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Alabama and The Flow State Comedown.

Alabama’s historic 25-of-51 three-point barrage in the Sweet 16 against BYU was a Flow State clinic—until last night’s Elite 8 clash with Duke brought a jarring comedown and season-low final score from the nation's most dynamic offensive team. The Tide’s rhythm vanished, their legs faltered, and Duke’s suffocating defense exposed the physical and mental toll of that prior peak. This Flow State Comedown—a steep drop-off after a superhuman outing—is a pattern we’ve seen before, but it’s not inevitable. Somatic training offers a way to extend that momentum, mitigating the energetic crashes that leave athletes reeling.

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Dan Hurley: Dynasty and Dysfunction.

Dan Hurley’s fiery pursuit of a UConn three-peat veered into chaos, with viral outbursts and ego-driven antics overshadowing his dynasty. When coaches lose sight of the bigger picture, chasing personal glory over mentorship, players stagnate—learning bravado instead of backbone. This breeds a cycle of instability, amplifying the NIL and transfer portal’s win-now strain on young talent. The real cost flows downstream: kids molded by a warped compass, robbed of the grounded guidance needed for life beyond the game.

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The Death of Development: College Sports’ New “Ready-or-Nothing” Reality.

College sports’ development days are over, replaced by a “ready-or-nothing” race against a bloated transfer portal. Young athletes are specializing early, breaking down from overuse and pressure before they even get a shot at being one of the select few to score an opportunity as a freshman. This isn’t just a scholarship squeeze—it’s a pipeline to an injury epidemic with a side of burnout. Somatic training is the lifeline they need to not just survive, but thrive. The time to act on it is now.

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NIL’s Double-Edged Sword: Coleman Hawkins and the Price of a $2 Million Spotlight.

When Coleman Hawkins inked a massive NIL deal to transfer to Kansas State, it looked like the ultimate win—a young athlete cashing in on his talent in college sports’ shiny new era. But after a mediocre season and an ugly season-ending loss, the senior forward broke down in tears, admitting the weight of that paycheck crushed his game. Name, Image, and Likeness has flipped the script on youth athletics, promising riches but piling on pressures that threaten to break the next generation. This isn’t just Hawkins’ story—it’s a warning we can’t ignore.

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Breaking Boxes: How Somatics Liberates Athletes from the Cage of High-Level Sports.

Elite athletes are celebrated for their grit and discipline, but the same systems that elevate them can also confine them. Rigid roles and expectations limit potential, disconnect athletes from their intuition, and erode their sense of self. Somatics—practices like performance yoga, mindfulness, and brainspotting—offer a path to break these barriers and unlock a more liberated way of being.

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Brainspotting For Peak Performance In Leadership.

Talk therapy is out. Today’s top executives and C-suite leaders are turning to somatic practices for optimal performance and well-being. Modalities like meditation, breathwork, and brainspotting are redefining mental resilience, emotional intelligence, and decision-making at the highest levels. Learn more about brainspotting—the emerging gold standard for processing stress, overcoming mental blocks, and enhancing leadership performance—below.

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How Somatic Therapy Cures Focal Dystonia.

For elite athletes, losing control over a once-automatic movement can feel like an unsolvable mystery. The 'yips'—a sudden inability to execute fundamental skills—are often linked to focal dystonia, a neurological condition that disrupts motor function. Traditional approaches fall short because they only address symptoms, not the root cause. Somatic therapy provides a lasting solution by rewiring the brain-body connection, restoring fluid movement, and giving athletes the ability to perform with confidence again.

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Treating OCD In Elite Athletes.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent, uncontrollable thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that the individual feels compelled to perform. For elite athletes, OCD can manifest in unique ways, impacting both their performance and personal life.

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Box Breathing For Increased CO2 & Performance.

In the world of high-performance training, the smallest details can lead to the biggest breakthroughs. One often-overlooked but incredibly effective tool is box breathing—a simple yet profound breathing technique that can transform both your physical and mental game. At its core, box breathing is about controlling your breath to harness the power of carbon dioxide (CO2) for health, endurance, and clarity.

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2024 Book Highlights.

By popular demand, here are my favorite books published in 2024. These works represent a spectrum of genres and voices, each leaving a lasting impression. Whether you’re seeking literary depth, thrilling stories, or new perspectives, I know you’ll find something on this list to add to your own.

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Essential Supplements for General Health and Athletic Performance.

In an ideal world, the foundation of our health would come directly from the foods we eat—rich in vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients that fuel our bodies and optimize performance. However, the reality is far more complex. Modern agricultural practices and the decline in soil health have significantly impacted the nutrient density of the foods we consume, leaving even the most balanced diets lacking in critical elements. For athletes and high performers, these gaps can hinder recovery, energy levels, and overall health.

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The Power Of Breathwork: Unlock Your Well-Being & Performance.

Breathwork has been used for centuries to enhance well-being by regulating breathing patterns to influence both the body and mind. By harnessing the power of the breath, people can experience profound improvements in their health, focus, and emotional state. Let’s explore the broad range of benefits breathwork offers, why it’s especially valuable for elite athletes, and how to get going using the tool.

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Breathwork + Brainspotting For Concussion Recovery.

The combination of breathwork and brainspotting tools is a powerful means for athletes recovering from concussions by addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of healing. Eliminate post-concussion symptoms effectively and efficiently by increasing oxygenation, regulating the nervous system, and processing trauma in all the layers of the brain.

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Brainspotting For Peak Athletic Performance.

Talk therapy is out. Elite athletes are turning to somatic practices for optimal health and performance. Modalities like yoga, meditation, breathwork, and brainspotting are literal game-changers for individual players and teams alike. As sports performance continues to evolve, so does the understanding of how the mind and body work together to achieve greatness. Brainspotting is quickly becoming the emerging gold standard for processing trauma, overcoming mental blocks, and elevating performance—offering a powerful tool for those who need to stay sharp both mentally and physically.

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Eight Universal Truths.

Understanding our nature and life’s core truths make the inevitable ups and downs of living feel far less turbulent. Build your awareness around these axioms and your capacity to appreciate your unique experience is bound to expand.

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The Power Of Prana.

Prana = Life Force = Energy = Vitality. Modern life is diminishing our life force and stealing our energy. If you want to receive more abundance and live a more vibrant life, know these principles of prana and start making changes today.

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