Mental Training in Extreme Sports - Live Interview with Will Gadd - Red Bull & Arc'teryx Athlete 

When & Where:

August 21st, 2024 - 6:30PM to 8:00PM

The Common, Squamish, BC 

What is this event about?

**Event update and changes**

Join Luca Malaguti and Will Gadd for a live-podcast interview in Squamish. Will is one of the top Red Bull and Arc'Teryx athletes, and will chat with Luca about mental training, sports psychology and the role or breathwork. 

This event is open to everyone, including non-divers, that are interested in the mental training techniques professional freedivers and ice climbers use. Extreme athletes use strategic breathwork exercises, visualization and medidation to control the heart rate, blood pressure, nervous system and emotions (fear, anxiety, stress) before deep dives.

Through the education and a deep understanding of sports psychology and neuroscience, professional freedivers learn to control their nervous system and emotions before deep dives. This is imensely valuable for everyone in every day life: to deal with difficult moments, relationships, at work and in the home. Learning more about your Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) and how you can control both the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) and Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS) allows you to make better judgements and decisions during stressful and difficult times.

A Fundraiser for The Power of Play 

All proceeds for this event will go to The Power of Play, a local charity that builds playgrounds for children in war affected areas. 

The idea? We get to play outdoors as adults, so should children. 

About the speakers?

Luca Malaguti is a Canadian record holder, instructor trainer and mental health ambassador. With dozens of dives beyond 300 feet on one breath, Luca has learned how to control his nervous system, fear, anxiety and stress through the knowledge of neuroscience, mental training and breathwork. He regularly teaches these tools, not just to divers, but to all professionals that deal with high stress, anxiety and fear in their lives and workplace.

Aside from coaching many athletes to various records, Luca has taught medical professionals, cancer patients, fire-fighters, police officers, army veterans, professional climbers/alpinists and many more.

Will Gadd is a world-renowed Red Bull athlete, elite ice climber and mountaineer. He has climbed and pursued some of the most difficult challenges any mountaineer could face. His mental and safety approach to extreme undertakings have allowed him to climb some of the most difficult mountains and return home safely to his family. Will understands the power of the mind over the body and is eager to share with you some of his tips. 

How to sign up? 

Please register in advance. Limited spots and seating. 

20$ for the ticket || 10$ for a cider and burrito

Thank you to our sponsors Geo Civer & Luz Tacos for donating cider and burritos for this event! 

We look forward to seeing you there!