July 15, 2025
The Secret Weapon Behind 2 World Cups: Dr. Sherylle Calder on Vision, Focus & High Performance
The Coach G ShowAbout this episode
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 Wins 03:10 Training Vision: The Key to Performance 06:06 The Journey to England's 2003 World Cup Victory 08:55 The Science of Visual Awareness in Sports 12:03 Training Skills: Beyond Physical Fitness 15:01 The Role of Visual Skills in Decision Making 18:08 Unique Approaches to Individual Coaching 20:50 Cross-Sport Applications of Visual Training 24:07 Winning Strategies: Quality Over Quantity in Training 27:00 The Impact of Visual Training on Team Dynamics 30:58 The Evolution of Performance Training 33:39 Understanding Ghost Mode in Rugby 36:23 The Importance of Eye Fitness 39:05 Impact of Technology on Focus 44:16 The Role of iGym in Enhancing Performance 47:19 The Need for Eye Recovery 52:01 Work Ethic and Skill Acquisition in Sports 56:28 The Value of Individualized Training 01:00:06 Applying Sports Training Principles to Business 01:01:06 Lessons from Rugby for Life and Leadership If 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/JNLUYzpi Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromthegamepodcast Follow Coach G on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp Follow Ben on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benpegna