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NFL Legend Greg Olsen on the Preparation and Pressure of Calling the Super Bowl | The Game Inside The Games, Ep. 2

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Feb 6, 2025

Greg Olsen, former NFL star and Emmy-winning broadcaster, delves into the high-pressure world of Super Bowl commentary. He reveals that calling the game felt more nerve-wracking than playing in it, highlighting unique mental traps sportscasters face. Greg shares his game-day routines, the importance of preparation, and how embracing a growth mindset enhances performance. He also discusses the balance of self-awareness and gratitude amidst ambition, revealing how these lessons apply beyond sports to any high-stakes situation in life.

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ANECDOTE

Broadcasting Nerves

Greg Olsen felt more nervous before calling the Super Bowl than playing in one. He was more comfortable on the field than in the booth, where he had no control over the game.

ADVICE

Preparing for Performance

Ensure that your preparation leads to confidence in high-pressure situations. Trust your process and routines to deliver when it matters most.

INSIGHT

Audience Consideration

Broadcasting for the Super Bowl requires understanding a diverse audience, including casual fans. Not everyone is familiar with the background of the teams involved.

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For the players on the field, the Super Bowl is the ultimate test of skill and composure. But just above them, in the broadcast booth, another high-stakes performance is unfolding—one with no second chances, no instant replay, and no room for error.

In this episode of The Game Inside the Games, Dr. Michael Gervais sits down with Greg Olsen, former NFL star turned Emmy-winning broadcaster, to unpack the relentless preparation, mental discipline, and pressure that comes with calling the biggest game in sports.

Greg shares why broadcasting the Super Bowl was more nerve-wracking than playing in one, the mental traps sportscasters must avoid, and the game-day routines that helped him deliver when millions were watching. He opens up about self-doubt, trusting his instincts in the booth, and the mindset shifts that allowed him to rise to the top of the broadcasting world.

This episode is a masterclass in handling pressure, preparation, and performing at your best—whether you’re on the field, in the booth, or in any high-stakes moment of life.

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