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The Resilient Athlete Project

Zach Wagner
A podcast dedicated to helping athletes get healthy, perform better and stay in the game. Disclaimer: Please note that this podcast contains my opinions and those of my guests. While I strive to provide the most efficacious, evidence informed and effective information possible, this podcast is not medical advice and should not be used as such. Any application of this material is done at the listeners own risk and no patient/practictioner relationship is created. Please consult a medical provider if you are dealing with pain, injury or any other medical condition.
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Episodes

#13: Investing In Yourself with Andrew Millett

Andrew Millett joins me for this episode. We discuss the out of network Physical Therapy model and why it's better for athletes and active people, his personal story of tearing his ACL twice and how that has shaped his practice as a PT, integrating strength and conditioning into PT and much more. DISCLAIMER: There is some brief explicit language in this episode. Don't forget to subscribe and share! For more information about Wagner PT & Performance, visit www.wagnerptp.com Also follow us on ...

Aug 14, 202049 min

#12: Running and Living Well with Matt West

For this episode, I'm joined by Matt West. I primarily brought Matt on the show to talk about training for runners, but we got into a ton of great topics. Be sure to check out Matt's bio and additional resources below. Enjoy the episode! Matt is a 31 year old strength and conditioning coach. He works full time for a nonprofit that supports adults with learning disabilities called Living Independently Forever, Inc. There, he serves as the Assistant Director of Fitness. He also works part time at ...

Jul 30, 202049 min

#11: 5 Tips For An Injury Free Return To The Gym

For this episode, I'm staring some tips from a recent blog post. As gyms start to re-open and many of us are trying to get back to our training routines, there are a few things I want you to know to stay healthy and use this time productively. I hope you enjoy the episode! Don't forget to subscribe and share! For more information about Wagner PT & Performance, visit www.wagnerptp.com Also follow us on social media by searching Wagner PT & Performance on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Y...

Jul 14, 202010 min

#10: Physical And Mental Aspects of Golf with Gary Cardoza

For this episode, I am joined by my friend and golf coach, Gary Cardoza. Gary is a golf professional with a wealth of knowledge and experience. He has been a member of the PGA since 2002. He has been consistently recognized as one of the top teachers in New England and the United States as a whole. He has been nominated as the best golf coach in the state six times by Golf Digest, nominated for NEPGA teacher of the year in 2016, and has been named to the top 25 teachers list by New England Golf ...

Jul 02, 202054 min

#9: Crossfit At Any Age with Page Lockhart

Page Lockhart joins me for this episode. Page is a Masters Crossfit athlete who discovered a love for Crossfit later than most and as she says, the rest is history! Page coaches at Crossfit Bridgewater . If you're in the Bridgewater, MA area I highly recommend checking it out. It has been a big part of my own start in the Crossfit community. On this episode, we talk about how and why Page started Crossfit, misconceptions about Crossfit, what it's like to compete, transformations she has seen in ...

Jun 18, 202051 min

#8: Professional Athletics and Entrepreneurship with Brandin McClay

My friend Brandin McClay joins me for this episode. Brandin is the owner of BeFit Performance , the gym Wagner PT & Performance shares space with. We talk about starting and owning a gym, his background in professional soccer and Brandin gives a ton of great advice for youth athletes who aspire to play at a high level. Check it out and share with any athletes in your life. Brandin is married to high school sweet heart Megan. Together have 2 boys, Cameron (3),Connor (1) and yellow lab Stanley...

Jun 04, 202052 min

#7: How To Be A Better Golfer with Kevin O'Connor

For this episode, my friend Kevin O'Connor joins me to talk all things golf rehab and performance. We cover warm ups, movement screens, mobility and corrective exercise, building power for your golf swing and so much more. Don't forget to subscribe and share! For more information about Wagner PT & Performance, visit www.wagnerptp.com Also follow us on social media by searching Wagner PT & Performance on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. Kevin's bio is below: Kevin is the owner of...

May 21, 202048 min

#6: From Youth Athletics to the NHL with Brian Pothier

My friend Brian Pothier joins me on the podcast today. Brian grew up in New Bedford, MA. He attended Northfield Mt. Hermon High School and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute before going on to play 12 years of professional hockey in the NHL and Swiss A league. He now works with athletes of all ages through his company Pothier BlueLine Hockey as well as working with local schools, the Boston Bandits and the US Women's National Team. We discuss his history in the NHL, his work with youth athletes, r...

May 07, 202051 min

#5: How To Develop Better Athletes: Youth Sport Specialization Blog-Part 2

For this episode, I read part 2 of my Youth Sport Specialization blog. Sport Specialization is a topic I have been thinking about a lot recently. It is crucial to understand if we are going to keep our youth athletes healthy, happy and performing well. I hope you enjoy the blog and please let me know if you have any questions. Check out my blog HERE to read part 1 and 2 of this blog and see lots of other content. Don't forget to subscribe and share! For more information about Wagner PT & Per...

May 05, 202016 min

#4: All Things Low Back Pain with Nate Kadlecek

My friend and fellow Physical Therapist Nate Kadlecek joins me for this episode. Nate has a special interest in working with patients with low back pain. We cover a lot of valuable information around back pain, myths vs. fact, the insurance system and how we might fix it, how to take care of your back, how to pick the right medical provider and much more. Don't forget to subscribe and share! For more information about Wagner PT & Performance, visit www.wagnerptp.com Also follow us on social ...

Apr 23, 202049 min

#3: Why We Should Delay Sport Specialization

Today I'm reading one of my recent blog posts for you. I've been thinking a lot about Youth Sport Specialization and wanted to make sure I addressed this topic. I recorded this episode for those of you who prefer listening instead of reading. I also add a bit of commentary at the end. If you also want to read the article and check out the links and references I included, click HERE to go to my blog. Don't forget to subscribe and share! For more information about Wagner PT & Performance, visi...

Apr 09, 202011 min

#2: Crushing Triathlons and Beating Cancer With Shannon Porges

Joining me for this episode is Shannon Porges. Shannon has a ton of great accomplishments, the most important of which is beating Cancer! She is also a 5 time Ironman finisher. We talk about triathlons, physical and mental resilience/toughness, how to get started with endurance sports, being a part of an athletic community and so much more. Here is her bio: Shannon Porges is a wife, mother of 2 boys, 24 year cancer survivor, has been competing in triathlons since 1991. Certified Triathlon coach,...

Mar 12, 202053 min

#1: Resilience In Sports and Life With Jason Chisholm

My good friend Jason Chisholm joins me for our first full length episode. Jason is a former D1 Collegiate athlete and current youth sports coach. We talk about why strength and conditioning is so important, the mental side of training, sports as a model for life, outcomes vs. process, what resilience means to us, exercise vs. training, the role of competition in life, health span, gratitude and so much more. Don't forget to subscribe and share! For more information about Wagner PT & Performa...

Feb 06, 202037 min

What Is The Resilient Athlete Project?

The Resilient Athlete Project is a podcast from Wagner PT & Performance. It is our mission to help athletes get healthy, perform better and stay in the game. Listen to this quick teaser episode for all the details. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Check us out online at wagnerptp.com Insgatram: @wagner_ptp Facebook: Wagner PT & Performance

Dec 15, 20193 min
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