From the Field
These write-ups began long before I had a website, published any books, or started a consulting practice. They originated as written observations about performances that didn’t align with the explanations I was hearing at the time.
Over more than a decade, those observations were influenced by questions from coaches, parents, and athletes who were trying to understand why effort alone often failed to yield the expected results.
What you will find here is a reflection of real situations I have encountered in my work as a performance consultant and physician, rather than theoretical problems, trends, or recycled advice.
Most people come to me with a specific issue in mind. Please feel free to browse, skim, or search for the performance, sports injury, or athletic mindset questions you need answered.
Quad Soccer
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PAYING THE TAX – the real cost and benefits of being a collegiate athlete
If you want that experience, there is a price to pay.
Unlocking Softball Potential – with Extra Inning Softball
For softball parents, players, and coaches—this article is a companion to my recent Extra Inning Softball podcast segment. We break down the unique energy of softball, why fun is more than just a slogan, and how practical tools like mobility training, smarter strength work, and even watching youth games can reignite performance at every level.
Volleyball made easy. A cheat sheet for parents.
Volleyball isn’t “bump, set, spike” anymore, and if you’re still hearing that, someone hasn’t watched the game in decades. If you’re wondering what all the shifting and wrapping around is as the ball goes over the net, it’s time for a refresher.
This sideline ready guide breaks down everything parents need to know to follow their athlete’s growth, from pass to kill, rotation to role. It’s time to learn the real game. Show your kid you’re proud to understand it.
The Pro Habits Every High School Athlete Can Steal Today
You can’t fake greatness. You can’t shortcut the work.
But you also don’t have to wait to start living like an athlete.
The blueprint is already in front of you.
Building Real Relationships with Athletic Trainers
Athletic trainers are a key factor to a team’s success. Forget what you’ve heard, your athletes NEEDS to have a relationship with the people that care for them the most.
Front Hip Pain in a Growing athlete (ASIS)
Certain conditions just require a better understanding if you want to give your athlete the best chance.
Growth plate issues fall into that category. They can be painful, frustrating, and honestly a little scary for everyone involved.
Hip-based growth issues like this are common and very treatable, but you have to understand what is actually happening. Without that, it is hard to make good decisions.
You Don’t Need a Workout. You Need a System.
The Shift
Stop “warming up.” Start unlocking your body.
Stop chasing flexibility. Build mobility you can use.
Stop lifting in straight lines. Train strength through movement.
Stop copying athletes. Train for your life.
Because the goal isn’t to win the workout.
The goal is to win the next 30 years.
Interview With a Chiropractor (FAQ Edition)
Before you call to schedule an interview and ask me what “DC” stands for… wait.
Let me save you some time.
What follows are the most common questions I’ve been asked over a 20+ year career and literally thousands of student interviews.
Chances are, your assignment is already answered below.
Read this first. Then if you’re genuinely curious and want to go deeper, I’m all in.
Human Performance Meets Sports Medicine
Becoming a valuable part of a sports medicine team isn’t about collecting certifications or simply being able to name injuries. It’s about learning to think better. This seminar explores the overlap between sports medicine and human performance, where real athletes actually live, and focuses on the systems and decision-making that lead to faster recovery and better long-term results.
WHAT LEVEL ARE YOU FUNCTIONING AT?
Rec. JV. Varsity. College. Pro. The gauge looks simple until you realize it isn’t about basketball at all. It’s about how you do everything.
Hamstring Strain in a Mid-Season Sprinter
Hamstring strains don’t always happen when athletes are unprepared or doing something wrong. For Carter, a sprinter having a strong midseason, the injury came at full speed and raised questions about trust, timing, and return to play. This PPC Lab injury story breaks down why midseason hamstring strains are often yellow-light warnings rather than breakdowns, how controlled loading and system-level assessment matter more than rest alone, and why smart sequencing can get speed athletes back on the track without losing momentum.
These pieces reflect patterns and questions I’ve seen repeatedly over many seasons, not trends or tactical buzzwords.
