Slappin' Glass Podcast Scott Wylie on the Cognitive Underpinnings of Decision-Making, the Mental Makeup of Elite PNR Players, and How "Impulse Control" Affects Shot Selection {S2 Cognition}
May 9, 2025
Scott Wylie, Co-Founder and CEO of S2 Cognition, dives into the cognitive aspects of decision-making in sports. He discusses how impulse control influences shot selection and the mental makeup of elite pick-and-roll players. Wylie explains the unique cognitive assessments tailored for athletes, contrasting them with traditional IQ tests. He also shares innovative training strategies for enhancing decision-making under pressure, emphasizing the significance of understanding athletes' cognitive strengths for optimal performance on the court.
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Decision-Making vs Execution
- Knowing decision options doesn't ensure good execution during play.
- Split-second processing under game pressure reveals real decision-making ability.
Sports Cognition vs IQ Tests
- Sports cognition differs vastly from traditional IQ tests.
- Split-second decisions on court require rapid brain processing unique to athletic performance.
Tailor Roles to Cognitive Strengths
- Use cognitive data to match athletes to suitable roles in your system.
- Avoid placing players in positions that amplify their cognitive weaknesses.