Sports Rehab Experts with Chase Chavez
Episodes
Strength Coach Series - Hannah Whitbred: Virginia Tech
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From South Dakota State to Virginia Tech—Hannah Whitbred shares her journey in collegiate strength and conditioning.As an Assistant Strength & C...
Strength Coach Series - Jordan Sabourin: Detroit Pistons
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From professional basketball player to PhD researcher to Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Detroit Pistons—Dr. Jordan Sabourin's jo...
Strength Coach Series - Jackson Morris: Missouri State Football
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jackson Morris, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach and Director of Football Performance at Missouri State University, talks about his journey f...
Strength Coach Series - Rubyn Johnson: Chicago Cubs
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the Sports Rehab Experts Podcast, Rubyn Johnson, Sports Science Coordinator for the Chicago Cubs, talks about his journe...
Strength Coach Series - Matt Gebert: Auburn University Football
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of our Strength Coach Collaboration Series, we sit down with Matt Gebert, Assistant Football Strength and Conditioning Coach for Aubur...
Strength Coach Series - Chris Martin: LSU Baseball
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of our Strength Coach Series, we sit down with Chris Martin, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for LSU Baseball.Chris brings a...
Santiago Salazar Ruiz - University of Arizona D1 Sports Fellowship
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the 100th episode of the Sports Rehab Experts podcast, we talk to good friend and current D1 Sports Fellow at the University of Arizona, Santi Sala...
Corey Rodrigo - Carolina Panthers
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carolina Panthers ATC, PT, and Performance Analyst, Corey Rodrigo discusses his unique rehab journey. We talk about his time completing a dual PT/MBA ...
Aaron Williams - University of Illinois Champaign
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Williams, Rehab Coordinator at UIC talks about his ups and downs along his journey to get to residency and now to the college level and how his ...
Ryan Brooks - Rutgers University Football - Atlanta Hawks
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Brooks of Rutgers University Football talks about his time in the weight room and his experiences in residency and fellowship have all impacted h...
Shelbie Miller - Rethinking Rehab Podcast/TCU Athletics
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have a fellow podcaster! Shelbie Miller of the Rethinking Rehab Podcast talks about the inception and idea of the podcast and how it stems from her...
Dillon Douglass - New York Giants
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New York Giants Assistant Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist, Dillon Douglass is today's Sports Rehab Experts guest. We discuss the trials and tr...
Ali Ghaisarnia - Green Bay Packers
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode of the Sports Rehab Experts Podcast, Ali Ghaisarnia of the Green Bay Packers talks about his journey to the Packers and all th...
Olivia Abdoo - Ultimate Fighting Championship
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sports Rehab Experts, we feature Olivia Abdoo, Sports Medicine Manager for the UFC, who provides invaluable insights into the world...
Matt Hobbs - University of Nebraska
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Sports Rehab Experts, we sit down with Matt Hobbs, Director of Return to Performance for University of Nebraska football. Matt dis...
Adrian Dixon - Baltimore Ravens
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Dixon, Head Athletic Trainer of the Baltimore Ravens give us an exclusive inside look of what it is like heading up a sports medicine departmen...
Jonathon Gardner - Charlotte Hornets
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Gardner of the Charlotte Hornets talks about how his time in private practice helps him in the NBA and communication, flexibility, and variability...
Jack Friesen - Denver Nuggets
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is a physical therapist for the NBA Championship, Denver Nuggets, Jack Friesen. We talk about everything from why he got into sports...
Maggie Bryant - LA Clippers
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of the Sports Rehab Experts Podcast, we chat with Maggie Bryant, VP of Medical for the LA Clippers. We talk about implementing ...
Trac Norris - Overtime Elite
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Overtime Elite Head Physical Therapist, Trac Norris is today's guest on the Sports Rehab Expert Podcast. Trac talks about working in a new basketb...
Tristen Asken - Chicago Bears
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chicago Bears' Director of Rehab, Tristen Asken is today's guest on the Sports Rehab Experts Podcast. Tristen talks about his experiences in r...
Ryan Newton - Real Salt Lake
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast, we have Assistant Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist of Real Salt Lake, Ryan Newton. We chat about working in multiple pr...
Patrick Gilbert - Indiana Pacers
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Indiana Pacers Physical Therapist and Assistant Athletic Trainer, Patrick Gilbert talks about his pro sports experiences in PT school and communicatin...
Brent Henderly - Elon University
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brent Henderly of Elon University Athletics talks about his role of being the Team PT for Elon University as well as working in outpatient rehab. We c...
Mackenzie Scovill - Indianapolis Colts
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Staff Physical Therapist for the Indianapolis Colts, Mackenzie Scovill talks about working with team physicians, creating organic athlete buy in, and ...
Nick Mahaffey - Carolina Hurricanes
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Mahaffey, Rehab and Sports Science Coordinator and Team Physical Therapist for the Carolina Hurricanes talks about how his love for hockey evolve...
Stefania Rizzo - Brooklyn Nets
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stefania Rizzo, Director of Performance Rehab for the Brooklyn Nets talks about how seeing a variety of patient populations and collaborating well wit...
Ryan Donahue - San Francisco 49ers
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Director of Reconditioning for the San Francisco 49ers, Ryan Donahue talks about his role as physical therapist and strength coach and how he is tryin...
Marco Milano - Red Bull
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Red Bull Physical Therapist, Marco Milano talks about his how physical therapy approach is different in Italy and the United States as well as working...
Simon Rice - Philadelphia 76ers
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Rice, Vice President of Medical Care for the Philadelphia 76ers chats about load management in the NBA as well as creating an environment to hel...
Zach Cogan - New York Red Bulls and DC United
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Cogan, Director of Rehab of the New York Red Bulls and formerly of DC United talks about his experiences in a D1 Sports Fellowship at the Univers...
Brittany Gooch - Philadelphia Phillies
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brittany Gooch of the Philadelphia Phillies discusses how she got involved in a sports medicine staff through being a nutrition intern into her time n...
Bobby Jean Lee - TCU Horned Frogs
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talked to the PT contracted with Texas Christian University Horned Frogs, Bobby Jean Lee about why she pursued residency, her involvement in ...
Beau Lowery - LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beau Lowery, Director of Sports Medicine and Head Athletic Trainer for the LSU Tigers talks about operating in an optimal sports medicine environment ...
Jess Ellis - Rehab Code and Portland Trailblazers
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Ellis, creator of the Rehab Code and the Career Codex talks about why he created these free resources for clinicians and why he wants to give bac...
Erin Connor - Cirque De Soleil, Las Vegas Aces, Wake Forest D1 Sports Fellowship
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Connor, former Wake Forest D1 Sports Fellow and current PT for Cirque de Soleil talks about her time in residency, fellowship, professional baske...
Vincent Blankenship - West Virginia University Mountaineers Football
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
West Virginia University PT/ATC, Vincent Blankenship talks about having his office being in a college football stadium and some of the unique experien...
Raygan Suarez - Texas A&M University Aggies D1 Sports Fellowship
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Texas A&M D1 Sports Fellow, Raygan Suarez talks about being in the inaugural cohort of a sports fellowship and some of the things he has learned along...
Hannah Wengertsman - Phoenix Mercury
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Phoenix Mercury PT and Head Athletic Trainer, Hannah Wengertsman discusses what she learned working in high level sports outpatient PT as well how the...
Taylor McWilliams - San Diego Padres
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
San Diego Padres Physical Therapist, Taylor McWilliams talks about how he carved his path to professional baseball with the help of PTs ahead of him a...
Logan Gudde - Kansas City Royals
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Logan Gudde of the Kansas City Royals chats about working in the athletic training room and collaborating with the other sports medicine professionals...
Ryan Juarez - Mercer University Bears
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Ryan Juarez, Associate Director of Sports Medicine for Mercer University talks about building a sports medicine department, workin...
Bryan Franciosi - University of Arizona Wildcats Football
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
University of Arizona Football Rehab Coordinator, Bryan Franciosi talks about his time in residency at Miami and how it has helped him working with th...
Adam Loiacono - Phoenix Suns
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Loiacono of the Phoenix Suns discusses implementing and utilizing prehab routines for professional basketball players and how forging a relations...
Michael Ashton - Washington Wizards
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Ashton discusses the determination it takes to getting into professional sports, his role as Director of Player Health, and building player tr...
Jerrica Thomas - USA Track and Field
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast, we have USA Track and Field Regional Medical Provider, Jerrica Thomas talk about her unique role in the track and field world. Fol...
Jeni Presley - Professional Gymnastics
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeni Presley of Ironman Memorial Hermann Residency and high level gymnastics talks about the unique energy demands of gymnastic athletes and some of t...
Joe Robinson - Boston Bruins
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Head Physical Therapist of the Boston Bruins, Joe Robinson talks about how valuing patient preferences alongside using the most recent evidence is key...
Jamal Cort - Utah Jazz
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Utah Jazz Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Rehabilitation, Jamal Cort talks about how he persisted about getting into professional sports after m...
Matt Bouche - Unniversity of Minnesota D1 Sports Fellowship
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have Matt Bouche of the University of Minnesota D1 Sports Fellowship to talk about his time in residency and then the continuation on into fe...
Chris Lefever - US Olympic and Paralympic Training Center
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Lefever of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs talks about his time in residency and fellowship as well...
Patrick Chasse - Boston Celtics
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Boston Celtics PT/ATC, Patrick Chasse discusses how his mentors helped shape his path and equipped him with the right tools. Follow Sports Rehab Exper...
Michael Micca - Tennessee Titans
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tennessee Titans PT/ATC, Michael Micca talks about his long winded journey into the National Football League and how each stop helped him get to where...
Lee Applequist - Delaware Blue Coats
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Applequist of the Delaware Blue Coats talks on the podcast today about his journey from college sports, military PT, and now into the G League of ...
Tim Vidale - Baltimore Ravens and Momentous Sports Medicine
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the 1st Anniversary for the inaugural Sports Rehab Experts Podcast, we have the multi-talented Tim Vidale talk about his experiences of owning a cl...
Jamal Randall Sr. - Atlanta Falcons
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Sports Rehab Experts Podcast, we have Atlanta Falcons PT/ATC, Jamal Randall talk about how his experiences in all facets of PT ...
Bobby Gragston - USA Rugby
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have USA Rugby's PT/ATC, Bobby Gragston talk about how he got involved in rugby and the specific demands rugby requires for rehab compared to other...
Ryan Ross - Clemson University
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the latest episode of the Sports Rehab Experts Podcast, we have Ryan Ross, the Director of Physical Therapy at Clemson University talk about ...
Bobby Curtis - Rutgers University Scarlett Knights
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rutger's University PT/ATC, Bobby Curtis talks about how you can turn perceived misses into opportunities to grow and better yourself as a clinician o...
Dan McGovern - Boston College Eagles
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan McGovern of Boston College Golden Eagles' football team talks about how he connects with his athletes and his different roles through his sports P...
Jason Han - LAFC Soccer Club
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
LAFC's physical therapist, Jason Han talks about his balance between own a cash based clinic and working for a professional soccer organization Find J...
Edwin Porras - Minnesota Twins and Injury Prone Podcast
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we talk with Minnesota Twins Minor League Physical Therapist, host of the Injury Prone Podcast, and Fantasy Football Analyst for Fantasy Points...
Josh Funk - Rehab 2 Perform
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Founder and CEO of @rehab2perform, Josh Funk talks about what inspired him to open his own practice and how he is trying to innovate and improve the P...
Marcin Szczyglowski - Colorado College, Ohio State Upper Extremity Fellowship, University of Miami Sports Residency
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marcin Szczyglowski, Rehab Coordinator of Colorado College talks about his time during residency at University of Miami and his fellowship with Ohio S...
Rick Joreitz - Pittsburgh University Panther's Football and Basketball
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Joreitz of University of Pittsburgh Panther Football and Basketball talks about the similarities and differences when treating higher level athle...
Matt Miller - IO Sports Therapy
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Miller of IO Sports Therapy talks about his time in residency at the University of Florida as well as how communicating with agents, coaches, and...
Sam Oft - Cirque de Soleil and Next Level Physical Therapy
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Next Level Physical Therapy owner and Cirque de Soleil Physical Therapist, Sam Oft about how she got involved in performing arts PT and why...
Dano Norceide - Arizona Cardinals
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast we have our first NFL Physical Therapist, Dano Norceide of the Arizona Cardinals. The longest podcast to date, Dano talks about his...
Tommy Otley - Duke University's Sports Residency and D1 Sports Fellowship
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Duke University's D1 Sports Fellowship's very own Tommy Otley talks about how his time in fellowship has helped him improve his sports medicine interp...
Jacob Laverman - Indiana University Hoosiers Football
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with Jacob Laverman of Indiana University Football about how hard work and patience are well rewarded and sports PT Follow Sports Rehab Expert...
Mike Zarro - University of Maryland Terrapins
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to University of Maryland and UMBC Physical Therapist, Mike Zarro, about his time working with both collegiate athletes and his role as a prof...
Terrance Sgroi - New York Mets Consultant and HSS Clinical Lead
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Terrance Sgroi, New York Mets Consultant and Clinical Lead at HSS, talks about why he is so active in spreading positive and accurate information via ...
Eric Bengston - New England Revolution
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Bengston, Director of Sports Medicine for the New England Revolution talks about his role in the MLS and his unique path into professional sports...
Tiara Rolle - Capital City Go-Go and TNT Effect Owner
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tiara Rolle of the Washington Wizards G-League Team, Capital City Go-Go and owner of the TNT Effect Clinic talks about her experiences in private prac...
Duncan Evans - Detroit Tigers
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Duncan Evans of the Detroit Tigers sits down to talk to about the things he does in collaboration with the strength and conditioning staff to ensure h...
Azita Nejaddehghan - St. Louis Cardinals and Louisiana Tech Football
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest, Azita Nejaddehghan, formerly of Louisiana Tech Football and currently of the St. Louis Cardinals chats about how her love for strength ...
Tom Battaglia - San Francisco Giants
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with San Francisco Giants Minor League PT, Tom Battaglia and talk about his journey through to residency and gives some advice to those wh...
Jack Malafronte - IMG Academy and Texas Health Sports Residency
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the podcast today we talk to IMG Academy physical therapist, Jack Malafronte and how his role at IMG Academy is made easier with great PT/AT collab...
Shanon Fronek - American Academy of Manipulative Therapy Fellowship
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we sit down with Shanon Fronek and chat about her journey through sports residency and her time as a manual therapy fellow Follow Sports Rehab E...
Johnny Passarelli - Atlanta Braves
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Johnny Passarelli of the Atlanta Braves to chat about his journey from private practice owner to upper extremity fellowship and how h...
Natalie Devine - Vanderbilt Sports Residency
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to recent Vanderbilt University sports resident, Natalie Devine and how her own D1 sports experience influenced her wanting to do sports PT ...
Connor Galloway - University of Houston Cougars D1 Sports Fellowship
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Connor Galloway of the University of Houston Fellowship Program talks about why he loves the residency and fellowship of Ironman Memorial and how he w...
Nick Matthews - Houston Methodist Sports Residency
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Nick Matthews of the Houston Methodist Sports Residency program talks about how and why he got involved in sports PT and characteristics he str...
Joe Rinaldi - Private Sports Coach/Project Endure
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast we talk with Joe Rinaldi, physical therapist, private coach, and motivational speaker. He tells us how his condition causing him ...
Stephen Coombs - University of Illinois Chicago Sports Residency
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with Stephen Coombs of the University of Illinois Chicago Sports Residency and his unique journey into the sports PT world after many hurdles ...
Michelle Anumba - Las Vegas Aces
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We chat with Las Vegas Aces PT/ATC, Michelle Anumba who talks about working as a WNBA sports medicine team member and some of her favorite part about ...
Blair Bundy - Milwaukee Brewers
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast, we sit down with Blair Bundy of the Milwaukee Brewers who talks about coordinating a rehab team for a professional baseball team a...
Nicholas Andreas - Dallas Stars
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nicholas Andreas of the Dallas Starts talks about how his constant drive to be better and learn more has helped him in his sports PT journey Follow S...
Steven Lesh - Bowling Green State University
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down and talk to Steven Lesh, Curriculum Director for Bowling Green State University and talk about his stories from all the different aspects ...
Shawna Israel - Good Shepard Penn Panthers
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the podcast today, we talk to Good Shepard Penn Panthers sports PT and co-chair of the AASPT DEI Committee, Shawna Israel. We discuss her day to da...
Meredith Chaput - PhD at Ohio University
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the pod we have PhD student and neuromechanics expert, Meredith Chaput. She gives her soapbox on ACL treatments and how she found the right f...
Angel Ceballos - University of Toledo Rockets
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Angel Ceballos of the University of Toledo Rockets and talk about what makes a great sports PT and to shoot your shot in sports PT since yo...
Michael Messer - Nashville Soccer Club
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Messer of the Nashville Soccer Club talks about his day to day working for an MLS team and how he stays up to date on evidence while having a ...
Daniel Lynch - Oklahoma State Cowboys
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are sitting down to talk to Oklahoma State Football PT, Daniel Lynch. Dan highlights the best ways to communicate effectively in the sports ...
Andy Seraphin - Orlando Health Sports Medicine Residency
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Sports Rehab Experts Podcast, we talk to the Futbol Physio himself, Andy Seraphin. We discuss how he became the Futbol Physio a...
Marcus Owens - University of Florida Sports Residency
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Sports Rehab Experts Podcast, we talk to former University of Florida Sports Resident, Marcus Owens. We talk about what he lear...
James Zotto - H2F US Army
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of the podcast, we talk to current US Army H2F Physical Therapist, James Zotto. James talks about how his sports training helped pr...
Andrew Broderick - University of Wisconsin Sports Residency
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with former University of Wisconsin Sports PT resident and new Howard Head Sports PT, Andrew Broderick and talk about his journey into spo...
Katie Colgan - MGH/Northeastern University Sports Residency
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of the Sports Rehab Experts Podcast, we sit down with former MGH/Northeastern University resident Katie Colgan. We talk about finding...
Bailey Lanser - University of Wisconsin Badgers
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Bailey Lanser of the University Wisconsin and talk about her time in residency at the Cleveland Clinic as well as her new role as the...