In this groundbreaking episode of the Swing Smarter Hitting Training Podcast, Joey Myers sits down with Tim Nicely, the neural performance visionary behind V-Flex Sports. With over 25 years of deep neurological research and training experience with elite programs like the Oklahoma Sooners softball dynasty and 17+ MLB organizations, Tim reveals how training the brain—not just the swing—is the real secret to dominating the plate.

If your athlete freezes on strikes, swings at junk, or struggles to adjust in two-strike counts, this episode is for you. Whether you're a travel ball parent, rec league coach, or competitive athlete, this episode will rewire how you think about hitting success.

🔍 Key Topics & Takeaways:

✅ The Strike Zone Isn't Visual—It's Neural:
Learn why traditional strike zone drills fall short and how V-Flex creates an “energy-based” zone the brain can react to instinctively—before the pitch even arrives.

✅ From D1 Dominance to Weekend Warriors:
Tim shares how V-Flex helped Oklahoma Softball and other powerhouse programs achieve strike recognition rates over 90%, and how those same tools are now affordable and portable for youth athletes.

✅ Pitch Recognition Starts in the Brain, Not the Eyes:
Hear about Tim's journey studying neuropathways of light and how understanding spatial awareness and decision loops has revolutionized training.

✅ How To Train Smarter (Not Harder):
Why 1 swing with V-Flex equals 25 without it, and how even 15 minutes a day, 3x per week, creates real game-time changes in as little as two weeks.

✅ Tony Gwynn’s Timeless Advice:
“The swing only breaks down when you swing at a ball.” Discover how implicit training creates consistency and confidence under pressure.

✅ Youth Baseball & Softball Applications:
Joey shares insights from coaching his 12U son, why many players fail due to approach and strike zone discipline, not mechanics—and how parents can course-correct with tools like V-Flex.

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