On today's episode I have a very special guest with me. Dr.Hickmann has been the Sports Psychologist for the Los Angeles Clipper for 2 years now and has plenty of experience with the sports world. Working for the New York Jets from 2009-2014 and was also the Clinical and Sports Psychologist for the Brooklyn Nets from 2010-2014. She has also worked with the Navy and has been a Clinical Consultant for the NFL since 2010. Her experience is immersed in so many different venues that you wouldn't assume that she was a gymnast back in the day. We talk about being in the zone, how internal and external factors play a key role in performance, asking if too much praise is damaging to a player and many more interesting topics. Dr. Hickmann brings an abundance of knowledge, well provoked ideas, and critical advice in this episode. If you love how an athletes mind works and want to know the intricate details that go into getting an athlete back to playing, this episode is just for you. Sit back and relax, and listen to all these sports facts.

Today on the show I have with me the one and only Carlos del Barrio from Atlético de Madrid. Carlos is an amazing individual who has worked so hard to get to where he is at today. We go through his journey of working with football club, teaching, and the hard decisions getting to the position. His story is one for those who are trying to make it professionally in the sports world and the necessary steps and sacrifices to be the best there is. Love his story and his humble attitude. A great conversation with a legend and I hope you guys enjoy!

Today I have with me Professor and Doctor, Amy Wheeler. Doctor Wheeler is a sports psychologist that works closely with athletes around the world. She trains, advises, and helps athletes focus their attention on the task at hand and makes sure they play at the best level possible. She has worked along side golf players, soccer players, and was also the sports psychologist for the Los Angeles Lakers during their 2000-2001 NBA season. She still works closely with athletes and is a professor at California State University San Bernardino. Her intellect and knowledge about choking, getting in the zone, and acknowledging where your focus is, is very interesting and we dive deep into all these aspects on podcast. Enjoy!

Today I have another special guest with me by the name of Justin Lee. Justin is Azusa Pacific DPT Program Graduate and is now a Physical Therapist that works in Hawaii. Justin has his own youtube channel called Lift for Change where he talks about Physical Therapy tips, how to get into Physical Therapy school, and important exercises to do to keep you in shape! Justin has an immense knowledge of what to do to excel and stand out to be a great Physical Therapist. His funny personality, knowledge, and great advice is great for people who want to be interested in this field. I highly recommend watching his videos and subscribing to his channel to it only one, keeping up to date with advice, but two, laughing along the way with his funny jokes. Sit back, relax and as always enjoy the interview!

Today I have a very special guest by the name of John Murray. John is a San Fransisco Native and graduate from UC Berkeley with a BA in psychology and is a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. John has been all over the world from Japan to Latvia training athletes to become better. He has also personally trained athletes like, Freddie Jones, Troy Bell, Joel Pryzbilla and Tayshaun Prince. One of John's greatest accomplishments was working with the Golden State Warriors from 2004-2011 and was a major part of helping the underdog Golden State Warriors upset the Mavericks in 2007. John also has is own athletic business called MAD (Murray Athletics Development) where they aim to empower athletes to be their best and to attain their own athletic excellence by providing world-class post sport rehabilitation functional fitness and athletic development training services.