Episode 56

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19th Nov 2025

6 Sports Vision Tools Under $50 That Athletes Swear By

Most athletes, and even many coaches, believe elite vision training requires elite budgets. In today’s episode, we flip that misconception on its head.

Dr. Daniel Laby breaks down six incredibly effective sports vision tools, each costing less than $50, that he regularly uses with athletes from youth sports all the way to Premier League and Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold.

You’ll learn why visual performance is the underdeveloped competitive edge in modern sport, how simple tools can transform an athlete’s reaction time, processing speed, and on-field decision-making, and exactly how to start implementing these drills into your weekly training.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

  • Six high-impact tools that dramatically improve visual performance
  • The foundational Sports Vision Pyramid and how to apply it to any sport
  • How to structure 30–40 minute weekly vision training sessions for maximum results
  • The key principle behind long-term improvement: consistent, focused practice

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:

  • 00:41 - Tool 1: Swivel Vision Training Glasses
  • 01:30 - Tool 2: The Eye of the Champion Book
  • 02:15 - Tool 3: Juggling Set
  • 02:40 - Tool 4: Brain HQ App
  • 03:07 - Tool 5: Home Court App
  • 03:43 - Tool 6: Tennis Balls
  • 04:31 - Real-World Results and Case Study
  • 05:09 - Implementation Strategy for Vision Training
  • 05:33 - Breaking Down Barriers to Elite Vision Training

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About the Podcast

Sports Vision Radio
Welcome to the podcast where vision meets performance.

Hosted by Dr. Daniel Laby, one of the world’s leading Sports Vision Specialists with over 30 years of experience working with professional, Olympic, and elite athletes across the globe.

This show is designed for athletes, coaches, parents, and performance-minded professionals who want to understand how the visual system, what you see and how your brain processes it, directly impacts your ability to compete at the highest level.

Each episode dives into the science and strategy behind visual performance: from reaction time and focus control, to decision-making speed, visual processing, and beyond. Whether you’re on the field, in the gym, or in the dugout, you’ll learn practical insights and cutting-edge methods to train your eyes and brain to work together, so you can play sharper, smarter, and faster.

Because seeing clearly is just the beginning. This is about vision that wins!

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Daniel Laby

Dr. Daniel M. Laby is a pioneer in sports vision science and the author of "Eye of the Champion: Unlocking the Power of Sports Vision for Peak Performance." He has 30+ years experience with elite and Professional athletes and has worked with multiple MLB World Series teams, NBA organizations, Olympic athletes, and numerous professional sports organizations worldwide. He has 8 World Series Championships as well as several other championships. He has been featured in the Wall Sreet Journal (2x), The New York Times, Sports Illustrated as well as NBC news, Fox, and several other radio and television programs. Red Bull made a full length documentary about his work with International Football/Soccer star Trent Alexander-Arnold.