The Pure Playbook

This conversation explores the three pillars of athletic development: physical, mental, and relational. The focus is on the importance of relationships in sports, including the dynamics between athletes, coaches, and family members. It emphasizes the need for emotional intelligence, grace in coaching, and the impact of family support on athletes' performance and mental health. The discussion a...

In this episode, Dr. Dustin Boston and Dr. Nate Merhaut delve into the mental pillar of athlete health, emphasizing the often-overlooked mental aspects of injury recovery and performance. They discuss kinesiophobia, share a case study of an athlete named Maddie, and highlight the importance of mental preparation and visualization in sports. The conversation also touches on the need for athletes to...

In this episode of the Pure Playbook, Dr. Dustin Bosson and Dr. Nate Merhaut delve into the physical pillar of the Pure Athlete framework, emphasizing the importance of physical health and performance for student athletes. They discuss injury prevention, the significance of individualized evaluations, and the role of dynamic stability in athletic performance. The conversation also touches on concu...

We ARE The Pure Athlete

How can student athletes excel in today’s competitive sports? Jud Mahoney, Boys Director at Missouri Rush, shares his journey from UK soccer star to US coach and why he passionately supports The Pure Athlete’s mission. He shares how this focus on injury prevention and custom development, could have transformed his own journey. Don’t miss this must-watch episode for parents, coaches, and athletes l...

Come Chat with Dr Dustin and Dr Nate on this weeks episode of The Pure Playbook on all things Student Athlete and the way they should be working out, rehabing, prehabing and more!

Have you heard the new news??? Rice is OUT Peace & Love is in! Learn more with Dr Dustin and Dr Nate on this weeks episode of The Pure Playbook!!!

How do we cope and what do we do to manage pressure and expectations as athletes

Welcome to The Pure Playbook Season 2!!! It's about to get interesting! Tune in weekly on Wednesdays for some AWESOME insight with Dr Dustin & Dr Nate!

On this week's episode, Dr. Dustin and Dr. Nate start speaking your language. They discuss the importance of a plan when it comes to your health- especially in our office, how maintenance on a vehicle is crucial- it's the same for your body, and how piecing together parts of care from different places can only take you so far. You need the whole puzzle to create the picture. This one is po...

Another INCREDIBLE From The Vital Wire Vault :: Choose what YOU want to invest in. Erin Darling is the owner of Mindset Nutrition and join Dr. Dustin and Erika this week on The Vital Wire. Figuring out how to eat for YOUR body can be such a mind game. Having a coach, some guidance and positive reinforcements along the way is a game changer. Find Erin Darlings information below and invest in YOUR h...

An Epic Vital Wire Vault Episode!! Lindenwood University's Head Gymnastics Coach joined Dr. Dustin & Erika on The Vital Wire. Why is it important to continue through times that may not be ideal? What is in store for Lindenwood Gymnastics? Listen and watch here

On this week's episode Dr. Dustin sits down 1-on-1 with Dr. Nate. We get to hear what sparks their love of chiropractic and how impactful the act of serving others has affected them both. Whether it's Performance Rehabilitation or Racetrack Adjustments, hearing these two talk about their passions will ignite yours as well. You won't want to miss this one!

This week Dinah Hampson joined Dr. Dustin and Erin to continue to dive deeper into different resources for athletes! From injury prevention, concussion protocols, to rehabilitation specifically for dancers but also for all athletes overall.

This Week we have an AWESOME Vault Episode with the LOVELY Tammy Gundaker! Tammy Gundaker joins Dr. Dustin and guest Erika Bosson. From business owner, racing enthusiasts, loving wife and mother Tammy sure knows how to keep her tires turning. Join us as they drive into a genuine conversation, with the dirt track queen herself.

On this week's episode, Dr. Dustin and AT Erin discuss Erin's transition to a new role as a collegiate athletic trainer. Life transitions happen all the time and it's easy to see them as something that can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. Be sure to celebrate where you are in every phase of life. We're excited for you AT Erin! We look forward to our future together!

This week join us as Dr Dustin & Erin talk to Dre Baldwin!!! Dre is a former 9-year pro basketball player who traveled 8 countries in his career after walking on at an NCAA Division 3 school. He is now a full-time entrepreneur who has authored 35 books and performed 4 TEDxTalks on Discipline, Confidence, Mental Toughness & Personal Initiative. Dre has over 142,000 subscribers on YouTube, a...

This week Dr. Dustin and Erin take a deep dive into the world of recruitment. Whether it’s a recruitment camp, how to send an email, and what it means to use your social media to be an advocate for yourself and the things you believe in that will get the attention of the coaches/people you want to be in front of. You never know who’s watching, be sure to be a good human. This is an episode you won...

On this week’s episode Dr. Dustin and AT Erin discuss the importance of remembering where you came from. Using Jayson Tatum for the greatest example- a St. Louis kid making it all the way to the championship for the NBA and winning it all, and still taking the time to take care of the people where he’s from. Allowing your alumni come and speak to the program is also such an integral part of buildi...

On today's episode we sit down with the newest addition to the team: Dr. Nate! We learn about his connection to Dr. Dustin and what inspired him to take the first step in becoming a member of the team! They also discuss how Dr. Nate’s addition has added to the level of care we have here at The Pure Athlete and taken it a step further! We are so excited to have Dr. Nate as a part of our team! Y...

Dr. Dustin and AT Erin sit down and fill us in about what is going on with the Pure Athlete! You’ll hear about where Doc Throttle is going to be next, when and where the Pure Athlete Open House is going to be, or some insights on a super exciting surprise they’re dying to share! This one is full of great information, you won’t want to miss it!

On this bonus episode, Dr. Dustin and Erin sit down with a very special Client! They re-visit her time as a national champion Lindenwood Hockey player, how she knew she was going to be one day be our favorite sergeant in Maplewood, and what is coming in the world of golf, maybe some competition... guess you have to listen to find out!

In today’s episode, Dr. Dustin and AT Erin talk about committing to the 90-day process. If you’re looking for the “A” grade in any aspect of your life whether that be an actual grade, training, or just your lifestyle in general- commit to 90 days because what you commit to is what becomes the standard. We also discuss how important it is to make the important decisions for your life FOR YOU, and n...

On this episode, Dr. Dustin and AT Erin are gearing up for summer! They discuss how to prepare physically and mentally for competing in the heat. Whether it’s the amount of water to drink, how to eat to fuel for high temperatures, and how to recover better and faster. You won’t want to miss this!

This bonus episode is very special to our team! Join us in sitting down with our very own momma Bev, this is the woman who raised our very own Erin! She talks about what is was like to raise an elite level dancer and the part that the parent has to play in order for the athlete to be successful in sport and life.