Cognitive Performance

Neuro Activation

​The purpose of the Neuro Activation section is to prime your brain to perform at
optimal levels throughout the entirety of the session. This is achieved through base
level coordination drills, such as underhand throws and overhand catches with tennis
balls, dot drills for foot-eye coordination, and isometric exercises to promote the
release of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). 

Cognitive Agility

In this section the athlete is challenged by dual-task coordination exercises.

This includes responding to specific stimuli on the screen while performing

hand-eye or foot-eye coordination tasks. For example, athletes may have to step to a specific

dot while saying the color or number associated with it. This part of the program also includes

stress exposure to simulate fatigue and enhance cognitive resilience. 

Cognitive Core

The athlete must hold a plank position while responding to stimuli. This trains the brain to make
accurate decisions under significant levels of physical stress.

Stroop Score Calculation

To calculate your Stroop score, you need to add up all six of your Stroop test scores
and then divide the total by 6. This will give you the average score across all six tests.
The Stroop effect is a valuable tool in psychology that helps measure an athletes
cognitive efficiency. The best athletes in the world can process information fast and
accurately. By keeping track of your Stroop score each session, you can monitor your
progress and see how your cognitive skills develop. Generally your scores should
improve over time with training but may fluctuate when the intensity and volume of
the program increases.