Episode 7 Show Notes

0:00 - 4:00 - Introducing Mitch Gill

Mitch covers his wide variety of experience as an undergrad student, graduate student, and athletic trainer at the D1 and high school level.

4:00 - 5:30 - How a group started from an internet connection and made us real friends.

Justin & Mitch discuss how they met online through S&C networking and have become close friends to this day!

5:30 - 12:20 - What’s the difference between an athletic trainer & a strength coach?

Mitch discusses the difference between his two roles - athletic trainer & strength coach - and talks about his responsibilities, challenges and innovation. Mitch also dives into his current high school and the amazing athletes he gets to work with daily!

12:20 - 16:00 - High School vs. College Athlete

Justin and Mitch talk about the major jump when going from high school to college, and how the “eye test” can help coaches spot future stars.

16:00 - 30:52 - High School, College & Pros: Where’s the Impact?

Mitch & Justin go over some of the challenges and obstacles when working with advanced athletes, versus the potentially greater impact you can have on youth athletes.

30:52 - 35:40 - A day in the life of Mitch!

What does a husband, father, strength coach, athletic trainer do daily?

35:40 - 56:00 - IMPORTANT!!! How to return to sport after quarantine?

Unpacking the very complicated scenario of returning to sport after the COVID-19 quarantine. Mitch dives deep on this topic and gives some incredible takeaways.

56:00 - 1:09:52 - The FIRE ROUND!!!

As always, we end this episode with the legendary fire round.

Make sure you follow Mitch on Instagram here!

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