The DartBrain Podcast
Dart Brain is the podcast for darts players who want to sharpen their mental game and play with greater confidence, focus, and consistency. Each episode dives into the psychology of darts—covering topics like self-talk, distraction control, mental preparation, and resilience. You’ll hear from accomplished players across Canada and around the world as they share practical strategies and personal stories to help you level up your mindset and improve your performance at the line. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or chasing championship dreams, Dart Brain will help you think like a pro and throw like one too.
Episodes
In this episode of the Dartbrain podcast, host Clint Clarkson interviews American PDC Tour card holder Danny Lauby, exploring his journey in darts, the influence of family, and the mental challenges faced by professional players. Lauby shares insights on motivation, commitment, and the importance of practice, while also discussing the unique challenges faced by North American players in the international darts scene. The conversati...
In this episode of Dart Brain, Clint Clarkson delves into the crucial distinction between motivation and commitment in the context of darts. He emphasizes that while motivation can spark interest, it is commitment that sustains progress and improvement. The conversation explores the commitment scale, the interplay between the 'chimp' and 'professor' brains, and the importance of aligning goals with one's actual level of commitment....
In this episode of Dart Brain, Clint Clarkson delves into the psychology of dart practice, emphasizing the importance of structured, deliberate practice over mindless repetition. He discusses the role of pressure in training, the necessity of building mental resilience, and how to effectively transfer skills from practice to performance. The conversation highlights the significance of focus, the impact of gremlins (distractions and...
In this episode of Dart Brain, Clint Clarkson delves into the mental aspects of dart playing, focusing on the concepts of gremlins and guardians that influence a player's performance. He discusses the importance of commitment, resilience, and energy management, while also addressing distractions and the need for enjoyment in the game. The episode emphasizes structured practice and recognizing mental obstacles to enhance performance...
In this episode of Dart Brain, host Clint Clarkson delves into the often-overlooked connection between posture, breathing, and mental readiness in sports. Drawing insights from Amy Cuddy's work and sports psychology, Clint explores how body language can shape mental performance, especially in high-pressure situations like darts. Discover practical techniques to harness posture and breath as tools for confidence and focus, transform...
In this episode of Dart Brain, host Clint Clarkson delves into the often-overlooked aspect of darts: the mental game. He discusses the importance of sports psychology, the unique mental challenges faced by dart players, and how to transform pressure into performance. Clarkson emphasizes the need to manage the inner critic and the primal responses that can sabotage a player's focus. He introduces the concept of the 'chimp' and 'prof...
In the inaugural episode of DartBrain, host Clint Clarkson delves into the psychological aspects of darts, emphasizing that the game is predominantly mental. He outlines the podcast’s mission to help players improve their mental game through various formats, including monologues, panel discussions, and interviews with elite players. Clarkson aims to provide listeners with practical strategies to enhance focus, resilience, and overa...
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