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Dusty Imoo was once ranked as the number one ice hockey goalie prospect in the world. His statistics were beyond incredible .., and then "life happened". Dusty began realizing the pressures that were being placed upon him at an age where no-one knew how to help support and guide those having to deal with the pressures of being an elite athlete. Over time, these various forms of pressure became gre...

Eurico Da Silva is one of the greatest race jockeys in history. He has raced in 15,000 races and won 2,900 of them. He has won the Queen's Plate twice, and he is a 7 time recipient of the Sovereign Award as Canada's Most Outstanding Jockey. But today, this motivational speaker and author is helping more than the eye can see. Today, Eurico is helping rehabilitate people and horses at the same time....

Today's interview with former Professional Poker Player - Greg Weber provides us with some of the incredible insights into the under-world of professional gambling and how it is effecting our society today. Greg shares with us some of the incredible stories of excitement he has experienced, as well as the pains of being down. Greg shares with us some of the "dark" details of how his...

This interview provides our listeners with the opportunity to hear from one of the top Sports Performance experts in the game of hockey. Kevin Neeld is the Director of Performance for the Boston Bruins. His experience and insight into the game is beyond informative and interesting. At the same time, this interview will provide some excellent insight for all those young and aspiring Sports Performa...

Evan Roberts is the Associate Director of Athletics at the University of Miami. His Focus is on NIL and Digital. Throughout this interview, we learn about the numerous ways in which schools attempt to help athletes develop their careers both during and after their athletic careers with the University of Miami. Evan provides a great deal of information and insight into the decisions athletes and sc...

Today's Interview introduces us to one of the most dynamic professional fighters in the world of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). Adam "The Maverick" Assenza spends time educating us on the specifics behind training and becoming an elite athlete before becoming a fighter. Adam talks with us about the "new" ways of training, developing mental toughness through the implementation of "creative" challenges a...

For many of the idea of running/jogging provides us with an excellent source of exercise. For some of us, the appreciation we have for such a vigorous effort allows us to transcend into a place of mediation, inner calm, and a form of therapeutic release. But for a select few ... running provides a source of invigoration, personal development, and challenge! Within this groups rests another creatur...

Today we conduct Part-II of our in-depth interview with the Director of NIL Strategies (U of Florida). This look into the world of collegiate sports will change your thoughts and ideas about what it means to be a college athlete today! The world of college sports is changing at a rapid rate. So much so, that schools now need to focus on hiring key people to help manage the growth and direction of...

Today's interview with Ben Chase is the first of two and possibly more ahead ... Ben has an incredible story and perspective on life that he shares with us as he evolved himself into the career position he has today as Director of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) Strategy for the University of Florida (Gators). Ben talks to us about his incredible "Road Trip" which attained National a...

Jason Demers is former professional ice hockey player who played 700 games in the National Hockey League. He also would represent Canada in International competition. Even though these accomplishments are both impressive and special his achievements are far more impressive when you learn that he accomplished this while battling "performance anxiety". Performing while under the influence of "perfor...

Happy New Year Episode ... This is Part 2 of 2, of our incredible interview series with Lou Vairo. In this segment, Lou shares with us stories of epic proportion. Added to this, Lou spends time sharing his secret(s) to becoming a "great" leader. Within this episode, Lou will share with us how some of his simple - yet overly complex and difficult decision making, which altered the lives of many peo...

For many of us, the ability to meet and connect with a living legend is something beyond our wildest imagination. The ability to connect with Lou Vairo is equivalent to being able to access the archives of the "Smithsonian" of US Hockey. Lou Vairo is responsible for the implementation of the physical training, strategic plans, and moral compass of ice hockey as we know it today. Lou help...

If you are a motorsports fan or simply in awe of "Racing Royalty"you are going to LOVE this interview. Jarett Andretti is the son of former Indy and NASCAR great - John Andretti. In January of 2020, John lost his battle with cancer. But during his fight, he decided to bring more awareness to the importance of attaining regular colonoscopies. In doing such, he and his family created the C...

For the those of our listeners who are into Sports Science and Innovation you are going to enjoy this interview. For those who are into all the above PLUS the sports of ice hockey and rugby ... You're going to LOVE this interview. Jordan Troester Phd, is the Director of Performance - Sports Science and Innovation at the University of Oregon. His path to this incredible achievement is credited...

The HeadSet Podcast was honored to have the opportunity to interview one of the best in world of performance psychology. Duncan Simpson PhD is the Director of Personal Development at IMG Academy. Dr. Simpson, provides young athletes with a wealth of insight and information on what it means to dedicate your life to being/becoming an elite athlete. He also provides an incredible look behind the scen...

It is beyond a rare experience to see someone re-define records of excellence. It is even more exciting when you are able to meet someone who has shattered the standards that have kept those records of excellence intact. Jennifer Welter Phd, is that person who "shatters" standards set by all others. She is not only an elite level athlete, a professional coach, she is also an author, and...

For many of us ... We will go through life learning about individuals who defy the laws of nature ... and wonder if they will ever be fortunate enough to meet someone of this magnitude? ... I can now say .. "I have!". Several months ago, I found myself working late at night, using a movie playing in the background as a source of subtle distraction and timer. As the initial credits began...

Every so often, we are fortunate to be able to meet people who truly live their life they way many wish they would. For many years I have been awe-struck with the athletes who compete in the PBR (Professional Bull Riders). Their level of athleticism is only matched by their level of courageousness. The idea of riding an animal that is larger and heavier than the average pick-up truck on the highwa...

Whenever we think about the definition of "Resiliency", we often think of those that must overcome great obstacles that care placed before them. At times, we may even think of the person who seems to get "knocked to the ground" again and again. A "real life" Rocky Balboa. For some, it is the combination of both that makes their accomplishments so exceptional. But for...

Throughout our lifetime, people will enter and exit our lives. Each of these people will leave some form of impression upon us. At times these impressions can be either positive or negative, while others will simply become "Life Changing" ... This was my experience in meeting Andrew Kurka. Not only is is Andrew, presently one of the TOP para-skiers in the world, he is also a boat captain...

Very few times our life are we able to meet someone, who's life story completely takes our breath away and leaves us saying ..."WOW" ... Benjamin 'Benji' Alexander is that kind of person! The story of Benji Alexander is one that Disney movies are based upon. It embodies courage, resiliency, tenacity, an incredible sense of sacrifice that is coupled with sense of FEARLESSNESS that is only second to...

In today's society our phones are simple mini-computers that can help us navigate and communicate anywhere in the world. The question is ...  have they become a "new" type of addiction for us? Have we become so addicted to our phones that they are now a new form of "silent drug"? Many therapists and addiction specialists feel this is the case. (Check out: https://www.lemonade.com/blog/psychol...

For many of us, "dreams" are a mere source of motivation to keep that we pursue in "hope(s)" that good fortune will shine upon our efforts ... some day. But for others, living out our "dreams" is simply a way of life. Chasing a vision of major importance and significance to us as individuals. For decades we have heard that the jewel of our efforts rests within the "journey" not "the destination po...

He's "arguably" the "BEST" strength and conditioning coach in the world, that specializes in training the National Hockey League's (NHL) most elite players. Not only is this Matt Nichol a World Class inspiration provider, but he is also an World Renowned innovator in performance training and entrepreneur (Former co-founder of BioSteel). During this interview, Matt shares with us some of the inspir...

When you have the chance to speak with Cara Morey, you can feel that you are in the presence of a person who is not just a "winner" but someone who is meant to do "more". Cara Morey is the Head Coach of the Princeton Tigers - Women's Varsity Hockey team. She was named head-coach in 2017-18, and since she had done nothing else but ... "Win" ... Since her inception as head coach during the 2017-18 s...