The Podium

Want to take your athletic performance to the next level? Choosing the right coach can be a game changer. In this episode, host Patrick Morris dives into insider insights and expert tips on selecting the ideal coaching path. Joined by The Podium Podcast producer Anthony Palmer, Patrick covers everything you need to know about coaches - including the different types, the pros and cons of all-in-one programs, and the importance of considering the complete athlete when creating a personalized plan. Drawing from his extensive coaching experience as Podium's Director of Performance, Patrick shares valuable lessons learned. He stresses the significance of incorporating sports psychology into coaching practices, highlighting how mental strength and resilience can boost an athlete's overall success. Plus, if you're wondering how to find a coach that suits your unique goals and aspirations, Patrick has a fail-safe approach to help you out. Patrick Morris on Instagram | Coaching Dr. Sprouse on Instagram - - - - - - - - - Check us out at Podium Sports Medicine Website | Instagram Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify Show Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

Injury is an inevitable aspect of any athlete's journey. But how does reaction impact recovery? In this episode of the Podium Podcast, hosts Patrick Morris and Dr. Kevin Sprouse discuss essential skills, mindsets, and approaches to handling setbacks and reframing injuries. Dr. Kevin Sprouse also highlights how he often sees athletes come back stronger after an injury or time away; he says the key factor is introspection and highlights the need to stay engaged and plugged in to avoid going dark mentally during the recovery period. Plus, Patrick gives insight into the trend of coaching for mental resilience. Whether you are heading into a training season, or dealing with recovery now, this conversation is a perfect addition to your recovery routine. Patrick Morris on Instagram Dr. Sprouse on Instagram - - - - - - - - - Check us out at Podium Sports Medicine Website | Instagram Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify Show Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

This week, we're shifting gears and hitting the trails with Christsonthy Drellos, mountain biker, coach, and founder of Blue Sky MTB. Christsonthy's mountain biking journey took off in 2014 on Vermont's super technical terrain and she was hooked. Now, she shares her passion and expertise through training courses and lessons both at home and in Knoxville. In this episode, Patrick Morris and Christsonthy discuss her unique coaching philosophy and mindset. Plus, find out how focusing on skills-based training has changed the game for Kevin, and what you can do to improve performance and have more fun on the trail. To learn more about Christsonthy and Blue Sky MTB, visit blueskymtb.com. Christsonthy Drellos Instagram | Website Patrick Morris on Instagram Dr. Sprouse on Instagram - - - - - - - - - Check us out at Podium Sports Medicine Website | Instagram Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify Show Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

Whether cycling, traveling, or camping, unexpected injuries and health snags could come your way. In this episode, Dr. Kevin Sprouse and Patrick Morris break down the medical kit essentials for any adventure. Kevin shares what he travels with, whether alone, with his team, or venturing internationally - from trauma sheers to ketones - and recommends his favorite med kits. Patrick and Kevin break down the differences between car first aid kits, bike packing and camping kits, and even international trip kits. Plus, they discuss the benefits of taking first aid or wilderness first aid classes. To check out med kits and supplies, head to The Feed and be sure to look at the list Dr. Sproue mentioned in the show that he shares with patients and friends. Patrick Morris on Instagram Dr. Sprouse on Instagram The Feed Instagram | Website - - - - - - - - - Check us out at Podium Sports Medicine Website | Instagram Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify Show Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

Get ready to sweat it out on the Podium. Dr. Kevin Sprouse and Patrick Morris dive into the hot topic of heat training in endurance sports, discussing everything from training in it and adapting to it, to cooling off effectively. Once athletes consider individual health conditions prior to heat training, it is possible to build capacity in the heat within your training cycle. Dr. Sprouse and Patrick cover the technology, tools, and practices used in training, how best to monitor body temperature, and the benefits of passive heat exposure. Plus, hand cooling and the possible pitfalls of an ice bath. To learn more about Podium, visit www.podiumsportsmed.com. Patrick Morris on Instagram Dr. Sprouse on Instagram - - - - - - - - - Check us out at Podium Sports Medicine Website | Instagram Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify Show Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

There are dozens of tests available to help us better understand our own personal health and performance. With simple blood work, we can learn about everything from food sensitivity to biological age. In this episode, Dr. Kevin Sprouse and Patrick Morris break down what exactly each test is for, and how you can determine what’s right for you. Plus, how can we decipher the data to inform nutrition, performance, and overall health? Is there a topic you’d like to hear Kevin and Patrick discuss? DM us with questions and you could win some Podium swag! Patrick Morris on Instagram Dr. Sprouse on Instagram - - - - - - - - - Check us out at Podium Sports Medicine Website | Instagram Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify Show Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

Acclaimed WorldTour cycling nutritionist behind historic Olympic gold medals and multiple Grand Tour wins, and the author of the best-selling The Plant-Based Cyclist, Nigel Mitchell is paving the way for plant-based nutrition in world class sports. He leverages his clinical background to create nutrition strategies that give athletes an edge in performance. In this episode, Nigel sits down with Dr. Kevin Sprouse for a deep dive into why gut health is a foundational component of sports nutrition. They talk through Nigel’s discoveries about how macronutrients impact proper fueling, and the similarities in sailing to cycling with the needs of understanding nutrition. Nigel shares some protein advice for vegetarian and vegan athletes from GCN’s The Cyclist’s Cookbook: Food To Power Your Cycling Life. Plus, news about his new cookbook coming out soon. In This Episode: Nigel Mitchell on Twitter Patrick Morris on Instagram Dr. Sprouse on Instagram - - - - - - - - - Check us out at Podium Sports Medicine Website | Instagram Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify Show Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

With performance data readily available at every turn, coach and professional cyclist Carson Beckett focuses on getting back to basics through daily counseling and building a relationship with metrics. After years of racing around the globe, Carson now works as a professional coach in Brevard, North Carolina and supports Dirt Camp Racing as a coach and pro rider. This week on the show, Carson and Patrick discuss the challenges of progressing as a younger athlete and why performance peaks at the intersection of longevity and wellness. Plus, Carson shares what’s on deck for his next race season. To find out more about Beckett, check out the show notes. In This Episode: Carson Beckett Website | Instagram Dirt Camp Racing Instagram Patrick Morris on Instagram Dr. Sprouse on Instagram - - - - - - - - - Check us out at Podium Sports Medicine Website | Instagram Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify Show Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

Aside from the technical aspects of performance data, the creative, human element has made Robby Ketchell the “secret weapon” on teams like Garmin-Sharp Pro Cycling, and Team Sky, who he supported through three Tour de France titles. From engineering technologies like the BAT box and Platypus, to playing a critical role in creating the formation for the INEOS 1:59 Performance Team, Robby has worked at the forefront of sports technology for a decade. In this episode, Robby sat down with our host Dr. Kevin Sprouse to share stories from the road. They discuss the impact that testing can have on athletes, how creativity can be hindered by data, and why we still have to “test outside the box”. Plus, learn about Robby’s own marathon journey in honor of son Wyatt, who has Down Syndrome, and LuMind Research. In This Episode: Robby Ketchell Instagram Patrick Morris on Instagram Dr. Sprouse on Instagram - - - - - - - - - Check us out at Podium Sports Medicine Website | Instagram Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify Show Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

For performance nutritionist and coach Jackson Long, nutrition is about more than counting carbs and calories; fueling allows us to “find the flow” and have fun. Years of experience in cycling, skiing, and trail running led Jackson to create In The Flow, a coaching company that helps endurance athletes mindfully optimize training and nutrition. He’s also the host of In The Flow podcast exploring the intersections between endurance sport, mindfulness and sustainability. In this episode, Patrick Morris talks with Jackson about how vital it is to match your fueling plan to your activity plan. Plus… - The slippery slope of focusing on weight as a metric - The value of working with a trained coach - His experience as a plant-based athlete To learn more about Jackson, check out www.intheflownutrition.com. In This Episode: Jackson Long Instagram In The Flow Podcast | Website Patrick Morris on Instagram Dr. Sprouse on Instagram - - - - - - - - - Check us out at Podium Sports Medicine Website | Instagram Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify Show Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

Happy New Year! Many of us are setting goals and reevaluating personal routines as we move into 2023. So what better way to start than with a conversation about creating a framework for achieving fitness and health with our friend Adam Kerley. Adam is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and certified strength and conditioning specialist who has worked with collegiate and professional athletes across multiple sports. When he isn’t making his 4th appearance on our podcast, he spends much of his time traveling with professional golfers on the PGA Tour. In this episode, Adam, Patrick, and Dr. Sprouse discuss: -Adam’s “Inverted Pyramid of Health” -how to setup your practice for optimal health and performance -why mindset is at the base of the pyramid -why the traditional model of viewing health and wellness through pillars can so often lead to failure -embracing and understanding the seasons of life -why exercise is at the top of the pyramid -and much more! In This Episode: Adam Kerley on Instagram Patrick Morris on Instagram Dr. Sprouse on Instagram - - - - - - - - - Check us out at Podium Sports Medicine Website | Instagram Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify Show Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

Welcome to our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide! Free Sweat Science Newsletter Stronger By Science Newsletter Under $100 Pill Box Orange Mud Changing Towel Aero Press Go Decaf Coffee: Good Citizen - Easy Does It Counter Culture - Slow Motion Verve - Vancouver Decaf Olukai Mahana Slippers Rapha Essential Case Apple Pencil Hang Board FluidStance Swiss RX Total Recovery Under 250 Incrediwear - Compression Leggings CORE Body Temperature Sensor Under 500 SuperSapiens Over 500 Cool Mitt Desk Haus VelociRax Books Side Country by John Branch The War of Art by Stephen Pressfield Do The Work Stephen Pressfield - - - - - - - - - Show Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

This week on The Podium, Dr. Brian Zuleger joined Patrick for a conversation about mental performance and training. Dr. Zuleger is a Certified Mental Performance Coach at Arete Performance and an Applied Sport Psychology Professor at Adams State University. As you will hear in the episode, Dr. Zuleger is also one of Patrick's professors for his Master's program. In this episode, Patrick and Dr. Zuleger discuss the following: -how to be a better coach by learning more about sports psych -when and how Dr. Zuleger realized the "mental piece" was so important -the importance and value of being in the business of "behavior change" as a coach -some of the differences between sports psychology and traditional psychology -goal attainment vs. goal setting - the difference between the two and why goal attainment is such a critical piece for an athlete -why resilience is so important -and much more! In This Episode: Dr. Brian Zuleger on LinkedIn| Website | Instagram Arete Performance Instagarm | Twitter | Facebook 📸 Nicole Bush Media | Training Block Patrick Morris on Instagram Dr. Sprouse on Instagram - - - - - - - - - Check us out at Podium Sports Medicine Website | Instagram Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify Show Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

This week on The Podium, Dr. Sprouse and Patrick are joined by 3 x PGA Tour winner and long-time Podium patient Scott Stallings. In this episode, Dr. Sprouse, Scott, and Patrick discuss the following: -Scott's travel schedule and travel routine -why golf is more of an endurance sport than many think -Scott's athletic history and some thoughts on kids specializing in sports too early -what some of the driving factors were in Scott's change in performance over the last two seasons -and much more! In This Episode: Patrick Morris on Instagram Dr. Sprouse on Instagram - - - - - - - - - Check us out at Podium Sports Medicine Website | Instagram Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify Show Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

This week on The Podium, Dr. Sprouse is joined by Colby Pearce. Colby is a former professional & Olympic cyclist (2004), a bike fitter, and is self-proclaimed as “the world’s biggest bike dork” after spending most of his life in cycling. In this episode, Dr. Sprouse and Colby discuss: -how his time racing on the track and in the TT influenced his career in bike fitting -why balancing our movement matters so much in cycling to keep healthy movement patterns -the setup of the bike and the "setup" of the cyclist -ins and outs of bike fits -kind of biomechanics talk that applies to people outside of cycling -how the journey through the extremes can help with landing in the middle -the importance of practicing “ global health” -Colby's thoughts on some of the key contact points on the bike -and much more! In This Episode: Colby Pearce Instagram | Twitter | Website Cycling in Alignment Podcast Patrick Morris on Instagram Dr. Sprouse on Instagram - - - - - - - - - Check us out at: Podium Sports Medicine Website | Instagram Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify Show Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

This week on the Podium, Patrick sits down with Caroline Burkholder, MS, RD, LD for a conversation about intuitive eating. Caroline is the owner of Rooted Nutrition & Counseling and is a registered dietitian nutritionist who provides non-diet nutrition counseling to individuals who struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, and fueling for sport. In this episode, Patrick and Caroline discuss: -what intuitive eating is -“diet mentality” -the 10 Pillars of intuitive eating -the common misconceptions in the way we look at and "label" food -the importance of Understanding your eating habits -how to find an intuitive eating dietician -and much more! A big thanks to Caroline for joining the podcast this week. You can check out her practice at https://www.rootednutritionandcounseling.com In This Episode: Caroline Burkholder Instagram Rooted Nutrition & Counseling Website Buy the book Intuitive Eating Patrick Morris on Instagram Dr. Sprouse on Instagram - - - - - - - - - Check us out at: Podium Sports Medicine Website | Instagram Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify Show Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

It is Dr. Sprouse's turn in the hot seat this week on the pod! In this episode, Patrick interviews Kevin for a special "get to know Dr. Sprouse" episode. In this episode Patrick and Dr. Sprouse discuss: -Kevin's time in sports growing up -his journey through school and exploration of interests -why he chose a career in medicine -how he got started working in professional cycling with what is now the EF Education - Easy Post team -his favorite races to work -a bit about his current athletic endeavors -and much more! In This Episode: Dr. Sprouse on Instagram Patrick Morris on Instagram - - - - - - - - - Check us out at: Podium Sports Medicine Website | Instagram Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify Show Produced & Edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.

As we kick off our new pod format, we wanted to "reintroduce" Dr. Sprouse and Patrick to the listeners, and Patrick is up first! Dr. Sprouse dives deep with Patrick. In this episode, we learn: -how Patrick ended up at the University of Tennessee -how his time in athletics growing up shaped him -how his experiences in school lead him to the endurance sports world -about his current work to receive his Masters in Applied Sports Psychology -how he got started working at The Podium and the personal and professional transition he has undergone while working there -his passion for car racing -and much more! In This Episode: Dr. Sprouse on Instagram Patrick Morris on Instagram - - - - - - - - - Check us out at: Podium Sports Medicine Website | Instagram Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify Show Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

The Podium Podcast is back, but this time not with a new season, instead we have a brand new release schedule - or as Patrick says, "welcome to a new version of the Podium!" The pod will now be dropping a new episode every other Monday. You can expect to hear conversations hosted by just Patrick, conversations hosted by just Dr. Sprouse, more Q&A, and of course, episodes that Dr. Sprouse and Patrick host together. Check us out at: Podium Sports Medicine Website | Instagram Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify Show Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.

This week on The Podium, we wrap up Season 7 with another Q&A episode featuring Dr. Sprouse and Patrick. Dr. Sprouse shot from the hip on the questions for this episode as Patrick asked him questions you had sent in throughout the season and a few he came up with. Topics covered include: -Sodium/Magnesium Status in Blood Panels -How Quickly Cortisol Reacts from a Measurable Standpoint -Sleep Deprivation and Insulin Resistance -Soft Tissue -Static Stretching, Foam Rolling, Mobility Work, Compression, and Percussive Therapy -Dr. Sprouse's favorite water from Girona -and more! Thanks for turning into the podcast this season, we will be off for a few weeks, but will be back with a new production schedule and some exciting updates about the podcast in a few weeks! In This Episode: Dr. Sprouse on Instagram Patrick Morris on Instagram - - - - - - - - - Season Seven Sponsor: Klean Athlete Check us out at: Podium Sports Medicine Website | Instagram Subscribe: Apple Podcast | Spotify Show Produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.