Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Welcome to Pre-Zero Sports Talk, where sports, leadership, faith, community, and clean progress intersect. Hosted by Sid Bensalah, with over 30 years of global sports industry experience, this podcast isn’t about quick fixes or empty talk. It’s a platform for authentic, purpose-driven conversations that go beyond the game to explore how sports can drive positive, actionable change.
Born from a passion for impact, Pre-Zero Sports Talk dives into today’s most pressing themes: performance and well-being, leadership, innovation, coaching, community impact, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, governance, geopolitics, and more. Each episode cuts through the noise and greenwashing, engaging with trailblazers, changemakers, and thought leaders to uncover solutions and inspire new perspectives.
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Pre-Zero Sports Talk
B.E.T. On It: Coaching Gen Z Athletes with David Durand
Episode #51 — Winning with Your Nervous System: Insights from David Durand
In this Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast episode, host Sid Bensalah speaks with David Durand, sports performance and psychology coach, founder of Real Development LLC, and author of B.E.T. On It. David breaks down his B.E.T. Method (Breath, Eyes, Touch)—a simple yet powerful framework for regulating the nervous system to improve athletic performance and overall well-being.
They explore how Gen Z athletes are uniquely impacted by stress, social media, and identity pressures and how small, mindful techniques can restore balance, focus, and confidence—both on and off the field.
Timestamps & Key Topics:
- 00:00 – Meet David Durand & the B.E.T. framework
- 02:00 – What nervous system regulation really means
- 04:00 – Gen Z: Living in fight-or-flight mode
- 07:05 – Social media’s toll on young athletes
- 11:11 – Understanding stress, pressure & internal language
- 16:30 – Supporting athletes through mindset & self-talk
- 33:57 – Why PE matters more than ever
- 43:40 – Overprotection, screen time & social withdrawal
- 45:44 – Real experiences vs. digital lives
- 48:14 – Mental health in sports: Still misunderstood
- 49:00 – Burnout in athletes and how to spot it
- 56:14 – The role of parents in athletic development
- 59:06 – Enjoyment vs. pressure in youth sports
- 01:02:00 – Building resilience through family support
- 01:03:25 – Lightning Round: Personal insights from David
- 01:16:00 – Final thoughts & episode wrap-up
🔥 Whether you're a coach, parent, or athlete, this episode delivers practical tools and a fresh perspective on performance, regulation, and connection.
🔗 Learn more at realdevelopment.org
📕 David's Book: B.E.T. On It
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