Ep. 12 - “Youth Sports Evolution”
In this episode, Michael Pruchniewski and Joey Kang dig into what’s really driving the pressures in youth sports today. Joey - drawing on his own athletic journey and his work as a mental performance consultant - breaks down how early specialization, identity pressure, and shifting expectations are reshaping the youth sports landscape. Their conversation highlights why young athletes need more than reps and training plans; they need space to develop confidence, resilience, and a sense of self beyond the game. It’s a timely look at how parents and coaches can help kids build a healthier, more sustainable relationship with sports.
Ep. 10 - “Unlocking Sports Science”
From Australia to the NBA and NHL, Jesse Green has built a career at the intersection of sports science and data. In this episode, he shares how the field has evolved across collegiate and professional sports, why communication is as critical as data itself, and what young professionals can learn about curiosity, context, and balance in performance.
Ep. 6 - “Fueling Success: Nutrition in Elite Football”
What does it take to fuel a Premier League team for peak performance? Michael Pruchniewski sits down with Wee Lun Foo, Performance Nutritionist at Tottenham Hotspur, to explore how data, discipline, and communication drive elite performance on and off the pitch. Wee Lun shares his remarkable journey from Malaysia to the Premier League, revealing the daily realities of supporting world-class players through nutrition and hydration. The conversation dives deep into the power of mastering the basics, building trust within multidisciplinary teams, and translating complex data into actionable insights that truly move performance forward.