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From South Dakota State to Virginia Tech—Hannah Whitbred shares her journey in collegiate strength and conditioning. As an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for Olympic Sports at Virginia Tech, Hannah works with student-athletes across multiple sports, each with unique physical demands and performance goals. In this conversation, she breaks down what it's really like to train diverse athletes, from track and field to soccer to swimming, and how she tailors programs to meet each sport's specific needs. We discuss her transition from South Dakota State to a Power 4 conference program, the lessons she learned working with Jackrabbit athletes, what it takes to succeed in collegiate strength and conditioning, and the realities of building relationships with coaches and athletes across multiple teams. Whether you're a student interested in strength and conditioning, a practitioner looking to break into college athletics, or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes in Olympic sports training, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the profession.

From professional basketball player to PhD researcher to Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Detroit Pistons—Dr. Jordan Sabourin's journey is anything but typical. In this episode, Jordan breaks down his unique career path and shares what he's learned about elite performance from both sides: as an athlete competing professionally in Germany and as the coach responsible for keeping NBA players healthy and performing at their peak. We dive deep into his cutting-edge research on Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training, how he's implementing it with Pistons players for rehabs and performance, his involvement in player development, and much more. Whether you're a student or practicing clinician interested in sports performance, this conversation offers rare insights into what it really takes to succeed at the highest level of basketball.

Jackson Morris, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach and Director of Football Performance at Missouri State University, talks about his journey from college football player to strength coach. We discuss his career progression from intern to associate director at Mercer,, working across multiple sports, and how his experience as a former athlete at Georgia Southern influences his coaching approach. Link in bio to listen #PhysicalTherapy #SportsRehab #StrengthAndConditioning #CollegeFootball #MissouriState #AthleticPerformance #SportsScience #CoachingDevelopment #RehabExperts #CollegeAthletics

On this week's episode of the Sports Rehab Experts Podcast, Rubyn Johnson, Sports Science Coordinator for the Chicago Cubs, talks about his journey as an applied sports scientist working in Major League Baseball. We discuss his journey working as a strength coach and how it evolved into a sports science role and the things he learned along this path. Follow Sports Rehab Experts on social media and all available listening platforms: https://linktr.ee/sportsrehabexperts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsrehabexperts/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sportsrehabexp1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpv1TC9HnfsNX7CU0IovbgQ

In this episode of our Strength Coach Collaboration Series, we sit down with Matt Gebert, Assistant Football Strength and Conditioning Coach for Auburn Matt brings a diverse background spanning collegiate football and the NFL. His career includes positions at multiple Division 1 schools and a stint in the NFL. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Western Connecticut State University and a Master's of Education in Applied Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota. In this conversation, we discuss: Transitioning between collegiate programs and the NFLImplementing performance tracking technology in footballThe collaboration between strength coaches and sports medicine staffBuilding effective systems across different organizational levels Matt shares insights from his journey through some of football's top programs and how he's bringing that experience to develop elite athletes at Auburn.

In the first episode of our Strength Coach Series, we sit down with Chris Martin, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for LSU Baseball. Chris brings a unique perspective from his six years with the Houston Astros organization, where he most recently served as Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. During his tenure, he helped develop 10 players who made their Major League debuts in 2024. Before joining LSU in August 2024, Chris spent two-and-a-half years as the Astros' Rehab Strength & Conditioning Coordinator, where he redesigned their return-to-play protocols, including a new return-to-throw program for post-surgical players. In this conversation, we discuss: Transitioning from professional baseball to the collegiate levelThe evolution of return-to-play protocols and collaboration with rehab staffBuilding strength programs that maximize on-field performanceThe partnership between strength coaches and physical therapistsChris shares insights from one of MLB's most progressive player development systems and how he's bringing that knowledge to develop championship teams at LSU. Connect with Chris:Twitter/X: @ChrisMartinLSUInstagram: @chrismartin32

On the 100th episode of the Sports Rehab Experts podcast, we talk to good friend and current D1 Sports Fellow at the University of Arizona, Santi Salazar Ruiz. Santi discusses how his parent's move to America helped shape his career as well as his role in multiple different sports and places have make him the clinician he is today.

Carolina Panthers ATC, PT, and Performance Analyst, Corey Rodrigo discusses his unique rehab journey. We talk about his time completing a dual PT/MBA degree and how he applies his knowledge from a business degree into a high performance team    Follow Sports Rehab Experts on social media and all available listening platforms: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/sportsrehabexperts⁠ Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/sportsrehabexperts/⁠ Twitter: ⁠ https://twitter.com/sportsrehabexp1⁠ Youtube: ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpv1TC9HnfsNX7CU0Iovbg

Aaron Williams, Rehab Coordinator at UIC talks about his ups and downs along his journey to get to residency and now to the college level and how his perseverance is something that has kept him moving forward. Follow Sports Rehab Experts on social media and all available listening platforms: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/sportsrehabexperts⁠ Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/sportsrehabexperts/⁠ Twitter: ⁠ https://twitter.com/sportsrehabexp1⁠ Youtube: ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpv1TC9HnfsNX7CU0Iovb

Ryan Brooks of Rutgers University Football talks about his time in the weight room and his experiences in residency and fellowship have all impacted his practice. We discuss his time in the rehab world and how each stage has contributed to how he approaches rehab.   Follow Sports Rehab Experts on social media and all available listening platforms: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/sportsrehabexperts⁠ Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/sportsrehabexperts/⁠ Twitter: ⁠ https://twitter.com/sportsrehabexp1⁠ Youtube: ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpv1TC9HnfsNX7CU0IovbgQ⁠  

We have a fellow podcaster! Shelbie Miller of the Rethinking Rehab Podcast talks about the inception and idea of the podcast and how it stems from her constant desire to grow and learn. We delve deeper into reflecting on her journey and changes as a clinician and how introspection and challenging your own beliefs can only improve you.   Follow Sports Rehab Experts on social media and all available listening platforms: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/sportsrehabexperts⁠ Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/sportsrehabexperts/⁠ Twitter: ⁠ https://twitter.com/sportsrehabexp1⁠ Youtube: ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpv1TC9HnfsNX7CU0Iovbg

New York Giants Assistant Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist, Dillon Douglass is today's Sports Rehab Experts guest. We discuss the trials and tribulations he faced on his way to the league and what it takes to work in professional football   Follow Sports Rehab Experts on social media and all available listening platforms: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/sportsrehabexperts⁠ Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/sportsrehabexperts/⁠ Twitter: ⁠ https://twitter.com/sportsrehabexp1⁠ Youtube: ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpv1TC9HnfsNX7CU0IovbgQ

This week's episode of the Sports Rehab Experts Podcast, Ali Ghaisarnia of the Green Bay Packers talks about his journey to the Packers and all the experiences that have helped him along his journey  Follow Sports Rehab Experts on social media and all available listening platforms: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/sportsrehabexperts⁠ Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/sportsrehabexperts/⁠ Twitter: ⁠ https://twitter.com/sportsrehabexp1⁠ Youtube: ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpv1TC9HnfsNX7CU0IovbgQ

In this episode of Sports Rehab Experts, we feature Olivia Abdoo, Sports Medicine Manager for the UFC, who provides invaluable insights into the world of sports rehabilitation and performance optimization in mixed martial arts. Olivia delves into unique demands that MMA requires and how her training in residency and fellowship helped best prepare her for fight nights Follow Sports Rehab Experts on social media and all available listening platforms: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/sportsrehabexperts⁠ Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/sportsrehabexperts/⁠ Twitter: ⁠ https://twitter.com/sportsrehabexp1⁠ Youtube: ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpv1TC9HnfsNX7CU0

In this episode of Sports Rehab Experts, we sit down with Matt Hobbs, Director of Return to Performance for University of Nebraska football. Matt discusses the intricate demands of training athletes at the collegiate level and how residency and his training helped form his treatment style today.   Follow Sports Rehab Experts on social media and all available listening platforms:  https://linktr.ee/sportsrehabexperts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsrehabexperts/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sportsrehabexp1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpv1TC9HnfsNX7CU0IovbgQ