Building High-Performance Teams: Mauricio Elizondo on Medical Integration in Professional Soccer
Dr. Ewell Gordon welcomes Mauricio Elizondo, Director of Sports Medicine at Austin FC to this episode of Performance Talk.
With nearly two decades of experience spanning minor league baseball, professional tennis, and now Major League Soccer, Mauricio shares insights into building comprehensive high-performance teams. The conversation explores the evolving relationship between physical therapists and athletic trainers, the importance of data-driven decision making, and how communication bridges medical care with performance training.
Mauricio discusses Austin FC's expanded team structure, including their new "return to play" specialist position, and offers valuable advice for young professionals entering the sports medicine field.
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More Than Muscle: Dr. Sean Green on Psychology, Purpose & Performance | Performance Talk
From soldier to sports psych pro, Dr. Sean Green joins Performance Talk to unpack the powerful intersection of mental strength and physical readiness. In this deep-dive with Ewell Gordon, they explore athlete identity, injury recovery, neuroscience, and why performance is more than just what happens on the field.
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Sleep as a Superpower: The Science Behind Recovery with Lori Oliver & Jill MacRae | Performance Talk
Can a sleep mask actually boost performance? In this eye-opening episode of Performance Talk, Ewell Gordon sits down with Lori Oliver and Jill MacRae of The Inactive Company to explore how science-backed sleep tools are revolutionizing recovery for athletes, tactical professionals, and high performers everywhere.
🔗 Learn more about The Inactive Company: https://inactiveco.com/
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From Coaching Floors to Classroom Doors: Anna Reddington’s Path to Performance & Teaching | Performance Talk
Anna Reddington of Belmont University joins Performance Talk to share her journey from private-sector performance coaching to teaching the next generation of strength professionals. From big moves to big lessons, hear how she’s bridging the gap between theory and practice in S&C.
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Bridging Science and Sport: Dr. John Farrell III on Performance, Purpose & Progress | Performance Talk
Can clinical research shape elite performance? Dr. John Farrell of Texas State University joins Performance Talk to explore how adaptive sports, athlete monitoring, and interdisciplinary teamwork are transforming sports science from the lab to the weight room—and why curiosity, collaboration, and community are key to long-term success.
Performance Talk addresses key issues, opinions, theories within the modalities of strength and conditioning, nutrition, sports psychology, rehabilitation, etc... Our national and international guests are recognized for their aggressive approach to improving the world of human performance in sport.
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