The Exponential Athlete

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The ambitious goal of the exponential athlete podcast is to embark on the most complete study of excellence in sports 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 chasing the pinnacle of their chosen field.

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How Federer Created one of the Most Unique Advantages in Sport (Part 3) | Anatomy of Excellence

May 16 2024 203 mins

This is part 3 of the 4 part podcast series studying the keys to Roger Federer’s success on the tennis court. In this episode we explore the strategy, tactics, technical details, mental approach, and demeanor that gave him one of the most unique advantages in sports. We cover: 0:00 Intro 2:16 Strategy and Tactics 47:35 Technical Details 01:32:02 Reputation 02:00:32 Mental Approac

Inside the Miracle Of Roger Federer's Career Longevity (Part 2) | Anatomy of Excellence

May 07 2024 139 mins

This is part 2 of the 4 part podcast series studying the keys to Roger Federer’s success on the tennis court. In this episode we explore his approach, philosophy, and process for maintaining a competitive career for over 20 years. We cover: 0:00 Intro 3:08 Goals for Longevity 27:46 How Impressive is His Longevity 32:43 Love of the Lifestyle 1:04:28 Importance of Curiosity 1:15:34

The Lesson from Federer's Forgotten Transformation (Part 1) | Anatomy of Excellence

Apr 30 2024 155 mins

This is part 1 of the 4 part podcast series studying the keys to Roger Federer’'s success on the tennis court. In this episode we explore the incredible transformation that Federer made from emotional and immature teen to polished professional and champion. We cover: 0:00 Intro 6:18 Red Flags 21:24 The Transformation 27:30 Getting the Right People 1:22:25 A Perspective Shift

Mr. 58: What it Takes to Shoot the Lowest Round in Golf History | Interview | Jim Furyk

Apr 20 2024 89 mins

In the history of the PGA tour, there have only been 12 rounds where players have shot under 60. There is only one person who has accomplished this feat more than once. Not only that, he also holds the record for shooting the lowest round in a PGA tour event, a 58 at TPC river highlands. This man is Jim Furyk, and I had the pleasure of interviewing him today. We learn about his men

Certified Mad Scientist Explains How Athletes Can Learn from Super-Soldiers | Interview | Andrew Herr

Apr 13 2024 86 mins

What can the advances in how we maximize the potential of soldiers teach us about performance in athletes? Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Andrew Herr. He is a certified Mad Scientist by the U.S. Army and has spent the majority of his career obsessing over how to make teams of soldiers (Navy Seals) and athletes faster, smarter, and better. In other words, he was tasked wit

Breaking Down Shohei Ohtani's Hyper-Effective Goal Setting Technique | Deep Dive

Apr 04 2024 43 mins

Shohei Ohtani used the Harada Method for setting his goals for Baseball. This is an approach that we can all adopt in our lives. The goal setting technique is called the Harada Method. In this episode, I break down who Takashi Harada was, the steps to the Harada Method, and a few examples of how it works. Resources Book: https://amzn.to/49n0ZRu https://theharadamethod.com/ Udemy

Motor Learning Expert: Why Your Practice Isn't Paying Off | Interview | Dr. Will Wu

Mar 30 2024 93 mins

Both Kobe Bryant and Tiger Woods were relentless with their practice. They spent thousands of hours honing their craft in the gym or on the course. While this created a tremendous advantage, it also broke down their bodies. What if there was a way that they could have achieved the same results with dramatically less repetition, in turn reducing the physical sacrifice? Today I had t

How to Steal the Self Talk of Elite Athletes to Help You Win | Deep Dive | Deep Dive

Mar 21 2024 60 mins

Is there a science to the conversations that we have with ourselves? What strategies can we use to maximize our performance through the way we talk. I recently read the book Chatter by Ethan Kross to better understand how to navigate the conversations that we have with ourselves. This episode highlights the areas in the book that I think are most relevant to athletes and high perfo

Inside Tiger's Upbringing and the Pitfalls of Success (Part 3) | Anatomy Of Excellence

Mar 14 2024 41 mins

This is part 3 of of the 3 part series studying the keys to Tiger Wood's success on the golf course. In this episode we look into the outside forces that shaped his career. We explore the role of Earl and Tida Woods, Team Tiger, growing up in California, and some of the pitfalls of his approach to greatness. Exponential Athlete Socials Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/athletex

Why Tiger Woods Mind Was His Greatest Weapon (Part 2) | Anatomy Of Excellence

Mar 12 2024 193 mins

This is part 2 of of the 3 part series studying the keys to Tiger Wood's success on the golf course. In this episode we dive deep into the forces that drive him, his strategy, and the mental constructs he used to become the greatest to ever play the game of golf. Exponential Athlete Socials Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/athletexpodcast⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagra

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