Braun Performance and Rehab

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Anthony Cockrill to discuss various strength and conditioning considerations for volleyball, including the use of isometric exercise, testing considerations, and more. Anthony Cockrill is entering his third year at SMU as the Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Performance working primarily with Volleyball. In two seasons, has been a part of a program that went a combined 48-17, 2023 American Athletic Conference Champions and a 2nd round appearance in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Coached 8 All-AAC and 2 AVCA All-Region Selections, including the 2023 Player, Setter and Libero of the Year. Prior to SMU, he was at  the University of Maryland - Baltimore County (UMBC) as the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning working primarily with Volleyball, Women’s Basketball, Baseball and Track & Field. While at UMBC, was a part of a Volleyball program that won its first Conference Championship in school history in 2020 and its second in 2021. Coached 7 All-America East and 1 AVCA All-Region Selections in 2 seasons.  Prior to UMBC, Cockrill was an Assistant at the University of Houston, Graduate Assistant at Tennessee Tech University and Interned at TCU. Cockrill has his bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from Midwestern State University and a masters degree in health and wellness from Tennessee Tech University.  For more on Anthony be sure to follow @anthonycockrill on Instagram & Tiktok! *SEASON 5 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code brawnbody10 at checkout to save 10% on your Isophit order! Episode Affiliates:MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout!AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription!CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off!Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKeMake sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared!Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_prLiked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Luka Svilar to discuss his books and work in the basketball space, in addition to considerations surrounding program design and periodization for basketball athletes. Luka Svilar holds a PhD in Sport Science & Master in Kinesiology in addition to his CSCS & RSCC*D. Luka is the founder of Laureus Performance, a Company made to empower athletes and lead younger S&C coaches, and is the co-founder of ESCCA – Euroleague Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association. Luka has written 3 books thus far, including "FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT PREPARATION: Basketball Training and Game" - "ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE IN ELITE BASKETBALL" & most recently, "THERE IS MORE THAN ONE WAY TO SKIN A CAT: The Different Ways, Methods, and Strategies of Physical Performance Coaches in Basketball." For more on Luka's work, Luka's books, and his full CV, be sure to follow @silk_man & check out https://laureusperformance.com/ *SEASON 5 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code brawnbody10 at checkout to save 10% on your Isophit order! Episode Affiliates:MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout!AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription!CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off!Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKeMake sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared!Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_prLiked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Tyler Lesher to discuss his journey as a rehab professional and clinician, the lessons he has learned from treating elite athletes, and how he applies them in his clinical practice. Dan and Tyler also discuss his upcoming cohort of the ARC, in addition to chatting about the "Iso God", Aliens, and more. 
Tyler Lesher enters his third season as the UCLA men’s basketball team’s athletic trainer in 2023-24.
 
In his current role, Lesher handles all day-to-day athletic training responsibilities and oversees multiple sports medicine interns. He joined the UCLA athletic training and sports medicine department in October 2021.
 
Lesher’s work with the men’s basketball program has been vital over the past two years. In 2022-23, UCLA went 31-6 overall and won the Pac-12 Conference’s regular-season crown. In 2021-22, the Bruins went 27-8 overall and finished in second place in the Pac-12 standings. The Bruins advanced to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 in 2022 and 2023.
 
Lesher, who hails from Wyoming, spent the 2020-21 academic year as an assistant athletic trainer at Florida Atlantic University. Prior to his time at FAU, he spent four years working in the NBA and the NBA’s G League.
 
Lesher served as the head athletic trainer/strength and conditioning specialist for the Greensboro Swarm, the Charlotte Hornets’ NBA G League affiliate from August 2017 until November 2020. His first opportunity in the NBA took place with the Cleveland Cavaliers. While in Cleveland (Sept. 2016 until May 2017), Lesher served as an intern athletic trainer. He was the head strength and conditioning/assistant athletic trainer for the Canton Charge, the Cavs’ NBA G League affiliate.
 
After he earned his bachelor’s degree in athletic training from New Mexico State University in 2014, Lesher worked as a men’s basketball graduate assistant athletic trainer for Chico State. He earned his master’s degree in kinesiology at Chico State while on the job from 2014 to 2015.
 
Lesher, 34, is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Orthopedic Physician Extender (OPE-C), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) and Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES). He earned his Doctorate in Health Science and Exercise Leadership from California University of Pennsylvania, focusing reducing systemic inflammation through nutrition and exercise, in the fall of 2021. For more on Tyler and the ARC, be sure to check out @dr.tlesh on Instagram or visit advancedrehabcertification.com

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In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Joshua Davis to discuss bony stress injuries including stress reactions and stress fractures in the athletic population, including case studies, exam considerations, and more. Josh is a physical therapist and strength coach based in Portland, OR. After completing a residency at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Josh amassed valuable experience working with youth athletes, fueling his commitment to bridging the gap between rehabilitation and peak performance. He founded Beyond the Barbell Rehab and Coaching to help lifters and active adults transition seamlessly from rehab to their best selves in the gym and beyond. With a background as a competitive powerlifter, Josh is deeply passionate about supporting fellow lifters in their journey. When he’s not in the gym, Josh loves exploring the great outdoors through traveling, hiking, scuba diving, skiing, and backpacking, embracing every opportunity to be outside. For more on Josh, be sure to follow @btbrehab on Instagram! *SEASON 5 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit - BE SURE to use coupon code brawnbody10 at checkout to save 10% on your Isophit order! *Note, the audio was slightly choppy in spots. We did our best to restore its quality in these regions from an editing standpoint. Episode Affiliates: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_pr Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

Dr. Angela Gordon, a seasoned physical therapist with over 16 years of experience and a background in athletic training, dives deep into anterior shoulder pain in overhead athletes. She emphasizes the complexity of diagnosis, advocating for a holistic understanding of shoulder mechanics. The discussion includes optimizing athlete performance through tailored rehabilitation strategies, assessing return-to-play standards, and innovative evaluation techniques. Dr. Gordon also critiques traditional assessment methods, promoting a focus on neuromuscular control and objective measurements.

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Ola Eriksrud to discuss the 1080 products, Isokinetic testing and training, and more. Ola is an Associate Professor at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, doubles as a consultant and physical therapist at Olympiatoppen, affiliated with the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic committee and Confederation of Sports. Over the past decade, he has provided consultation to athletes at national and international levels, spanning sports such as PGA, LPGA, NHL, NFL, ATP, WTA, NBA, and EPL, in addition to working with non-athletes. Ola currently holds the position of Head of Research and Development at 1080 Motion. For more on Ola and 1080 be sure to check out https://1080motion.com/ , https://www.linkedin.com/in/ola-eriksrud-97bb3533/ , https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ola-Eriksrud , *SEASON 5 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit - BE SURE to use coupon code brawnbody10 at checkout to save 10% on your Isophit order! Episode Affiliates: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_pr Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Ola Eriksrud to discuss the 1080 products, change of direction training and testing, and more. Ola is an Associate Professor at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, doubles as a consultant and physical therapist at Olympiatoppen, affiliated with the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic committee and Confederation of Sports. Over the past decade, he has provided consultation to athletes at national and international levels, spanning sports such as PGA, LPGA, NHL, NFL, ATP, WTA, NBA, and EPL, in addition to working with non-athletes. Ola currently holds the position of Head of Research and Development at 1080 Motion. For more on Ola and 1080 be sure to check out https://1080motion.com/ , https://www.linkedin.com/in/ola-eriksrud-97bb3533/ , https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ola-Eriksrud , *SEASON 5 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit - BE SURE to use coupon code brawnbody10 at checkout to save 10% on your Isophit order! Episode Affiliates: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_pr Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Rob Wilson to discuss his upcoming book, The Check Engine Light, and how it applies to Human Performance & Rehab. Rob Wilson is a Human Performance Specialist with over twenty years of manual therapy, coaching, and education experience.  Rob's work spans a variety of avenues in the field of health and human performance.  This includes multiple trademarks, the creation of global seminars and curriculums, and the research, development and implementation of best practices in human performance.  Over the last decade Rob has been a pioneer in the research and development of breath control practices for health and high level performance.  Rob has contributed ideas and presented to the best of the best including the UFC Performance Institute, ALTIS, and to the U.S. and Allied Special Forces.  The last two years Rob has worked in depth with the Navy SEAL Foundation as a regular consultant including with his Check Engine Light classes being presented as a key part of the Warrior Fitness Program. Rob is also an avid martial artist and surfer as well as a devoted husband and father.  When he's not nose deep in research you can find him on the mat or with his wife and their many animals. For more on Rob and The Check Engine Light, be sure to check out www.thecheckenginelightbook.com & @thecheckenginelight *SEASON 5 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit - BE SURE to use coupon code brawnbody10 at checkout to save 10% on your Isophit order! Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_pr Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Troy Taylor to discuss emerging Artificial Intelligence and the role of AI in the human performance and fitness space. Troy Taylor is an internationally renowned human performance leader, with extensive experience developing and leading world class, multi-disciplinary teams and working collaboratively to connect high level strategic insights to operational execution. Troy is currently the Senior Director, Performance Innovation at Tonal. Troy leads a department established to drive evidence-based fitness and human performance thought leadership into all aspects of Tonal’s curriculum and product development as well as to conduct, commission and collaborate on peer-reviewed research to advance human potential through resistance training. Prior to joining Tonal, Troy was the High Performance Director at U.S. Ski & Snowboard. In that role, Troy led the world-renowned U.S. Ski & Snowboard High Performance team, supporting their athletes in winning more than 500+ major international podiums between 2015 and 2021 and 15 medals (7 gold medals) at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games. Over his career, Troy has worked at 7 Olympic Games, supporting more than 500 Olympians and 50 Olympic medalists, presented at major international conferences around the globe, as well as mentored numerous early stage sport technology companies. Troy can be followed on social media via these accounts: Instagram (@strengthsciencetroy) and Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-taylor-4577bb38/ *SEASON 5 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit - BE SURE to use coupon code brawnbody10 at checkout to save 10% on your Isophit order! Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_pr Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Molly Binetti to discuss her success as a Sports Performance Coach, how she has blazed a trail forward, the principles she has used for developing champions and how you can do the same. Sports performance coach Molly Binetti brought her athlete-centered coaching philosophy to South Carolina in June 2018, and the Gamecocks immediately responded to her focus on a holistic development of mind, body and spirit. “Molly’s passion for women’s basketball was clear right off the bat, and that’s the kind of energy we like in our program,” South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley said. “Her experience with basketball and other sports gives her great perspective, and her research background shows her commitment to her craft.” In her three seasons on the staff, Binetti’s ability to connect with student-athletes and develop creative and competitive workouts has kept the Gamecocks engaged and on the court throughout the season. South Carolina enjoyed tremendous success in her tenure, especially in the postseason, collecting two SEC Tournament championships and advancing to the 2021 NCAA Final Four following a 2019 NCAA Sweet 16 run. Binetti joined the Gamecock staff after four seasons at Louisville working with volleyball, softball and women’s tennis. She spent the first three of those seasons as the secondary sports performance coach for women’s basketball as well. At Louisville, she focused on power development and applied sport technologies, a trend she continues at South Carolina. Prior to her tenure at Louisville, Binetti served as the sports performance coach for Purdue’s women’s tennis, men’s and women’s diving and cheerleading teams (2013-14). The Eau Claire, Wis., native has her Strength and Conditioning Coach certification from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association and is listed as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She has contributed to two articles published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, both focused on the performance of elite women’s basketball athletes. After earning her bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology from Marquette in 2012, Binetti completed her master’s in kinesiology and exercise science at Minnesota in 2013. For more on Molly, be sure to check out @mbinetti22 & @healthy_hooper on Instagram! *SEASON 5 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit - BE SURE to use coupon code brawnbody10 at checkout to save 10% on your Isophit order! Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_pr Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform