Finding Small Wins

Today I am joined by Tyler Lesher—an athletic trainer and performance specialist whose career spans the NBA, the G League, and one of the most intense environments in college sports: UCLA men’s basketball. He’s now a private-sector performance therapist, creator of the Advanced Rehab Certification, and a mentor helping sports medicine professionals build both clinical mastery and entrepreneurial s...

For those who don’t know her, Dr. Courtney Johnson — better known online as The Female Athlete Doc — is one of the leading voices in modern pelvic health and women’s performance. She’s a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a strength and conditioning specialist, and the founder of a 360wellness - a company that’s helping female athletes around the world lift heavier, run faster, and live without the sympt...

Adam Parr’s journey through Major League Soccer spans over a decade — from early heart-rate monitoring days at Chivas USA, to leading performance and sport science roles in Minnesota, San Jose, and now Charlotte. He’s is one of the practitioners who has lived the full spectrum: strength coach, sports scientist, high-performance director, and architect of long-term development pathways across acade...

Dr. Garrison Draper’s story spans from small-town Wisconsin to the highest levels of professional soccer. A collegiate athlete turned sports scientist, he’s worked with MLS giants including  Seattle Sounders, Inter Miami , and now  FC Cincinnati , helping shape performance cultures around world-class players — even icons like Lionel Messi. Today, Garrison serves as  Vice President of Sport Perform...

Dr. Matt Midkiff’s path to sports physical therapy didn’t follow a straight line. He was a college soccer player at Westmont, a youth coach who built one of Arizona’s top club programs, and today he’s a leading sports PT who helps young athletes stay healthy and competitive. In this episode of Finding Small Wins, we dive deep into the youth soccer ecosystem — where passion meets pressure. You’ll l...

Steve Tashjian’s career began on the treatment table — as a physical therapist helping athletes rebuild, recover, and return stronger. That foundation in human performance carried him into the pressure cooker of professional sport, where he spent years with the Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer, before stepping onto an even bigger stage as High-Performance Director for Everton FC in the Premier...

Today’s guest is Molly Binetti , the Director of Women’s Basketball Performance at the University of South Carolina — one of the most dominant programs in college basketball. Over eight seasons with the Gamecocks, she’s helped build a championship culture grounded in consistency, connection, and care. Molly’s approach to training goes far beyond sets and reps. Her philosophy centers on coaching th...

Dr. Pat Davidson is a rare mix of scientist and athlete. He earned his Ph. D. in Exercise Physiology, taught at Springfield College, and has coached athletes from MMA to the NFL.  He’s competed in strongman, bodybuilding, and still trains like a scientist testing his own data. Pat’s ability to translate complex biomechanics into practical systems has made him one of the most respected minds in mod...

Today I am joined by Dr. Cassidy Papa , Performance Physical Therapist for the Charlotte Hornets . A former Stanford water-polo athlete , Cassidy earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from USC , completed a sports residency , and later a Division I fellowship at Wake Forest —all experiences that shaped her expertise in elite performance rehab. She’s part of a new wave of NBA clinicians blending da...

Today’s guest is Jarred Boyd , a clinician-turned performance therapist whose path has taken him from outpatient physical therapy clinics all the way into the trenches of the NBA. Over seven seasons—and countless hours in training rooms and practice courts—he’s refined a nuanced lens on how we think about rehab, performance, and injury risk. Jarred doesn’t accept the blanket slogan “rehab = traini...

Start your journey to better performance and rehab insights by visiting www. AdamLoiacono.com and follow along on Instagram at @adam.loiacono for more behind-the-scenes education from sports and human performance. In this episode, Adam sits down with Dr. Jennifer Reiner-Marcello, a sports chiropractor with over 20 years of experience in professional baseball, collegiate athletics, and private perf...

Visit www. AdamLoiacono.com and follow Adam on Instagram at @adam.loiacono for more tools, education, and behind-the-scenes insights into sports rehab, performance, and recovery. In this episode of Finding Small Wins , Adam Loiacono sits down with Anthony Kjenstad, founder of Firefly Recovery, to explore the science and simplicity neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in sports recovery and...

Start optimizing your other 22 hours by heading to www. AdamLoiacono.com and following Adam on Instagram at @adam.loiacono ! In this powerhouse episode of Finding Small Wins , Adam Loiacono is joined by performance health specialist Nate Barry for a deep-dive conversation that goes far beyond sets and reps. Nate’s experience working with elite NFL and MLB athletes has driven him into the world of...

Start optimizing your health today! Visit www. AdamLoiacono.com for insights on performance, rehab, and mentorship. Follow Adam on Instagram at @adam.loiacono for more expert-driven content. In this episode of Finding Small Wins , host Adam Loiacono sits down with Dr. Jesse Greer, a former Army Rangers doctor turned CEO of Preamble Medicine in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Greer shares his journey from trea...

Looking to upgrade your health and performance? Get expert insights from Adam Loiacono at www. AdamLoiacono.com and follow him on Instagram at @adam.loiacono . In this episode of Finding Small Wins , host Dr. Adam Loiacono welcomes Alex Hubelbank , a former NBA physical therapist turned private sports rehab expert. Alex shares her unique journey—from working on the team side in the NBA to supporti...

Want to improve your performance and recovery? Start with your gut! Visit https://adamloiacono.com and follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/adam.loiacono for more expert insights. In this episode of Finding Small Wins, host Adam Loiacono sits down with Maggie Awad, NP, a functional sports medicine specialist who works with elite athletes to optimize health and performance through...

Looking to elevate your training and recovery game? Head over to www. AdamLoiacono.com and follow Adam on Instagram at @adam.loiacono for exclusive insights into sports performance, rehab, and high-performance training. In this episode of Finding Small Wins , Adam sits down with Natalie Collars , a top-tier performance coach and founder of Fortis , to pull back the curtain on NFL offseason trainin...

Upgrade your training & performance today at www. AdamLoiacono.com and follow Adam on Instagram MMA is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world, requiring elite strength, endurance, and adaptability. In this episode of Finding Small Wins , Adam sits down with Dr. Austin Schoen , a sports chiropractor and performance coach specializing in combat sports. Together, they break down the...

Unlock Your Performance Potential – Visit AdamLoiacono.com for elite training insights and follow Adam on Instagram at @adam.loiacono . In this episode of Finding Small Wins , Adam sits down with Brady Howe , a seasoned expert in sports medicine and performance training, to unpack his career spanning from the G-League to the NBA and back to college athletics. Brady’s journey is one of resilience,...

Ready to take your health and performance to the next level? Visit www. AdamLoiacono.com and connect with Adam on Instagram at @adam.loiacono . In this episode of Finding Small Wins , host Adam Loiacono sits down with Charles Ashford, Director of Performance Nutrition for the Dallas Mavericks, to uncover how elite athletes optimize their nutrition for performance, recovery, and longevity. From his...

To learn more visit AdamLoiacono.com and follow Adam on Instagram @adam.loiacono. In this episode of Finding Small Wins, Dr. Adam Loiacono talks to Joel Jamieson, a world-renowned performance coach and the founder of 8 Weeks Out. They discuss the science of conditioning, from heart rate variability (HRV) to aerobic capacity, and the vital role these play in optimizing athletic performance.   Joel...

Upgrade your game! Visit AdamLoiacono.com and follow Adam on Instagram @adam.loiacono for more insights. In this episode of Finding Small Wins , Dr. Adam Loiacono is joined by David Tenney, a high-performance director with extensive experience in MLS and the NBA. They dive deep into tactical periodization, a game-changing approach to training that integrates physical, cognitive, and emotional prep...

Elevate your performance and rehab strategies! Visit AdamLoiacono.com and follow Adam on Instagram @adam.loiacono . In this episode of Finding Small Wins , Dr. Adam Loiacono sits down with Daniel Bodkin, a leader in isokinetic testing and Director of Clinical Education for HUMAC Norm. Daniel shares his journey from military service to becoming a recognized expert in performance profiling, providin...

Take your performance training to the next level! Visit AdamLoiacono.com and follow Adam on Instagram @adam.loiacono .  In this episode of Finding Small Wins , Dr. Adam Loiacono welcomes Dr. Rob Gray, a leading expert in motor learning and skill acquisition. They explore the ecological approach to coaching, discussing how perception and variability enhance skill development. Rob shares practical s...

Start optimizing your own movement today by visiting https://www.adamloiacono.com for exclusive performance programs and resources. 👉 Follow Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam.loiacono for daily tips and behind-the-scenes content!   In this episode of The Finding Small Wins Podcast, Dr. Adam Loiacono chats with movement expert and physical therapist Zac Cupples. They dive deep into...