One Track Mind

It’s often been said that success in sport at the elite level has more to do with mental rather than physical performance.  On this episode into the future of mental performance, Sam and David are joined by Founder and CEO of Optimize Mind Performance, Jack Preddey. Jack talks about his experience as an athlete and more recently as a founder of Optimize, which aims to empower sports psychologists and mental performance coaches with a comprehensive toolset, incorporating an app, dashboard and informed by expert content.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/track-consulting-group/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-joyce01/https://www.linkedin.com/company/synapsing/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trackconsulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Track_VUWeb: trackvu.com/podcast & samrobertson.com.au  

In many sports there is a growing recognition that developing an athlete’s mental skills is one of the most high values ways to reach new performance heights. On this episode into the state of mental performance, David and Sam ask some of the big questions relating to this space: what is the relationship between mental health and mental performance? Whose responsibility is it? And what role do mobile apps and other technologies play in helping to develop mental skills? Joining the show to discuss these areas is Dr Shawn Zeplin. Shawn is the Assistant Athletic director - Student Athlete Wellness at Duke University and is responsible for overseeing psychological services to the Duke University Athletic Department student athletes and staff. - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/track-consulting-group/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-joyce01/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/synapsing/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trackconsulting/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Track_VU- Website: trackvu.com/podcast & samrobertson.com.au  

Part two in the series into Wellbeing, features National Wellbeing Manager - Refereeing for Football Australia, Kay Robinson. As part of her role within Football Australia, Kay works collaboratively with officials, coaches, leaders, and stakeholders to drive positive change and support the wellbeing of officials, maximising their retention, development, experiences, and transitions within and away from the sport.- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/track-consulting-group/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-joyce01/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/synapsing/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trackconsulting/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Track_VU- Website: trackvu.com/podcast & samrobertson.com.au  

With dedicated roles and departments emerging in sports around the globe, wellbeing is a growing priority in high performance sport. But what actually is wellbeing? How is it being measured? What is its relationship with performance? And who is responsible for it in sporting organisations? Episode 65 features Wellbeing and Engagement Lead for High Performance Sport New Zealand Dr Toni Minniti. Possessing a PhD in Clinical Psychology, Toni has an extensive career in clinical work and mental health advocacy, as well as having held various scholarly, academic and regulatory positions. - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/track-consulting-group/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-joyce01/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/synapsing/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trackconsulting/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Track_VU- Website: trackvu.com/podcast & samrobertson.com.au