In a thrilling and revealing episode, S.4 E.9 with Jason Myers unleashes the process of a Pro Bowl kicker's weekday preparation. From his captivating introduction to the myth-busting moments of his career, Myers shares how hitting a game-winning kick in his rookie season ignited his journey. He details his path from Marist College to the NFL, where working odd jobs underscored his relentless pursuit of football excellence. Myers reveals the secrets behind his mental fortitude, emphasizing the crucial next kick after a miss and the rigorous sports psychology sessions. As he unveils his meticulous field goal process and intensive training routines, Myers inspires young kickers with invaluable insights on core stability, conditioning, and handling high-pressure situations. This episode is a must-watch for specialists eager to elevate their game and conquer the challenges of professional football.

0:25 - Jason Myer’s Introduction
1:05 - Mythbuster’s Section Presented By the Kicker’s Bible: Most Memorable Moment in Jason’s Career - Hitting a Game Winner in the Rookie Season vs. Baltimore.
3:40 - Jason - So loud it’s quiet.
4:10 - Journey to Marist College
5:30 - How to Make the Most of an Opportunity.
6:30 - Trying to Make it in the NFL - Working at a Sporting Goods Place & a Valet
10:20 - Plan B? Competing against NFL Talent
11:05 - Lifetime Fitness & Salesman at a Paint Store - Keep Flowing With It
12:40 - Common Trait among NFL Kickers - Knowing Who You Are
14:00 - Jaguars Two-Toned Helmets
14:25 - Handling Adversity - Having to Work Hard and Earn Things
15:40 - What’s the Most Important Kick - Next Kick After a Miss - Sports Psychology - Every Thursday Night Before the Game
16:55 - What Jason Has Learned From Working with a Sports Psychologist - Process Driven
17:45 - 2 Minutes Same Routine
18:38 - Jason’s Field Goal Process - Net, Dry Runs, Wind, Swinging Down Line. Kick Process - Short Compact, Tempo
20:40 - Jason’s Mental Cues
21:30 - Commit to Your First Target
22:40 - Visualize Center - Best Ball - Best Tempo
23:30 - Path to the Ball - Shoulder Swivel
24:45 - Why Does a Straight on Path to the Ball - Body, Flexibility, Tempo - Roll Foot on Contact
26:15 - Weight Room - Rotational Stability, Staying Tall on Plant Leg, Core Work - Shoulders Tall & Back Behind the Ball
27:30 - Why is Core Work Important for Specialists. Ankle, Single Leg, Extreme Stability - Not Overswinging
30:00 - How to Be a Good Kicker in the Wind - Slower Rotation on Your Line - Good Ball Striking
31:22 - Jason’s Warm Up - Shoulder To Hip - Anti-Rotational Squats and Single Leg Squats Video - Get the Glutes and Muscles Firing - Bands
32:00 - Working Out First - Hotel - Jump & Band Rotational Stuff - Body Woken - Priming Body Up - Band Stuff during the game
33:15 - High Schoolers - Do Not Hit 85 Balls in the Net
34:00 - How to Maintain a Big Kickoff Leg - Mondy’s Heavy Workout - Rotational Work
36:20 - Monday Work with Physical Trainers
37:50 - Saturday Routine - 20 Minute Workout - Jump Ropes, Core, 5 Minute Jog
38:30 - How to Deal with Failure and Sustain Success - Develop a Routine and Stay With It - Film, Prep, Body. Helps you get back on Track - Intro
39:55 - How to Stay Motivated - Treat Every Year Like I’m a Rookie - Mentality
42:45 - Feeling of Year 10 - Getting in Groove - Move As Slow As Possible
45:05 - How to Know When Your Tempo is Off - Feel it after Kick about Approach - Bigger Backswing
47:15 - Rapid Fire Section Presented by the Kicker’s Bible
47:45 - Most Challenging Weather Condition & How Did You Adapt - Find Your Apex - Wider Target - More Side to Side
49:45 - Film - What Do You Watch - Watch Games at That Location & How It’s Flying - Watch Other’s Film
50:54 - How to Handle High-Pressure Situations - Put Yourself in Your Happy Place
52:35 - Pre-Game Rituals - Younger Athletes
53:30 - Best Advice - Be Yourself - Having Your Own Routine - Find Who You Are in Offseason

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