Dr. Sherylle Calder: The Eye Lady

Sport scientist, performance coach, and keynote speaker Sherylle Calder helps elite performers and leaders see faster, decide smarter, and perform better through visual intelligence training.

Quick Facts:

  • Highlights:
    • Over 30 years of experience in visual-motor performance
    • PhD in Visual Performance Skills Training
    • Former South African international field hockey player
    • Worked with world champion rugby and cricket teams
  • Formats:

    Performance science keynote speaker and visual intelligence coach

  • Audience:

    Elite athletes, coaches, executives, leadership teams, high-performance organizations, and audiences focused on decision-making and performance under pressure.

  • Outcomes:
    1. Faster visual processing and sharper decision-making
    2. Improved focus, awareness, and reaction speed
    3. Practical tools to enhance performance in high-pressure environments
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  • Travels from: Stellenbosch

Keynote Topics

Boost Team Performance with Enhanced Mental Focus, motor responses, and decision-making.

Talent Short Bio

Dr. Sherylle Calder, globally known as “The Eye Lady,” is a pioneering sport scientist and visual-motor performance specialist with more than 30 years of experience at the highest levels of sport and business. Her work has fundamentally changed how athletes and professionals understand the role of vision in decision-making, reaction speed, and performance under pressure.

A former South African international field hockey player with 50 caps, Dr. Calder’s interest in visual performance was born on the field. She recognized that success at elite level depended not only on physical skill, but on how quickly and accurately athletes could process visual information. This insight led her to complete a PhD in Visual Performance Skills Training, establishing her as a global authority in the field.

Dr. Calder has worked with some of the world’s most successful teams and individuals, contributing to multiple World Cup victories in rugby and cricket. Her client list includes the Springboks, the All Blacks, England Rugby, the Miami Dolphins, Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas, and golf legend Ernie Els. Beyond elite sport, she applies the same principles to corporate leadership, helping executives improve focus, situational awareness, and decision quality.

Dr. Sherylle Calder, renowned as “The Eye Lady,” is a distinguished sport scientist and performance coach with over 30 years of experience in visual-motor performance. Her pioneering work in visual performance skills training has revolutionized the way athletes and professionals enhance their performance across various domains. As the founder and CEO of EyeGym, an innovative online visual intelligence training program, Dr. Calder has empowered individuals to see faster, decide smarter, and act quicker.

Dr. Calder’s journey began as an international field hockey player for South Africa, where she earned 50 international caps. Her on-field experiences led her to recognize the critical role of visual skills in athletic performance, prompting her to delve into the science of visual-motor coordination. This passion culminated in a PhD in Visual Performance Skills Training, laying the foundation for her groundbreaking work. ​

Over the years, Dr. Calder has collaborated with elite sports teams globally, contributing to three World Cup victories in rugby and cricket. Her clientele includes the South African Springboks, the All Blacks, England Rugby, the Miami Dolphins, Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas, and golfer Ernie Els. Beyond sports, her expertise extends to corporate environments, where she enhances decision-making and performance through visual intelligence training.​

Central to Dr. Calder’s methodology is the EyeGym program, designed to improve visual awareness, eye-tracking, decision-making, and reaction times. This program has been instrumental in refining athletes’ abilities to process visual information swiftly and accurately, leading to enhanced on-field performance. Her work underscores the trainability of visual skills, debunking the myth that such abilities are innate and unchangeable.​

Dr. Calder’s presentations are not only informative but also transformative. Attendees gain a deeper understanding of how visual skills impact daily tasks and high-pressure situations alike. Through engaging anecdotes and evidence-based strategies, she demonstrates how training the eyes and brain can lead to better decision-making, improved concentration, and heightened situational awareness.

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