How Scotty James Trains To Be The Best Half Pipe Rider in the World | MindSets Podcast | Episode 77

Episode 77 of The MindSets Podcast is back to just Charles and Angus, and we’re diving deep into one of the most fascinating high-performance athletes on the planet: Scotty James.With the Winter Olympics Milano Cortina building nicely, Scotty’s next major competition is fast approaching. This episode breaks down exactly what it takes to be the best snowboarder in the world and whether this could finally be the year he bags Olympic gold 🥇🗞️ Opening Segment: Sporting News + Grind My GearsWe kick things off with the latest in sporting news before jumping into a mix of listener-submitted Grind My Gears, plus a fresh off-the-press GMG from Angus after a frustrating gym session on the day of recording.🏂 Main Segment: The Scotty James Deep DiveWe then get into the main event:Scotty James’ career progression and rise to the top of snowboardingWhat separates him from the rest of the fieldA full breakdown of how he trains:-Training phases across the year-Weekly programming structure-How strength, power, conditioning, and on-snow work fit together-Why his preparation matters right now with Olympic pressure buildingIf you’re interested in elite performance, Olympic preparation, or high-level athletic development, this one’s a must-listen.🧠 Final Segment: Who Won?We close the episode with "Who Won?" - Our quiz-based game where Charles gives Angus a specific competition from recent sporting history, and Angus has to name the winning team or athlete.Can you do better than Angus? Play along as you listen 👀⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Intro01:30 – Sporting News (2 MIN CAP)03:30 – Grinds My Gears 20:16 – Scotty James Career Breakdown27:22 – Scotty James Training Phases & Weekly Programming46:02 – Milano Cortina Olympics & Upcoming Competition Pressure54:25 – Game: "Who Won?" (Play Along at Home)1:06:29 – Bonus News🎧 Listen & FollowYou can listen to Episode 77 of The MindSets Podcast on all major platforms using:https://linktr.ee/mindsets_podcast📸 Instagram: @MindSets_Podcast🎥 YouTube: MindSets Podcast🎵 TikTok: @MindSets_Podcast📸 Angus on Instagram: @anguscookIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow, subscribe, and share it with anyone interested in elite sport, Olympic performance, or training at the highest level.👇 Let us know:Do you think Scotty James finally gets Olympic gold?What athlete should we break down next?And how many did you get right in Who Won?