The Secret Weapon Behind 2 World Cups: Dr. Sherylle Calder on Vision, Focus & High Performance

Dr. Sherylle Calder — the visual performance coach behind World Cup wins with England (2003) and South Africa (2007) — joins Gurthro Steenkamp and Ben Pegna to share the secret science of decision-making, visual awareness, and unlocking elite focus. From All Blacks to F1 and Ernie Els, she’s worked with the best. Discover how eye training with iGym helps players, coaches, and leaders level up their game.00:00 The Secret Weapon Behind World Cup Wins03:10 Training Vision: The Key to Performance06:06 The Journey to England's 2003 World Cup Victory08:55 The Science of Visual Awareness in Sports12:03 Training Skills: Beyond Physical Fitness15:01 The Role of Visual Skills in Decision Making18:08 Unique Approaches to Individual Coaching20:50 Cross-Sport Applications of Visual Training24:07 Winning Strategies: Quality Over Quantity in Training27:00 The Impact of Visual Training on Team Dynamics30:58 The Evolution of Performance Training33:39 Understanding Ghost Mode in Rugby36:23 The Importance of Eye Fitness39:05 Impact of Technology on Focus44:16 The Role of iGym in Enhancing Performance47:19 The Need for Eye Recovery52:01 Work Ethic and Skill Acquisition in Sports56:28 The Value of Individualized Training01:00:06 Applying Sports Training Principles to Business01:01:06 Lessons from Rugby for Life and LeadershipIf you're a rugby player, coach, or front-rower looking to improve your game and gain insights from one of the best, this episode is a must-watch! 🎙️🔥🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS for more rugby insights from top players & coaches!📲 Follow us for more rugby content:📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://thescrumdominatormindset.mykajabi.com/offers/JNLUYzpiFollow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromthegamepodcastFollow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkampFollow Ben on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/benpegna