[1] A 2010 article in Trail Runner magazine described Winter as "the leading expert in the field of sleep disruption, in athletes and issues related to travel.

"[2] He is credited with coining the term circadian advantage after studying the effects of travel on Major League Baseball teams.

[5] In 2013, his research linked the sleepiness of Major League Baseball player to a reduced career longevity.

[8] To date, he has advised numerous professional athletic organizations,[9] most notably the San Francisco Giants who publicly commented on his role with their club in 2012[10] and 2014.

[11] It has been documented that he has also worked with the Cleveland Guardians,[12] Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Rangers[13] and the Los Angeles Dodgers[14][15] with this latter reference referring to Winter's work with athletic sleep to be the "Best Secret Weapon [in Sports]."