Speaking Engagements

Keynotes and workshops on the science of elite performance.

Dr. Alicia Naser, Ph.D., a Doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D), translates the science of behavior, mental performance and physiology into talks audiences can use the same day. She has worked independently with athletes across the NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, PGA, ATP and Premier League, taught at the university level, and is a regular expert voice in The Athletic and ESPN and on Sportsnet and NHL Network. On stage, she speaks with scientific depth and without jargon.

Signature topics

  • Mental and physical performance: the two-component model

  • Heart rate, HRV, self-talk and performance under pressure

  • Sleep, recovery and decision-making in professional sport

  • Rapid emotional recovery: resetting after mistakes

  • The science of behavior change for coaches and leaders

  • Building high performance cultures

  • Behavioral sport psychology and the future of sports science

Audiences and formats

Teams and front offices, leagues and associations, conferences, universities, and corporate groups that want the playbook elite athletes use. Keynotes, half-day and full-day workshops, panels and staff education sessions, in person or virtual.

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