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A Genius on the Offensive Line? A Look at How Trey Smith’s Intelligence Is A Game Changer In Kansas City

Originally published in partnership with The 33rd Team At 6-foot-3 and 330 pounds with impressive strength and mobility, it is easy to identify that Kansas City Chiefs All-Rookie right guard Trey Smith has an exceptional physical profile. What many may not be able to see is that Smith’s impressive array of […]

Antonio Brown Is Not The Villain in His Own Story

Originally published in partnership with The 33rd Team When Antonio Brown walked off the field midway through the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the New York Jets, many media members and fans suggested that Brown’s season, and career, were likely over. But Brown’s career has seemingly been on life support […]

How to Get the Most Out Of Your Quarterback

Originally published in partnership with The 33rd Team While having an excellent quarterback does not guarantee success, it is no secret that getting the quarterback position right is the most essential component to prosperity in the NFL. Figuring out which ways to accentuate your quarterback’s strengths and mitigate their weaknesses is of […]

Different Players Must be Coached In Different Ways

Originally published in partnership with The 33rd Team When looking at the fundamentals of tactical or technical skill acquisition in sports, a lot of times the assumption is that every player learns the same way. As Dr. Scott Goldman tells, that assumption is not only flawed, it could be holding back players […]

The Road To Recovery: 3 Ways NFL Teams Can Increase Engagement With Players On IR

Originally published in partnership with The 33rd Team In the NFL, injuries are simply part of the game. As former New York Jets cornerback Kyle Wilson put it on The 33rd Team’s most recent Wednesday Call, “There’s a 100% injury rate. It’s not a matter of if, but when.” With the margin […]

Inside The Mind of An NFL Tight End

Originally published in partnership with The 33rd Team Finding and developing talent at a high level is the bread and butter of a successful NFL organization. One secret to successful drafting and player development is to have a comprehensive athletic profile on every player. Teams spend years reviewing film, interviewing coaches, and […]

3 Ways NFL Teams Can Promote Mental Health

Originally published in partnership with The 33rd Team The awareness around mental health has grown exponentially in recent years, not only in sports but in society as a whole. Compared to how it was 20 years ago, Golden State Warriors’ Sports Psychologist Dr. Scott Goldman says the amount of growth is “amazing,” […]

Between The Ears: In the Modern NFL, Intelligence Is The Competitive Advantage

Originally published in partnership with The 33rd Team In today’s NFL, and in modern professional sports in general, essentially every athlete is big, fast and strong. As the Athletic Intelligence Measures co-founder and Golden State Warriors’ performance psychologist Scott Goldman believes, the level of human performance from a physical aspect has begun […]

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