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While Jon Niednagel has made various radio and television appearances over the last few years, he has largely withdrawn from the spotlight in order to further his research of Brain Types and to put these findings into a format that can optimally help others learn how to better understand and benefit from this fascinating twenty-first century science. For more, please see Video Clips.
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![]() “Ted Newland Making Water Polo History” Steam rises off the pool as dawn breaks across the UC Irvine campus. Ted Newland has been awake for more than two hours, lifting weights while it was still dark as part of a fitness routine that also includes 500 to 800 push-ups a day. – Article – —————————– |
![]() “Basketball Success: GENES are the key” Jonathan Niednagel is a sport scientist, who has pioneered one of the most advanced sports evaluation and improvement technology “Brain Typing” (www.braintypes.com). He consults for pro teams and athletes in United States, especially in the NBA, NFL, and MLB. He is the author of the book … – Article – —————————– |
![]() “Paging Brain Doctor” During the draft, several teams may call on Jon Niednagel. He’s spent more than half of his 56 years developing a coherent theory of how humans are wired – Niednagel claims to have identified 16 distinct “brain types,” as opposed … – Article – —————————– |
![]() “Brain Doctor On Call For NBA” “I’ve found the information to be absolutely fascinating, almost scary, because it is so correct.” — San Francisco 49ers general manager Terry Donahue. “If Jon is able to connect all this with empirical evidence, I’m convinced he’ll win the Nobel Prize” — tennis instructor and author Vic Braden. – Article – —————————– |
![]() “To Nuggets, Employing This Guy Is No-Brainer” If he hasn’t already, Carmelo Anthony will soon be meeting “the Brain Doctor.” That’s not a disparaging shot at Anthony, who led Syracuse to the NCAA championship and is expected to be the Denver Nuggets’ choice as the third pick … – Article – —————————– |
![]() “Reading The Mind Of A Champion” With the title on the line, the question is this: Do you want two-time MVP Tim Duncan shooting a 10-foot jump hook over one defender or Jason Kidd driving to the baseline for a fadeaway jumper over two? The statistical averages and basic laws of probability, of course, point to Duncan. But numbers don’t always … – Article – —————————– |
![]() “To Ainge, Doctor’s System Is A Real Brainstorm” He’s called, simply, The Brain Doctor. He’s well-known around the NBA and in other sports as well. He has advised Kevin McHale, Kiki Vandeweghe, and John Gabriel among NBA general managers. – Article – —————————– |
![]() “Some NFL Prospects Are Wired Better Than Others” If an NFL team plans to draft Texas Quarterback Chris Simms, it should not expect to get his father, Phil, the Super Bowl MVP and longtime quarterback of the Giants. Sure, Chris looks like his dad. Chris even sounds like his dad, but according to Jonathan Niednagel, the subtle difference is up top … – Article – —————————– |
![]() “A Doctor In The House?” As the Minnesota Timberwolves consider how to use their second-round pick, they will seek the advice of Jonathan Niednagel, a.k.a. “the brain doctor.” At the recent NBA predraft camp in Chicago, Niednagel (who is not really a doctor) could be found sitting under a basket, studying the motor skills and facial expressions … – Article – —————————– |
![]() “Mind Games” Before the 1997 NBA Draft, he said that Tracy McGrady had the ideal brain type to be an NBA superstar. Two days ago he said that Yao Ming did not. This is what Jonathan Niednagel does. “A lot of athletes are 6-7 with a 35-inch vertical jump. But one guy could be a top player … – Article – —————————– |
![]() “What Is Your Brain Type?” Every tennis player has a unique mental approach to the game. The most successful players, professional or amateur, are those who best understand the way their brains work. Take our psychological test, designed by top sports scientist Jon Niednagel (founder and director of the Brain Type Institute in America) and discover how to use your grey matter to … – Article – —————————– |
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