In today’s episode of Voices of Valor, we sit down with Sam Feldman, founder of Pearl Performance and one of the few strength coaches specializing in motorsports athlete development. From working in Major League Baseball to coaching Porsche GT, Formula drivers, and international competitors, Sam shares the untold truth about the physical, mental, and cognitive demands behind real racing.

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We break down:

• Why motorsport is a real athletic demand, not “just sitting”• How drivers handle up to 6 G’s in long corners

• Why VO2 max, neck strength, and grip strength are non-negotiables

• Cognitive training tools like SOMA NPT and reaction tests

• What race weekends actually look like behind the scenes

• How Sam built his business after getting let go — twice — and why resilience matters

• What young coaches need to know about social media, buy-in, and building trust

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Sam’s story is raw, honest, and loaded with lessons for strength coaches, motorsports fans, and anyone building a performance career.

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Sam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgfeld27

Pearl Performance Website: https://www.pearlperformance.net/

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Valor Website: https://www.valorvision.ai/