Greg Adamson: Burnout, Balance & Finding Purpose as an S&C Professional

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Greg Adamson to discuss burnout, balance in life and career, and finding purpose in the sports performance / sports medicine professions.

Greg Adamson serves as the Associate Director of Sports Performance at the University of Tennessee, where he leads the development of the Volunteers’ Swim, Dive and Men’s Golf programs. With over 15 years of experience at the collegiate level and a track record of working with 23 different sports, Adamson has contributed to the success of Olympic medalists, World Champions, national champions, NCAA All-Americans and SEC champions.
 
Adamson’s approach to performance is built on holistic leadership and elite relationships rooted in trust, enabling him to align athletes, coaches, and administrators with shared goals. He specializes in strength and conditioning, sport science, and recovery strategies, crafting individualized, data-driven programs that optimize performance while minimizing injury risk. His work extends to professional athletes across nine sports for over a decade, whose combined contracts total over $760 million to date.
 
Adamson holds the prestigious title of Master Strength Coach from the CSCCA, the highest distinction in the field of strength and conditioning. He also holds the CSCS certification from the NSCA. Adamson earned his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Winthrop and his master’s degree in Sport Administration from Central Michigan, equipping him with both the technical expertise and leadership acumen necessary to thrive at the highest levels of collegiate athletics.
 
In addition to his role at Tennessee, Adamson serves in the Air National Guard as a Public Affairs Officer, specializing in strategic communication and crisis management. His dual expertise in athletic performance and leadership communication makes him a trusted leader and innovator in both fields.
 
Adamson’s passion lies in developing athletes holistically building not only their physical capabilities but also their mental and emotional resilience. His extensive experience, professional credentials and relationship-driven leadership make him an invaluable asset to the University of Tennessee’s pursuit of excellence in athletics and beyond.For more on Greg, be sure to follow @utcoachgreg

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