What separates athletes who last from those who burn out? In this episode, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with strength coach and former D1 soccer standout Erica Mulholland to unpack the real D1 Durability Formula. They dive into the psychology and physiology of building durable and resilient athletes. They explore how confidence, creativity, and consistent exposure build athletes who can handle the demands of elite sport. From ACL recovery realities to youth sport specialization, t...
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What separates athletes who last from those who burn out? In this episode, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with strength coach and former D1 soccer standout Erica Mulholland to unpack the real D1 Durability Formula. They dive into the psychology and physiology of building durable and resilient athletes. They explore how confidence, creativity, and consistent exposure build athletes who can handle the demands of elite sport. From ACL recovery realities to youth sport specialization, t...
Inside Cal Poly's Weight Room: Leadership & Legacy with Sara MacKenzie Ep 51
Athletic Performance Podcast
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Inside Cal Poly's Weight Room: Leadership & Legacy with Sara MacKenzie Ep 51
In this episode of the Athletic Performance Podcast, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with Sara MacKenzie, Director of Strength & Conditioning at Cal Poly. Sara shares her journey from a $0/hour intern at Arizona State to running a full department at Cal Poly, the challenges of coaching 500+ athletes solo, and how parenting reshaped her coaching philosophy. We cover everything from building systems under resource constraints to balancing toughness and empathy in the weight room — and why dura...
Athletic Performance Podcast
What separates athletes who last from those who burn out? In this episode, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with strength coach and former D1 soccer standout Erica Mulholland to unpack the real D1 Durability Formula. They dive into the psychology and physiology of building durable and resilient athletes. They explore how confidence, creativity, and consistent exposure build athletes who can handle the demands of elite sport. From ACL recovery realities to youth sport specialization, t...
