Braun Performance and Rehab

In this episode, Dan is joined by Adrian Gunning to discuss in-season soccer sports performance considerations. Adrian Gunning is an assistant strength and conditioning coach at NC State University. His experience includes working with men's and women's soccer at NC State and men's soccer at Boston University. In this episode, he discusses adapting physical preparation to the athlete,...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Dr. Rick Pitman to discuss the intersection of research grade technology and sports rehab. Dr. Rick Pitman, DPT, is a physical therapist and founder of AnthroKinetics Physio Lab in Morrisville, North Carolina. He earned his B.S. in Exercise Science and Integrative Physiology and Doctor of Physical Therapy from Pacific University. His clinical approach blends ortho...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Dr. Tim Suchomel to discuss strength training for the athlete. Tim Suchomel has always had a passion for sports. After finishing his competitive career, he shifted focus to improving the performance of athletes through various strength and conditioning practices. Suchomel has found that gaining a more thorough understanding of how to train athletes is the key to d...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Andrew Hauser (ATC & Performance Coach), Desiree Dilorenzo (Chiropractor & Performance Coach), and Osama Imam (DPT & Orthopedic fellow) to discuss manual therapy interventions from a multi-disciplinary lens. Desiree DiLorenzo is a chiropractor and movement specialist based in Los Angeles, California. With backgrounds in Exercise Science and chiropracti...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Jake Dyson to discuss his process of making training fun again by implementing a "gamification" element to his work with youth athletes. Jake Dyson is a performance coach and can be found on Instagram @emergeperformance where he shares innovative approaches to athletic development through gamified training, reactive movement, and competitive problem-solv...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Kyle Jacksic & Jimmy Gajewski to discuss Strength & Conditioning considerations for the modern high school athlete, including programming, biopsychosocial considerations, and more. Kyle Jacksic, based out of Charlotte, NC, is the owner and operator of JAX Athletic Performance, where he works in-person and remotely with a wide range of athletes from youth t...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Caesar Asadi to discuss what it means to be "relentless" as an athlete and coach Caesar Asadi is headed into his fifth season as the Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving programs head coach this Fall 2025. Asadi is the second coach in program history and has quickly cemented the legacy of himself and the swimming & diving program at St. Th...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Victor Hoffman to discuss sports science and GPS load monitoring insights. Victor Hoffmann  returns to University of Florida Athletics in spring 2026 as Gators soccer's Director of Applied Performance. In this role, Hoffmann will lead all training data analytics for Florida Soccer and support performance planning, player monitoring, and return-to-play processe...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Erin Angelini to dive into soft tissue injuries and mgmt. of soft tissue injuries in field sport athletes. Erin Angelini is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Head of Rehab for the Orlando Pride, working at the intersection of sports medicine and performance in elite women’s soccer. Residency-trained at UPMC, she holds her Sports Certified Specialist (SCS) and sport...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Aiya Webb to discuss her journey in track & field. Aiya Webb is a rising track & field athlete specializing in the long jump, currently competing at the collegiate level after a standout high school career in Georgia. Originally starting in high jump, she transitioned into the horizontal jumps following injury and quickly found her stride, jumping over 20...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Jordan Bar to discuss the "soft skill" side of coaching in performance. Jordan “J-Bar” Bar is the Assistant Director of Sports Performance at Duke University, working with women’s tennis, men’s and women’s golf, and cross country. Since joining Duke in 2016, he has built a reputation for athlete-centered coaching rooted in integrity, effort, and respect....

In this episode, Dan is joined by Ólöf Kristinsdóttir to discuss her recovery following ACL injury and return to sport in soccer. Ólöf “Ola” Kristinsdóttir is an Icelandic national team soccer player and forward for Harvard Women’s Soccer, where she studies psychology. A Reykjavík native, she has represented Iceland at the U17, U19, and senior levels, scoring twice in her senior national team debu...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Dr. Brian Lau (MD) and Dr. Chris Antonelli (DPT) to dive into the surgical and rehab considerations of the BEAR Implant for ACL injuries. Guest bios: Chris Antonelli is a board-certified sports physical therapist (SCS) and certified athletic trainer with Duke Health, specializing in sports medicine and return-to-sport rehabilitation. He works extensively with ACL...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Jenna Hutchins to discuss her journey in D1 track and field. Jenna Hutchins is an elite distance runner for BYU Track & Field and Cross Country, earning All-American honors in the 10,000m while continuing to improve year over year. A former two-time Tennessee Gatorade Athlete of the Year, she set multiple state and national records, including an American U20 r...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Madison Peele to discuss chaos in sports and the need for athlete adaptability and resiliency in addition to how to train this. They also discuss strategies for coaching development and philosophies. Madison Peele is a strength and conditioning coach at Florida State University, where she oversees Women’s Indoor and Beach Volleyball. She returned to FSU for the 20...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Molly Guzik to discuss her journey in elite lacrosse and leadership in sport. Molly Guzik is a Division I lacrosse player at Syracuse University, where she competes as a midfielder/attacker for the Orange. A native of Spencerport, NY, Molly emerged as one of the top players in Section V, earning All-American honors and leading her team in both scoring and draw con...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Carlos Jimenez to discuss MSK Ultrasound in physical therapy practice, including assessment, intervention selection, and more. Carlos Jimenez, DPT, RMSK, CPSS, is a physical therapist, educator, and founder of Pura Health, an educational platform focused on advancing MSK ultrasound training for clinicians. With over a decade of experience in sports medicine and re...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Peyton St. George to discuss her journey and career playing softball at the D1 and pro levels. Peyton St. George is a former Division I All-American pitcher who helped build a Division I softball program from the ground up as its first commit, eventually becoming one of the program’s most accomplished athletes. After graduating from Duke University's Fuqua Sch...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Jimmy Chow to discuss effusion management and incorporation of inkwell into sports medicine care. Dr. Jimmy Chow is a surgeon-inventor with over 15 patents worldwide in the US, Canada, EU, Australia, Japan and China. He is an engineer and a board-certified hip and knee specialist with dual fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction and Arthroscopic Surgery. Dr. C...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Danielle Grega to discuss her journey in field hockey, including college and national team careers. Danielle Grega is a former U.S. Women’s National Field Hockey Team athlete with more than 90 international caps representing the United States. Originally from Kingston, Pennsylvania, she played Division I field hockey at Old Dominion University before spending six...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Mike Sullivan to discuss his philosophies and principles around sports performance for high level lacrosse athletes, with specific focus on minimum effective dose. Mike Sullivan joined the Syracuse Athletics strength and conditioning staff in August 2023. Coverage at Syracuse for Sullivan includes Women's Lacrosse, & Women's Tennis. Sullivan brings ove...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Raine Wilson to discuss her career in softball and post-college athletics. Special thank you to Jordan Bar for making this episode possible. Raine Wilson is a former Division I softball player at Duke University, where she helped build the program during its inaugural era and earned All-ACC honors. After her playing career was cut short by injury, she transitioned...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Peter "Pistol" Friesen to discuss his experience as a clinician in addition to key takeaways for modern athlete care, including breathing and breathwork, dry needling, neural regulation and more. Peter “Pistol” Friesen is a veteran sports medicine clinician with over 46 years of experience across professional and collegiate athletics. He has worked in pr...

In this episode, Dan is joined by John Romanchak to discuss his recovery following multiple meniscus injuries in addition to the Gnarly things he likes to do, including surf, skate and train with kettlebells. John Romanchak, known as “The Gnarage,” is a lifelong athlete, engineer, and high-level hobbyist who rebuilt himself after multiple meniscus surgeries. From kettlebells and heavy deadlifts to...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Connor Pierce to discuss financial considerations for current and future coaches and clinicians, in particular physical therapists. Connor Pierce, DPT, CSLP®, is a fiduciary financial planner and Certified Student Loan Professional specializing in helping coaches, clinicians, and healthcare professionals navigate federal student loan strategy, income-driven repaym...