The Tom Broback Podcast
174 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThere are one million meniscus surgeries in the United States every year, despite the fact no one wants to have surgery. Tom Broback and his guests go over how to avoid knee surgery so you can go back to running, playing basketball and enjoying your best life.
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ACL Injury Response
October 09, 2023 18:13 - 55 minutes - 76 MBWhat should you do when you damage your ACL? Ice? Rest? Stop Lifting? Keith Ferrera and I go over your game plan. Special guest Keith Ferrera
Reid Ouse
January 30, 2023 12:13 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBWelcome to 2023! The first episode is an absolute banger, with Reid Ouse being our special guest. Reid is the owner and founder of Catalyst Training. Reid has worked with the best of the best, from NBA champion Andrew Wiggins to Gatorade National Player of the Year Paige Bueckers, along with thousands of other players from middle school all the way to the pros. Charlie played AAU basketball for Reid back in highs school, and they have some good stories about that time in their life. Welcome ...
Anthony Gustafson
September 08, 2022 10:50 - 1 hour - 103 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful summer. If it was anything like mine, you were probably super busy with sports, vacations, family events and getting outside. I’m sure all of you are excited for football season, basketball is right around the corner, school is starting and fall is in the air. I’ve been quite busy on the rehab and training side of things. I am now working with athletes remotely. If you are someone who wants to get rid of your knee pain, ...
Charlie Broback
June 17, 2022 09:19 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBHello friends! Thanks for checking out the Tom Broback podcast. Today I talk with my brother Charlie. He is a sports physical therapist at OrthoKansas in Lawrence, KS. We discuss the mental and communication tools therapists need to create buy-in from athletes. Charlie has a few good questions and thoughts on how to incorporate data tracking for rehab. Lastly, we talk NBA finals and why health is such a priority for professional athletes. Thanks as always for listening to the show!
Vinny Talluto
April 22, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This...
Jeremy Toohey
April 15, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This...
Jeremy Frisch
April 08, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This...
Cody Hughes
April 01, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This...
Edwin Porras
March 25, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This...
Missy Mitchell-McBeth
March 18, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This...
Nicole Lussier
March 11, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This...
Charles Schultz
March 04, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This ...
Nathan Welty
February 25, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This...
Scott Richardson
February 18, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This...
Anna Woods
February 11, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This...
Drew Dudek
February 04, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This...
Gary Koehring
January 28, 2022 14:14 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This...
Tim Reynolds & Bryan Guzski
January 21, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This...
Tony Villani
January 14, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help high school coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This...
Garrett Mueller
January 07, 2022 13:15 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This podcast wil...
Erica Suter
December 21, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This podcast wil...
Sean Skahan
December 16, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 30.1 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and I am on a mission to help coaches keep their athletes happy and healthy. I loved playing sports growing up. From backyard football to traveling basketball to high school track and field, there was nothing better than being on a team and playing to win a game. Unfortunately, I struggled with health issues and I know your athletes do too. This inspired me to become a physical therapist and sports performance coach. This podcast wil...
Dan Fichter
December 09, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 35 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and today my guest is Dan Ficther. Dan created Wanna Get Fast and coaches neuro dynamic speed and strength for athletes in Rochester New York. I met Dan this summer at TFC Iowa and he changed my perception on how to incorporate neurological based principles in orthopedic therapy. If you ever have the chance to watch Dan speak in person, I highly encourage you to do so. Thanks for listening to the podcast and make sure you share this ...
Ravi Patel
December 02, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 33.3 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. I’m Tom Broback and my guest today is Ravi Patel. Dr. Ravi Patel is a physical therapist, coach and athlete who helps empower athletes after ACL injury so they can dominate their sport and life with confidence. Ravi hosts the ACL Athlete podcast, one of my favorite shows to listen to. In this episode, we talk about his journey from his own ACL surgeries to working with ACL injuries in clinic today. Follow Ravi on social media and thanks for listening to th...
Dr. TJ Ridley
November 18, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 30.6 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. I’m Tom Broback and my guest today is Doctor TJ Ridley. Doctor Ridley works at the same company I do right now, Twin Cities Orthopedics. In this episode, we talk about his experiences learning about the human body through sports and his academic path. A big focus in this episode is on leadership and communication, two traits that are imperative for excellent care. If you are in the Twin Cities and in need of orthopedic care, I highly recommend you make an ...
Trailer
November 14, 2021 18:35 - 35 seconds - 562 KBThe Art & Science of Sports Performance. From high school football coaches to sports physical therapists to hall of fame track coaches, Tom Broback sits down with the best and brightest in the world of sports performance. #letsgo Host - Tom Broback IG: @tombroback Twitter: @tombroback CoachTube Courses and Presentations
Austin Hershberger
November 11, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 28.4 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is Austin Hershberger. Austin is a basketball coach and strength and conditioning coach at Davis High School in California. We reminisce today about the NBA in the early 2000s, how to continue learning as a coach and why the weight room is a great place for basketball players. I had some technical difficulties with this recording, so I apologize in advance. Thanks for the listening to the podcast and I hope you enj...
Meredith Chaput
November 04, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 30 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is Meredith Chaput. Meredith is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy and PhD student studying neuromechanics. She is passionate about bridging the gap between neurologic and orthopedic rehabilitation interventions in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. We talk about a lot of fun things today, including the use of VR in rehab. Thank you Meredith for making time to be on the podcast and thank ...
Nick Lovas
October 28, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 34.4 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. I’m Tom Broback and my guest today is Nick Lovas. Nick has been the head track and field coach for over a dozen years at Hopkins High School in Minnesota. He coined the moniker TrackTownMN for Hopkins because he believes so much in his mission to help athletes of all ages to develop a love for track and field. Even after winning multiple state championships and even coaching an Olympic sprinter, Nick is still on this mission to serve others. I am absolutel...
Mike Boyle
October 21, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 32.3 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. I’m Tom Broback and my guest today is Mike Boyle. Mike agreed to come back on the podcast to talk about a variety of topics, including personal finance which I did not expect but certainly enjoyed and appreciated. In this episode, you will learn what traits have led to the success Mike experienced as a coach and business owner. I can never thank him enough for spending time with me recording an episode like this. Make sure you follow him on social media an...
Mason Hays
October 14, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 29.8 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is Mason Hays. Mason coaches at APEC in Fort Worth, Texas, where he implements effective and fun workouts with kids, athletes and adults. Mason draws on the habits from his playing career at Texas State into developing from a good coach to a great coach. I know you will like this episode. Please take time to answer the Q and A if you are listening on my favorite podcast platform, Spotify. Thank you for listening to...
Ryan Thompson
October 07, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 33.5 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is Ryan Thompson. Ryan coaches athletes out of his gym in Mill Hall, Pennsylvania, where he incorporates Square1 with strength training. Ryan shares some pretty incredible stories he has experienced using Square1, and how a neuro lens is necessary for peak human performance. Thanks for listening to the episode, I hope you enjoy it! Guest- Ryan Thompson Instagram Square1 System Host - Tom Broback IG: @tombrobac...
Matthew Duff
September 30, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 37.3 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. I’m Tom Broback and my guest today is Matthew Duff. Matthew is a physical therapist with a strength and conditioning background at Pivot Physical Therapy in Roanoke, Virginia. As you can tell from the episode, Matthew and I have a lot of similarities, from being college football to being part of the Mike Boyle fan club to providing patients with autonomy in their rehab plan. I enjoyed talking to Matthew and hope you enjoy our chat. Thanks for listening to ...
Tyler Germain
September 23, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 33 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. I’m Tom Broback and today I’m bringing my good friend Tyler Germain back on the show. Tyler has taken over the head coaching role Kalamazoo Central HS in Michigan. Tyler is also the founder of the Virtual Speed and Performance Clinic, an absolute success last winter. If you have time, make sure you check out the show notes to access the link to this recorded clinic. I know you will enjoy this chat with Tyler about speed, coaching and connecting with others...
Nate Huot
September 16, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 40.8 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is Nate Huot. Nate and I work at the same facility for the past couple months and I’m stocked to have him on the pod. Nate is sports performance coach for Training Haus in Edina, MN. He works with athletes of all sports, mostly basketball and lacrosse this past summer, and of all ages, from middle school kids working out for the first time to professional athletes getting a new contract. I hope you enjoy Nate’s bac...
Red vs. Blue Gatorade
September 02, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBToday I talk about my new favorite analogy: Red vs. Blue Gatorade. (Hint: Blue is better) In this episode, I relate this analogy to our risk:reward analysis and decision making model in training and rehab. Want to learn more? Connect with me on social media: Host - Tom Broback IG: @tombroback Twitter: @tombroback CoachTube Courses and Presentations
Taylor Nelson-Cook
August 26, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 40.6 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is Taylor Nelson-Cook. Taylor coaches at APEC in Fort Worth, Texas, where he works with athletes of all ages, from elementary school kids learning how to run and jump to elite professional athletes refining their craft. I think Taylor has some unique insights into developing his training philosophy and coaching skills. Make sure you give him a follow on social media after you listen to our chat @tnelsoncook19 on In...
Austin Jochum
June 24, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is Austin Jochum. Austin is the owner of Jochum Strength and is an awesome follow on Instagram. His podcast brings to light his insights and conversations with many of the best coaches in the sports performance realm. Austin talks about the meaning behind chopping wood, how one text message changed his life and the value of alone time to improve creativity. Make sure you follow him on social and thanks for listenin...
Sam Ludlow-Broback
June 17, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 37.5 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is my brother Sam. Sam and I both grew up sports fans and continue to cheer on our favorite Minnesota teams to this day. I didn’t appreciate Sam’s passion and love for sports until he was done with school and started coaching high school and middle school football. In this episode, we chat about the adversity he faced as a player, the transition from player to coach and what it means to truly build a team culture. ...
Joel Reinhardt
June 10, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 44 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. Hello friends, welcome to the show. I’m Tom Broback and my guest today is Joel Reinhardt. Joel is the assistant director of sports performance at the UMass where he works with the football, lacrosse and swim teams. Joel is a great follow on social media and brings excellent knowledge and experience to the show. A quick reminder tomorrow is the last day for 50% of my online courses on coachtube.com. Make sure you use the checkout code “school50”. Let's go o...
Minute Monday - Cross Transfer
June 07, 2021 08:00 - 49 seconds - 897 KBWhat is the cross transfer principle? Listen to my latest episode to find out why you need to train both sides of your body after an injury. Download The Tom Broback podcast today to get all the latest information in the sports performance world. COUPON CODE: School50 for 50% off any of my online courses https://coachtube.com/users/tombroback Host - Tom Broback IG: @tombroback Twitter: @tombroback Asthma Course 30 Day Recovery Challenge 30 Day Breathing Challenge SimpilFaster Aritcl...
Tom Battaglia
June 03, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 35.2 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is Tom Battaglia. Tom is currently a sports physical therapy resident at M Health Fairview in Minneapolis, MN. Tom works with athletes of all sports and ages to get them back on the field and court as quickly and safely as possible. A lifelong athlete himself, Tom and I talk about what skills it takes to give athletes the best rehab possible. Thank you for listening to this episode. Quick announcement before we get...
Minute Monday - Pain With Exercise
May 31, 2021 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.06 MBI've always wondered why some pain with exercise in therapy is okay but frowned upon with any exercise in the gym. Is there a simple answer to this? Find out in my latest Minute Monday episode! Download The Tom Broback podcast today to get all the latest information in the sports performance world. Host - Tom Broback IG: @tombroback Twitter: @tombroback Asthma Course 30 Day Recovery Challenge 30 Day Breathing Challenge SimpilFaster Aritcles FREE ACL presentation
Tori Karsten
May 27, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 39.2 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. I’m Tom Broback and my guest today is Tori Karsten. Tori is unique in that she is both a sports performance coach and a field hockey coach. I learned so much about the world of field hockey in this episode, and I hope you do as well. Tori is an inspiration to me in the way she attacks her day and helps her athletes overcome their perceived weaknesses and fears. Make sure you follow Tori on Instagram @trainingwithtori. Let’s go on to the show. Guest - Tori...
Minute Monday - Basics
May 24, 2021 09:00 - 56 seconds - 932 KBToday we revisit the basics. Sometimes doing the same thing over and over again isn't instanity, but actually necessary to achieve greatness. Download The Tom Broback podcast today to get all the latest information in the sports performance world. Host - Tom Broback IG: @tombroback Twitter: @tombroback Asthma Course 30 Day Recovery Challenge 30 Day Breathing Challenge SimpilFaster Aritcles FREE ACL presentation
Nicodemus Christopher
May 20, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 46.8 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is Nicodemus Christopher. I’m telling you, he is one of the nicest and most thoughtful people I have ever met. We spent most of this episode talking about what it means to be a good person and coach, with a couple of basketball questions sprinkled in at the end. Make sure you follow him on social media and cheer on Missouri men’s basketball, where he is the director of athletic performance. On to the show. Guest -...
Minute Monday - KISS Principle
May 17, 2021 08:00 - 58 seconds - 1.02 MBStruggling with complexity? Make sure you remember the KISS principle covered on today's podcast the next time you are working through a problem. Download The Tom Broback podcast today to get all the latest information in the sports performance world. Host - Tom Broback IG: @tombroback Twitter: @tombroback Asthma Course 30 Day Recovery Challenge 30 Day Breathing Challenge SimpilFaster Aritcles FREE ACL presentation
Zach Dechant
May 13, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 36 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is Zach Dechant. Zach is one of my favorite follows on social media, both for his knowledge of sports performance but also for his humor and ability to relate to a wide variety of people. Zach works at TCU with their baseball team and the quarterbacks in their development of strength, speed and power. Zach is the author of a fantastic book, Movement over Maxes, which I highly recommend to any coach or trainer. I ho...
Minute Monday - Trap Bar Deadlift or Barbell Back Squat?
May 11, 2021 00:17 - 1 minute - 1020 KBShould you do a trap bar deadlift or a barbell back squat? Besides the obvious answer (it depends), I give you my biased opinion on what I think is the better option! Disagree? DM me your comments on IG or Twitter @tombroback. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast to get all of my Minute Monday episodes! Host - Tom Broback IG: @tombroback Twitter: @tombroback Asthma Course 30 Day Recovery Challenge 30 Day Breathing Challenge
Matt Hejl
May 06, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 47.5 MBHello friends, welcome to the show. My name is Tom Broback and my guest today is Matt Hejl. Matt is a teacher and coach at Abbott ISD in Central Texas. He teaches all levels of PE and coaches volleyball, cross country, basketball and track and field. I talk to Matt how he sets up systems to be successful at a smaller school size and the lessons he has learned along the way in his coaching career. Check out Matt on Twitter @coachhejl. Make sure you share this episode with a coach who works at...