Tony Mikla and Russ Dunning use a return-to-sprint case to do more than coach movement—they deliver a powerful critique of both the performance industry and the healthcare system that supports (and often limits) it.
In this episode, they cover:
Real-time coaching breakdowns for athletes returning to sprinting
Why so much current rehab misses the mark on real-world performance
What separates a great coach from a technician
The failure of overused protocols and systems that lack context
The real consequences of Medicare cuts and outdated insurance models
How clinicians can lead change instead of waiting on it
It’s part sprint mechanics, part coaching masterclass, and part wake-up call to a healthcare and performance system that desperately needs to evolve.