Media & Press

Media and press.
In the room when the story breaks.

A collection of Robert's interviews and insights on athletic peak performance. Featuring expert commentary across three decades of championship-level competition.

Robert Andrews interviewed by Judy Woodruff on PBS News Hour
PBS News Hour
Robert Andrews with Simone Biles
With Simone Biles
Robert Andrews with Olympic gold medalist Simone Manuel
With Simone Manuel
Robert and his wife at the Beijing Olympics gymnastics venue
Beijing Olympics
Coverage

Selected features.

FOX 26 HoustonJune 19, 2023

Controversy surrounding "Baby Gronk"

Robert weighs in on the 10-year-old being pitched as the next big thing in football, and the concerns athletes are raising.

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FOX 26 HoustonJanuary 6, 2023

Coping with witnessing trauma: Damar Hamlin & the NFL

On the profound impact of Damar Hamlin's on-field collapse on players, coaches, and fans, and how the NFL is addressing mental health.

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CNBCJuly 28, 2021

Simone's battle with the "Twisties"

Robert worked with Simone Biles for four years and did 31 interviews during the Tokyo Olympics on Simone and the Twisties.

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CNNJuly 2021

Simone Biles withdraws to focus on mental health

CNN's Kim Brunhuber speaks to Robert Andrews about the mounting pressure Simone Biles was facing at the Tokyo Olympics.

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PBS News HourJanuary 24, 2018

The USA Gymnastics abuse scandal

Judy Woodruff interviews Robert Andrews on how Larry Nassar was allowed to abuse athletes for so long.

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Texas MonthlyFeature

Gold Rush: Simone Biles

How Robert's expertise helped Simone Biles navigate the pressures of elite competition, contributing to her medal count.

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ESPNWFeature

The coach who helps Biles & Hernandez stay mentally strong

On the innovative mental training techniques that keep elite gymnasts psychologically sharp under Olympic pressure.

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Huffington PostFeature

The mental tricks Laurie Hernandez uses

Visualization and positive self-talk: the techniques Robert taught Hernandez to summon confidence on the world stage.

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BustleFeature

The psychology coach behind Olympic gymnasts

Robert's mental conditioning approach for Simone Biles and Laurie Hernandez at the Olympic stage.

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Voyage HoustonFeature

Meet Robert Andrews of TINSSP

An introduction to Robert's work as Founder and Director of The Institute of Sports Performance in Houston.

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Media inquiries

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