The Science Behind Sports Performance & Development with Brad Leshinske, PhD. CPPS*S, CSCS*D and Chris Seropian
Host Nick Dombroski, Sports Rehab Specialist, sits down with Core Sport's Head of Sports Performance Christopher Seropian and his mentor, Dr. Brad Leshinske, PhD, CPPS*C, CSCS*D, Divisional Director of the Health Sciences Division at St. Xavier University, to talk about the science behind sports performance coaching. From programming to nutrition - they dig deep into the why. Ready to lock in? Give it a listen.
https://www.sxu.edu/directory/sonhs/health-sciences/brad-leshinske.html
21 Sept 2026
Episode 9: The Homecoming with CJ Johnston, DPT and co-owner of Core Sport Downers Grove
Host Nick Dombroski is joined by CJ Johnston, DPT and co-owner of Core Sport's new location in Downers Grove, Illinois. The boys talk CJ's new location, PT, sports rehab and honestly just shoot the sh*t.
https://www.coresportpt.com/locations/downers-grove-il
https://www.instagram.com/coresport_downersgrove/
4 Sept 2026
Episode 8: The Mind Behind Performance: Jen Lawlor, M.S. CMHC + Colin Lawlor
In this second installment of the Mind Behind Performance series, Jen Lawlor, MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, explores the mental side of returning to sport post-injury alongside her son, high-level baseball athlete Colin Lawlor, and host Nick Dombroski, Sports Rehab Specialist.
jlawlor@thepsychologycenter.biz (mailto:jlawlor@thepsychologycenter.biz)
The Psychology Center
10343 S Western Ave
thepsychologycenter.biz (http://thepsychologycenter.biz)
21 Aug 2026
Episode 7: ACL Chronicles with Zack Mikrut & Pappy's Milkshakes
Nick Dombroski hosts Core Sport: Between Sets with guest Zach Mikrut about his journey through ACL injury and back to peak performance with the help of Core Sport's Owner/DPT Bobby Waddell.
12 Aug 2026
Episode 6: (J)ACL's Roast Jared Gonzales, DPT
Nick Dombroski hosts Between Sets with guests Jared Gonzales, DPT and his ACL patients Megan Hansen and Halle Lietz, as they discuss early and late stage ACL rehab and how their journeys differed - and roast their PT Jared Gonzales in the process.
22 Jul 2026
The Mind Behind Performance: Parenting Student Athletes
Host, and Sports Rehab Specialist, Nick Dombroski talks to Maggie Maloney, author of Daily Dose of Mo and parent of a competitive athlete.
Nick and Maggie discuss the importance of student athlete mental health, ways for athletes to cope with the immense pressure they feel in a game, and the path forward through challenging times.
Athlete to Athlete:
Athlete To Athlete mentors are uniquely experienced to provide unparalleled guidance to your child throughout their journey as a student-athlete.
https://athletetoathlete.com/
Jennifer Lawlor, MS:
https://thepsychologycenter.biz/staff/jennifer-lawlor-ms/
25 Jun 2026
On Par with Colin Ionnacci
Host Nick Dombroski and Core Sport client/friend/golf fanatic Colin Ionnacci talk all things golf: warmups, a bad slice, rotational power, and how Uncrustables once saved a life.
RBC Heritage 2026 Leaderboard:
https://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/2026/rbc-heritage/R2026012/leaderboard
US Open 2026 Leaderboard:
https://www.espn.com/golf/leaderboard/_/tournamentId/401811952
12 Jun 2026
Episode 3: Queen of the Quads
Alice Lee, PT, DPT, CSCS aka Queen of the Quads talks with host Nick Dombroski on powerlifting, PT, and NOT sleeping on the hamstrings.
2 Jun 2026
Episode 2: (J) ACL Rehab
Real talk about performance, rehab + athlete life
🎙️PTs, Coaches and gym stories between sets.
Hosted by: Nick Dombroski, Sports Rehab Specialist
Guests: Jared Gonzales, DPT and John Olejniczak - ACL Reconstruction patient
20 May 2026
Episode 1: Mom & Dad
Core Sport: Between Sets is a podcast hosted by Nick Dombroski, Sports Rehab Specialist for Core Sport + Physical Therapy (https://coresportpt.com/). Nick's guests include physical therapists, coaches and athletes and they discuss performance, rehab and athlete life between sets.
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