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Lee Sidebottom

Lee Sidebottom is a founding member of NeuroTracker and co-inventor on a NeuroTracker patent, with two peer-reviewed publications alongside Professor Jocelyn Faubert—highlighting his role in the science behind NeuroTracker’s cognitive training methodology. He earned the UCL Dissertation of the Year prize during his Master’s, and has published in journals including Journal of Cognitive Sport & Performance and a study with the German Football Association on cognitive performance training. Beyond academic contributions, Lee serves as an advisor to the Brainnovation Network, focusing on the intersection of neuroscience and applied performance. As a generalist scholar and writer, his work spans neuroscience, systems science, neurobiology, neurotechnology, perceptual illusions, and sports science. He has also received two awards for his neuroscience articles.

Lee Sidebottom
September 2, 2025
How to Train Situational Awareness

Learn how situational awareness can be trained through a mix of drills and cognitive tools.

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Lee Sidebottom
August 25, 2025
The Science of Why NeuroTracker Works

From stereo-3D to adaptive speed thresholds, get the lowdown on what makes NeuroTracker tick.

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Lee Sidebottom
August 19, 2025
5 Top Cognitive Demands in Soccer

From split-second decision making to sustaining focus under fatigue, learn how elite players perform at the highest level.

Athletes
Lee Sidebottom
August 14, 2025
How NeuroTracker Works

Check out our 101 on how NeuroTracker works under the hood.

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Education
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Lee Sidebottom
July 24, 2025
5 Reasons Why Sports Vision Training Can Up Your Game

Learn why sports vision training isn't just for pros, it's for anyone who wants better sports performance.

Athletes
Lee Sidebottom
July 18, 2025
5 Hydration Strategies Athletes Can Use to Beat the Heat

Learn why hydration isn’t just a summer checklist item—it’s a performance strategy.

Athletes
Lee Sidebottom
April 29, 2025
New Book Review: The Brain Always Wins 2

Learn why this new book is ideal for sports vision professionals looking to elevate their overall services.

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Lee Sidebottom
March 17, 2025
Brain Power for Learning: 5 Cognitive Skills Every Student Needs

Discover essential cognitive skills and how parents can nurture them for academic success.

Education
Lee Sidebottom
June 16, 2025
7 Effective Strategies for Achieving Academic Success

Discover practical ways to help your child stay organized, motivated, and successful in school.

Education
What is the Quiet Eye Technique?

Learn how situational awareness is dependent on visual focus.

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Lee Sidebottom
March 31, 2025
Mastering Divided Attention for Peak Performance

Divided attention is not just a skill—it’s a competitive advantage.

Athletes
Lee Sidebottom
April 7, 2025
Top 5 Sports that Demand Exceptional Mental Stamina

Discover which sports tax cognitive endurance and sustained focus.

Athletes
Lee Sidebottom
February 12, 2025
Top 5 Sports that Demand Rapid Decision-Making

Check the sports which require lightning fast decisions under pressure.

Athletes
Lee Sidebottom
June 12, 2025
Top 5 Sports that Demand High Situational Awareness

Learn which team sports require a sixth sense of awareness to excel.

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Lee Sidebottom
April 4, 2025
Top 5 Sports that Demand Excellent Motor Skills

Discover which sports tax the brain's motor-skill circuits the most.

Athletes
Lee Sidebottom
April 8, 2025
Top 5 Sports that Demand Great Peripheral Vision

Checkout the sports which tax visual awareness skills.

Athletes
Lee Sidebottom
April 3, 2025
Top 5 Sports that Demand Unwavering Mental Focus

Check out the top sports which require getting into the zone.

Athletes
Lee Sidebottom
March 20, 2025
Top 5 Sports that Demand Exceptional Visual Perception

Learn which team sports tax visual perception to the limits.

Athletes
Lee Sidebottom
February 24, 2025
Top 5 Sports Demanding Lightning Fast Reaction Times

Reaction time is crucial in sports like tennis, baseball, hockey, Formula 1, and table tennis, where split-second decisions can make the difference between winning and losing.

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Lee Sidebottom
June 19, 2025
Harnessing Mental Focus and Cognitive Performance in Martial Arts

Learn how mastering cognitive skills can elevate martial arts performance.

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Lee Sidebottom
December 30, 2024
The Psychology of Successfully Transitioning into the New Year

Check out neuroscience-based do’s and don’ts for successful New Year’s resolutions.

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Lee Sidebottom
December 23, 2024
The Neuroscience of How We Experience Christmas

Discover the ways our brains respond to Christmas shopping, opening presents and believing in Father Christmas!

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Lee Sidebottom
December 13, 2024
How to Improve Speed, Focus, and Cognition in Tennis

Discover how to elevate your tennis performance through targeted neurophysical training strategies.

Athletes
Lee Sidebottom
November 29, 2024
5 Healthy Living Habits for Optimal Brain Health

Discover 5 simple habits to boost brain health, enhance cognitive function, and elevate overall well-being.

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Lee Sidebottom
November 14, 2024
From the Classroom to the Field - NeuroTracker Benefits for Both Athletes and Students

Discover how training with NeuroTracker can enhance sports and academic outcomes for today's youth.

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Lee Sidebottom
November 8, 2024
The Diverse Cognitive Demands of Different Sports

Learn why mental agility is a game-changer for lots of sports pros.

Athletes
Lee Sidebottom
August 23, 2024
10 Surprising Neuroscience Findings About Your Remarkable Brain

Here are some fascinating neuroscience findings about the human brain that you may not know.

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Lee Sidebottom
August 9, 2024
Understanding How to Personally Optimize Your Hydration

Hydration is not a case of one-size-fits-all. Discover key know-how for personally optimizing your fluid intake.

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Lee Sidebottom
October 22, 2024
New Book Review: The Champion's Code

Learn how cracking the 5 attributes for athletic and executive excellence is a lifelong commitment.

Athletes
Lee Sidebottom
September 26, 2019
Why We Need a Cognitive Antidote for Smartphone Use

The very technologies impacting the way we navigate our world, are also the tools that neuroscience is evolving to help us adapt and better ourselves.

Wellness
Lee Sidebottom
March 24, 2023
Why Our Brains Are Remarkably Flexible About Body Ownership

When it comes to perceiving our own bodies, the latest neuroscience experiments show that nothing is what it seems.

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Lee Sidebottom
January 6, 2021
Why NeuroTracker Remote Training is a Game Changer

Neuroscientist and sports physio clinician Katie Mitchell reveals why technologies like NeuroTracker are the future of rehab and performance training.

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Lee Sidebottom
January 21, 2022
Which eSports Are the Most Cognitively Demanding? Part 1

eSports are quickly surpassing traditional sports in global popularity, but not all games are created equal. Discover which cyber athletes need to have the highest mental dexterity to compete at the top-level.

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Lee Sidebottom
January 27, 2022
Which eSports Are the Most Cognitively Demanding? Part 2

World-class eSports players may have the most impressive cognitive abilities on planet earth. Find out here which of the big eSports have the greatest demands for superhuman brain power.

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Lee Sidebottom
June 2, 2021
Why Athletes Aren’t Super Human When it Comes to Mental Health

Find out why there is a growing movement around the mental wellness of athletes.

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Lee Sidebottom
May 25, 2023
Unlocking the Brain: A Guide to Common Neuroscience Terms

Mystified by terms like dendrites and axons? Fear not, check out this guide.

Education
Lee Sidebottom
February 17, 2023
The Wonderfully Fascinating World of Cellular Automata

Discover how the simplest computer-based simulations are unlocking the secrets of nature itself.

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