High Performance Vision: How to Improve Your Visual Acuity, Hone Your Motor Skills & Up Your Game - Softcover

Donald S. Teig

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0757003990 ISBN 13: 9780757003998

Publisher: Square One Publishers, 2015

Synopsis

Beyond physical superiority, mental stamina, and smart play, most of the world s bestathletes possess another specific advantage that gives them an edge. We re not talkingabout performance-enhancing drugs or blood doping, but something a lot morenatural good vision. Being able to follow a fastball as it flies over home plate, judgethe shooting distance to a basketball hoop, or leap in the air to catch that spiralingfootball at just the right moment all depend on good eyesight. And maximizing one svision can make all the difference between a good player and a""great""one. Whilewearing corrective lenses is certainly one way to sharpen visual acuity, it isn t theonly one. In his new book, ""High Performance Vision"," sports-vision specialist Dr. DonaldTeig, shares his highly successful approach to visual enhancement.

During his work with professional athletes over the past forty years, Dr. Teig developeda series of visual and visual-motor performance tests to determine the strengths andweaknesses of their eyesight. After establishing an initial baseline of test results, theathletes were given specific exercises designed to improve their visual skills. He thentested them again and measured the results against the baseline. With each successionof exercises, their sight and motor coordination improved, as did their performance onthe playing field. In""High Performance Vision"," Dr. Teig details his unique approach andoffers his highly effective exercise regimen for improving your own vision.

If you ve been looking for safe, natural way to improve your game, "High Performance"Visionoffers the perfect solution. In a clear and reader-friendly style, it shows you howto gain the edge that many pros have used for years.

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"Dr. Don Teig's program proves the philosophythat you need to be visually fit, not just physically fit, if youwant to gain a competitive edge. The information discussedthroughout these pages will put you on track to improveyour game if you take the time and effort to make these drillspart of your training routine. I really appreciate Don s skilland technological knowledge, as well as his sincerecommitment to keeping the eyes healthy. I am confident this book will help you in your quest for excellence." --Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations, MLB "Joe Torre ""

"Every professional team or athlete is in a constant search to improve performance. Sports vision is a vital avenue in this search. Don Teig has been passionate about the relationship between vision and performance for forty years. He has worked with many different athletes in various sports. This book will help anyone looking for that edge." --Head Athletic Trainer, New York Yankees "Steve Donohue "

"This book is a must-read for any professional in the field of player improvement. Dr. Teig is a visionary and pioneer in the discipline of vision and neuromuscular testing and training. The future of athletic development will be in the hands of the vision-training coach as much as the strength and fitness coach. This is truly cutting edge for the amateur or professional athlete." --Former NY Knicks Head Medical Trainer "Mike Saunders "

About the Author

"Dr. Donald S. Teig, OD, FAAO", received his BA in psychology from the University of Buffalo, and his BS and OD from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He has served as vision consultant to many professional sports teams in areas including baseball, football, and hockey, and is past president of the International Academy of Sports Vision, prior chairman of the Sports Vision Section of the American Optometric Association, and former director of the Institute for Sports Vision. Dr. Teig is also the founder and director of a national team of sports medicine experts known as "The A Team--High Performance Vision Associates."

Beginning over forty years ago, Dr. Teig pioneered work in sports vision and visual-motor performance training with major league baseball. Subsequently, Dr. Teig and his associates have worked with over fifteen major league baseball clubs, pro golf and tennis tours, several NBA basketball clubs, many Olympic teams, professional football and hockey teams, and dancers of the Joffrey Ballet.

Dr. Teig has written numerous articles on the relationship of vision to improved athletic performance. He has lectured throughout the world on this topic, and has developed much of the equipment and techniques being used in the field today. As a sports-vision specialist, Dr. Teig has appeared on several network television and radio programs, including featured segments of "The Today Show, " "Dateline NBC, " "ESPN"" Sports Center"", " "The View, " and programs on HBO. He has also contributed to sports segments on New York's all-sports radio station, WFAN, earning him the nickname "Doctor Jock."

"Dr. Donald S. Teig, OD, FAAO", received his BA in psychology from the University of Buffalo, and his BS and OD from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He has served as vision consultant to many professional sports teams in areas including baseball, football, and hockey, and is past president of the International Academy of Sports Vision, prior chairman of the Sports Vision Section of the American Optometric Association, and former director of the Institute for Sports Vision. Dr. Teig is also the founder and director of a national team of sports medicine experts known as "The A Team--High Performance Vision Associates."

Beginning over forty years ago, Dr. Teig pioneered work in sports vision and visual-motor performance training with major league baseball. Subsequently, Dr. Teig and his associates have worked with over fifteen major league baseball clubs, pro golf and tennis tours, several NBA basketball clubs, many Olympic teams, professional football and hockey teams, and dancers of the Joffrey Ballet.

Dr. Teig has written numerous articles on the relationship of vision to improved athletic performance. He has lectured throughout the world on this topic, and has developed much of the equipment and techniques being used in the field today. As a sports-vision specialist, Dr. Teig has appeared on several network television and radio programs, including featured segments of "The Today Show, " "Dateline NBC, " "ESPN"" Sports Center"", " "The View, " and programs on HBO. He has also contributed to sports segments on New York's all-sports radio station, WFAN, earning him the nickname "Doctor Jock."

Edition details

• Publisher: Square One Publishers
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0757003990
• ISBN 13: 9780757003998
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176