Sports Science Dudes

About our guestJulius Thomas is working towards his Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University.He earned his BS degree from Portland State University.  He is an Advisory Board member for the Society of Neurosports, a Player Advisory Board Member for The Football Players Health Study at Harvard University, and the Co-Founder and Chief Health and Performance Innovation Officer at NESTRE Health and Performance.As a professional athlete, Mr. Thomas observed the opportunity to help others create greater quality of life. He is passionate about helping others and utilizing his experiences to see positive change in individuals lives. In his prior life, he played in the NFL in the tight end position: Denver Broncos 2011-14), Jacksonville Jags (2015-16) and the Dolphins in 2017 earning Pro Bowl honors in 2013 and 2014.And MOST IMPORTANTLY, Julius Thomas and Jose Antonio are co-instructors in the Sports Neuroscience Course at Nova Southeastern University!Email: SportsScienceDudes@gmail.com BIO: Jose Antonio PhD earned his doctorate and completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is a co-founder and CEO of the ISSN (www.issn.net), and co-founder of the Society for NeuroSports (www.neurosports.net). He is Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Nova Southeastern University. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: supphd and the_issn BIO: Anthony Ricci Tony Ricci is a Professor in the Departments of Human Performance, and Psychology and Neuroscience at Nova Southeastern University. Tony holds Separate Master’s Degrees in Sport Science and Human Nutrition and a Doctorate in Sport Psychology and Psychomotor Learning. Tony is the owner and founder of FightShape International, a multi-disciplinary performance enhancement company providing advanced coaching in Strength and Conditioning and Mental Performance across Fight Sports disciplines Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc Instagram: @sportsci_psyDoc

0.05 Julius Thomas bio3:10 Going from pro athlete to transitioning into the “real world” – how does one adjust?10:25 Being told what to do as a college and pro athlete; I was the guy that avoided the weight room! I wish I knew why we were doing what we were doing.15:04 The physical grind of training for college basketball and professional football18:10 Julius played with guys that are from another planet; the physical prowess is shocking.21:44 How should sports, particularly the NFL, deal with head trauma.28:50 Are players much more cognizant of behaviors conducive to health?32:27 Risk factors that former players face (e.g., chronic musculoskeletal pain).34:52 Jiu Jitsu – Julius’ “replacement” for football; grappling is hard!42:27 What prompted Julius to pursue a doctorate clinical psychology?46:00 Julius’ plans for helping athletes50:25 What will Julius do to help his kids perform their best athletically; thoughts on brain training54:15 What Julius has been doing at NESTRE57:42 Julius top 3 basketball players of all time!About our guestJulius Thomas is working towards his Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University.He earned his BS degree from Portland State University.  He is an Advisory Board member for the Society of Neurosports, a Player Advisory Board Member for The Football Players Health Study at Harvard University, and the Co-Founder and Chief Health and Performance Innovation Officer at NESTRE Health and Performance.As a professional athlete, Mr. Thomas observed the opportunity to help others create greater quality of life. He is passionate about helping others and utilizing his experiences to see positive change in individuals lives. In his prior life, he played in the NFL in the tight end position: Denver Broncos 2011-14), Jacksonville Jags (2015-16) and the Dolphins in 2017 earning Pro Bowl honors in 2013 and 2014.And MOST IMPORTANTLY, Julius Thomas and Jose Antonio are co-instructors in the Sports Neuroscience Course at Nova Southeastern University!Email: SportsScienceDudes@gmail.com BIO: Jose Antonio PhD earned his doctorate and completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is a co-founder and CEO of the ISSN (www.issn.net), and co-founder of the Society for NeuroSports (www.neurosports.net). He is Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Nova Southeastern University. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: supphd and the_issn BIO: Anthony Ricci Tony Ricci is a Professor in the Departments of Human Performance, and Psychology and Neuroscience at Nova Southeastern University. Tony holds Separate Master’s Degrees in Sport Science and Human Nutrition and a Doctorate in Sport Psychology and Psychomotor Learning. Tony is the owner and founder of FightShape International, a multi-disciplinary performance enhancement company providing advanced coaching in Strength and Conditioning and Mental Performance across Fight Sports disciplines Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc Instagram: @sportsci_psyDoc

Our GuestChris Algieri, the Current WBO International Super Lightweight Champion, Former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Jr. Welterweight Boxing Champion, ISKA World Welterweight Kickboxing Champion and WKA World Super Welterweight World Kickboxing Champion, with over 15 years professional fight experience. He has been featured on HBO PPV, HBO Boxing After Dark, NBC Primetime, Showtime EXTREME, PBC on Spike, ESPN Friday Night Fights, and NBC Sports.Algieri established himself as the ‘Pride of Huntington’, fighting in Long Island, NY just miles from his hometown of Greenlawn at The Paramount Theater in Huntington, NY, selling out the Theater nine consecutive times. He then went on to headline HBO’s Boxing After Dark, where he staged Ring Magazine’s Upset of 2014, defeating Defending Champion Ruslan Provodnikov at the Barclay’s Center. This lead to the biggest fight of his life versus Filipino legend, Manny Pacquioa.  Chris ultimately lost that fight by decision but earned respect in defeat. He has since waged many iconic battles with some of the biggest stars in the sport today. Outside the ring, Chris graduated from Stony Brook University in May 2007 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Care Management and then went on to receive his Master’s degree from the New York Institute of Technology. He is certified as a Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) through the In-ternational Society of Sport Nutrition (ISSN). Often speaking at Sports Performance conferences, seminars and summits on various topics of Human Performance and Nutrition.Chris has worked closely with Stony Brook University as a consultant to the Athletic Department, helping to develop a performance nutrition program for the athletes and coaches. He has had the opportunity to work with nearly 500 Division I athletes from 16 different sport teams. Chris’ interest and passion for nutrition and sport is evident in his dealings with the athletes on a daily basis through the grueling schedules of Division I Student Athletes.On June 4th, 2019; Chris realized a lifelong dream of becoming a published author. The book “The Fighters’ Kitchen” with the strength of powerhouse publisher Penguin Random House, opened with record sales. The 165-page recipe book is available internationally on Amazon and at Barnes and Nobles Booksellers around the US. In June of 2022, Chris published his second book, “So You Want to be a Fighter”, which is a passion project that focuses on the struggles and triumphs of success while navigating fight sports. Chris is a world-renowned boxing commentator and has been seen on ESPN, DAZN, and PROBOXTV calling some of the biggest championship boxing matches in recent years. As of September 2021, Chris is a professor in the psychology department of Nova Southeastern University in South Florida.About the ShowThe Sports Science Dudes represents the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for NeuroSports, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum.Hosted by Jose Antonio PhDhttps://www.sportsnutritionsociety.or... Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Co-host Anthony Ricci EdDAnthony Ricci | College of Health Care Sciences | NSU (nova.edu)Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc

Our GuestChris Algieri, the Current WBO International Super Lightweight Champion, Former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Jr. Welterweight Boxing Champion, ISKA World Welterweight Kickboxing Champion and WKA World Super Welterweight World Kickboxing Champion, with over 15 years professional fight experience. He has been featured on HBO PPV, HBO Boxing After Dark, NBC Primetime, Showtime EXTREME, PBC on Spike, ESPN Friday Night Fights, and NBC Sports.Algieri established himself as the ‘Pride of Huntington’, fighting in Long Island, NY just miles from his hometown of Greenlawn at The Paramount Theater in Huntington, NY, selling out the Theater nine consecutive times. He then went on to headline HBO’s Boxing After Dark, where he staged Ring Magazine’s Upset of 2014, defeating Defending Champion Ruslan Provodnikov at the Barclay’s Center. This lead to the biggest fight of his life versus Filipino legend, Manny Pacquioa.  Chris ultimately lost that fight by decision but earned respect in defeat. He has since waged many iconic battles with some of the biggest stars in the sport today. Outside the ring, Chris graduated from Stony Brook University in May 2007 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Care Management and then went on to receive his Master’s degree from the New York Institute of Technology. He is certified as a Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) through the In-ternational Society of Sport Nutrition (ISSN). Often speaking at Sports Performance conferences, seminars and summits on various topics of Human Performance and Nutrition.Chris has worked closely with Stony Brook University as a consultant to the Athletic Department, helping to develop a performance nutrition program for the athletes and coaches. He has had the opportunity to work with nearly 500 Division I athletes from 16 different sport teams. Chris’ interest and passion for nutrition and sport is evident in his dealings with the athletes on a daily basis through the grueling schedules of Division I Student Athletes.On June 4th, 2019; Chris realized a lifelong dream of becoming a published author. The book “The Fighters’ Kitchen” with the strength of powerhouse publisher Penguin Random House, opened with record sales. The 165-page recipe book is available internationally on Amazon and at Barnes and Nobles Booksellers around the US. In June of 2022, Chris published his second book, “So You Want to be a Fighter”, which is a passion project that focuses on the struggles and triumphs of success while navigating fight sports. Chris is a world-renowned boxing commentator and has been seen on ESPN, DAZN, and PROBOXTV calling some of the biggest championship boxing matches in recent years. As of September 2021, Chris is a professor in the psychology department of Nova Southeastern University in South Florida.About the ShowThe Sports Science Dudes represents the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for NeuroSports, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum.Hosted by Jose Antonio PhDhttps://www.sportsnutritionsociety.or... Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Co-host Anthony Ricci EdDAnthony Ricci | College of Health Care Sciences | NSU (nova.edu)Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc

Our GuestChris Algieri, the Current WBO International Super Lightweight Champion, Former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Jr. Welterweight Boxing Champion, ISKA World Welterweight Kickboxing Champion and WKA World Super Welterweight World Kickboxing Champion, with over 15 years professional fight experience. He has been featured on HBO PPV, HBO Boxing After Dark, NBC Primetime, Showtime EXTREME, PBC on Spike, ESPN Friday Night Fights, and NBC Sports.Algieri established himself as the ‘Pride of Huntington’, fighting in Long Island, NY just miles from his hometown of Greenlawn at The Paramount Theater in Huntington, NY, selling out the Theater nine consecutive times. He then went on to headline HBO’s Boxing After Dark, where he staged Ring Magazine’s Upset of 2014, defeating Defending Champion Ruslan Provodnikov at the Barclay’s Center. This lead to the biggest fight of his life versus Filipino legend, Manny Pacquioa.  Chris ultimately lost that fight by decision but earned respect in defeat. He has since waged many iconic battles with some of the biggest stars in the sport today. Outside the ring, Chris graduated from Stony Brook University in May 2007 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Care Management and then went on to receive his Master’s degree from the New York Institute of Technology. He is certified as a Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) through the In-ternational Society of Sport Nutrition (ISSN). Often speaking at Sports Performance conferences, seminars and summits on various topics of Human Performance and Nutrition.Chris has worked closely with Stony Brook University as a consultant to the Athletic Department, helping to develop a performance nutrition program for the athletes and coaches. He has had the opportunity to work with nearly 500 Division I athletes from 16 different sport teams. Chris’ interest and passion for nutrition and sport is evident in his dealings with the athletes on a daily basis through the grueling schedules of Division I Student Athletes.On June 4th, 2019; Chris realized a lifelong dream of becoming a published author. The book “The Fighters’ Kitchen” with the strength of powerhouse publisher Penguin Random House, opened with record sales. The 165-page recipe book is available internationally on Amazon and at Barnes and Nobles Booksellers around the US. In June of 2022, Chris published his second book, “So You Want to be a Fighter”, which is a passion project that focuses on the struggles and triumphs of success while navigating fight sports. Chris is a world-renowned boxing commentator and has been seen on ESPN, DAZN, and PROBOXTV calling some of the biggest championship boxing matches in recent years. As of September 2021, Chris is a professor in the psychology department of Nova Southeastern University in South Florida.About the ShowThe Sports Science Dudes represents the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for NeuroSports, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum.Hosted by Jose Antonio PhDhttps://www.sportsnutritionsociety.or... Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Co-host Anthony Ricci EdDAnthony Ricci | College of Health Care Sciences | NSU (nova.edu)Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc

Our GuestChris Algieri, the Current WBO International Super Lightweight Champion, Former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Jr. Welterweight Boxing Champion, ISKA World Welterweight Kickboxing Champion and WKA World Super Welterweight World Kickboxing Champion, with over 15 years professional fight experience. He has been featured on HBO PPV, HBO Boxing After Dark, NBC Primetime, Showtime EXTREME, PBC on Spike, ESPN Friday Night Fights, and NBC Sports.Algieri established himself as the ‘Pride of Huntington’, fighting in Long Island, NY just miles from his hometown of Greenlawn at The Paramount Theater in Huntington, NY, selling out the Theater nine consecutive times. He then went on to headline HBO’s Boxing After Dark, where he staged Ring Magazine’s Upset of 2014, defeating Defending Champion Ruslan Provodnikov at the Barclay’s Center. This lead to the biggest fight of his life versus Filipino legend, Manny Pacquioa.  Chris ultimately lost that fight by decision but earned respect in defeat. He has since waged many iconic battles with some of the biggest stars in the sport today. Outside the ring, Chris graduated from Stony Brook University in May 2007 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Care Management and then went on to receive his Master’s degree from the New York Institute of Technology. He is certified as a Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) through the In-ternational Society of Sport Nutrition (ISSN). Often speaking at Sports Performance conferences, seminars and summits on various topics of Human Performance and Nutrition.Chris has worked closely with Stony Brook University as a consultant to the Athletic Department, helping to develop a performance nutrition program for the athletes and coaches. He has had the opportunity to work with nearly 500 Division I athletes from 16 different sport teams. Chris’ interest and passion for nutrition and sport is evident in his dealings with the athletes on a daily basis through the grueling schedules of Division I Student Athletes.On June 4th, 2019; Chris realized a lifelong dream of becoming a published author. The book “The Fighters’ Kitchen” with the strength of powerhouse publisher Penguin Random House, opened with record sales. The 165-page recipe book is available internationally on Amazon and at Barnes and Nobles Booksellers around the US. In June of 2022, Chris published his second book, “So You Want to be a Fighter”, which is a passion project that focuses on the struggles and triumphs of success while navigating fight sports. Chris is a world-renowned boxing commentator and has been seen on ESPN, DAZN, and PROBOXTV calling some of the biggest championship boxing matches in recent years. As of September 2021, Chris is a professor in the psychology department of Nova Southeastern University in South Florida.About the ShowThe Sports Science Dudes represents the opinions of the hosts and guests and are not the official opinions of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), the Society for NeuroSports, or Nova Southeastern University. The advice provided on this show should not be construed as medical advice and is purely an educational forum.Hosted by Jose Antonio PhDhttps://www.sportsnutritionsociety.or... Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Co-host Anthony Ricci EdDAnthony Ricci | College of Health Care Sciences | NSU (nova.edu)Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc

About our guest Duncan holds PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Connecticut. He has authored/co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and serves as an Editorial Board member for the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research and the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. He is the Vice President of Performance at the UFC Performance Institute and directs interfaces for over 600 UFC fighters globally and supervises the operations at the UFCPI in Las Vegas and Shanghai. Email: SportsScienceDudes@gmail.com BIO: Jose Antonio PhD earned his doctorate and completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is a co-founder and CEO of the ISSN (www.issn.net), and co-founder of the Society for NeuroSports (www.neurosports.net). He is Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Nova Southeastern University. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: supphd and the_issn BIO: Anthony Ricci Tony Ricci is a Professor in the Departments of Human Performance, and Psychology and Neuroscience at Nova Southeastern University. Tony holds Separate Master’s Degrees in Sport Science and Human Nutrition and a Doctorate in Sport Psychology and Psychomotor Learning. Tony is the owner and founder of FightShape International, a multi-disciplinary performance enhancement company providing advanced coaching in Strength and Conditioning and Mental Performance across Fight Sports disciplines Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc Instagram: @sportsci_psyDoc

About our guest Duncan holds PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Connecticut. He has authored/co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and serves as an Editorial Board member for the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research and the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. He is the Vice President of Performance at the UFC Performance Institute and directs interfaces for over 600 UFC fighters globally and supervises the operations at the UFCPI in Las Vegas and Shanghai. Email: SportsScienceDudes@gmail.com BIO: Jose Antonio PhD earned his doctorate and completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is a co-founder and CEO of the ISSN (www.issn.net), and co-founder of the Society for NeuroSports (www.neurosports.net). He is Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Nova Southeastern University. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: supphd and the_issn BIO: Anthony Ricci Tony Ricci is a Professor in the Departments of Human Performance, and Psychology and Neuroscience at Nova Southeastern University. Tony holds Separate Master’s Degrees in Sport Science and Human Nutrition and a Doctorate in Sport Psychology and Psychomotor Learning. Tony is the owner and founder of FightShape International, a multi-disciplinary performance enhancement company providing advanced coaching in Strength and Conditioning and Mental Performance across Fight Sports disciplines Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc Instagram: @sportsci_psyDoc

About our guest Duncan holds PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Connecticut. He has authored/co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and serves as an Editorial Board member for the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research and the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. He is the Vice President of Performance at the UFC Performance Institute and directs interfaces for over 600 UFC fighters globally and supervises the operations at the UFCPI in Las Vegas and Shanghai. Email: SportsScienceDudes@gmail.com BIO: Jose Antonio PhD earned his doctorate and completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is a co-founder and CEO of the ISSN (www.issn.net), and co-founder of the Society for NeuroSports (www.neurosports.net). He is Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Nova Southeastern University. Twitter: @JoseAntonioPhD Instagram: supphd and the_issn BIO: Anthony Ricci Tony Ricci is a Professor in the Departments of Human Performance, and Psychology and Neuroscience at Nova Southeastern University. Tony holds Separate Master’s Degrees in Sport Science and Human Nutrition and a Doctorate in Sport Psychology and Psychomotor Learning. Tony is the owner and founder of FightShape International, a multi-disciplinary performance enhancement company providing advanced coaching in Strength and Conditioning and Mental Performance across Fight Sports disciplines Twitter: @sportsci_psyDoc Instagram: @sportsci_psyDoc

Guest: Jaime Tartar PhD – Nova Southeastern UniversityOur guest today is Dr. Jaime Tartar. She earned her PhD at the University of Florida and completed a postdoc at Harvard where she studied the neurobiology of sleep and earned a certificate in Sleep Medicine from the Division of Sleep Medicine. Her research interests are focused on the mechanisms and consequences of acute and chronic stress in humans and the impact of normal sleep and sleep deprivation on emotion processing and physiological functioning. In addition, she has ventured into the new field of sports neuroscience. Drs. Tartar and Antonio are the co-founders of the Society for Neurosports.  So if you love sports neuroscience, come to our conference Feb 17 and 18 at Deerfield Beach Florida.  The web address to register is Neurosports.net, that’s Neurosports.netAbout UsJose Antonio PhD earned his PhD and completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas Texas. He is the CEO and co-founder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) (www.issn.net) and the co-founder of the Society for Neurosports (www.neurosports.net). His day gig includes a full-time Professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida (https://healthsciences.nova.edu/facul... ).  He has published 15 books and authored/co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications in the field of skeletal muscle plasticity, ergogenic aids, and sports supplements/nutrition.Anthony Ricci EdD earned his doctorate at the University of Western States, Portland Oregon. He is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) for the Association of Applied Sport Psychology as well as a Fellow of the ISSN. As a certified mixed martial arts conditioning coach, he has worked with many of the top athletes in the Fight Sports. He is the lead author of the ISSN Position Stand on the Fight Sports. He is currently a professor at Nova Southeastern University in Davie Florida https://healthsciences.nova.edu/facul... .We can be reached at sportssciencedudes@gmail.com Key Words: Antonio, Ricci, exercise, fitness, science, training, nutrition, supplements, sports science, sports neuroscience, sports nutrition, sleep