Triton Nation Podcast

Pacifica Athletics Network

Join Brandon Gonzalez, Director of Athletics and Student Life of Pacifica Christian High School- Newport Beach, CA, as he discusses current topics in the world of high school sports with special guests!

  1. Tape Talk: The Effects of Burnout

    05/23/2025

    Tape Talk: The Effects of Burnout

    In this epsiode Ron Samson discusses the signs and symptoms of burnout in athletes. Since we are in Mental Health Awareness Month, it is important to educate our community about this subject.

    6 min
  2. Tape Talk Icing vs Non Icing for Injuries

    05/06/2025

    Tape Talk Icing vs Non Icing for Injuries

    In this episode Ron Samson does a quick deep dive in the debate of icing vs non icing for injuries. Ron speaks about the old ways of treating injuries versus the new research that is out there.

    3 min
  3. Tape Talk: Sports Injuries for Female Athletes, how preventative measures can be taken

    04/14/2025

    Tape Talk: Sports Injuries for Female Athletes, how preventative measures can be taken

    This episode speaks into female athletes and sports injuries. It discusses differences between male and female athletes, sports injuries more common to female athletes and certain preventative measures that can be taken.

    4 min
  4. Tape Talk: Importance of Collaboration between Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists

    03/03/2025

    Tape Talk: Importance of Collaboration between Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists

    In this episode Ron Samson discusses the importance of strong collaboration between Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists. The benefits of collaboration on the quality of care and rehabilitation process for the athletes.

    6 min
  5. Tape Talk: Baseball Pitchers and Specific Recommendations

    02/17/2025

    Tape Talk: Baseball Pitchers and Specific Recommendations

    In this episode, Ron Samson speaks about baseball recommendations for high school pitchers. Sport specialization, pitch count, pitch type. Recommendations for safely navigating the challenges of being a high school pitcher.

    8 min
  6. Tape Talk: Students Sickness, Return to Play

    01/29/2025

    Tape Talk: Students Sickness, Return to Play

    In this episode, Ron Samson reviews what the school's protocol is if a student is sick and the best practices to return to school and athletics!

    3 min
  7. Tape Talk: Proper Nutriton for Female Athletes

    11/19/2024

    Tape Talk: Proper Nutriton for Female Athletes

    In this episode, Assistant Athletic Director Ron Samson discusses the proper health for female athletes and briefly explains the nutritional requirements for optimal performance. Go Tritons!

    5 min
  8. Tape Talk: Fall to Winter Sports Transition

    10/18/2024

    Tape Talk: Fall to Winter Sports Transition

    In this episode, Ron Samson briefly discusses the transition from the Fall to the Winter Sports season and what that looks like and how that affects the Sports Medicine Department.

    4 min
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About

Join Brandon Gonzalez, Director of Athletics and Student Life of Pacifica Christian High School- Newport Beach, CA, as he discusses current topics in the world of high school sports with special guests!

Information

  • Creator
    Pacifica Athletics Network
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Pacifica Athletics Network 2020
  • Show Website
    Triton Nation Podcast