The Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast: Recent Episodes
Michael and Lauren Falk
Welcome to the Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast. We are your hosts, Michael, and Lauren Falk. We are physical therapists, athletic trainers, and strength conditioning coaches at Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance.
Today we are joined by local college pitcher Eli Hoyt. Eli grew up in Waukesha, playing for STiKS academy, and just finished his career at Madison College. Eli will have the opportunity to play for USA Baseball and the Madison Mallards this summer.
In addition to being a high level pitcher, Eli has overcome numerous injuries over the course of his career. Most recently, Eli just returned to competition following Tommy John Surgery on his throwing elbow.
Eli and I discuss:
- Eli’s baseball story and how he ended up at Madison College
- How is perspective has changed on college baseball
- The difference between conservative elbow rehab and rehab after Tommy John surgery
- Why he got multiple opinions before undergoing Tommy John surgery
- What he learned throughout the Tommy John rehab process
- How he approached his throwing program
- How his arm felt during his return to throwing program
- Difference between his ACL rehab and Tommy John rehab
- The lessons from tommy john rehab he will take with him going forward
Eli has a very unique perspective on baseball and took a lot of time to reflect and prepare for this conversation. He gives a lot of great advice that anyone going through an injury recovery can learn from.
You can see Eli play this summer for the Madison Mallards and follow his journey on socials @hoyster22
At Kinetic Sports Medicine, we help baseball players recover from injuries, stay healthy and maximize their performance. If you have questions about your injury rehab or recovery, schedule a free 15-minute discovery call with one of our baseball experts.
In this episode on Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast, I (Dr. Lauren here!) am joined by Dr. Sydney and her running coach, Jack Hackett. Coach Jack is the owner and head coach of Infinity Running Company. Jack coached Dr. Sydney for a half marathon, and now her first full marathon!
In this episode, we break down Dr. Sydney’s experience training for and running her first marathon. Coach Jack reflects on her training and race experience, and we use this opportunity to look at Dr. Sydney’s goals for the off season.
In this episode we also discuss:
- Pre-race preparation tips
- Race nutrition to keep your energy up throughout your race and keep your stomach happy!
- Common off-season training goals and plans
- Some recent research about ways to train smarter for your race
- The benefits of using a coach to train for a race
Dr Sydney has learned a lot from her running experiences and is excited to address her unfinished business and tackle another marathon soon! Coach Jack is an amazing resource for our patients working to return-to-running as well as those who are working to achieve their performance goals!
You can find this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or listen above.
You can learn more about Jack, or work with him online at:
Instagram: @infinityrunco
Online: www.infinityrunco.com
Are you a runner that is training for a race or dealing with injury? Do you want to work with an expert that fully understands the unique needs of runners? Learn about our 4 step process to helping runners heal from injury as well identify their training needs to improve their performance and run pain free!
One of the most important decisions to make as an injured athlete is to choose your “team”, including choosing your physical therapist. This team can include many different people from skill coaches, to doctors, to physical therapists and sports psychologists. Many times within the medical field you are referred to a provider because it is convenient or there is a marketing agreement in place.
For example, a large health system or orthopedic group “sponsors” a high school or club team and provides an athletic trainer. That athletic trainer is often encouraged or required to refer athletes to that hospital’s orthopedic physicians with any injury. That doctor is typically then encouraged or required to refer out to that hospital’s physical therapy group.
But, as an athlete, is this in your best interest? Are you required to go to a physical therapist because you were referred there by a doctor?
Maybe, maybe not. There are 8 questions that will greatly help you in deciding how to choose your physical therapist and see if they are the right fit for you and your needs. I expand on these questions in much more detail in the podcast.
If you are an athlete or a parent of an athlete that is dealing with an injury, hopefully you find this information helpful! And you can use it to be an advocate for your own health and performance!
At Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance we specialize in helping athletes return to play and maximize their performance. Learn more about our philosophy or schedule a free consult today.
On this episode, we are joined by Keith Kahlfeldt, a basketball performance coach at the Prolane in Waukesha, WI. Keith focuses on tailoring performance training in the weight room to improve performance on the basketball court.
Keith is local to the Milwaukee area, having played basketball at New Berlin Eisenhower and then continuing on to play at Concordia University. He uses his knowledge and experience as a basketball player to help guide his programs to help other local high school, college and professional basketball players stay healthy and perform at a high level.
Specifically, Keith and I discuss:* How he evaluates a new athletes’ movements in the gym & on the court * Differences in movement abilities based on a players’ position * Why the foot and ankle are so important to train in basketball players * Common mistakes high school basketball players make with performance training * How to integrate performance training in a very busy basketball schedule * …and much more!
Keith has a great philosophy towards training athletes and I really enjoyed the conversation. He is definitely approaching training athletes from a progressive view and incorporating some of the newest techniques and philosophies with his players.
You can learn more about Keith at his website and on Instagram @keithkahlfeldt
Late stage ACL rehab and the return-to-play process from ACL rehab takes a team effort. The player and medical staff have been working together for 8-9 months, and the athlete is ready to start to be reintegrated into practice and game activities. At that point, the coach starts to play a key role in helping the athlete reintegrate into the team environment and prepare to return to game action.
However, coaches aren’t medical professionals, especially at the high school level. Coaches have many other responsibilities, and often, other full time jobs. So how would you, as their coach, know what to do with a player that is “cleared” to return to play following an ACL injury?
This podcast will help by discussing:
- What the stages of return-to-play are
- Why an athlete telling you they have been “cleared” is insufficient information (and what follow up questions you should ask)
- How you can help an athlete during this late stage of their ACL rehabilitation
- Why an athlete needs a gradual reintegration into practice and games
- Concepts surrounding the medical and performance team
- Resources for coaches
This is a great podcast for any coach that has an athlete coming back from an ACL injury (or another major injury). This is also a great listen if you are an athlete (or parent of an athlete) coming back from ACL surgery so that you can optimize your own rehab experience by knowing what to expect, how hard to be pushed, and when to scale it back.
Dive into the injuries and recoveries of a college heptathlete with Dr. Lauren and Abigail Missiaen.
In this episode, we are joined by Brian Keller, a professional baseball player who has pitched for the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox organizations, and now the Hanshin Tigers in Japan. Brian has one of the best development stories going from a lightly recruited high school baseball player, to a late round draft pick, and now he is entering his eighth season as a professional baseball player.
Brian and I specifically cover:
- What he has learned about developing as a pitcher from high school and into professional baseball
- Advanced pitch data: What makes a good pitch?
- How he learned to use Trackman and Rapsodo to evaluate his pitching performance and aid his development
- How he has utilizes the gym to aid his development and prepare for the season
- The benefits of playing multiple sports for developing as a pitcher
- The correlation between his golf swing and pitching
- The one thing he would do differently when he was in high school to help him develop quicker
Brian is one of the smartest pitchers that I have ever talked to. I always learn something new about pitching mechanics, gripping pitchers, or pitch design when I talk to him. If you are at all interested in baseball development, this is a can’t-miss podcast.
You can follow along with Brian on Instagram or Twitter @bkell721
In this episode, Lauren and Michael talk about whether you should wear a brace after injury. Lately, this has been a very common question in our office. Many athletes and families wonder if they should wear a brace after a injury, whether a minor sprain or when returning from surgery. As with most things, there is no one right answer for everyone, but there are considerations for each specific case.
Lauren and Michael cover:
- The difference between taping and bracing after an ankle sprain
- Do knee sleeves help?
- Should you wear a brace after ACL surgery?
- What does rolled up pre-wrap around your knee actually do?
- Should you wear a harness after a shoulder dislocation?
- Can bracing or taping prevent injuries?
- And much more
This episode is designed to be very practical and we cover specifics on the ankle, knee and shoulder taping and bracing. So if you’ve wondered whether a brace will help you, give it a listen!
Today I talk with Jason Tipton, director of instruction at Chenequa Country Club. We discuss high school golf development, and specifically about how high school players with specific goals to make their high school golf team should utilize the upcoming winter “off-season” for golf development.
In detail, Jason and I discuss:
- Why junior golfers should play multiple sports
- When a player should start to specialize in golf
- Common mistakes that hold high school golfers back from shooting lower scores
- What it really takes to make your high school varsity team
- What college coaches at D1, D2 and D3 level are looking for when recruiting
- How to use your winter off-season to meet your golf development goals next year
This is a great episode for any high school golfer (or parent of a high school golfer) that is looking for a plan to develop their game next year.
You can find this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or listen below.
Kinetic Sports Medicine and Jason are teaming up for a high school golf development program this winter. It will be an all-inclusive monthly program that addresses a golfers physical deficits, swing changes, short game skills and course management to set players up for high school tryouts or their competitive junior season.
We are hosting a parents meeting at Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance (Delafield location) on Tuesday, November 15th at 6pm. You can learn more and register here.
At Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance, we have helped golfers of all ages and skill sets, ranging from high school players, to recreational golfers, to two world long drive competitors. We have the skills and tools to help them each reach their goals and develop. If you would like to learn more about our philosophy or how we can help you, contact us today!
Dr. Sydney just finished her first marathon! On this episode of Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast, Sydney and I sit down to debrief and share some of her marathon training lessons with you.
All of us at Kinetic have watched Sydney train for this marathon over the last 4+ months and we couldn’t be more excited for her & proud of her. Sydney learned a lot about running, about the human body, and about training going through this training process, so today Sydney shares some of her biggest lessons.
Specifically we discuss:* How her race went * What a typical marathon training week looked like * How she balanced strength training with running * How she differentiated between normal training soreness and injury * How she managed to keep training despite a foot injury * How she recovered from her long training runs
This is a can’t miss episode if you are a runner, specifically a runner that is training for an event. Make sure to listen to some of Sydney’s lessons so you can incorporate them into your own training!
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Follow Sydney on Instagram: @drsydcope
Are you a runner that is training for a race or dealing with an injury? Do you want to work with an expert that fully understands the unique needs of runners? Check out our 4-step process to helping runners heal from injury and stay in their training routines.
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Sam Steiner of Orthopedic Associates of Wisconsin. Dr. Steiner is a local orthopedic surgeon that specializes in caring for athletes and athletic injuries. He has a history as a local star athlete, even going on to play football in the BIG 10. We ask Dr. Steiner some of the post common post-operative questions we get from athletes in our office, including:
- When should you get an MRI
- How long should you wear a brace after ACL surgery?
- Do you need to wear a brace when you return-to-sport after ACL surgery?
- Which graft is best to reconstruct your ACL?
- When can you drive after knee surgery?
- Why do some surgeries require a lot of restrictions and precautions after surgery?
- Should I get a PRP injection or a stem cell injection?
Dr. Steiner was a great guest and did really dove in deep on many of these questions. However, we do want to give the disclaimer that every surgery, patient and case is different, so use this as general information, but make sure you ask your surgeon for specific advice about your unique situation.
To work with Dr. Steiner find him online at:
www.orthowisconsin.com
Or on Instagram: @orthowisconsin
At Kinetic Sports Medicine, we Specialize in helping athlete recover from surgery and not only return to sport, but return safely and performing at a high level. You can learn more about our post-operative programs, specifically our ACL recovery program, in all of our athlete services. Contact us today to find out how we can help you!
On today’s podcast, we talk about how to improve your pitching performance and keep your arm healthy with Carter Hohn. Carter is the throwing coordinator at BRX performance in Milwaukee, WI. He also has years of experience as a pitcher in college that dealt with numerous injuries.
Today, Carter and I discuss:* What he learned about his body by going through rehab * How his own injuries have impacting his pitching instruction * What workload is and why it matters * Do poor pitching mechanics cause injuries * Why chasing improved arm efficiency can be crucial for long term pitching development * The most common mechanical mistakes Carter sees in young throwing * And much more!
Carter is a young, up and coming pitching coach in the baseball industry. He has extensive first-hand experience as both a player and coach, as well as extensive continuing education to enhance his skill set. Any baseball player that wants to improve their performance and stay healthy will learn a lot from this episode.
Work with Carter: www.brxperformance.com @brxperformance
Follow Carter: IG @carterhohn14 Twitter: prescarter14
In this episode, Dr. Brett Ferstl, PT and Dr. Michael Falk, PT discuss the dos and don’ts of early stage ACL rehab. While not super exciting, the early stage is critical for a successful long term outcome.
How do we define the early stage of ACL rehab?
Everything from immediately after surgery all the way through a full return to normal walking with a normal stride and no pain.
How long does this early stage take?
It depends on the person! In this episode we share why we don’t like to use time to define the stages of rehab.
We specifically cover:
- How to manage swelling after surgery
- Our favorite ways to regain knee range of motion
- Why getting your knee straight is crucial after ACL Surgery
- Tips to restore your quad muscle
- The best way to work on walking after ACL surgery
- Our criteria to progress through the early stage of ACL rehab
This is a very practical podcast that gives a lot of specific information and advice on how to nail the early stage of your ACL rehab and set the stage for a solid outcome and return to sport.
At Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance, we specialize in helping athletes return-to-sport after ACL injury. We have helped high school, college and professional athletes get back on the field, performing at a high level again. Learn more about our approach to ACL rehab.
No matter where you’re at in your ACL rehab, you can see us for a free consultation to help you determine if you’re on the best path to return you safely and strongly to your sport!
In this episode, we discuss sports mental performance with Joana Bromley. Joana is a certified mental performance consultant that owns JCB Mental Performance. She specializes in helping youth athletes learn mental skills and develop mental tools that will help them in on field performance.
Today Joana and I discuss:
- What mental skills and mental tools are and why they are important for athletes
- Mental tools she used as a D1 Soccer player for the Wisconsin Badgers
- Why players and coaches need an interdisciplinary team to help them achieve peak performance
- Trends she is seeing that are contributing to burnout in youth sports
- Techniques that parents and athletes can use to deal with stress and anxiety
- Some of the most common mental skills she works on in athletes recovering from injury
Mental performance is becoming a more and more important aspects of sports at the professional, college and youth levels, Joana has a lot of first hand experience as both a player, coach and mental performance consultant and shares a lot of great insights today. Whether you are an athlete, a coach or a parent of an athlete you will learn a lot from this episode.
Learn more about Joana:
Instagram: @jcb_mental_performance
Website: https://jcbmentalperformance.consulting/
Low back pain… It’s annoying. It’s scary. It’s common. It comes back a lot.
Almost everyone has dealt with a tight, sore or painful low back at some point. Whether it is a competitive athlete, or a recreational athlete, this injury is very common.
Today we share insights on:
- Who can get low back pain?
- What causes low back pain?
- If your back hurts, can something serious be wrong?
- When should you look to get help for low back pain?
- Should you get an MRI of my back?
- What are some of the biggest myths surrounding low back pain?
- What are the keys to treating low back pain?
- Can it come back?
This is a great episode that covers a lot of information on low back pain. If you, a friend, a teammate or a family member has ever dealt with a painful low back, you will learn a lot from this episode.
On the podcast today we speak with Dr. Brett Ferstl, PT at Kinetic Sports Medicine and performance on how to treat tendon pain.
Tendon pain has been called many things over the years, tendonitis, tendonosis and more recently tendinopathy. For all athletes, from the competitive team sport athlete, to the recreational runner to the weekend warriors, tendon pain is very common and can be a nuisance that affects your performance for an extended period of time.
We discuss:
- Common areas of tendon pain
- What tendon pain feels like
- When you should seek professional guidance on your tendon pain
- Myths around treating tendon pain
- How to effectively treat tendon pain
- Why you need a maintenance program after you return to your sport or activities
If you have ever dealt with tendon pain in your knee, achilles, hip, elbow or shoulder you will learn a lot from this episode!
If you are currently dealing with tendon pain we would love to help! We offer a free consult at our office where you can meet with one of our therapists and get a clear understanding of exactly what is going on and what you need to do about it going forward.
Today I am joined by Conor Fisk, a professional baseball pitcher who has played for the Toronto Blue Jays and Colorado Rockies organizations. Currently, Conor is rehabilitating his arm following Tommy John Surgery 10 months ago.
Dr. Sydney Cope, PT, DPT joins the podcast today to discuss how to heal shin splints. At Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance we commonly see athletes that deal with chronic shin pain that affects their performance and their ability to enjoy their sport.
Today I am joined by Erick Martinez, who is the Director of Junior, College and Professional Tennis Development at Western Racquet Club in Elm Grove, WI. Erick has a deep background in tennis from developing himself as a player, playing Division 1 Men’s Tennis, to coaching tennis on the private and collegiate level. Erick offers a great perspective on developing a player's game from a young age on.
Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance Turned 4!Lauren and Michael sit down today to reflect on what they’ve learned in the last four years owning and operating a sports medicine and performance practice. They started with a simple goal of helping athletes in the Milwaukee area return-to-play and maximize their performance. But Kinetic has grown well beyond their initial goals with two locations, multiple talented physical therapists and helping athletes from well outside the Milwaukee area.
On this episode, I am joined by Brian Staude, one of the co-owners and trainers at F45 in Delafield and Brookfield.
Brian and I cover:* F45’s background * What is F45 and what made Brian want to get involved with a F45 franchise * What are some common stumbling blocks with clients that hinder them from reaching their fitness goals * The F45 Prodigy Program * Some of the biggest challenges in the fitness industry he sees
Dr. Mike Clark is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC), having earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and his Masters in Sport Psychology from the University of Missouri. Prior to that, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Mississippi State University where he ran cross country and track & field competitively for the Bulldogs. Mike currently resides in Tucson, Arizona and is a Sport Psychologist at the University of Arizona. He has worked in mental performance since 2015 in various settings, including at the University of Oklahoma, University of Missouri, IMG Academy, Waukesha South High School and with numerous individual clients.
In this episode I am joined by John Bauer, who owns and operates The Practice Station in New Berlin. John has many years of experience as a golf instructor around the Milwaukee area and has worked with players of all ages and ability levels. Several years ago, he had a vision to create a new type of golf practice facility set up to truly help players improve their games through specific practice and the use of the latest technology.
John and I Discuss:
- The most common swing characteristics he sees in amateur players
- Why some golfers struggle to make progress in their games
- What more players need to practice to knock strokes off their rounds
- What to look for when you are finding a new golf instructor
- The difference between amatuer players and elite players
- Recent changes in the golf industry and what he sees in the future of the golf business
If you are a golfer or have an interest in working with golfers you will really enjoy this episode. John has a lot of experience and a very unique perspective on golf right now.
In this episode, we talk to Caitlin Moyer about how a fitness or yoga routine can help improve your golf game. Caitlin is a local fitness and yoga instructor that works independently with clients and at several different gyms and studios around the area. As an avid golfer, she has a special passion and niche for helping other golfers achieve their goals.
We discuss:
- What Caitlin has learned from working on her game over the past year
- Why golf fitness is important
- How yoga can help golfers play better
- Easy ways to get started in yoga or fitness
- Her experience playing 100 holes for Charity last year
- And much more!
For any recreational golfer or person interested in starting a yoga routine, this will be a great episode that you will take a lot away from.
Listen to Michael make some predictions about sports performance trends in 2022. His predictions come from being around the industry, observing the industry develop over his career, and talking to people in the industry to determine what he sees coming down the pipe going forward.
2021 was a crazy year! At Kinetic, we have been no different than anywhere else. There have been highs, there have been lows, a lot of growth and a lot of lessons learned. Today Michael shares his biggest lessons from 2021 that he will take and apply into 2022.
Whether you are an athlete looking to improve and maximize your potential this year, a student trying to grow and reach a career goal or an active adult looking to grow and develop in 2022, these insights may help you build a plan and learn some of my lessons from the last year.
In this episode, I am joined by Terry Phillips, the in-house physical therapist at Driveline Baseball, and recently, he’s been killing the internet game with amazing memes. At Driveline, Terry has the opportunity to support countless baseball players at all levels from high school, college to professional.
- Do you see any commonalities or key performance indicators of the best throwers?
- What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “arm care”?
- What do you think about the current “market” or business opportunity to purchase online “arm care” programs?
- PT’s role in caring for these high level throwers
- When guys are chasing velocity goals, do you expect them to feel great all the time?
- How do you decide when a player should stop throwing completely vs. modify a throwing program?
- His take on the Tommy John surgery
Don’t miss out on this unique PT perspective of keeping high velocity throwers healthy! Whether you’re a fellow PT or in a throwing sport yourself, you’ll find this episode intriguing from beginning to end.
In this episode, we are joined by Matt Gifford, Matt is the Performance Director at Ethic Sports Performance inside the new OAW Indoor Facility in New Berlin. Matt is almost universally known as “the speed guy” around the Milwaukee area, and he has helped countless athletes improve speed and enhance their overall athletic performance.
Matt and I discuss:
- His philosophy for developing all around athletes in the weight room
- Core principles within his training philosophy across all the athletes he works with
- Why speed is so important in team sport
- How Matt approaches developing speed in athletes
- Lessons that athletes can take from the weight room and apply to their sport and life outside of sport
- How Matt got started in strength and conditioning,
You will really enjoy this episode if you are an athlete that is looking to improve your performance, especially your speed, or if you are interested in the strength and conditioning field and improving as a coach working with athletes.
In this episode, we are joined by Abby, a registered dietitian that operates Midwest Sports Nutrition. Abby specializes in helping athletes, particularly track and cross country athletes, fuel for performance, develop positive nutrition habits and a healthy relationship with food.
Abby and I discuss:
- What performance nutrition is
- Common myths and misconceptions about sports nutrition
- What is different about nutrition for athletes and nutrition for the general public
- Tips for fueling for practice and competition
- Keys to nutrition for injury recovery
- Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, what is it, why it matters and what we can do about it
Anytime I learn something new in a podcast, I know it will be a great episode. I learned a lot in this episode so I know you will enjoy it.
In this episode, I am joined by Sydney Cope, our newest physical therapist at Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance for a long overdue podcast. Sydney has been with us for a little over 6 months now and has been a great addition to our team!
Sydney moved to Milwaukee from Baltimore, MD and has a background as a division 1 lacrosse player and now is an avid runner. Today we discuss:
- How she got into physical therapy
- Advice for any athletes that want to play college sports
- Her experience with the mental side of injury
- Common strategies she uses when treating runners
- Running injury myths that drive her crazy!
- Tips for students that want to be a sports physical therapist
If you haven’t gotten to know Sydney at our clinic yet, this is a great opportunity to get to know her and she shares a lot of helpful information for runners, athletes dealing with injury or playing college sports.
In this episode, I am joined by Sean Smith. Sean is the owner and director of STiKS baseball academy in Waukesha and the head baseball coach at Catholic Memorial High School. Prior to opening STiKS, Sean had a successful high school, college and professional baseball career.
Sean and I dive into:
- The difference between high school baseball and travel baseball
- Current trends in baseball player development in Wisconsin
- Keys to getting recruited as a high school baseball player
- What to look at in a school when you are getting recruited
- The difference he sees between “elite” baseball player and “good” baseball players
- The importance of playing multiple sports to help develop as a baseball player
If you are a baseball player or the parent of a baseball player, this episode has a lot of key takeaways about coaching, making decisions on where to play and how to develop.
We are excited to have an episode about adult fitness with Amy Friese, the Head Coach at Orangetheory Fitness – Delafield. Amy brings lots of energy and years of experience not only to her clients and training environment as well as to this podcast! So enjoy!
Amy had originally started working in the corporate world and made the shift to fitness and nutrition. On top of helping others achieve their wellness goals, Amy is also a competitive triathlete!
Topics discussed today include:
- How Amy got into fitness coaching and what led her to Orange Theory
- The science behind Orangetheory workouts
- Why they track heart rate during sessions, and what that means
- What to expect during a training session at Orangetheory
- Amy shares about her fitness and triathlon experiences
- Client success stories
- Amy discusses the benefits of having a close relationship with a physical therapist to not only treat injury, but prevent it to keep you performing at your best
- And much more
I had so much fun doing this podcast with Amy, and I hope you enjoyed it too!
I speak with Evan Kruzcynski. Evan went to Franklin High School, played baseball at Eastern Carolina University and now is a pitcher with the St. Louis Cardinals organization. Evan and I dive in deep on his baseball journey. Evan really opens up and shares some of keys to his success (some of these will surprise you!).
We talk about playing multiple sports growing up, the college recruiting process, how he selected Eastern Carolina University, what it was like going through the draft and how his career as a professional pitcher has progressed. He also talks about what he has learned about pitching, and some of the problems that he sees with the current youth system and pitcher development.
Evan doesn’t hold anything back in this interview and is very open and honest about the highs and lows of his baseball journey and shares a lot of advice that any youth athlete with goals of playing in college or beyond would benefit from.
Today we are joined by Muskego High School Head Girls Track Coach Jerome Missiaen. Jerome is the girls sprints and hurdles coach. He has led the team to multiple conference and regional titles over the years.
Today Jerome and I discuss:
- What led him to become a coach as well as his background as a teacher
- He talks about his coaching philosophy
- The importance of understanding body mechanics and building on them progressively to move the body well.
- The importance of quality training versus quantity training, especially when dealing with an action such as sprinting that causes neural fatigue
- How he builds an athlete up over the course of 4 years
- He shares about his approach to positivity and how that helps you perform as a athlete!
- And much more
I really enjoyed this conversation with Jerome and I feel that what he shares about his philosophy on coaching and biomechanics can apply to more than just training to be a sprinter or hurdler!
To learn more about Muskego Track and Field you can follow them on Instagram at: @muskegoxctf
At Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance, we help track and field athletes return-to-sport and maximize their performance. Over the past 3 years we have helped 3 athletes trying to qualify for the Olympics, 5 college track and field athletes and over 30 high school competitors. We see athletes for a variety of conditions, from nagging aches and pains that are affecting your ability to train and compete at 100% to significant injuries that are keeping you out of competition. Contact Us Today to set up a FREE injury consultation and learn how we can help you achieve your goals.
We are excited to bring you another episode with Jack Hackett, where we discuss injury prevention for runners! Jack joined us on two previous episodes of the podcast: this episode, where we discussed all things running including foot striking and cadence, and later this episode was about lactate threshold training. If you haven’t listened to either episode, you should take the time to go back and listen as there was a lot of valuable information for runners of all levels. Today, we are going to dive into injury prevention tips for runners.
Jack was an exercise physiology major and a collegiate runner at Marquette university for four years, where he ran cross country and the distance events in track. Following his time at Marquette, he continued to train and run professionally for a brief period before an injury kept him from going further. Beyond running, Jack has worked at Performance Running owns, operates, and is the head coach of Infinity Run Co.
Injury prevention topics discussed today include:
- Running mileage progression
- The decision between keeping average mileage high or low and the benefits
- The benefits of an active warm-up and strength training for runners
- He shares recent research on the benefits of “foot core” exercises and injury prevention for runners
- He discusses the question if changing foot strike or cadence helps with injury prevention
- A coaching perspective and what research says about stretching and foam rolling
- And more!
Today we are joined by Kristin Khail a local personal trainer and nutritionist in the Delafield area. Kristin has been a life long athlete and exerciser that initially started in the business world before chasing her passion into nutrition and fitness.
Today Kristin and I discuss:* Her journey from corporate finance to a career in fitness * Tips for new exercisers joining a gym for the first time * Exercise advice for people with a weight loss goal * Nutrition tips for someone trying to lose weight * What “healthy eating” actually means * Why there is no “right” diet but the key to success is actually life style changes and habits * Her go to quick breakfast * And much more
I really enjoyed this conversation with Kristin and I know you can learn a lot about nutrition and fitness from this episode.
In this episode, Michael and Lauren talk through the differences between athletic training and physical therapy. We are both proud athletic trainers at heart that then went back to physical therapy school. We try to share our unique insight having both worked professional as certified athletic trainers prior to becoming physical therapists.
Specifically we cover:
- The many hats athletic trainers have to wear
- The difference in mindset from athletic training to physical therapy
- Some of the major differences between the jobs
- Some of the major similarities and overlap between the professions
- How athletes should use both type of professionals to get the optimal outcome
- How these two professions can work together to help provide the best care
- Why every high school player should bring their high school athletic trainer a cookie
We hope this episode is helpful in clearing up some of the misunderstandings about these two professions. We hope it gives useful guidance to athletes and families on how to utilize these to great professions and finally, we hope it sheds some light on the differences for any high school students that are debating what they want to do when they grow up.
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At Kinetic we are very proud that we use our knolwedge as both athletic trainers and physical therapists to treat our patients and hep them return back to the activities that they love. We believe in treating the whole athlete. Additionally, we believe in working together as a team with those surrounding your care (nutritionist, athletic trainer, physician, etc.) to maximize your experience and ensure you have a plan to keep you healthy, out of pain, and active! If you are interested in learning more about our patient care philosophy and services, click the underlined links to take you to the associated pages. Contact us to schedule your visit today!
Tune in as the PTs at Kinetic go over their thoughts and experiences with athletes training in regards specifically to speed and agility.
In this episode we are joined by Cale Brown. Cale is a track and field coach at Carthage college in Kenosha, WI. We talk about all things sprinting/jumping as it relates to T&F as well as a few of Cale’s coaching principles and insights into coaching high level athletes. Specifically we discuss: - How Cale got into T&F coaching - A few overarching principles to guide his coaching - The relationship between sprinting and jumping in T&F - The value of jogging for sprinters/jumpers - The importance of the penultimate step in jumping - Cale’s advice to current athletes that he wish he knew when was younger This is a great episode for coaches, clinicians, and athletes to learn more about sprinting and jumping, their relationships, and how they can be applied to your training. If you were ever curious what’s inside the mind of a college T&F coach, this episode is for you. To learn more about Cale and what he’s doing, follow him on YouTube and Instagram @coachcale.tf where you can find training tips, drills, and more!
In today’s episode we are joined by Buzzy Brown where he shares his story of recovering from an achilles tendon repair as well as his own perspective in what it takes to be elite. Buzzy is not only a competitive track & field athlete, he is a sports performance coach, dance instructor, and physical education teacher in Milwaukee, WI. Buzzy shares: -His own background in competitive T&F and interest in sports performance training -The hardest part about early rehab -Motivation during recovery and strategies to keep yourself on the right track physiclally and mentally -The most exciting part about the recovery process so far -What it takes to not only return to sport, but return to performance -What he has learned about himself and his training throughout the recover process as well as his advice to anyone going through a sports injury Buzzy offers a very unique perspective being that he is not only a competitive athlete with elite aspirations, but that he is a coach and teacher himself. This episode is a great opportunity to gain insight in what it takes to return to performance physically and mentally. Whether you are a coach, clinician, or athlete, you will surely get a lot out of this podcast. To follow along with Buzzy’s journey even further and help support him, find him @buzzyb2021 on Instagram and https://makeachamp.com/buzzyb2020
In today’s episode we are joined by Brandon Ferstl where we talk about principles of speed, agility, and quickness. Brandon is the Director of Performance at Elite Sports Performance in Sun Prairie, WI. He has a wide-ranging skill set in strength and conditioning working with athletes of all ages and abilities as well as specialist certifications in Track & Field and golf. Although he currently works in the private sector, he does provide knowledge and experience training in NCAA Division 1 athletics as well. In today’s episode we discuss: -Key differences between private sector and collegiate strength & conditioning -Brandon’s coaching philosophies when working with youth athletes -Differences between speed and agility -Brandon’s thought process behind designing and implementing an example SAQ session -How to progress SAQ training over weeks-months -How to blend S&C and SAQ training together If you are a coach, clinician, or athlete looking to learn more about the S&C world, specifically about speed, agility, and quickness training, you are going to learn a lot from this episode. You may even need to listen to it a few times and take notes along the way as you should walk away with some things you can implement at work the next day. Connect with Brandon on Instagram @brandon1stl to see more about what he’s up to or connect with an expert in the field.
In our first "kinetic roundtable" our staff goes through questions we recieved online about ACL Rehab and we discuss topics relevant to appropriate ACL rehab in athletes
Today we talk with Robb Lamb from Seattle about ACL Rehab. Robb is an athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach that works with athletes recovering from ACL injury.
Today we talk with Sports Dietitian Nicole Kerneen of Way of Life Nutrition about nutritional principles in athletes, common mistakes athletes make with nutrition, why breakfast is important, the importance of meal timing, pre and post workout nutrition, and nutrition for injured athletes. This episode is packed full of information and no matter your athletic or wellness goals, you will be able to take some helpful information from this episode.
Today I am joined by Sam Price a local basketball player and coach who shares her injury recovery story. Sam initially rehabbed from an Achilles Tear and then had to follow up it with rehabbing from an ACL injury.
In this episode, we are joined by Ty Peccioli, the pitching coach and head strength coach for the Milwaukee HALOs baseball club. Ty played D3 college baseball and developed gradually to position himself to play baseball professionally after college. Eventually, back injuries cut his career short, which opened the door to him becoming a pitching coach.
Specifically, Ty and I discuss:
- How his role as pitching coach and strength coach overlap to aid development
- His pathway for pitchers to develop
- Common mechanical faults he sees in young pitchers
- His process to correct pitchers mechanics
- Mistakes in development that young players make
- His perspective on rising arm injuries
- How he has modified his program to help pitchers stay healthy
This is a great podcast episode for any young pitcher. Ty is doing a great job in the Milwaukee area helping pitchers improve their performance with a holistic model for development.
You can learn more and contact Ty:
Instagram - @TP3performance
Website - Riseperformance.org
Are you a baseball player that is serious about your development or overcoming an injury? At Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance, we specialize in helping baseball players stay healthy, recover from injury and improve their performance. Schedule a free 15 minute discovery call with one of our doctors of physical therapy to learn more about how we can help.
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In this episode we are joined by Ian Bennett, professional indoor soccer player for the Milwaukee Wave and soccer coach in the Milwaukee area. Ian has had a successful soccer career, playing at Marian College before pursuing a professional career. Ian has played at a high level professionally starting in 2007 and highlighted by a 2021 major arena soccer league MVP award.
Here Ian and I discuss:
- His soccer journey from Canada to star player for the Milwaukee Wave
- How he transitioned from outdoor soccer to indoor soccer
- Skills that transfer from indoor soccer to outdoor soccer
- The challenges of transitioning from playing soccer to coaching soccer
- How youth soccer has changed from when he was growing up
- His development approach for youth players
- The current recruiting landscape for youth soccer and how it is impacted by NIL
- The keys to his longevity as a soccer player
- Mistakes he sees young players make in development and taking care of their body
This is a great episode with unique insights into both the playing side and coaching side of soccer.
Ian is currently expanding his private coaching business into a new space in Hartland, Wisconsin. You can learn more about Ian and what he has going on online on instagram @ianbennet26 or at his website https://www.ib26bennett.com/
Are you a soccer player dealing with pain or injuries? We’d love to help. Our team of performance physical therapists specialize in helping athletes return-to-sport and maximize their performance. Schedule a free discovery call today with one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy to get clarity on how we can help you reach your goals!
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Today we are joined by Greg Reinhard, current owner of the GRB Academy and former professional baseball player. Greg has years of experience growing up playing youth baseball in Wisconsin and then ultimately at University of Wisconsin Whitewater before being drafted in the 6th round by the Tampa Bay Rays. While he was playing baseball Greg started coaching to make extra money in the offseason, and after his career he started the GRB Academy.
Now GRB has organizations in multiple states around the Midwest and has helped over 425 players play college baseball and has had 26 players drafted.
Greg and I discuss:
- His baseball journey and how he ended up owning his own baseball academy
- What it is like to transition from playing to coaching
- His philosophy to help players develop
- Current trends he sees in the year-round baseball schedule
- Things you should look for when picking a travel baseball club
- Key things for players to focus on if they want to play college baseball
- His thoughts on the current increase in arm injuries in baseball
- His biggest “pet peeves” for baseball players
- How Greg is trying to give back to the Madison community through youth athletics
Greg has a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of baseball and gives a lot of great insight in this podcast.
You can learn more about GRB Baseball or on social media @grbraysbaseball
You can also find out more about Greg’s family foundation and charitable mission.
If you are a baseball player who is dealing with pain, injury or you just want to stay healthy, set up a free discovery call with one of our doctors of physical therapy today! In this 15 minute call we will dive into what is going on and get you clarity on next steps you should take to reach your goals.
What is with the rise this season in the injuries to pitchers? There has been a huge spike in this early season period in arm injuries to pitchers. What's going on?
During this episode, Dr. Michael talks about:
- Tommy John Surgery
- Spencer Strider, Shohei Ohtani, Garret Cole and Clayton Kershaw's opinions
- Why injuries are increasing in the pros
- Why injuries are increasing in the younger levels
- What you can do to minimize your own risk of injury
Read our recent blog to learn more from Dr. Michael, and check out our resources to see how you can reduce your chances of being injured this season!
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Get ready for an exciting season of baseball as spring approaches! Whether you're a high school or college player, this article will help you gear up for the action ahead.
It is the start of baseball season in Wisconsin this week, and at Kinetic we have had a serious influx of baseball players coming through our doors with sore arms!
In this episode of Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast, Dr. Michael dives into 4 common trends we are seeing of mistakes that might be contributing to the arm pain these players are seeing early in the season.
What you'll find in this episode:
- Weekly routines to keep your arm healthy and safe
- Pitch count progressions as the season builds
- How to handle the beginning of baseball season
Did you find this helpful? Share it with a teammate! Let's help more players stay ON the field and maximize their performance this year.
Wondering what to do to keep your arm healthy all season long this year? Take our free course on exactly that, where you'll learn warm ups and specific drills designed and proven to reduce the risk of an arm injury. How to Keep Your Arm Healthy Course
In this episode, I am talking with Ben Shepherd, Co-Director of FC Wisconsin Boys Soccer about the college soccer recruiting process. Ben has served in coaching roles at various collegiate levels and now at the youth club level and offers a broad perspective on this subject. Ben offers up some unique insights of how to best communicate coaches, things that help your college recruiting process, and even some things that don’t!
Ben and I specifically discuss:
- When players should start thinking about and initiating their college recruiting process
- What a player's initial contact should look like as they reach out to a coach for the first time.
- How to find the right college and soccer program fit for you
- What you can do to increase your visibility to college coaches
- What a parent’s role should be in the recruiting process
- What are some specific things you need to know about the NCAA college process such as contact timelines, transfer portal, international athletes and more!
- What are things that coaches notice about players (hint . . . positive and negative)
- And much more!
With Ben’s experience of developing players, recruiting and coaching players for the college game he offers a lot of unique insights that would help any athlete have a great college recruiting process. Yes some of this is soccer oriented, but I think any athlete and their parents would benefit from listening to this podcast!
You can learn more about Ben Shepherd and FC Wisconsin on:
- Social media @fcwisconsinnationals
- At their website https://fcwisconsin.com
At Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance we enjoy supporting athletes to help them stay healthy and perform at their best! From free injury consultations to performance assessments and training programs in our Athlete Performance Lab, we are here to help you feel better, move better and perform better!
In this episode, I am joined by Zechariah Diemert, director of ETS Performance Lake Country that is opening in April. Zechariah is originally from Washington state where he grew up and attended Eastern Washington. He studied Exercise Science and Sports Administration while also having the opportunity to work with many of the D1 athletes at Eastern Washington.
ETS Performance is an exciting new sports performance facility that will be opening in Lake Country in April. In today's episode, Zechariah shares some details on his training philosophy and what athletes can expect when training with him at ETS.
Specifically we cover:
- What he looks at when he evaluates athletes
- How he modifies a training philosophy for novice and advanced athletes
- What sport-specific training means to him
- Why athletes need to prioritize training in-season
- How he structures training sessions and weeks around busy sports schedules
To learn more about ETS Performance Lake Country, you can follow them
@ets.lakecountry.wi
Or checkout their website www.etsperformance.com/lake-country
You can listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or listen below.
If you are an athlete in the Lake Country area and are currently being limited by managing injury, we’d love to help. At Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance, we specialize in helping athletes return-to-play and maximize their performance after injuries. Schedule a free 15-min call with one of our physical therapists today!
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I have been thinking and talking about speed a lot in the clinic lately.
Personally, I have been speed training for golf this winter. Every golfer I work with has been asking about speed training as part of their rehab process or off season plan.
But outside of just golf, our baseball players have been working on improving throwing velocity and exit velocity as they prepare for winter showcases and the upcoming season.
We just spoke about the need to incorporate top end speed sprinting to soccer players as part of their hamstring injury prevention program.
It doesn’t matter what sport you play, speed is a key factor for improving performance.
So how do you get faster?In today's episode, I cover several different factors to getting faster, and some common mistakes we see people make when they work on speed.
- How to manage fatigue
- Why your sprints aren’t working
- Scheduling speed training in your daily and weekly schedule
- How skill impacts your speed
Interested in getting more help and guidance in your sport journey? Set up a free 15-min call today to get clarity on exactly what you need to do to accomplish your rehab or sports performance goals.
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Today we are joined by our guest Ryan Roehl. In addition to being a Kinetic Sports Medicine Alumni, Ryan is a current redshirt freshman pitcher at St. Cloud State baseball. Ryan overcame numerous injuries in high school, including Tommy John his senior year to achieve his goal of playing college baseball. But Ryan is much more than a college athlete, he is also an entrepreneur that owns and operates a content creation company: Ryan Roehl Media.
Today Ryan and I discuss:
- His experience as a high school baseball player and managing injuries
- His advice for current players on how to manage the expectations of high school and club baseball coaches
- What led him to switch baseball clubs in the middle of his high school career
- Why persistence was so important to his recruiting process
- His Tommy John story
- Recommendations for players to adjust to life as a college baseball player
- How he used Tommy John rehab as a positive to start his own business
Learn more about Ryan: @ryanroehlmedia
Are you a baseball player that is dealing with injuries? We help high school, college and professional baseball players overcome injuries and return to performance. Schedule a free 15 minute discovery call with our founder, Dr. Michael, to learn more about our approach to baseball rehab and to see if it is a fit with your needs and goals.
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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy with Dr. Paige - Why Leaking Isn’t The New Norm
In this episode we talk with Dr. Paige Graham about pelvic floor physical therapy. Paige is a well established PT in our practice who has gone through a considerable amount of continuing education in women’s health, specifically pelvic floor physical therapy. Today Dr. Paige and I are going to delve into a specific area of pelvic floor PT that is more common than you think, leaking!
Dr. Paige and I specifically discuss:
- What got her into pelvic floor physical therapy
- Some misconceptions about pelvic floor physical therapy
- How common are pelvic floor issues
- How to identify if you are experiencing any pelvic floor problems why they go underrecognized
- When you should seek help
- We explain what is “leaking” and when you often experience those symptoms, as well as common approaches to addressing the issue
- Dr. Paige breaks down what a pelvic floor physical therapy session might look like so you know what to expect
- She explains that pelvic floor strength is important in all the things that you do, therefore pelvic floor physical therapy is often not just about your pelvis, but addressing the bigger picture of how that functions in all the things you do
- Did you know your pelvic floor is working even when you are doing a biceps curl?
- And more!
I really appreciate Dr. Paige sharing her insight on pelvic floor physical therapy! And to appreciate that both women and men (yes, men too) do not have to accept these symptoms as normal, and that there are things you can do!
You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
At Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance we enjoy supporting women (and men) and helping them understand their pelvic floor needs and to feel supported! From free injury consultations to full assessments, we are here to help you feel better, move better and do what you enjoy without symptoms!
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In this episode, Dr. Michael and Coach Jack Hackett of Infinity Running Co get into 5 easy and effective tips to get you running your fastest 5K yet!Here's what they discuss in depth:
- Setting Clear Goals
- Varying Your Training Intensity
- Incorporating Strength Training
- Focusing on Speed Workouts
- Prioritizing Rest and Recovery
Ready to put these tips to the test? Sign up for Your Fastest 5K hosted by Infinity Running Co. Saturday, Feb. 17th in Milwaukee to come out and get your PR!
Race Sign Up Link : https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Milwaukee/YourFastest5kMore info mentioned in this episdoe:Infinity Running Co: https://infinityrunco.comFirst Ventilatory Threshold Blog: https://infinityrunco.com/blog/vt1Pacing Blog: https://infinityrunco.com/blog/pacing
Today we are joined by Lance Matthews. Lance has been the head coach for Muskego Girls Soccer for the past 6 years, and has won 3 state championships as well as been nationally ranked at various times throughout his tenure. Additionally, Lance is a Chemistry teacher at Muskego High School. So he is around high school athletes day in and day out, and has found a way to build a very successful program. I am excited to share some of his insights of what has made his program and players so successful!
In this podcast we specifically discuss:
- Lance’s background in soccer and what got him into coaching
- His experience as a Chemistry teacher and why he chose that area of study (and why Dr. Lauren didn’t!)
- What his vision and experience has been with the team over the years
- How Lance finds balance for his players knowing that they have school, club soccer, other sports, Prom, etc.
- What are some of the things that he feels has helped make his program successful
- What were some influences on him as he shaped his coaching style
- Why Muskego Girls Soccer and other sports invest the time into strength training and active warm ups in their program
- Lance’s ACL Injury, his rehab experience, and its effect on him as a coach
- And more!
Lance is a great coach with a lot of experience and knowledge to draw from. He offers great perspectives that I think both players and parents would benefit from hearing!
You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or here on this page!
You can learn more about Lance’s team on social media @muskego.girls.soccer
At Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance we enjoy supporting teams and athletes to help them stay healthy and perform at their best! From free injury consultations to performance assessments and training programs in our Athlete Performance Lab, we are here to help you feel better, move better and perform better! Schedule your visit today!
In this episode, I am talking with Ben Shepherd, Co-Director of FC Wisconsin Boys Soccer about his philosophies and experience with youth soccer development. Originally from England, Ben has experiences both internationally and domestically with the game of soccer. Ben has served in coaching roles at various collegiate levels and now at the youth club level. With his broad view of soccer, Ben offers up some great thoughts on the game, ways we can continue to develop youth soccer as a whole, and some good perspectives for both players and parents to hear.
Ben and I specifically discuss:
- His background in soccer as a youth player in England and how he was exposed to the game
- English soccer culture
- His transition to the US and into college soccer
- Coaching on the collegiate level
- Ben’s advice to players/parents of players that are thinking about playing college soccer
- Things to consider as you are looking at various programs and levels
- Ben’s transition to youth soccer coaching
- His views on the youth soccer landscape and what can be done to improve the quality of the experience and instruction
- Ben explains FC Wisconsin’s coaching/club philosophy
- Why FC Wisconsin invests time and resources for player wellness
- Ben’s advice to players of how to get started with their collegiate recruiting process, and their role in that experience.
Ben is a great coach with a lot of experience and knowledge to draw from. He offers great perspectives that I think both players and parents would benefit from hearing! Even if your child doesn’t play soccer but is interested in playing a sport in college, his advice is great advice no matter what - and is well worth the listen!
You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
You can learn more about FC Wisconsin on:
- Social media @fcwisconsinnationals
- At their website https://fcwisconsin.com
At Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance we enjoy supporting teams and athletes to help them stay healthy and perform at their best! From free injury consultations to performance assessments and training programs in our Athlete Performance Lab, we are here to help you feel better, move better and perform better!
This episode, we are joined by Ben Heller, a reliever that just finished the 2023 baseball season as a reliever for the Atlanta Braves. If you are not familiar with Ben’s story, he just completed his 10th season as a professional baseball player after being drafted in the 22nd round out of Olivet Nazarene.
Ben is incredibly generous with his time today sharing a lot of information that is directly applicable to any baseball player that wants to try to play at the next level.
Ben and I discuss:
Recapping his 2023 Season:
- What it was like to make it back to the big leagues
- His experience pitching against his hometown team, the Milwaukee Brewers
- His proudest moment looking back at the success he had in 2023
Mechanics and Pitch Design:
- Why he made mechanical changes
- His process to make the mechanical changes stick
- How long it took him to trust his mechanics on the mound
- The new pitch he learned
- Ben’s process to learning and incorporating a new pitch into his repertoire
- How many pitches a high school pitcher should learn
- How a high school player should design their pitch arsenal
Baseball Development:
- Why Ben feels he is the best baseball player he has ever been in year 10
- The importance of mindset in baseball development
- How a high school and college baseball player should look at their year to improve their development
This episode is a must listen (maybe a couple of times through) for any high school or college baseball player that is looking to improve and develop to play at the next level. Ben gives so many insights into what he sees can make successful baseball players and he shares personal stories about his baseball journey.
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Goal setting is key for any person that wants to improve at performance, athletics, fitness or health and wellness. It is crucial to have a mix of outcome goals and process-oriented goals.
But what happens when you don’t reach your goals?
Did you fail?
Definitely not, as long as you learn what happened, why you missed your goals and use the “failure” to grow and hit your goals next year.
In this podcast episode, I walk through what I did when I missed my goal this year.
- Step 1: Debrief on what happened
- Step 2: Gather data to build a better plan
- Step 3: Learn from mistakes and set new goals for next year
- Step 4: Execute
I go into much more detail about what specifically I learned from my “failure” this year and what I’m going to change going into next year.
P.S. One of the biggest issues for achieving my goal was an injury. If you are dealing with pain or injury that is holding you back from reaching your goals, I’d love to chat. Schedule a call with me where I can try to get you pointed in the right direction so that injuries don’t hold you back next year!
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In this episode, we talk with Jake Van Fleet about training for the New York City Marathon. Jake is a PGA of America member and currently an Assistant Golf Professional at Skokie Country Club. This is the second marathon that Jake has prepared for and he has a lot of insights about what he has done differently this time!
Specifically, Jake and I cover:
- What he has changed preparing for this marathon compared to his last
- How he has changed his running shoe approach
- The hardest part of training for a marathon
- How he balanced training, family time and his job
- More information about PGA Reach and the causes it supports
If you would like to learn more about training for a marathon, check out our other podcasts about marathons with a physical therapist, nutritionist, and running coach!
Learn more about PGA Reach, and if you would like to donate to support Jake and the PGA reach mission, check it out here.
If you are training for a Marathon and dealing with pain or injuries, we would love to help! Schedule a free 15 minute discovery call with our founder Dr. Michael Falk, PT.
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In this episode hosted by Dr. Lauren, we are talking with Dr. Michael about shoulder instability rehabilitation. Hopefully you have had the opportunity to listen to our previous podcast with Dr. Chris Kilian about the medical management of shoulder instability, but for this episode we are going to take a deep dive into conservative (non-operative) and post-operative physical therapy for shoulder instability.
In today’s conversation, we specifically discuss:
- Dr. Michael’s recent experience when he dislocated his shoulder, and how he chose to rehabilitate it
- Why someone might choose physical therapy versus operative management for an unstable shoulder
- Things you can expect with non-operative management for shoulder instability
- What non-operative and post-operative physical therapy might “look like”
- What does end-stage rehab or preparing to return to the “field” look like, especially for contact athletes
- How to know you are ready to return to your sport or activities
- What are some tests that can be done to assess your progress and readiness to return to sport
- And some pearls of wisdom from Dr. Michael as he reflects on his injury and rehabilitation
This is a great episode that gives you the opportunity to have an insider's view of the rehab process for an unstable shoulder. A physical therapist going through his own rehab process hits different! As with all podcasts, we are discussing general recommendations and guidelines, but we highly recommend you consult with a medical professional or qualified physical therapist in person to discuss your specific situation.
Are you an athlete that has struggled with shoulder pain or instability? We would love to help! Schedule a free 15 minute consultation with one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy.
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I went through my first major injury rehab in about 20 years after recently dislocating my shoulder. It was the first major injury that I had the opportunity to “rehab” myself since going through physical therapy school.
In this episode, I want to share some of the lessons that I learned by going through the rehab process and injury. This podcast is not a detailed breakdown on how to recover from a shoulder dislocation (look for that episode in the future), but rather a big picture look at what I’ve learned going through the rehab process.
Specifically, I dive into:
- How I dealt with the mental hurdles of getting injured
- Tips to stay involved during an injury
- How to fill your increased downtime
- The importance of consistency in rehab
- Keys to resuming your activities safely
This has been a very interesting process for me to go through and I hope that you can learn something from my experience that helps in your injury recovery!
Are you recovering from an injury? Schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation with me. I’d love to talk with you so I can learn more about your specific situation and help you get back to the sports and activities you love.
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On this episode, we are joined on the podcast by Dr. Chris Kilian of Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin. Dr. Kilian is a fellowship trained shoulder specialist that helps people of all ages and ability levels recover from shoulder pain and injury.
Dr. Kilian and I take a deep dive on shoulder instability. Specifically we cover:
- The two types of shoulder instability
- Common causes of shoulder instability or dislocation
- If/when you should see a doctor after a shoulder dislocation
- Whether you need shoulder surgery after shoulder dislocation
- Pros and cons of specific shoulder surgery to help manage shoulder instability
- Your prognosis following a shoulder dislocation
This is a great episode where Dr. Kilian has time to really go into detail about shoulder instability and give very specific explanations on surgical procedures, common patient questions and potential outcomes. As with all podcasts, Dr. Kilian and I are talking in general recommendations and guidelines, but we highly recommend you consult with a medical professional in person to discuss your specific situation.
Learn more about Dr. Kilian:
- https://www.orthowisconsin.com
- https://www.shoulderwisconsin.com
- On Instagram @christopher_kilian_md
Are you an athlete that has struggled with shoulder pain or instability? We would love to help! Schedule a free 15 minute consultation with one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy.
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In this episode, I am joined by Coach Meredith Black. Meredith is not only the Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach at Marquette University, but she was the first Women’s Lacrosse Coach in the history of the program! On top of that, she also owns and operates Black Lax, a local girls’ lacrosse club.
In this episode, Meredith shares her experience with lacrosse as an athlete and a coach. She shares valuable information if you are interested in understanding and playing the sport, learning about options to grow as a player, and she gives you a sneak peek into things she looks for when she’s recruiting!
In this episode we also discuss:
- How Meredith got into the sport of lacrosse and was recruited to play at Notre Dame
- Her success as a collegiate player and traits she felt help her be successful
- Her transition into coaching lacrosse as an assistant coach
- Building a Division I Women’s Lacrosse Program from the ground up
- Traits that she feels make players successful, and what she looks for when she is recruiting a player
- Growth of the sport in the last 10+ years
- She shares information about her club, Black Lax, and it’s values/goals for participation and training
- And much more!
Coach Meredith has been a big leader on and off the field for the sport of lacrosse. Whether you are a lacrosse player or not, I feel there are a lot of takeaways from this podcast that can be applied to just about any athlete!
You can learn more about Coach Meredith online or on social media: Instagram: @blacklaxeagles @marquettewlax Online: www.black-lax.com , www.gomarquette.com/sports/womens-lacrosse
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Today on the podcast, you get a chance to meet the newest physical therapist at Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance, Dr. Paige Graham!
Paige is a former D1 soccer goalkeeper and has years of experience as a physical therapist locally. Paige is a fantastic addition to our team, bringing a great personality and incredible skill set in both manual therapy and exercise.
Today on the podcast we get to know Paige a little better:
- How she got into being a physical therapist
- What it was like being a D1 Goalkeeper
- How she ended up at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
- Her clinical approach
- What led her to join Kinetic Sports Medicine
- More fun facts about Paige!
Interested in working with Paige? Schedule a free consultation to spend 15-20 minutes with Dr. Paige getting a specific plan on how you can recover from injury and return to performance!
Josh Koch is a professional world long drive competitor, a golf instructor and co-founder of hitbombs.com. Josh has been on an incredible run to start the 2023 World Long Drive season. He has moved up to the #3 ranked long drive competitor in the world with his first trip back to the winner’s circle following his neck injury earlier this spring.
Josh has been a previous guest on the podcast in this episode where he and I talk in great detail about swing speed, long drive and how average golfers can work to hit the ball further. Today, Josh and I dive much deeper into his recovery from injury and what he has learned in his year-long process to get back to being one of the best long drivers in the world.
Specifically, Josh and I cover:
- What he learned about his body in the rehab process
- How he dealt with a frustrating season last year
- How he developed a performance team to help him return to the winner’s circle
- What led him to incorporate technical changes to his swing
- The benefit of 3D swing analysis
- What he has changed in his routine and training process
- The importance of proper recovery
This is a can’t miss episode whether you are a golf fan, a rotational power athlete (like baseball players) or a player that is currently rehabbing. Josh is very thoughtful in his processes and has really educated himself about his body. Be sure to tune in to hear his insights!
Are you an athlete that is currently dealing with an injury? Do you have a plan to not only return to your sport, but return performing at a high level? We’d love to help! Schedule a free consultation today with one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy to get a clear explanation on exactly what you need to do to get back to 100% in your sport.
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In this episode, we are joined by Luke French, a college hockey player at Bethel University. The pathway to college hockey is more complicated than many other sports, and Luke’s journey is unique. He is originally from Kansas City, but moved to Milwaukee to play with the Milwaukee Junior Admirals and attend high school in Milwaukee. After a successful high school career, Luke played two years of Juniors level hockey on the East Coast before committing to play college Hockey at Bethel University in Minnesota. Throughout his hockey career, Luke has also overcome two significant shoulder injuries to battle back to perform at his prior level.
Here, Luke and I discuss:
- What the transition was like to be a college athlete
- The hardest part of his freshman year
- How to integrate into the team strength and conditioning atmosphere
- His advice for a player transitioning from high school to college
- What he learned going through two shoulder surgeries
- How his routine is different following his injury
- Why he decided to get a second opinion prior to having an additional surgery
This is a great episode for any high school athlete that is recovering from an injury or has an interest in playing college sports. Luke shares a lot of great personal experience that will be very relevant to your goals!
At Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance, we help athletes recover from injuries and return-to-performance. If you are dealing with an injury and need clarity on exactly what you need to do to return to your sport performing at a high level, contact us today to schedule a free consultation or call (262)337-9331 and we’ll get you on our schedule!
On this episode we are joined by Jack Hackett of Infinity Running Company and Infinity Running Company Events. Jack is a running coach and expert in helping runners improve performance. Jack has been a past podcast guest talking about many topics related to running training, running performance and race strategy.
In addition to helping runners prepare for races, Jack is now trying to help runners enjoy the race experience more through Infinity Running Company Events. He is going to be organizing his first two races, the Dairyland Mile on June 23rd and 24th at 6pm as part of the Tour of America's Dairyland professional bike races happening in Milwaukee.
Today Jack and I discuss:
- How working on speed by running a timed mile can help a distance runner improve performance
- Why speed reserve is key to improving race times in longer races
- How to train to run a timed mile
- Why a mile race is a great goal for inexperienced runners
- Optimal race strategy for running a timed mile
- What to expect at an Infinity Running Company Event race
- Details on the upcoming Dairyland Mile Race
The Dairyland Mile Race will be a fun community event with live music, food and drinks. The timed mile will be run on the professional bike course in between the Men’s and Women’s professional bike race. Whether you are an experienced distance runner looking to set a new PR, a recreational runner that has a goal to run a fun race, or you just want to see how you stack up compared to your last timed mile in high school, it is sure to be a fun event!
Kinetic Sports Medicine is proud to support this great event by setting up a recovery tent for after the race! Make sure to drop by if you need any treatment, or to say hello!
You can learn more about the race and sign up here.
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Today's episode is a solo episode with myself, Dr. Michael Falk, and I am going off on a bit of a rant about my profession in physical therapy and some of the things I have been experiencing. Physical therapists are more than just a series of interventions for people trying to get back to an active lifestyle. We are not just people that can do a soft tissue mobilization and massage. We are a profession that is well trained to fully evaluate where you are and build a comprehensive plan to get you back to your activities. We can all do better at our profession and I hope this episode strikes a cord with you in this profession.
What is up, everyone? Welcome back to the show! This week, we are joined by Matt Lindberg who is a golf instructor here in the Milwaukee area. Matt has been teaching golf for over 15 years. He is a graduate of Ferris State University, and got his start in the golf business at Oakland Hills Country Club. There, he learned the business under a great Head Professional and Instructor. Matt’s students drop an average of 10 shots in 10 weeks. Visit his YouTube Channel to see all testimonials!
Topics discussed:
- How Matt found his passion as an instructor
- The importance of having a game plan when approaching golf practice
- Deciding what part of a player's golf game to work on
- How has being TrackMan certified impacted Matt's training sessions
- Common arguments of distance
Reach out to Matt:
Via Instagram: @lindberggolf
Via website: http://www.mattlindberggolf.com/
Today, we are excited to be joined by Dr. Tim Suchomel, who is an assistant professor of exercise science and the program director for the Master of Science and Sport Physiology and Performance program at Carroll University. He became interested in the Exercise and Sport Science in order to improve athletic performance. Dr. Tim pursued his PhD in order to have the opportunity to both teach and perform research in order to help students improve their understanding of the many aspects that contribute to an athlete's performance.
Reach out to Dr. Tim:
Via e-mail: tsuchome@carrollu.edu
Via Twitter & Instagram: @drtsuchomel
In this week's episode, I am joined by BJ Paez of be Fitness! After graduating from Carroll University, BJ started a training position at be FITNESS with the hopes of helping others improve their lives. After years of helping athletes and clients reach their goals, he was fortunate to step into a management role overseeing the Personal Training department. BJ hopes to continue to help as many people as possible, while also providing leadership and direction to our team of trainers. In doing so, he will continue to provide the support and coaching to anyone who works with the be FITNESS staff.
Topics discussed:
- The exact moment BJ knew he had chosen the right profession
- Advantages and disadvantages of individual vs group setting training sessions
- Why it is so important to have varying communication skillsets in personal training
- "You can't fight what you can't see"
- What has BJ learned as a professional from his role as a personal trainer
Reach out to BJ:
Via website: https://www.befitnesscenter.com/bj
Via Instagram: @befitnessdelafield
Thanks for joining us on another episode of the Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast! I am excited to have been joined by Jason Tipton who is an assistant golf professional at a local Milwaukee country club. Jason's real passion is in golf instruction and trying to help a wide array of golfers from new players to seasoned veterans. Jason tries to use his experience in golf philosophy to help them reach their goals and full potential in golf. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy hearing from Jason!
Topics discussed:
- How Jason found his passion of golf and knew it was the profession he wanted to pursue
- Practicing golf: how much should you be practicing vs. enjoying the game
- The most common error Jason sees when it comes to putting
- Should amateur players be chasing club head speed
Reach out to Jason:
Via Instagram: @jasontiptongolf
Hey everyone and welcome back to another edition of the Milwaukee Sport's Performance Podcast! In today's episode, we are excited to be joined by Parker Oliver of BRX Performance located here in Milwaukee. Parker is originally from the Michigan area where he previously worked at another performance facility before relocating to Milwaukee.
Parker has a diverse background and experience working with a wide range of athletes' from youth to professional baseball players, hockey players, and the list could go on. I've known Parker for several years now and we have talked shop in passing but this will actually be the longest dedicated time that we've had to sit down and talk.
Topics discussed:
- Parker on finding out exactly what it is that you want do do as a profession in sports
- "Doing the simple things savagely well"
- Seeking outwards influences when it comes to info and knowledge
- Brett Bartholomew's book, Conscious Coaching
Reach out to Parker:
Via Instagram: @chefpoliver
Via website: https://brxperformance.com/
Hey everyone, and welcome back to the podcast! We are excited to bring you another episode with Jack Hackett. Jack joined us on Episode 2 of the podcast to discuss all things running including foot striking and cadence. If you haven't listened to that episode, you should take the time to go back and listen! Today, we are going to dive into lactate threshold training.
Jack was an exercise physiology major and a collegiate runner at Marquette university for four years, where he ran cross country and the distance events in track. Following his time at Marquette, he continued to train and run professionally for a brief period before an injury kept him from going further. Beyond running, Jack has worked at Performance Running Outfitters as the sales and staff training director and recently started his own company, Infinity Run Co.
Topics discussed today:
- Breakdown of lactic acid and how we create our own energy
- High neuromuscular load to low neuromuscular load: your brain at work
- Why we fall back on gait retraining
- Building your base of strength to produce more power when running
Reach out to Jack:
Via Twitter & Instagram: @infinityrunco
Via website: https://infinityrunco.com/
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On today's episode, I wanted to get the message across of how important habit and consistency are in training, rehab, your sports, and everyday life. I have wanted to talk about this for a while and I did not know what format would be best but I finally decided that doing a podcast would be best for this. Why am I talking about this particular subject? I think these two things are two of the key performance indicators for success in any sport or rehab process.
I hope you found this information helpful, and I hope it triggers some of you to look at your life and try to find ways that you can build habits into your routine to help you achieve your goals. Thank you for listening to this episode!
Welcome back, everyone, to another edition of the Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast! Today is an exciting episode for us as we are talking with our newest physical therapist, Dr. Brett Ferstl. We wanted to publicly welcome Brett to our practice through this podcast so you can get a chance to know him a little bit better. Brett graduated from Carroll University with a Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology and then received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy soon after.
All the way through physical therapy school, Brett was a strength and conditioning coach and a personal trainer at Impact Sports Academy and beFITNESS in Delafield.
Topics discussed:
- Brett's diverse interest realm leading him to physical therapy
- Brett's personal responsibility in helping the PT profession improve ACL rehabilitation
- The various phases of rehabbing an ACL injury
- The support and guidance needed for an athlete to have a succesful ACL rehab
Reach out to Brett:
Via Instagram: @brettferstl
Hey everyone, and welcome back to another edition of the Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast! We're excited to bring you our interview with Maureen Lewis, who is an academic advisor for Marquette Athletics. Maureen has been working 18 years in Division I sports. She is a woman of many talents and she brings so many helpful insights and advice on today's episode. You will walk away having learned something from listening to Maureen!
Topics discussed:
- How Lauren and Maureen developed a working relationship
- The long days of being a University academic advisor
- The many pathways of working in University athletics
- Maureen's advice to high school seniors getting ready to play sports in college
- Maureen's approach to helping a struggling student athlete
- Why communication and honesty with professors are so important for student athletes
Reach out to Maureen:
Via Instagram: @mmlmua22
Via medium.com: maureenlewis342
Welcome back to the Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast! Today, we are joined by a man who wears many hats and he is U.S. Soccer Scout, Steve Bode. Steve is a Milwaukee area native with a lot of family and educational roots in the area. It really doesn't matter what sport you play, Steve offers some great insight from the perspective of a scout and as a coach not only on how to get noticed, but things you can do to help develop yourself as a person and as a player.
Welcome back, everyone! On this week's episode, we were fortunate enough to be joined by Charlie Lyon. Charlie played division I soccer at Marquette University where he won multiple Big East championships and had two NCAA tournament appearances, including the Sweet 16. Following his graduation, he was drafted by the Seattle Sounders in 2015 where he was a part of their team when they won the MLS Cup in 2016. This was a great conversation with Charlie today and we think you will take a bunch of great things from our discussion.
Topics discussed today:
- Lauren's background working with Charlie
- The trust needed on both ends to make a successful rehab
- Charlie's advice for college athletes' on how to navigate being a student-athlete
- Understanding that being a professional athlete isn't as glamorous as one may think it to be
- Looking at food as medicine
- The mental preparation of being a professional goalkeeper
Charlie's social media:
Via Instagram: @charlie_lyon
On this week's edition of the Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast, I am joined by Jake Van Fleet who is the lead assistant golf professional at Chenequa Country Club. Jake has been working in the golf industry for multiple years with experience in everything from caddying as a teaching professional and as a club fitter for Callaway.
Recently, Jake has sought to expand his knowledge about golf instruction and how the body relates to the golf swing by taking several of the Titleist Performance Institute courses.
Topics discussed today:
- The moment Jake decided he was going to be a golf professional
- Examples of how Jake specifically works with retraining people how to re-grip a golf club
- Key elements that junior golfers should be working on
- How Jake has had to adjust to lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic
Reach out to Jake:
Via Instagram: @jbutta
On today's episode, I am excited to be joined by Dr. Ziad Dahdul. He received his doctorate from the University of Southern California and his bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from California State University- Fullerton. He is a board certified orthopedic specialist, working with competitive athletes and weekend warriors for nearly a decade. He grew up playing basketball and baseball and continues to play recreationally to this day. He is a die hard fan of the Lakers, Dodgers, Patriots, and USC Trojans and has been playing fantasy sports for 15+ years.
Topics discussed today:
- Dr. Ziad's interest in ACL injuries
- Getting patients to feel like athletes' again
- How does Dr. Ziad build his patients' plan
- How much pain does Dr. Ziad think is acceptable during an athlete's rehab process
Reach out to Dr. Ziad:
Via Instagram: @ignitephyizo
On today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Ashley Dietrich. Ashley recently finished her training at UNC Chapel Hill and she is now back in the Milwaukee area working as a dermatologist with Forefront Dermatology.
Topics discussed today:
- What led Ashley to her interests in medicine
- How common skin cancer is among Americans
- Tips for staying protected while in the sun
- Suggestions for people with sensitive skin and how to deal with the sun
- Why we should be making sun protection part of sports culture
Reach out to Forefront Dermatology:
Via website: https://forefrontdermatology.com/
Today, Lauren sits down with coach CJ Michaud who is the co-head coach for the combined boys and girls cross country and track programs at Muskego High School. Coach CJ also teaches AP English Literature at the high school and has been at Muskego since 2002.
Topics discussed today:
- The happenstance that led CJ to becoming a coach
- What has led Muskego to have such a physically dominant presence in running overall
- Atrophy is the enemy of the human body
- The average mileage or frequency per week for CJ's athletes'
- Some of the more overlooked skills and qualities needed to develop as a good distance runner
- How has CJ managed his athletes' throughout the pandemic to be prepared for the next season
Follow Muskego Cross Country, Track & Field:
https://www.1warrior.org/
Today, I am joined by Luke Meier who is a local basketball skills coach and a passionate teacher of basketball. Luke owns and operates his own training company, Real Work Basketball. During Luke's career, he has helped players develop ranging from youth players to NBA players. Luke's knowledge of basketball alone makes today's episode worth listening to!
Topics discussed:
- Luke's early life and how he knew he wanted to be involved in coaching
- Understanding as a coach where an athletes' mindset is
- How Luke schedules his athletes around the basketball calendar and where rest falls into place
- The differences in communication for youth athletes vs. pro athletes
Learn more about Luke:
Via Instagram & Twitter: @lukemeier
Welcome back, everyone! Today I am joined by Dr. Kaan Celebi, who is a physical therapist. Dr. Kaan is a dual board certified physical therapist in Long Island that owns Rehab Performance Academy, an out-of-network physical therapy practice that helps competitive and recreational athletes.
He also founded an online ACL platform called the ACL Academy that helps athletes navigate their ACL care. We appreciate Dr. Kaan spending some time with us today and we hope you enjoy today's episode!
Topics discussed:
- Dr. Kaan's background in sports and what led him to become a practitioner
- Deficits Dr. Kaan sees in athletes that have had ACL reconstruction
- The importance of instilling good rehab habits in athletes
- Deep dive into Dr. Kaan's ACL recovery platform
- Dr. Kaan's advice for young students interested in pursuing physical therapy as a career and things to look out for
Reach out to Dr. Kaan:
Via Instagram: @acl_academy
Today, we are joined by Ben Heller who is a reliever for the New York Yankees. Ben is originally from Whitewater, WI and he went to Olivet Nazraene University. After pitching there, he was then selected in the 2013 MLB draft by the Cleveland Indians in the 22nd round. Ben was traded to Yankees and in 2016 he made his MLB debut there. I was glad to finally have Ben on the podcast and we appreciate him taking the time with us today!
Topics discussed today:
- Ben's unique path to professional baseball
- How Ben handled the stress of being sidelined by injury
- Ben's shares his experience with the phases of a post-injury throwing program and his first game back
- How the mindset of post-surgery is up to you as an athlete and a pitcher
- Ben's highly valuable advice for anyone coming back from and injury/surgery
Reach out to Ben:
Via Instagram: @benheller21
Dr. Patrick Jost is an orthopedic surgeon and graduate of the University of Wisconsin Medical School. He completed his residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery located in New York City which is one of the top hospitals in the country. Following his residency, he had the opportunity to study under renowned surgeon, Dr. James Andrews and during this time he gained knowledge and experience working with high-level throwing athletes.He now treats patients and athletes at his Mequon and downtown offices as well as serving as team physician for many local schools. Topics discussed:
- Dr. Josts start in medicine and what brought him back to Milwaukee
- Other treatments of the elbow before heading for Tommy John surgery
- Common injuries of the shoulder for throwing athletes
- The process of working up to throwing harder
Reach out to Dr. Yost:
Via phone: (414) 276-6000
Via website: www.patrickjostmd.com www.milwaukeeorthopaedics.com
On today’s episode of the Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast, I am joined by Max Cormier. Max is the pitching coach at Milwaukee Riverside High School and also a coach for Milwaukee RBI.Max has a passion for for helping young players develop and creating opportunities for inner city youth to develop as baseball players. Topics discussed with Max today:
- Max’s baseball history
- How Max’s teaching philosophy helps young players develop
- Methods of repatterning arm action
- Technologies used in the development of a pitcher
- The controversy of throwing weighted baseballs
Reach out to Max:Via Instagram: @max_cormierVia e-mail: mcormier27@gmail.comVia cell: (248) 914-2503
Today, I am excited to be joined by Conor Fisk. Conor is a Milwaukee native having grown up in the Grafton area and he is now a pitcher in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. Conor was originally drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 34th round but elected to attend Southern Mississippi. After his collegiate career, he then re-entered the draft and was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays where has played ever since 2014. We had a great time with Conor today and we hope you enjoy the episode! Topics discussed:
- Conor’s baseball journey
- How high school pitchers should approach showcases
- Conor’s take on how pitching lessons should vary for different age groups
- How Conor has started to take better care of his body as he gets older
Reach out to Conor:
Via website: https://biglersports.com/baseball/
Welcome back to the podcast! I am joined by Dr. Kevin O'Connor, owner of Impact Physical Therapy and Performance in Laguna Niguel, CA. Kevin earned his undergraduate degree from the UC Irvine in 2011 while playing on the men's soccer team.
Kevin then proceeded to earn his doctorate from NSU Florida. He is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist who specializes in working with golfers across all ages and ability levels. We appreciate Kevin taking the time to join us today and I hope you enjoy some of the information Kevin shares with us on this episode.
Topics discussed today:
- How an ACL injury in college led Kevin down his career path
- The most common injuries Kevin treats with golfers
- What are some of the most common goals of golfers from a performance standpoint
- The carry over of vertical jumping power to the ability of driving a golf ball for distance
- Using a biofeedback session to help avoid a flat-shouldered back swing
Reach out to Kevin:
Via Instagram: @impact_ptp
Via website: @impact_ptp
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Our guest today is Michael Kiely of Training HAUS. Training HAUS is a high performance training and sports rehabilitation clinic attached to the Minnesota Vikings practice facility. Michael is a sports scientist, clinical bio mechanistic and strength coach whose primary role is running the bio mechanics lab at the facility, but he also does small group training with a focus on athletes that are returning from injury. We are glad to have him join us on today’s episode and we think you will enjoy the informative conversation we had! Topics discussed with Michael today:
- Deep dive into Michael’s role at Training HAUS
- What does Michael see wrong with current ACL rehab practices
- The importance of testing throughout the rehabs process and how Micheal applies this
- The key risk factors we cannot control in rehabbing knee injuries
- Keeping people moving for the rest of their lives creates a healthier society, which then creates kinder people
Reach out to Michael:
Via webiste: https://traininghaus.com/
On today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Jyron Aparri. Jyron is a physical therapist and athletic trainer at Performance in Motion in Chicago, IL. Jyron graduated from Marquette university with a bachelor's in athletic training and his doctorate of physical therapy. Jyron's passion for sports medicine led him to internships with the Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the high performance training and rehab company, EXOS.
Jyron has been with Performance in Motion for several years and works with clients ranging from professional athletes to active adults on a range of things from rehabilitation, enhancing performance, and fitness or wellness. We are glad to have had Jyron take the time with us for today's episode.
Topics discussed:
- Exposure through athletics and how this influenced Jyron's career path
- The powerful ways to create buy-in with athletes' and producing results
- The key components of helping improve an individuals vertical jump
- Different approaches of treatment to the very common ankle sprains of basketball players
- Jyron's useful advice to students that want to pursue Physical Therapy as a career
Reach out to Jyron:
Via website: teampim.com
Via Instagram: @jyronaparri
Welcome back, everyone, to another edition of the Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast! Today, we are joined by Dr. Chris Kilian and Dr. Steve Merkow of the Orthopedic Associates of Wisconsin. Dr. Kilian specializes in treating the shoulder and elbow while Dr. Merkow specializes in caring for the lower extremity across a wide population of patients. We appreciate them joining us on the podcast today and I think you will enjoy what they have to say!Topics discussed:
- The influences that led Dr. Kilian & Dr. Merkow into the medical field
- The crucial steps right after surgery that must take place in order to produce more positive results
- The different possibilities causing knee cap pain
- Return to sport rates with slap tears in baseball athletes
- What are the next big things in Orthopedic surgery and care
Reach out to Dr. Kilian & Dr. Merkow:Via Instagram: @christopher_kilian_mdVia website:Shoulderwisconsin.comOrthowisconsin.com
Hey everyone and welcome back to the podcast! I’m very much looking forward to you all heading our guest on today’s episode. We are joined by Dave Mentowski who is currently the executive director for Chapman Basketball Academy. Dave operates the south division as part of his role with Chapman. Dave coaches teams, and performs skills training with an emphasis on shooting. Topics discussed with Dave today:
- How working in the business world transformed into coaching basketball
- Some of the things that are being done well in youth athlete development
- Common mistakes Dave sees with youth shooting techniques among other things
- What separates the all-time great shooters from the rest of us
- How Dave is leveraging his online training during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Reach out to Dave:
Via website: chapmansouth.com
Via Instagram: @chapmansouthbasketball & @dave.mentowski
Today, we are joined by Andy Fish of Forge Golf and Fitness. Andy graduated with a degree in psychology from Carroll University and has been a member of the PGA of America since 2004. Andy has spent years as a golf professional at country clubs around the area. Andy now operates Forge Golf and Fitness in Mequon with an indoor practice facility for instruction, club fitting, as well as a gym set up for performance training.
Topics discussed on today's episode:
- How Andy is able to take a deeper dive into what motivates a golfer
- The process a golfer might go through from the first time they walk into the Forge Golf and Fitness office
- Andy's take on golf equipment and how it all plays into the individual
- Keeping your head down... good or bad advice?
Reach out to Andy:
Via Instagram: @forgedgolfandfitness
Via website: https://forgedgolfandfitness.com/
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Welcome back everyone, to another edition of The Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast! Today we will be joined by Steve Becker of Athlete Performance. Steve graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Physiology.
Steve has years of experience working with elite athletics, in particular, basketball players. He has worked for the Milwaukee Bucks, the Portland Trailblazers, and the Chinese National Basketball Association. Additionally, he has supported numerous individual players during their off-season training and preparing for the NBA Draft.
Steve founded Athlete Performance in Mequon, Wisconsin in 2010 where he trains athletes through sports specific strength and conditioning programs through athlete performance.
Topics discussed on today's episode:
- Steve's earlier days and how he adjusts his approach from working with an elite athlete to high school athletes
- Balancing an athlete's practicing of their sport with general movement efficiency
- Steve's personal advice to athletes on recovering from an ACL injury
- Having an open line of communication with your athletes and the transfer of communication
Reach out to Steve and Athlete Performance:
Via Instagram: @athleteperformance
Via website: http://trainap.net/
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast today, please leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and do not forget to subscribe!
Hey everyone and welcome back to another edition of The Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast! Today, we are excited to be joined by Stan Anderson of the world renowned Camp Shutout.
Anderson, a top-flight coach of goalkeepers at all levels, has been training goalkeepers for over 34 years. During that span he has coached countless goalkeepers that have gone on to accomplish amazing things (pro, college, etc.).
Topics discussed on today's episode:
- Stan's extensive background in soccer as a player and coach
- The culture of Camp Shutout and the ultimate goal behind it
- The evolution of soccer and how it has helped shape the current state of goalkeeping
- The different key points at certain age ranges to help players reach the next level
- The importance of the goalkeeping position and why it should not be a volunteered position at the collegiate level
Reach out to Stan and Camp Shutout:
Via website: https://campshutout.com/
Via Instagram: @camp_shutout
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast today, please leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and do not forget to subscribe!
Welcome to another episode of the Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast. Today I'm joined by Brooks Braga. Brooks is the co-founder and director of training at BRX Performance in Milwaukee. Brooks grew up in the Madison area and was a star multi-sport athlete in Wisconsin in football, baseball, and basketball. He played college baseball at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where he completed a degree in exercise and sports science with a minor in nutrition. As part of his program, he interned at Cressey Sports Performance in Boston, Massachusetts, where we learned in an environment training hundreds of professional baseball players.
He then co-founded BRX Performance and currently trains hundreds of high school, local high school athletes, college players, and several professional baseball players.
Topics discussed with Brooks today:
- How starting in sports management then led Brooks down the path of pursuing performance training
- What specific types of training & exercises are essential for baseball players to be successful
- The pitfalls of not involving an athlete in an in-season strength & conditioning program
- Being realistic along the spectrum of how an athlete should train from the end of the season and transitioning to out of season
Reach out to Brooks:
Via website: https://www.brooksbraga.com/
Via Instagram: @brooksbraga
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Welcome to the Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast. I am your host Lauren Falk, and Jack Hackett joins us on today's episode. Jack was an exercise physiology major and a collegiate runner at Marquette university for four years, where he ran cross country and the distance events in track.
Following his time at Marquette, he continued to train and run professionally for a brief period before an injury kept him from going further. Beyond running, Jack has worked at Performance Running Outfitters as the sales and staff training director and recently started his own company, Infinity Run Co. We had a great conversation, and I think you all will enjoy it as much as we did!
Topics discussed with Jack today:
- Jack's background and how he developed his love of running at an early age
- What benefits can strength training help runners with how it affects their running economy
- Jack's educated answer to the question of "What is the proper foot strike position?"
- Why we measure running cadence and what does it all mean
- The specificity of patient recovery and how we have learned methods of recovery do not have a real effect across the masses
Reach out to Jack:
Via Twitter & Instagram: @infinityrunco
Via website: https://infinityrunco.com/
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast today, please leave us a 5-star review on iTunes and do not forget to subscribe!
Welcome to the Milwaukee Sports Medicine and Performance Podcast! I'm Michael Falk, and I'm joined today by Lauren Falk for our very first episode. With this being our first episode, we wanted to introduce ourselves, let you learn a little bit more about us, and then talk about why we started this podcast and what you can expect from it going forward.
Topics we discuss on today's episode:
- How our backgrounds shaped our career paths and helped us follow our passion for helping people through physical therapy
- Why we felt athletes' needed a better understanding of their bodies through education and how we empower them to do this
- Debunking myths and misinformation by sharing things we have learned and the perspectives we have gained
- What it is like for us to be a married couple sharing a practice and how our skills complement each other
- Our overall goal of this podcast and the impact we want it to have on our community
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Reach out to us:
Via website: https://kineticsmp.com/
Via Instagram: @kinetic_smp