The Exponential Athlete | Sports Performance
Ken Jee
On a quest to compile the most complete study on sports performance ever created. What separates the greatest athletes, coaches, and teams from their competitors? What can we learn from these greats that we can apply to our own lives? This is a podcast made for elite professional athletes or others who want to reach the pinnacle of their field.
We explore concepts from sports science, sports psychology, nutrition, neuro-science, exercise science, and much more.
We explore concepts from sports science, sports psychology, nutrition, neuro-science, exercise science, and much more.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 2h 36min
The Lesson from Federer's Forgotten Transformation (Part 1)
Explore Roger Federer's incredible transformation from emotional teen to polished professional, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, the impact of a perspective shift on improvement, and the key role of confidence in success. Delve into the journey of elite athletes like Federer, emphasizing continuous improvement and adaptation for sustained success.
Apr 20, 2024 • 1h 30min
What it Takes to Shoot the Lowest Round in Golf History (Exclusive Interview with Jim Furyk)
Professional golfer Jim Furyk shares insights on shooting record-breaking low rounds, mental approach, unique swing development, and facing Tiger Woods in competitive play. He discusses practice methods, self-awareness, career longevity, handling mistakes, visualization, and the evolution of golf. Furyk's journey from setting goals as a young player to achieving success on the PGA tour highlights the importance of perseverance and continuous improvement.
Apr 13, 2024 • 1h 26min
Certified Mad Scientist Explains How Athletes Can Learn from Super-Soldiers (Exclusive Interview)
Andrew Herr, a certified Mad Scientist by the U.S. Army, discusses maximizing potential in soldiers and athletes. Topics include overlooked health tools for athletes, individualized nutrition, cutting-edge sport performance approaches, jet lag effects on basketball players, inflammation management, personalized health strategies, the benefits of tart cherries, stress management for performance, and controversial performance enhancement substances.
Apr 4, 2024 • 43min
Breaking Down Shohei Ohtani's Hyper-Effective Goal Setting Technique | Deep Dive
Professional baseball player Shohei Ohtani discusses the Harada Method for goal setting in baseball, emphasizing self-belief, setting milestone goals, and tracking progress with the help of a coach. The podcast delves into the 20 steps of the Harada Method, including self-reflection, creating routines, and working with a mentor for long-term success.
Mar 30, 2024 • 1h 34min
Learning Expert: The Key to Perfect Practice in Sports (Exclusive Interview with Dr. Will Wu)
Dr. Will Wu, specializing in motor control and motor learning, reveals the secrets to efficient practice for athletes. Topics include muscle memory debunked, fast vs. slow movements, focus of attention, motor learning fundamentals, and the importance of breaks in practice. Learn about specialized games, cross-sport variance, mental mapping, visual system impact, chunking techniques, and more for optimizing athletic performance.
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Mar 21, 2024 • 1h 1min
How to Steal the Self Talk of Elite Athletes to Help You Win | Deep Dive | Deep Dive
Discover the impact of self-talk on elite athletes' success, explore strategies from the book 'Chatter' for maximizing performance. Learn about tools for breaking negative feedback loops, gaining psychological distance, and in-the-moment strategies. Uncover how elite athletes use distant self-talk and rituals to improve mental chatter and performance.
Mar 14, 2024 • 42min
Inside Tiger's Upbringing and the Pitfalls of Success (Part 3)
Discover the crucial role of Tiger Wood's family and environment, the impact of his father Earl Woods, his military obsession, reflection on knowledge and teachability in golf, and the mental toll of success in athletics.
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Mar 13, 2024 • 3h 13min
Why Tiger Woods Mind Was His Greatest Weapon (Part 2)
Explore Tiger Woods' competitive drive, pursuit of perfection, strategic goal-setting, innovation in sports, exceptional memory, self-talk, pain management, mental dominance, and patient evolution of his golf swing. Discover his alter ego, cold-blooded assassin persona, exceptional memory, and strategic mindset in golf. Dive into his resilience, determination, and strategic mastery on the golf course.
Mar 8, 2024 • 2h 4min
Was Tiger Woods Programmed for Success? (Part 1)
Delve into Tiger Woods' mental programming and secrets to learning, his intense practice routine, and the influences that shaped his success. Explore hypnosis, mental training, and how his father's strategic upbringing built his mental toughness. Discover his approach to success through mentorship and creativity in the game.
Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 45min
Interviewing Kobe Bryant's Secret Performance Coach
Discover how Kobe Bryant crafted his alter ego, the Black Mamba, with the help of a performance coach. Todd Herman shares insights on using imagination for peak performance, traits of high-level athletes, and the power of alter egos. Explore the impact of Joseph Campbell's hero's journey, constraints, playfulness, and visualization in enhancing performance.
