Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # NeuroTrainer The Gym For Your Mind ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://neurotrainer.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/) - News from the NeuroTrainer Lab: Priming & optimizing the mind, improving focus, and rethinking performance for athletic and academic success. - [From NeuroTrainer to National Team: Aubrey Bledsoe Kingsbury’s Journey to the USWNT](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/from-neurotrainer-to-national-team-aubrey-bledsoe-kingsburys-journey-to-the-uswnt/) - Discover how Aubrey Bledsoe, the talented goalie for the Washington Spirit in the NWSL, achieved remarkable success with NeuroTrainer. Through tailored brain training exercises focused on decision making, impulse control, peripheral vision, and situational awareness, Aubrey honed her skills and sharpened her mental focus. With her recent acceptance into the US women's national soccer team, her journey stands as an inspiration to athletes at every level. Unlock your cognitive potential and elevate your performance with NeuroTrainer today. - [GUST is fast-paced reaction training in virtual reality](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/gust-is-a-fast-paced-reaction-training-exercise-in-virtual-reality/) - NeuroTrainer’s GUST module launches Spring 2022 and is the most dynamic speed and reaction training exercise ever built for athletes. - [Texas AD's: Compete in the 2024 NeuroTrainer Texas State Championship at THSADA!](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/compete-in-the-2024-neurotrainer-texas-state-championship-at-thsada/) - Join the 2024 NeuroTrainer Texas State Championship at THSADA! Compete in VR-based cognitive training, enhance your athletes' performance, and win prizes. Open to all THSADA attendees. - [GAME ON: The Battle For Maryland Football Starting Quarterback - Powered By NeuroTrainer](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/game-on-the-battle-for-maryland-football-starting-quarterback/) - As the University of Maryland gears up for another thrilling football season, the Terrapins are leveraging cutting-edge technology to sharpen their quarterbacks' mental game and refine their on-field skills. NeuroTrainer, a leader in VR cognitive training, has been instrumental in this pre-season, particularly in the intense competition to name the starting quarterback. - [The Impact of Smartphones and Social Media on ADHD: How NeuroTrainer is Helping Students Overcome Distractions](https://neurotrainer.com/case-study/case-study-neurotrainer-improves-sub-acute-adhd-symptoms/) - How NeuroTrainer is Changing the Game in ADHD Treatment and Mitigating the Negative Effects of Technology - [Mental Skills Training for Peak Performance](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/mental-skills-training-for-peak-performance/) - Mental skills training offers a structured approach to developing the psychological aspects of sports performance. It equips athletes with the tools needed to enhance concentration, boost confidence, and manage the pressures of competition. - [Brain Endurance Training And Its Impact On Sports Performance](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/brain-endurance-training-and-its-impact-on-sports-performance/) - A recent study on Brain Endurance Training (BET) shows how combining physical exercises with cognitive tasks boosts athletic performance. - [Case Study: Skutt Catholic Volleyball](https://neurotrainer.com/case-study/case-study-skutt-catholic-volleyball/) - CASE STUDY OVERVIEW: SKUTT CATHOLIC (2022) Skutt Catholic Volleyball is a powerhouse dynasty with 9 straight titles In their 6th year, they had 80% new team and had to build from scratch Coach Renee Saunders incorporated NeuroTrainer into their daily practice and pre-game strategy 2 groups, 1 control, with 8 minute sessions (23 sessions per - [As UW Football Ramps Up For Championship game, NeuroTrainer helps keep skills sharp](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/as-uw-football-ramps-up-for-championship-game-neurotrainer-helps-keep-skills-sharp/) - Update Jan 2, 2023: The UW Huskies won their Monday night College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans against Texas. - [How Sleep Affects Cognitive & Athletic Performance](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/how-sleep-affects-cognitive-athletic-performance/) - A growing body of research suggests that we should be paying far more attention to the role of sleep in athletic performance, particularly in areas like decision-making, impulse control, and attention - all critical components of cognitive performance. - [Press Release: NeuroTrainer Announces Investment from NOVA Prime Fund, Cementing Its Role as Cognitive Training Pioneer](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/press-release-neurotrainer-announces-investment-from-nova-prime-fund-cementing-its-role-as-cognitive-training-pioneer/) - [Press Release: NeuroTrainer Secures $1.5 Million in Funding](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/press-release-neurotrainer-secures-1-5-million-in-funding-to-pioneer-cognitive-training-across-athletic-corporate-wellness-and-digital-health-sectors/) - [How NeuroTrainer impacts volleyball](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/how-neurotrainer-impacts-volleyball/) - Omaha's Skutt Catholic Volleyball used NeuroTrainer in their 2020 season and went on to win their 6th consecutive state championship. “When you get to the top one percent, you’re looking for every edge you can get,” Coach Renee Saunders reflects. “There is a facet of every part of the game that NeuroTrainer helps with.” - [NeuroTrainer Welcomes UW Football With High-Octane Start To Their Season](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/neurotrainer-welcomes-uw-football/) - NeuroTrainer welcomes UW Football! The University of Washington Huskies are turning heads this season, not just for their physical prowess but for their cognitive edge. - [Product Update: Custom Priming](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/product-update-customized-priming/) - Aug 24, 2023: Improve performance in less time with NeuroTrainer's latest update. Customize your LockedIn and FiredUp sessions and get more out of training. - [Stay on top of your game with NeuroTrainer's new Companion App](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/stay-on-top-of-your-game-with-neurotrainers-new-companion-app/) - With NeuroTrainer's new Companion App, you can easily track your progress and receive training reminders, ensuring that you are always on top of your game. - [The Impact of Smartphones and Social Media on ADHD: How NeuroTrainer is Helping Students Overcome Distractions](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/the-impact-of-smartphones-and-social-media-on-adhd-how-neurotrainer-is-helping-students-overcome-distractions/) - How NeuroTrainer is Changing the Game in ADHD Treatment and Mitigating the Negative Effects of Technology Key Highlights NeuroTrainer recently completed a pilot study that evaluated its potential impact on ADHD-related behaviors and ADHD itself. Students who used NeuroTrainer showed a 7.5% improvement in schoolwork behavior, and a 36% and 12% increase in measures of - [Press Release: NeuroTrainer launches with Brown University Football](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/neurotrainer-launches-with-brown-university-football/) - 🏈Brown University Football has partnered with NeuroTrainer to improve cognitive skills important in football, including focus, decision making and resilience. - [Neurotraining: The Key to Unlocking Your Brain's Potential](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/neurotraining-the-key-to-unlocking-your-brains-potential/) - Our brain is undoubtedly one of the most complex and powerful organs in our body. It is responsible for our thoughts, emotions, and actions. While we are all born with a unique set of cognitive abilities, research has shown that our brain is capable of learning and adapting throughout our entire lifespan. One way to - [Westside High: Expansion From Football To Academics](https://neurotrainer.com/news/westside-high-expansion-from-football-to-academics/) - NeuroTrainer's partnership with Westside High School brings powerful brain training out of the football locker room and into a full campus-wide rollout. - [NeuroTrainer Featured as a Top Startup by Best Startup California](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/neurotrainer-featured-as-a-top-startup-by-best-startup-california/) - NeuroTrainer is honored to be recognized as one of the top startups in California by Best Startup California! - [NeuroTrainer wins LG NOVA 'Mission for the Future' Challenge as a Top 10 Finalist](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/neurotrainer-wins-lg-nova-mission-for-the-future-challenge-as-a-top-10-finalist/) - NeuroTrainer wins LG NOVA 'Mission for the Future' Challenge as a Top 10 Finalist. Out of 1,300 applicants, NeuroTrainer joins 10 startups and will begin developing a partnership to build, nurture and grow innovations that impact the future. - [VR Brain Training improves athletic performance](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/vr-brain-training-improves-athletic-performance/) - VR Brain Training uses virtual reality to train cognitive performance and is quickly growing as the go-to coaches tool in youth sports. - [Case Study: St. Ignatius Girls Basketball](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/case-study-st-ignatius-girls-basketball/) - NeuroTrainer helps the St. Ignatius Girls Basketball team to focus and shake off mistakes St. Ignatius Wildcats San Francisco, CA Fall 2021 THE CHALLENGE THE SOLUTION: NeuroTrainer to improve focus? “I think because it’s an area of your game that’s important but we don’t really work on it in practice, it’s cool to have time - [St. Albert partners with NeuroTrainer to improve athletic performance](https://neurotrainer.com/news/st-albert-partners-with-neurotrainer-to-improve-athletic-performance/) - St. Albert schools partner with NeuroTrainer to improve focus and cognitive skills with their PE Class and larger athletic department. - [NeuroTrainer selected by LG "Mission For The Future" challenge](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/neurotrainer-selected-by-lg-nova/) - NeuroTrainer is thrilled to be selected by LG’s #MissonForTheFuture challenge. Among 50 chosen from 1300 applicants, we represent innovations in connected health & the Metaverse. - [Laurent Duvernay-Tardif: Why I'm excited about NeuroTrainer](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/laurent-duvernay-tardif-why-im-excited-about-neurotrainer/) - [Why did Simone Biles withdraw from the 2020 Olympics? The answer lies in the brain.](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/simone-biles/) - A world-class performance requires every neural pathway to fire just right. This is where Simone Biles became human: the specific patterns of... - [NBC News: Athletes use NeuroTrainer to improve mental skills](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/nbc-omaha-athletes-use-vr-technology-to-strengthen-mental-part-of-their-games/) - The Gretna Elite Academy’s United Women’s Soccer Club has been using NeuroTrainer this summer and are seeing positive results. “I’ve taken a lot more shots and take players one on one more,” Prokop said. “I think it’s my decision making that’s changed a lot and I’ve scored like seven goals in six games.” - [NeuroTrainer could become sports' next big thing](https://neurotrainer.com/news/neurotrainer-could-become-sports-next-big-thing/) - NeuroTrainer's power as a VR technology to help athletes train their brains could be sports next big thing. - [Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool FC trains with NeuroTrainer to improve his sports performance](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/trent-alexander-arnold-liverpool-neurotrainer/) - In a 6-week study, Trent Alexander Arnold (Liverpool) underwent an extensive NeuroTrainer program to help the mental side of his game. - [Video Game "Halo" leads to cognitive performance breakthrough](https://neurotrainer.com/science/video-game-halo-leads-to-cognitive-performance-breakthrough/) - In 2016, Dr. Jeff Nyquist and Dr. Duje Tadin conducted a study to draw a correlation between video games and the effects they seem to have on improving cognitive performance. By deconstructing the popular video game, “Halo”, they found that embedded in the game were the building blocks for perceptual training tasks. If isolated and - [Professional Athletes From Six Different Sports Leagues Including Maggie Steffens Compete In First Ever NeuroTrainer Challenge For Charity](https://neurotrainer.com/news/professional-athletes-from-six-different-sports-leagues-including-maggie-steffens-compete-in-first-ever-neurotrainer-challenge-for-charity/) - SAN FRANCISCO, May 4, 2020– With COVID-19 putting the sports world on hold, an all-star cast of elite athletes from six different sports leagues will begin competing today in the first-ever NeuroTrainer Challenge for Charity (#NeuroTrain4Charity),a mental fitness competition that will lend support to Save The Children during this pandemic. Fourteen athletes representing MLB, NBA, NFL, NWSL, - [NeuroTrainer might be the wave of the future for athletes (Omaha World Herald)](https://neurotrainer.com/news/media-honing-the-mind-owning-the-opponent-neurotrainer-might-be-the-wave-of-the-future-for-athletes-omaha-world-herald/) - The Omaha World Herald wrote about NeuroTrainer's impact on the cognitive performance of athletes on 20+ teams in Omaha, Nebraska. - [NeuroTrainer receives National Science Foundation Grant](https://neurotrainer.com/science/neurotrainer-receives-national-science-foundation-grant/) - This month, NeuroTrainer was awarded a $750,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) Phase II Small Business Innovation Research grant (SBIR). The NSF SBIR program focuses on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit. Unlike fundamental or basic research activities that focus on scientific and engineering discoveries themselves, the NSF SBIR - [Training upgrade coming to NeuroTrainer June 18 2020](https://neurotrainer.com/news/june-2020-padl-update/) - [How NeuroTrainer helps athletes achieve a flow state](https://neurotrainer.com/blog/how-neurotrainer-helps-athletes-achieve-a-flow-state/) - NeuroTrainer President Noah Rolland discusses the impact of NeuroTrainer on helping athletes achieve a flow, or "transient hypofrontality" state to improve their athletic performance. - [NeuroTrainer launches in Canada's largest boxing facility](https://neurotrainer.com/news/neurotrainer-launches-in-canadas-largest-boxing-facility/) - Griffin's Boxing & Fitness in North Vancouver, BC has recently come on board as the first boxing facility to train with NeuroTrainer. ## Pages - [Home](https://neurotrainer.com/) - NeuroTrainer improves focus, resilience and mental agility for better performance in sport, school and life. | Official Brain Training System of the LA Galaxy™. - [Reakt Privacy Policy](https://neurotrainer.com/reakt-privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy Updated Date: Jun 12, 2025 We take your privacy very seriously. 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This creates a fully immersive experience customized for optimal peak performance. - [Press](https://neurotrainer.com/press/) - NeuroTrainer in the press | Stories from around the country about how NeuroTrainer improves focus and performance in athletes and students. ## Lessons - [03-1: Intro to Training (3 mins)](https://neurotrainer.com/lesson/03-1-intro-to-training/) - NeuroTrainer's 3 Training modules are designed to help your athletes improve long-term cognitive skills. Unlike Priming modules, Training is not intended for use immediately before practices and games. Think of it more like weight training - it takes time, and builds a foundation for performance. - [02-1: Introduction to Priming (2 mins)](https://neurotrainer.com/lesson/02-1-introduction-to-priming/) - You already run warm-ups for your athletes to get them physically ready. When was the last time you warmed up their brains? That's what priming is all about. In this video, Noah will provide you with an overview of this mental activation technique with NeuroTrainer's two priming modules. - [02-2: Locked In: Calm & Alert Focus (2 mins)](https://neurotrainer.com/lesson/02-2-locked-in-calm-alert-focus/) - Locked In is one of NeuroTrainer's 2 priming skills. The mechanics of this module are based on rigorous science, and are an adaptation of the multiple object tracking (MOT) task. Use this 8-minute priming module to help your athletes get into a calm alert state. Locked In is ideal for quieting the thinking mind before - [02-3: Fired Up: Fast-Paced Mental Activation (3 mins)](https://neurotrainer.com/lesson/02-3-fired-up-fast-paced-mental-activation/) - Fired Up is NeuroTrainer's 2nd priming module. It features more complex strings of tasks and is designed to release a specific sequence of neurochemicals. These help athletes achieve a state of neuroplasticity, ideal for fast-paced activity and skill acquisition. Fired Up is ideal to use before practices, or in sports where the athletes need an - [03-2: AFT & PADL (3 mins)](https://neurotrainer.com/lesson/03-2-aft-padl/) - This video reviews the 2 primary Training modules - Attention Flow Training (AFT) and Perception-Action-Decision-Loop (PADL). Each module is intended to improve different long-term cognitive skills, including decision making, peripheral vision, task switching and hand-eye coordination. - [03-3: GUST (3 mins)](https://neurotrainer.com/lesson/03-3-gust/) - GUST is NeuroTrainer's latest Training module. Unlike traditional reaction boards, GUST featured fast-paced action and forces athletes to rapidly switch between cognitive skills like decision making, hand-eye coordination and peripheral vision. It's arguably NeuroTrainer's fastest training module yet, and will help your athletes build resilience and endurance for improved error recovery. - [04-1: Assessments & Competition (3 mins)](https://neurotrainer.com/lesson/04-1-assessments-competition/) ## Quizzes - [03-1: Intro to Training (3 mins)](https://neurotrainer.com/quiz/03-1-intro-to-training/) - [01: Introduction to NeuroTrainer (4 mins)](https://neurotrainer.com/quiz/introduction-to-neurotrainer/) - [02-1: Introduction to Priming (2 mins)](https://neurotrainer.com/quiz/02-1-introduction-to-priming/) - [02-2: Locked In: Calm & Alert Focus (2 mins)](https://neurotrainer.com/quiz/02-2-locked-in-calm-alert-focus/) - [02-3: Fired Up: Fast-Paced Mental Activation (3 mins)](https://neurotrainer.com/quiz/02-3-fired-up-fast-paced-mental-activation/) - [03-2: AFT & PADL (3 mins)](https://neurotrainer.com/quiz/03-2-aft-padl/) - [03-3: GUST (3 mins)](https://neurotrainer.com/quiz/03-3-gust/) - [04-1: Assessments & Competition (3 mins)](https://neurotrainer.com/quiz/04-1-assessments-competition/) ## Certificates - [641abaed](https://neurotrainer.com/certificate/641abaed/) - [17c83c7e](https://neurotrainer.com/certificate/17c83c7e/) - [e1ec866e](https://neurotrainer.com/certificate/e1ec866e/) - [132b5c4e](https://neurotrainer.com/certificate/132b5c4e/) - [5ac7c208](https://neurotrainer.com/certificate/5ac7c208/) - [34bc5d8d](https://neurotrainer.com/certificate/34bc5d8d/) - [0ba69d3d](https://neurotrainer.com/certificate/0ba69d3d/) - [98b40c30](https://neurotrainer.com/certificate/98b40c30/) - [04afe1c4](https://neurotrainer.com/certificate/04afe1c4/) - [18585bd4](https://neurotrainer.com/certificate/18585bd4/) - [28c23cb1](https://neurotrainer.com/certificate/28c23cb1/) - [8aed1b0d](https://neurotrainer.com/certificate/8aed1b0d/) ## Categories - [Blog](https://neurotrainer.com/category/blog/) - [Science](https://neurotrainer.com/category/science/) - [FAQ](https://neurotrainer.com/category/support/) - [News](https://neurotrainer.com/category/news/) - [Press](https://neurotrainer.com/category/press-articles/) - [Platform](https://neurotrainer.com/category/platform/) - [Validation](https://neurotrainer.com/category/validation/) - [Media](https://neurotrainer.com/category/media/) - [Performance](https://neurotrainer.com/category/performance/) - [Case Studies](https://neurotrainer.com/category/case-study/) ## Tags - [vr](https://neurotrainer.com/tag/vr/) - [vr brain training](https://neurotrainer.com/tag/vr-brain-training/) - [priming](https://neurotrainer.com/tag/priming/) - [cognitive training](https://neurotrainer.com/tag/cognitive-training/) - [oculus](https://neurotrainer.com/tag/oculus/) - [metaverse](https://neurotrainer.com/tag/metaverse/) - [lg nova](https://neurotrainer.com/tag/lg-nova/) - [innovation](https://neurotrainer.com/tag/innovation/) - [focus](https://neurotrainer.com/tag/focus/) - [fundraising](https://neurotrainer.com/tag/fundraising/) - [competition](https://neurotrainer.com/tag/competition/) - [partnership](https://neurotrainer.com/tag/partnership/) - [corporate wellness](https://neurotrainer.com/tag/corporate-wellness/) - [NCAA](https://neurotrainer.com/tag/ncaa/) - [ivy league](https://neurotrainer.com/tag/ivy-league/) - [customers](https://neurotrainer.com/tag/customers/) - [football](https://neurotrainer.com/tag/football/) - [adhd](https://neurotrainer.com/tag/adhd/) - [whitepaper](https://neurotrainer.com/tag/whitepaper/) - [study](https://neurotrainer.com/tag/study/) - [sleep](https://neurotrainer.com/tag/sleep/) - [athletic performance](https://neurotrainer.com/tag/athletic-performance/) - [Tips](https://neurotrainer.com/tag/tips/) ## Modules - [01: Introduction](https://neurotrainer.com/modules/01-introduction/) - Welcome, Coach! Watch this first video to get started with your training. - [02: Priming](https://neurotrainer.com/modules/02-priming/) - Priming is the best tool in your toolbelt to mentally activate your athletes before games and practices. Think of it like a warm up for the brain. - [03: Training](https://neurotrainer.com/modules/03-training/) - Training improves long-term cognitive skills like decision making, hand-eye coordination, peripheral vision and task switching. Think of it like functional training for your brain. - [04: Assessments & Competitions](https://neurotrainer.com/modules/04-assessments-competitions/) - Assessments include both the NeuroScore Assessment and competitions. The NeuroScore Assessment is how athletes test their skills and track progress across cognitive measures. Competitions are fast-paced and intense tournaments that are tracked with leaderboards across your teams.