S.4 E.9 - 2-Time Pro Bowler & Seahawk Jason Myers - So Loud It's Quiet: Finding Your Process

In a thrilling and revealing episode, S.4 E.9 with Jason Myers unleashes the process of a Pro Bowl kicker's weekday preparation. From his captivating introduction to the myth-busting moments of his career, Myers shares how hitting a game-winning kick in his rookie season ignited his journey. He details his path from Marist College to the NFL, where working odd jobs underscored his relentless pursuit of football excellence. Myers reveals the secrets behind his mental fortitude, emphasizing the crucial next kick after a miss and the rigorous sports psychology sessions. As he unveils his meticulous field goal process and intensive training routines, Myers inspires young kickers with invaluable insights on core stability, conditioning, and handling high-pressure situations. This episode is a must-watch for specialists eager to elevate their game and conquer the challenges of professional football. 0:25 - Jason Myer’s Introduction 1:05 - Mythbuster’s Section Presented By the Kicker’s Bible: Most Memorable Moment in Jason’s Career - Hitting a Game Winner in the Rookie Season vs. Baltimore. 3:40 - Jason - So loud it’s quiet. 4:10 - Journey to Marist College 5:30 - How to Make the Most of an Opportunity. 6:30 - Trying to Make it in the NFL - Working at a Sporting Goods Place & a Valet 10:20 - Plan B? Competing against NFL Talent 11:05 - Lifetime Fitness & Salesman at a Paint Store - Keep Flowing With It 12:40 - Common Trait among NFL Kickers - Knowing Who You Are 14:00 - Jaguars Two-Toned Helmets 14:25 - Handling Adversity - Having to Work Hard and Earn Things 15:40 - What’s the Most Important Kick - Next Kick After a Miss - Sports Psychology - Every Thursday Night Before the Game 16:55 - What Jason Has Learned From Working with a Sports Psychologist - Process Driven 17:45 - 2 Minutes Same Routine 18:38 - Jason’s Field Goal Process - Net, Dry Runs, Wind, Swinging Down Line. Kick Process - Short Compact, Tempo 20:40 - Jason’s Mental Cues 21:30 - Commit to Your First Target 22:40 - Visualize Center - Best Ball - Best Tempo 23:30 - Path to the Ball - Shoulder Swivel 24:45 - Why Does a Straight on Path to the Ball - Body, Flexibility, Tempo - Roll Foot on Contact 26:15 - Weight Room - Rotational Stability, Staying Tall on Plant Leg, Core Work - Shoulders Tall & Back Behind the Ball 27:30 - Why is Core Work Important for Specialists. Ankle, Single Leg, Extreme Stability - Not Overswinging 30:00 - How to Be a Good Kicker in the Wind - Slower Rotation on Your Line - Good Ball Striking 31:22 - Jason’s Warm Up - Shoulder To Hip - Anti-Rotational Squats and Single Leg Squats Video - Get the Glutes and Muscles Firing - Bands 32:00 - Working Out First - Hotel - Jump & Band Rotational Stuff - Body Woken - Priming Body Up - Band Stuff during the game 33:15 - High Schoolers - Do Not Hit 85 Balls in the Net 34:00 - How to Maintain a Big Kickoff Leg - Mondy’s Heavy Workout - Rotational Work 36:20 - Monday Work with Physical Trainers 37:50 - Saturday Routine - 20 Minute Workout - Jump Ropes, Core, 5 Minute Jog 38:30 - How to Deal with Failure and Sustain Success - Develop a Routine and Stay With It - Film, Prep, Body. Helps you get back on Track - Intro 39:55 - How to Stay Motivated - Treat Every Year Like I’m a Rookie - Mentality 42:45 - Feeling of Year 10 - Getting in Groove - Move As Slow As Possible 45:05 - How to Know When Your Tempo is Off - Feel it after Kick about Approach - Bigger Backswing 47:15 - Rapid Fire Section Presented by the Kicker’s Bible 47:45 - Most Challenging Weather Condition & How Did You Adapt - Find Your Apex - Wider Target - More Side to Side 49:45 - Film - What Do You Watch - Watch Games at That Location & How It’s Flying - Watch Other’s Film 50:54 - How to Handle High-Pressure Situations - Put Yourself in Your Happy Place 52:35 - Pre-Game Rituals - Younger Athletes 53:30 - Best Advice - Be Yourself - Having Your Own Routine - Find Who You Are in Offseason