Performers

What life-changing insights did Abby Wambach uncover on her path to becoming a soccer legend and one of the most influential figures in sports? Join sport psychology experts Dr. Duncan Simpson and Dr. Greg Young as they dive into the extraordinary life of Abby Wambach and the transformative principles that can elevate your approach to success. This episode offers a deep dive into the life and care...

What life-changing insights did Rickson Gracie uncover on his path to becoming a Jiu-Jitsu legend and one of martial arts’ most revered figures? Join sport psychology experts Dr. Duncan Simpson and Dr. Greg Young as they dive into the extraordinary life of Rickson Gracie and the transformative principles that can elevate your approach to success. This episode offers a deep dive into the life and c...

What leadership secrets did Mark Messier uncover on his path to becoming a hockey legend and one of sports’ most revered captains? Join sport psychology experts Dr. Duncan Simpson and Dr. Greg Young as they dive into the extraordinary career of Mark Messier and the leadership lessons that can transform your approach to success. This episode offers a deep dive into the life and career of Mark Messi...

How did a legendary football coach turn around a struggling team and revolutionize leadership in sports? Join sport psychology experts Dr. Duncan Simpson and Dr. Greg Young as they delve into the transformative life and career of Bill Walsh through his autobiography "The Score Takes Care of Itself." This episode offers insightful lessons from Bill Walsh's journey from modest beginnings to becoming...

How did a single athlete ignite a social revolution and transform a nation's favorite pastime? Join sport psychology experts Dr. Duncan Simpson and Dr. Greg Young as they delve into the transformative life and career of Jackie Robinson through his autobiography "I never had it made." This episode offers insightful lessons from Jackie Robinson's journey from modest beginnings to becoming a transfor...

What drives a man to climb towering cliffs without ropes or safety gear? Join sport psychology experts Dr. Duncan Simpson and Dr. Greg Young as they delve into Alex Honnold’s riveting book, "Alone on the Wall," exploring the unique world of free solo climbing. In this episode, Dr. Simpson and Dr. Young unpack the extraordinary mindset required for free soloing. They discuss the critical roles of f...

Have you ever wondered what shapes the mindset of a soccer legend? Join sport psychology experts Dr. Duncan Simpson and Dr. Greg Young as they delve into the early life and upbringing of Pelé, the legendary Brazilian footballer, in this episode of "Performers." This episode explores Pelé’s profound passion for soccer, influenced heavily by his father and coach, and how resilience played a pivotal...

Have you ever wondered how mental resilience can redefine the limits of human performance? Join sport psychology experts Dr. Duncan Simpson and Dr. Greg Young as they delve into Chrissie Wellington's autobiography 'A Life Without Limits,' chronicling her remarkable journey as a former professional triathlete who dominated the Ironman distance. In this episode, Dr. Simpson and Dr. Young explore Wel...

Have you ever wondered what drives an NBA legend to relentlessly pursue excellence? Join sport psychology experts Dr. Duncan Simpson and Dr. Greg Young as they unpack the secrets of Kobe Bryant’s extraordinary mindset from his book 'The Mamba Mentality: How I Play.' This episode dives deep into Bryant’s commitment to dedication, continuous improvement, and the delicate balance between routine and...

Have you ever wondered how the toughest challenges can forge the most formidable champions? Join sport psychology experts Dr. Duncan Simpson and Dr. Greg Young as they discuss the riveting autobiography 'Undisputed' by Mike Tyson and Larry Sloman, delving into Tyson's tumultuous journey from a troubled childhood to becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history. This episode explores Tyson'...

Have you ever wondered how top coaches strike the perfect balance between discipline and autonomy to foster winning teams? Join sport psychology experts Dr. Duncan Simpson (@sportpsychdunc) and Dr. Greg Young in Part 2 of this episode of 'Performers,' as they delve deeper into the coaching strategies that build champions. This episode explores the nuanced balance of enforcing discipline while gran...

Have you ever wondered what makes a legendary coach succeed in shaping not just athletes, but leaders? Join sport psychology experts Dr. Duncan Simpson (@sportpsychdunc) and Dr. Greg Young in Part 1 of this episode of 'Performers,' as they unpack the transformative coaching philosophy of the iconic women's basketball coach, Pat Summitt. This episode explores how Pat Summitt created a coaching envi...

Have you ever wondered how leadership and resilience are cultivated through sports? Join sport psychology experts Dr. Duncan Simpson (@sportpsychdunc) and Dr. Greg Young in this episode of 'Performers,' as they explore “Dan Carter: My Autobiography,” chronicling the journey of one of the world's leading rugby players. This episode delves into the intricate layers of mental resilience and intrinsic...

Have you ever wondered what drives an NFL legend to overcome massive adversity and achieve unprecedented success? Join sport psychology experts Dr. Duncan Simpson (@sportpsychdunc) and Dr. Greg Young in this episode of 'Performers,' as they explore Drew Brees' autobiography, “Coming Back Stronger.” This episode dives into the profound psychological complexities experienced by one of the most resil...

Have you ever wondered what drives a U.S. sporting icon to achieve greatness despite numerous setbacks? Join sport psychology experts Dr. Duncan Simpson and Dr. Greg Young in this episode of 'Performers,' as they dive into Lindsey Vonn’s autobiography, “Rise.” This episode uncovers the psychological complexities of one of the most celebrated athletes in American sports history, Lindsey Vonn. It ex...

Have you ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a tennis legend who simultaneously loved and hated the sport? In this episode of 'Performers,' join sport psychology experts Dr. Duncan Simpson and Dr. Greg Young as they explore the riveting autobiography of tennis legend Andre Agassi, “Open.” Understanding the psychological complexities of top athletes like Andre Agassi can provide invaluable in...