EPISODE · Sep 21, 2025 · 24 MIN
The Science of Clutch Performance: Cracking the Code of Scanning, Rituals, and Elite Mental Training with Professor Geir Jordet
from Deep Dive Into Soccer - Football - Futbol · host Afritech Sports Technology and Innovation Group Limited
The Science of Clutch Performance: Cracking the Code of Scanning, Rituals, and Elite Mental Training with Professor Geir JordetThis deep dive provides a comprehensive analysis of the career and influence of Professor Geir Jordet, a prominent figure in sports psychology known for bridging academic research with practical application in elite sports. We explore his foundational academic work at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, highlighting his focus on observational, field-based research concerning high-pressure performance, particularly his celebrated work on penalty shootouts and the concept of "escapist behaviors." Furthermore, the analysis details his extensive research on visual perception and "scanning" in football, a metric he has successfully quantified to measure on-pitch intelligence. Finally, the sources document Jordet's successful transition to an entrepreneur and consultant, outlining his work with elite clubs and companies and the commercialization of his research through the VR cognitive training startup, Be Your Best, which aims to revolutionize mental performance through proprietary metrics like Scan Rate and Critical Scan.#TechneAfricaFutbol #TechneFutbol #TrainWithTechne #Playermaker #TraceFutbol #EPL #FootballTech #FootballInnovation #PlayerDevelopment #CoachTools #SmartFootballTraining #AfricanFootball #CAFOnline #FIFA #FIFAYouth #CAFDevelopment #YouthFootballAfrica #NextGenFootball #FootballScouting #TalentIdentification #DigitalScouting #EliteYouthDevelopment #FootballJourney #FootballAnalytics #FIFAForward #FutebolAfricano #TrainTrackCompete #FootballExcellence #FootballAfrica #TheFutureOfFootball #Laliga #MLS #Liverpool #ManUtd #SportsDirector #SoccerCoach #SoccerAcademy #Barcleona
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The Science of Clutch Performance: Cracking the Code of Scanning, Rituals, and Elite Mental Training with Professor Geir JordetThis deep dive provides a comprehensive analysis of the career and influence of Professor Geir Jordet, a prominent figure in sports psychology known for bridging academic research with practical application in elite sports. We explore his foundational academic work at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, highlighting his focus on observational, field-based research concerning high-pressure performance, particularly his celebrated work on penalty shootouts and the concept of "escapist behaviors." Furthermore, the analysis details his extensive research on visual perception and "scanning" in football, a metric he has successfully quantified to measure on-pitch intelligence. Finally, the sources document Jordet's successful transition to an entrepreneur and consultant, outlining his work with elite clubs and companies and the commercialization of his research through the VR cognitive training startup, Be Your Best, which aims to revolutionize mental performance through proprietary metrics like Scan Rate and Critical Scan.#TechneAfricaFutbol #TechneFutbol #TrainWithTechne #Playermaker #TraceFutbol #EPL #FootballTech #FootballInnovation #PlayerDevelopment #CoachTools #SmartFootballTraining #AfricanFootball #CAFOnline #FIFA #FIFAYouth #CAFDevelopment #YouthFootballAfrica #NextGenFootball #FootballScouting #TalentIdentification #DigitalScouting #EliteYouthDevelopment #FootballJourney #FootballAnalytics #FIFAForward #FutebolAfricano #TrainTrackCompete #FootballExcellence #FootballAfrica #TheFutureOfFootball #Laliga #MLS #Liverpool #ManUtd #SportsDirector #SoccerCoach #SoccerAcademy #Barcleona
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