In this episode of DJ’s Sports Show, we explore a different side of sports—the mind behind performance. Elite performance coach Adam Wright joins the show to discuss what separates phenomenal athletes from those who struggle under pressure.

Elite Performance Coach Dr. Adam Wright joins the show to discuss what separates outstanding athletes from those who struggle under pressure.

Wright has worked with top athletes, CEOs, musicians, and high-performing leaders, and is the co-founder of the Antifragile Academy, where he's presented at Sony, Meta, and the United Nations.

He has worked as a performance coach for the Washington Nationals of the MLB, the Puerto Rico Women's Lacrosse team, and the NY and NJ Gotham FC of the NWSL.

Throughout the conversation, we discussed mental health, pressure, and the systems that help athletes build resilience and sustain performance when the stakes are high.

0:00 - Opening

1:29 - Welcoming Dr. Adam Wright

2:08 - Growing Up In Trenton

4:29 - Sports Beginnings

6:32 - Importance of Mental Resilience, Evolution Of Athletic Training

13:10 - Transitioning From Philosophy to Performance Psychology

15:22- Understanding Performance, Athlete Media Pressure

18:49- Teaching Sports & Exercise Psychology

22:10 - Philosophy Of Mental Clarity & Resilience

26:11 - Why Focusing On Only Mindset Falls Short

31:03 - Working With Elite Athletes, Helping Maintain Identity

37:05 - Parallels With CEOS, Music Artists & Business Leaders

38:55 - Co-Founding Antifragile Academy

43:21 - Reframing Failure, Thriving Under Pressure

49:45 - Why Is Antifragility Relevant In Modern Society?

50:40 - Mental Challenges For High Performers Today

55:49 - Building Mental Resilience & Purpose

57:01 - Quick Hitters

1:06:03 - Legacy

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