English's attacking mindset?
    • Pat Cummins' performance under pressure to win.
    • The Gut vs Logic involved in Ben Stokes' early declaration.
    • Ollie Robinson's motivations to embrace a 'villain' role.

    Download the OMP App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to get more from Mike and Lloydy. 

    50 min
  • The Ashes | Series Preview

    Join Dr Mike Rotheram and Dr Michael Lloyd as they look at the mental battles that will confront the English and Australian cricket teams as they compete in the 2023 Ashes Series. 


    With Rotheram having spent time working with English cricketers and Lloyd having assisted the Australian cricket team for nearly two decades, there are few sports psychologists better qualified to look at the game inside of the game. 


    In this season preview, you'll understand how the players handle the pressure of selection, keep their concentration during the hype around the series, and learn how certain grounds become psychological strongholds and if the Barmy Army's chants have any impact on the players. PLUS get a greater understanding of the psychological approach to Bazball. 

    42 min

About The Mind’s Eye On...

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Welcome to Optimize Mind Performance’s podcast The Mind’s Eye On...

In this podcast, OMP’s world-renowned coaches will speak about all things mental performance.