GT Performance Podcast
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Podcast Overview
<p>A show dedicated to all things long-term athlete development.<br /><br />Learn how to help your athlete get faster, stronger, more explosive, healthier, and prepared for game-day and real-world success.<br /><br />Join Dr. Zach Guiser as we talk about youth sports, sports physical therapy, sports performance training, strength and conditioning, and everything else around long-term athletic development.</p>
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9/14/2023
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Recent Episodes
June 22, 2026
🥇 3 in-season/game day lifting myths & "how hard should I push my kid?"
<p>Dr. Zach Guiser introduces a brand-new, four-part episode format covering facility updates, a myth-busting training deep dive, reflections on youth sports parenting, and a psychological look at optimal learning thresholds. </p><p></p><p>Zach celebrates major college commitments and staff additions at GT Performance before tackling the widespread misconceptions surrounding in-season, game day lifting. Pulling from his personal experience coaching his 4-year-old daughter's flag football team, he contrasts the downfalls of hyper-competitive youth leagues with a science-backed mathematical model for pushing young athletes exactly 15% past their comfort zone to achieve long-term compounding growth.</p><p></p><h3>Timestamps</h3><ul><li><b>00:00</b> – Intro & GT Athlete Updates: Celebrating College Commitments</li><li><b>02:22</b> – Staff Spotlight: Welcoming Record-Breaker Coach Courtney Polich</li><li><b>03:45</b> – Business Update: Moving Athletes Off the Waitlist (But, Almost Full Again)</li><li><b>04:30</b> – Summer Routine Shaking & Kinetic Athlete Spotlights</li><li><b>07:05</b> – Training Deep Dive: Busting 3 Game Day Lifting Myths</li><li><b>11:00</b> – The Sports Parent Lens: Baseline Movements & World Cup Fandom</li><li><b>13:00</b> – 4 Hard-Won Lessons from Coaching 4-to-6-Year-Old Flag Football</li><li><b>16:45</b> – Mental Deep Dive: The 85% Rule for Pushing Your Child Safely</li></ul><p></p>
April 8, 2026
What is PRP and does it work?
<p>Dr. Zach Guiser dives into the polarizing world of <b>Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)</b>, a treatment that rose to fame after Super Bowl heroics but remains largely uncovered by insurance By breaking down the specific growth factors, which he likens to a construction crew, Zach explores why some studies show "miracle" results while others find no benefit. The key, according to 2025 research, lies in the <b>dosage and preparation</b>, specifically reaching a threshold of 10 billion platelets. Guiser ultimately grades PRP as <b>"Promising,"</b> suggesting it as a viable second-line defense for athletes who haven't found relief through high-quality physical therapy.</p><p></p><h3>Timestamps</h3><ul><li><b>00:00</b> – The Hines Ward Miracle: PRP’s Mainstream Debut</li><li><b>01:34</b> – Blood Breakdown: Erythrocytes, Leukocytes, and Thrombocytes</li><li><b>02:11</b> – The "Vampire" Process: Centrifuges and Activation</li><li><b>02:46</b> – The Construction Crew: 5 Key Growth Factors</li><li><b>04:55</b> – Study 1: PRP for Chronic Back Pain</li><li><b>07:40</b> – Study 2: Spine Gaps and the Corticosteroid Comparison</li><li><b>09:15</b> – Study 3: The Patellar Tendinopathy Disappointment</li><li><b>11:18</b> – Study 4: The 10 Billion Platelet "Magic Number" (2025)</li><li><b>13:43</b> – Leukocyte-Poor vs. Leukocyte-Rich: Choosing the Right Mix</li><li><b>15:03</b> – Final Takeaways: Zach’s Dosing Stance and Attia Grade</li></ul>
March 25, 2026
5 ways athletes can separate from the pack this season
<p>Dr. Zach Guiser challenges the "microwaved" approach to athletics, arguing that optimizing for short-term wins, such as over-specializing at age 12, destroys long-term development and leads to burnout . He draws parallels between failed retail giants and improper sprinting mechanics to show that "slow-cooking" your infrastructure is the only way to eventually "slingshot" past the competition. The episode provides five actionable in-season strategies to help busy athletes maintain their physical and mental edge when their peers are most likely to let their habits slip.</p><p></p><ul><li><b>00:00</b> – The Trap of Short-Term Optimization</li><li><b>01:05</b> – Walmart vs. Kmart: A Lesson in Infrastructure and Optimization</li><li><b>02:00</b> – Sprinting: Why Optimizing the First 10 Yards Isn't Always Right</li><li><b>03:00</b> – In-Season Opportunities: Separating from the Pack</li><li><b>03:45</b> – Strategy 1: Psychological Fuel (Journaling & Affirmations)</li><li><b>05:20</b> – Strategy 2: Nutrition Low-Hanging Fruit</li><li><b>06:25</b> – Strategy 3: Consistent In-Season Strength & Speed</li><li><b>07:45</b> – Strategy 4: The Sleep Struggle</li><li><b>08:50</b> – Strategy 5: Watching Film Like a Pro</li><li><b>09:30</b> – Soul Session: Overcoming Worry</li></ul>
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- What is GT Performance Podcast?
<p>A show dedicated to all things long-term athlete development.<br /><br />Learn how to help your athlete get faster, stronger, more explosive, healthier, and prepared for game-day and real-world success.<br /><br />Join Dr. Zach Guiser as we talk about youth sports, sports physical therapy, sports performance training, strength and conditioning, and everything else around long-term athletic development.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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