Dr. Cheryl Calder, a sports scientist, discusses the importance of sports vision and how it can improve performance in various sports. She explains that taking in information effectively and making quick and accurate decisions based on that information is crucial for skill performance. Dr. Calder emphasizes that everyone has strengths and weaknesses in their visual motor system and that training these skills specifically can lead to better performance. She also highlights the need for coaches to identify and address these weaknesses in order to optimize an athlete's performance. Additionally, Dr. Calder discusses the importance of integrating visual skills training into sports performance and the potential impact of modern technology on visual skills. In this conversation, Sherylle and Jody discuss the importance of sports vision and how it can enhance athletic performance. They explore the misconceptions around sports vision and the various skills it encompasses. They also discuss the EyeGym program, an online software program that trains athletes to improve their visual performance. Sherylle emphasizes the need for coaches to recognize their areas of expertise and seek out specialists like herself to support their athletes. They also touch on the connection between mental approach and visual performance, and the role of concentration in sports. Overall, the conversation highlights the critical role of sports vision in optimizing athletic performance. SHOW FLOW... 03:01 The Importance of Sports Vision 07:43 Identifying and Addressing Visual Weaknesses 15:21 Integrating Visual Skills Training into Sports Performance 18:03 The Impact of Modern Technology on Visual Skills 23:07 Training Visual Skills for Better Performance 27:27 Common Visual Weaknesses and Differences in Performance Levels 28:49 The importance of sports vision in athletic performance 35:00 Demystifying sports vision: Beyond peripheral vision 36:27 The iGym program: Enhancing visual performance online 39:14 Coaching and sports vision: Recognizing areas of expertise 43:06 The connection between mental approach and visual performance 46:11 Training the visual system: Improving concentration and decision-making CONNECT WITH SHERYLLE www.eyegym.com CONNECT WITH HODY www.jodymartins.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices