Krush Performance

Ethos, the fundamental virtues that drive organizational, team and athlete performance. In sport “Character” is as valued as skill, talent and in game performance. Add “Character” to skill, talent and execution…well now we have something special. So then, what is character? Where does it come from? And who is responsible for making it all happen? […] The post Episode 25-23: Ethos: The Hidden Force Driving Elite Performance in Sport, Business, and Life appeared first on Radio Influence.

When it comes to mental performance, even the best performers face key Pressure Points: · Self-Doubt and Lack of Confidence · Anxiety in Competition and in Life · Distraction & the inability to focus properly How do you overcome these Pressure Points to consistently bring your A-Game? Control the Deployment of Focus! Mastering this skill […] The post Episode 25-22: The Smart Bomb of Performance & Understanding the Nail of Mental Self-Sabotage appeared first on Radio Influence.

Is exercise the ultimate catalyst for brain development, learning, and performance? The evidence is clear: exercise and brain performance are intrinsically linked. From resistance training to aerobic workouts, exercise physically transforms our brains, enhances performance and serves as our strongest defense against mood disorders, Alzheimer’s, ADHD, and addiction. This week on Krush Performance, we dive […] The post Episode 25-21: The User’s Guide to the Brain & Spark Dr. John Ratey appeared first on Radio Influence.

This week on Krush Performance, we dive into essential off-season strategies that every baseball coach, player and parent needs to know. Krusher lays out his step-by-step process so you can plan out the best possible program for your off-season. Off-Season Planning: Discover how to reverse engineer your calendar from first games and practices, emphasizing the […] The post Episode 25-20: Navigating Your Off-Season Like a Pro appeared first on Radio Influence.

This week on Krush Performance, we’re diving into one of the most pressing issues in the world of sport: corruption. Joining us is Krush Favorite, investigative academic and journalist Declan Hill, who’s been at the forefront of uncovering the dark underbelly of the sports industry. We’ll explore: · The current state of corruption in sport. […] The post Episode 25-19: The Tipping Point – Corruption in Sport appeared first on Radio Influence.

It’s not just about who’s ready now — it’s about who’s building for what’s next. ️️This week on Krush Performance, Jeff kicks off the NHL season and breaks down what’s shaping up to be one of the most intriguing years in recent memory. From breakout players to defining storylines, the Krusher shares his top NHL […] The post Episode 25-18: New Season, New Storylines — The Krusher’s NHL Picks & Baseball’s Off-Season Priorities appeared first on Radio Influence.

This week, we’re diving deep into a topic that impacts every athlete, coach, and health-conscious individual: nutrition, sport performance, and the science behind what we eat. In this episode, we’re waging war on sugar and breaking down the real science of sweetness. From the food labels you see in the supermarket to the biochemistry happening […] The post Episode 25-17: Return of The Krush War on Sugar – The Science of Sweetness appeared first on Radio Influence.

This Week on the Show: we’re diving deep into one of the most critical topics in sports today: concussion awareness, player health, and the connection between mental health and peak performance. I’m joined by Krush Hall of Famer, Dr. Martin Mrazik, a leading expert in neuropsychology and concussion management, who’s worked with athletes at every […] The post Episode 25-16: Concussion Awareness, Player Health + Mental Performance with Dr. Martin Mrazik appeared first on Radio Influence.

Welcome to Season 20 of Krush Performance. This season we will be tracking down some of the past Krush Guests to revisit some of our favorite conversations & to catch up on what they have been up to since being on the show. And we’ll be paying tribute to the Krush Guests who are no […] The post Episode 25-15: Krush Season 20 – Tribute to Ken Dryden appeared first on Radio Influence.

What drives us to keep going? To keep putting in the hard time needed to getting better and even master a skill or conquer a goal and objective? For decades researchers have been working to better understand: · What motivates people to do what they do? · How do top performers stay motivated? · How […] The post Episode 25-14: Motivation: What We Know & Why We Are Getting It All Wrong appeared first on Radio Influence.

Talent, our understanding of talent and how we apply it within the developmental pathways, from grassroots right up to our professional, both compels and limits athletic achievement. Would we be better off ignoring talent all together? This week, we wrap up our year long investigation into the incredible complexity of talent development and talent ID […] The post Episode 25-13: Talent & Talent ID What You Need to Know appeared first on Radio Influence.

For athletes, navigating today’s developmental/High Performance pathways is more complicated than ever. It is mid summer and that means Baseball’s Mid-Summer Classic. Baseball is a great sport to watch – regardless of what sport you play. There is plenty to learn from watching what is happening in other sports and maybe more so today than […] The post Episode 25-12: Mid-Summer Classic & Performance Pathways appeared first on Radio Influence.

What are you looking at? We need to know because what you see directly impacts your performance. Perception has been one of the main Krush themes over the past few years and rightfully so. How you perceive your environment directly impacts performance outcomes in both sport and in life. Success in sport is greatly dependent […] The post Episode 25-11: What Are You Looking At? Sport Performance Vision appeared first on Radio Influence.

You are the Judge & Jury on this week’s episode of Krush Performance as Krusher Makes his case to course correct sport. With injury rates sky rocketing. Drop out rates at all time highs. Player development falling apart. Krush makes his case for what he believes needs to be done to course correct sport. You […] The post Episode 25-10: Court is in Session As Krusher Makes his Case for Course Correcting Sport appeared first on Radio Influence.

If you were to take a guess on what the greatest ability in sport is today, what would you say? Strength, speed, power? Game sense? Or a skill or a specific talent. Could it be Grit, commitment, determination or complete levels? There is one thing that above all else – one ability or trait that […] The post Episode 25-9: The Greatest Ability in Sport Today appeared first on Radio Influence.

This week, we breakdown the incredible complexity of athlete and talent development and talent ID. We are joined by Sport Scientist, Dr. Joe Baker. How do genetics and environment influence what we become…how good we become, and I ask the question: “Is Talent Real?” If we can get a clear idea of what talent really […] The post Episode 25-8: Talent & Talent ID appeared first on Radio Influence.

The Number One Priority in Maximizing Athlete and Player Performance is Recovery. Athlete and Player development is all about problem solving. Maximizing performance and future development relies on recovery. Yes, you need quality training, you need quality technical and tactical preparation you need quality competition, but all of this is only as good as an […] The post Episode 25-7: Critical Recovery – The Anti Ice Movement appeared first on Radio Influence.

The high-performance pathway is changing right before our eyes. Past players who had incredible careers might not even get a chance to play in todays sporting landscape. If you are an athlete/player with goals of playing at the highest level of your sport, what does your pathway to the big leagues look like? What should […] The post Episode 25-6: High Performance Pathways: The Changing Landscape appeared first on Radio Influence.

The timing of this conversation could not be better and if you are involved in the game of baseball in anyway you are going totally appreciate this episode of Krush Performance. Heck, if you are involved in any sport this is an important conversation with so many takeaways. With the Major Legue Baseball season underway […] The post Episode 25-5: Play Ball – Player Development & Organizational Performance appeared first on Radio Influence.

Staying injury-free might be the single most important thing baseball players can do to raise their value. Last year MLB teams paid over $1B to players who could not play. The majority of this was paid out to pitchers who could not throw due to injury. The injury rates are at historical highs at every […] The post Episode 25-4: The Pitch – Keeping Our Pitchers Safe appeared first on Radio Influence.