Behind the Sports Medicine

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Interviewing experts in the healthcare, physical therapy, athletic training and sports science profession. Discussing the barriers we face today within the healthcare system to better understand the landscape and educate the consumer.

  1. 3D AGO

    Episode 59: Ross Dexter - Why Are Athletic Trainers Still Underpaid? (And How This One Got a Raise)

    In a world where professional and collegiate sports are billion-dollar industries, why do the athletic trainers who keep these athletes on the field continue to earn salaries that don’t reflect their value? In this episode, Andrew Rizza is joined by Dr. Ross Dexter, the Assistant Athletic Director for Health and Performance at Southern Oregon University. Dr. Dexter shares his own career journey and how he successfully secured meaningful raises for himself and his staff by understanding the system instead of fighting against it. The conversation explores the "ACL ROI"—the idea that preventing a single surgery can pay for an entire staff member’s salary—and the necessity of moving beyond the "water bottle and towel" stereotype. They also discuss the importance of being good at what you do, how to build a referral network, the role of professional organizations like NATA, and the realities of the current job market. Dr. Dexter provides a masterclass in how athletic trainers can become indispensable assets to their institutions and advocate for the compensation they deserve. MEET THE GUEST Dr. Ross Dexter, DAT, LAT, ATC, CSCS - Assistant Athletic Director for Health and Performance, Southern Oregon University - Former Head Athletic Trainer - Doctor of Athletic Training TOPICS DISCUSSED - The state of athletic training salaries and job market realities - Navigating institutional red tape and job reclassification - Why clinical excellence drives advocacy HIGHLIGHTS 01:02 – The Evolution of Athletic Training 03:11 – Dr. Dexter's Career Journey 04:49 – Calculating the ROI of an Athletic Trainer 08:40 – Moving Beyond the "Water Bottle and Towel" Perception 11:31 – Strength & Conditioning vs. Athletic Training 13:44 – Salary & Value Comparisons 15:52 – Making the Reality of Athletic Training Visible and Exciting 23:54 – Advocating for the Profession by Being Good at What You Do 31:34 – The Evolution of Athletic Trainer Salaries 38:58 – Dr. Dexter's Referral Network 41:12 – Leveraging Competition to Improve Staff Salaries 42:12 – A Model for the Continuity of Care 44:38 – Market Trends: Why Job Openings Are Staying Open 46:42 – Investigating HR Law to Break Pay Barriers 50:19 – Advocating for Fair Pay and Building a Better Profession 58:01 – The Role of NATA and Political Action QUOTES: 05:17 – “Look, one of my staff's salary for a year, not including benefits, is equal to one surgery that our insurance is going to have to pay for, and if we can do two-thirds of that in-house, we’re saving a ton of money. If we can prevent it or mitigate the risk of it happening, we're saving a lot of money.” 07:18 – “My personal and professional position is that I am, and we are, the bulwark against major lawsuits.” 20:26 – “One of the most fascinating things about athletic training is when we're at our best, doing our best job, we're not doing anything.” 24:58 – “And one of the best ways to advocate for the profession is being very, very good at what you do.” 54:00 – “Building a better profession, I think, means advocacy, it means outcomes, it means relationship building, it means program development. And I think that matrix of things and touch points for getting paid.”” LINKS Dr. Ross Dexter - https://souraiders.com/staff-directory/dr-ross-dexter/226 RELATED EPISODES Behind the Sports Medicine Podcast: The Future of Athletic Training with Dr. Chad Starkey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abGrBM19qZw Inside the Training Secrets of MLB’s Top Athletes (with Eric Cressey) -...

    1h 3m

  2. FEB 11

    Episode 58: Lukas Siska - A Pro Triathlete’s Guide to Avoiding Burnout, Injury, and Overtraining

    A Pro Triathlete’s Guide to Avoiding Burnout, Injury, and Overtraining What does it really take to train like a professional triathlete? And how can you train longer and harder without burning out, getting injured, or peeing yourself mid-race (unless it’s voluntary)? In this episode, hosts Andrew Rizza and Dr. Cameron Roth chat with Lukas Siska, professional triathlete, founder of Siska Training Systems, and elite endurance coach who helped guide Dr. Roth through his first 70.3 half-Ironman. Siska shares his journey from collegiate swimmer and division one runner to competing on the triathlon circuit, including his pursuit of Olympic qualification and his transition to long-course racing. The conversation explores the physical and mental demands of long-course racing and some specific biomechanics of swim and bike efficiency. It delves into the realities of high-volume endurance training: managing fatigue, avoiding overtraining, preventing injuries, mental resilience, recovery strategies, and nutrition myths. Siska offers practical coaching insights for athletes at every level and reminds us that consistency beats perfection every time. MEET THE GUEST - Professional triathlete  - Elite endurance coach - Founder, Siska Training Systems - Former D1 Cross Country Athlete and State-Qualifying Swimmer TOPICS DISCUSSED The realities of elite endurance training and long-course triathlonHow to manage fatigue, avoid burnout, and train consistentlyInjury prevention, recovery strategies, and the role of sleepMental resiliencePractical nutrition tipsWhy personalized coaching still beats AI-generated training plans HIGHLIGHTS QUOTES14:32 – “If you're in a long-distance race, you’ve just got to break it down in your mind and be in the moment, and you can get into this flow state where time just goes differently. You can do it. The bottom line is that you can do it.” 15:50 – “In the beginning, you kind of deny it, at least I was. I always kind of denied that I'm injured, and then I keep going and make it worse. And then, once you finally accept that, hey, I'm injured, I've got to do something about this— I always try to tell myself that, okay, I've got to stop. Whatever I lose in terms of my performance right now, I'm going to get it back way more once I'm healthy.” 19:55 – “Consistency is really what makes the difference. If you can do something consistent over a long period of time, that’s what’s going to make that performance come about.” 39:31 – “Top mistake I would say is a lack of consistency. If you're consistent, even if you have a bad plan, you can get somewhere. But if you don't have consistency, you can't do anything.” 40:19 – “I think just showing up every day. Again, I guess that just goes back to consistency. Just some days you don't feel like it, but you just do it, you don't give yourself the option not to. That produces results.” LINKS  Siska Systems: https://siskasystems.com  Siska Training Systems on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@siskatrainingsystems  DISCLAIMER  The opinions presented on Behind the Sports Medicine are those of the host and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any affiliated institutions or partners. The content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed medical professional before making any health or treatment decisions. Behind the Sports Medicine

    47 min

  3. FEB 5

    Episode 57: Dr. Thomas Gill - Treat the Human, Not the Hype

    What happens when medical decision-making collides with pressure from star athletes, agents, and public scrutiny? For one of the most respected team physicians in professional sports, the answer is simple: treat the human, not the hype. In this live episode, hosts Andrew Rizza and Dr. Cameron Roth are joined at the Harvard Varsity Club by renowned orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine leader Dr. Thomas Gill, former Head Team Physician for the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox. He shares from his decades of experience caring for athletes at every level, from youth and high school sports to the NFL and MLB. Together, they examine the risks of changing protocols for high-profile athletes, and how anatomy, biomechanics, and the “biology of healing" should guide recovery timelines, not urgency or star power. The discussion also covers surgical innovation, challenges in youth sports, retirement conversations, and the value of treating athletes as human beings first. MEET THE GUEST Dr. Thomas Gill, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist - Former Head Team Physician for the New England Patriots (NFL) - Former Head Team Physician for the Boston Red Sox (MLB) - Director of the Boston Sports Medicine and Research Institute TOPICS DISCUSSED - Rotator cuff repairs and biceps tenodesis advances - Pro sports medicine: Red Sox vs Patriots differences - Managing demanding star athletes' return-to-play - The biology of healing vs. the pressure of return to play - Retirement conversations HIGHLIGHTS 01:18 — The Boston Sports Medicine and Research Center Update 02:07 — Augmentation & Biologic Healing 03:45 — Why Biceps Tenodesis Is on the Rise 05:10 — Diagnosing Biceps Pathology 06:04 — Sponsor: Met One Technologies 06:35 — Life as a Team Doc: Patriots (NFL) vs. Red Sox (MLB) 09:35 — High School and Youth Sports 12:15 — Defining Moments in Return to Play 15:16 — Managing Star Athletes in Return to Play 21:08 — Broaching Retirement Conversations 23:25 — Lightning Round: Supplements, Core Strength, etc. QUOTES: 10:45 — “But the thing about sports — it's not just the wins and the losses, but the studies are pretty clear [that] when kids are involved in sports at a young age, they do better in school, they get into less trouble after school, they get more confidence. And I don't like to use the word ‘successful', but whatever their passions are, they're more successful forward because of what they learned in the concept of a team, how to work within a team, a structure, an organization, how to build leadership.” — Dr. Thomas Gill 13:09 — “You might say, ‘Sure, that's fine. If you feel up to it, you can do it.’ But if you know the anatomy, the biology of healing— We did a study, for instance, in rotator cuffs in sheep, in a sheep model. At three months after a rotator cuff repair, there's only 28% healing of the tendon to the bone, 28. So you hear about people doing the resistive exercises starting at six weeks, you have to say, what are we doing?” — Dr. Thomas Gill 15:06 — “I think with the right care and the proper care, people can get back safely even after something like a stroke. And that's the great thing about our field: it opens new doors and prevents new challenges.” — Dr. Thomas Gill 16:29 — “These athletes, men, women, they all want to get back and play, but you have to remember they're human beings first, athletes second, their biology works the same, and you have to educate them. You just have to take the time to try to educate them why you're making the decisions that you are.” — Dr. Thomas Gill LINKS lDr. Thomas Gill,...

    26 min

  4. JAN 28

    Episode 56: Dr. Frances Meredith on the Biopsychosocial Approach to Sports Medicine

    Dr. Frances Meredith on the Biopsychosocial Approach to Sports Medicine Many patients and athletes with concussion-related or chronic symptoms (brain fog, fatigue, mood changes, autoimmune issues) continue to experience lingering challenges despite receiving standard medical care. Today’s guest believes this is often because the biological, psychological, and social drivers of health are not always addressed together within a single care framework. In this episode, hosts Andrew Rizza and Dr. Cameron Roth are joined live from the 2025 NATA Convention in Orlando by Dr. Frances Meredith, a physician trained in primary care and infectious disease who now practices functional medicine, with a focus on concussion recovery, autoimmunity, and whole-person care. Dr. Meredith explains how functional medicine differs from traditional Western medical models and why patients should be active participants in their own healthcare. The conversation explores why concussions can be understood as whole-body injuries, how inflammation and metabolic factors may contribute to lingering symptoms like brain fog and fatigue, and why recovery often benefits from a truly multimodal, team-based approach. DISCLAIMER The opinions presented on Behind the Sports Medicine are those of the host and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any affiliated institutions or partners. The content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed medical professional before making any health or treatment decisions. Behind the Sports Medicine and its affiliates assume no liability for the accuracy or application of the information discussed. MEET THE GUEST Frances Meredith, MD Functional Medicine PhysicianFounder, Stribling Springs WellnessFormerly trained in Primary Care & Infectious DiseasesMedical Director of MyConcussionDR TOPICS DISCUSSED Understanding functional medicine The patient as an active participant in healthcare The evolution of concussion treatment Biopsychosocial medicine and team-based care The functional medicine approach to weight management HIGHLIGHTS 00:56 – Intro to Functional Medicine 01:47 – Functional Medicine vs. Western Medicine 04:34 – Sponsors: Met One Technologies & Get Raw 05:37 – Listening to Patients 08:14 – Dr. Meredith's Team 09:23 – Patient Demographics 10:25 – Brain Fog & Contributing Factors 11:36 – Treatment Focus: Food & Lifestyle First 12:48 – Younger Patients: Autoimmunity & Concussions 14:16 – Concussions as a Whole Body Injury 16:00 – A Team Approach to Concussion Treatment 18:22 – Supporting Neurological Health and Risk Reduction 21:53 – The Biopsychosocial Model and Functional Medicine 24:05 – Advocating for Functional Medicine in Sports Medicine 25:39 – Medical Weight Loss & Factors Contributing to Weight Gain 27:38 – Understanding Functional Medicine & Resources QUOTES: 01:03 – “Functional medicine, the way I think about it based on my experience in more traditional systems, is focused on understanding root causes. It asks why, and it honors the patient by incorporating their insights and lived experience as part of their health journey.” — Dr. Frances Meredith 07:22 – “First of all, I'm not Dr. Meredith. I'm Frances. We're on a

    29 min

  5. JAN 21

    Episode 55: Chris Ingersoll - UNC Chapel Hill’s Dr. Chris Ingersoll on Academic Medicine, Mentorship & Trust

    What does it take to lead a department responsible for 12 different clinical programs and numerous future healthcare providers? In an increasingly complex academic and clinical domain, today’s guest believes that the answer often boils down to two fundamental human elements: trust and respect. In this episode, hosts Andrew Rizza and Dr. Cameron Roth are joined by Dr. Chris Ingersoll, Senior Associate Dean in the UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine and Chair of the Department of Health Sciences, live from the 2025 NATA Convention in Orlando. Ingersoll shares insights from decades in academic medicine, including how large institutions support high-quality research, the challenges facing modern academic publishing, and how UNC is preparing future clinicians for the era of AI and rapid innovation. The conversation also explores the importance of interprofessional education, why mentorship should be a lifelong pursuit, and how leadership rooted in trust and respect creates stronger cultures and better outcomes. MEET THE GUEST Dr. Chris Ingersoll - PhD, LAT, ATC, FACSM, FNATA, FASAHP, FNAP - Senior Associate Dean & Chair, Department of Health Sciences - UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine - Professor, Health Sciences, Orthopaedics, and Exercise and Sport Sciences - NATA Hall of Fame Inductee TOPICS DISCUSSED - UNC Health Sciences leadership and department structure - Literature dilution and predatory journals - Importance of trust & respect - Preparing future clinicians for AI and innovation - Lifelong mentorship in academic and clinical success HIGHLIGHTS 01:06 — The Department of Health Sciences Overview 04:31 — Sponsors: Met One Technologies & Get Raw 05:33 — Type of Students at UNC 06:31 — Federal, NIH, and Private Funding 08:12 — Current Research Focus 08:47 — Quality of Modern Medical Literature 10:35 — The Danger of Predatory Journals 12:07 — UNC's Strategic Pillars 13:12 — Current Areas of Focus for Research 15:06 — Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare 16:43 — Building a Children's Hospital with Duke University 18:53 — The Challenges and Rewards of Leading at UNC 19:55 — Ingersoll's Goals and the Importance of Trust & Respect 24:59 — Preparing Future Clinicians for AI and Innovation 29:57 — The Role of Mentorship in Academic and Clinical Success 31:44 — The Lifelong Nature of Mentorship QUOTES: 22:39 - But when you start with trust, and you tell people that you trust them, they feel empowered by that. Then they work to keep your trust. And I think you start with and maintain a much better culture within your organization when they believe that they're being trusted and they're willing to give trust.” - Chris Ingersoll 23:59 - “I think trust and respect are the only two essential elements that we need to be successful. I mean, do you have to like me to be motivated to work and do some things? No. But you need to trust me, and you need to respect me. And if we have those two things, we can do whatever we need to do.” - Chris Ingersoll 25:46 - “It's like, how are we going to use AI to provide better care? And these ideas, like precision medicine, I mean, imagine the information that has to go into that? We're going to have to rely on AI to give us some choices in terms of what we might choose to do. But I believe, old-fashioned or not, that in the end, the human has to make the decision.” - Chris Ingersoll 30:50 - “And I would argue that the best model is having multiple mentors, not a mentor. - Chris Ingersoll LINKS Christopher Ingersoll: UNC School of Medicine, Health Sciences:...

    39 min

  6. JAN 14

    Episode 54: Sam Hughes - The Evolution of Athletic Training Education

    How do you modernize athletic training education to meet the demands of the role in the current landscape? The past few years have seen a shift from rigid, hour-based clinical models to immersive, real-world learning experiences designed to create better clinicians. In this episode, hosts Andrew Rizza and Dr. Cameron Roth sit down with Sam Hughes, Director of Clinical Education and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Idaho, to explore how modern clinical education is evolving and what it takes to prepare athletic trainers for the realities of the job. Hughes shares how immersive clinical rotations, hybrid models, and increased autonomy are reshaping athletic training programs. The conversation dives into accreditation standards, patient-reported outcome measures, documentation challenges, and workforce shortages. Hughes also discusses the University of Idaho’s ISMaRT Clinic, where students take on full patient care responsibilities under supervision, and the upcoming shift toward more interprofessional collaboration with the "School of Health and Medical Professions" (SHAMP). MEET THE GUEST Samantha Hughes DAT, LAT, ATCDirector of Clinical Education in the Athletic Training Program at the University of IdahoClinical Assistant Professor in Movement Sciences TOPICS DISCUSSED Evolution of athletic training clinical education to immersive, hybrid modelsUniversity of Idaho's iSMART clinic and student rotationsCAATE accreditation standards and patient-reported outcomes (PROs)Current challenges in clinical educationInterprofessional collaboration and the future of athletic training education HIGHLIGHTS 00:54 – The Evolution of Clinical Education 02:37 – University of Idaho's Hybrid Approach 03:48 – The Diversity of Athletic Training (Gen Med) 06:02 – Sponsors: Met One Technologies & Get Raw 07:04 – CAATE Accreditation Explained 09:09 – What "Movement Sciences" Are 11:21 – Ethics and Administration in Athletic Training 12:39 – Scientific Writing for Publication and Patient Care 13:33 – Changes in Student Expectations 16:56 – The Importance of Patient-Reported Outcomes 18:42 – Synthesizing, Analyzing, and Publishing Data 20:08 – The ISMaRT Clinic 21:31 – Comparing past vs. Present Clinical Standards 23:33 – Feasibility of Overseas Rotations 24:59 – Crossover with Orthopedic Surgeons in Training 25:47 – Current Challenges in Clinical Education 27:33 – Educating Students on Variable Workloads 31:02 – The Shortage of Athletic Trainers 33:20 – Alternative Education Paths 35:59 – Advice for Athletic Trainers Interested in Educator Roles 37:08 – Measuring Success for Students and Preceptors 39:25 – E*Value Platform and Check-Ins for Tracking 41:07 – Future of University of Idaho's Programs 42:44 – Hughes' One Change for AT Education 44:10 – Sam Hughes' Mission as an Educator QUOTES: 16:42 - “I think students are coming in, thinking things are busy work, and not understanding the ‘why’ behind something. And that's something that I personally, as an educator, have been trying to do, is give them that ‘why’.” - Sam Hughes 28:58 - “I'm hopeful that before someone applies to an athletic training program, they look into the profession, they look into the mean salary, and they understand, ‘Okay, maybe this isn't the highest paying job,’ and then they come in with a passion of helping people.” - Sam Hughes 41:56 - “Yeah, interprofessional collaboration, I think, is going to be really big and something we want to see across all healthcare professions. Because athletic training, our scope, is so broad, and we do so much,...

    46 min

  7. JAN 7

    Episode 53: Tom Denninger - Clinical Excellence: Rethinking Post-Professional Education in Sports Medicine

    In an era where healthcare is rapidly evolving, the path from being a new graduate to a seasoned expert requires a commitment to lifelong learning and a strategic approach to professional growth. In this episode, host Andrew Rizza sits down with Tom Denninger, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, the Vice President of Clinical Development at ATI Physical Therapy, and Executive Director of the Institute for Musculoskeletal Advancement (iMSKA). Denninger has spent much of his career focused on how to support clinicians to achieve clinical excellence in every stage of their careers. Together, they explore the evolution of continuing education, residency training, and mentorship in sports medicine, far beyond just CEUs.  The conversation covers ATI’s MSK Certification and the launch of iMSKA, an innovative program that is bridging the gap between education, research, and patient care. Denninger discusses how mentorship should function in practice, introducing the concept of a "professional cabinet” and explaining the difference between formal and informal mentorship. He also offers valuable advice for new graduates, experienced clinicians, and leaders looking to achieve and maintain excellence for the long term in healthcare. MEET THE GUEST Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Vice President of Clinical Development at ATI Physical TherapyBoard-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT)Executive Director of the Institute for Musculoskeletal Advancement (iMSKA) TOPICS DISCUSSED The evolution of post-professional education The MSK Certification & the Institute for Musculoskeletal Advancement (iMSKA)Opportunities for CEU creditsFormal and informal mentorship Advice for new graduates HIGHLIGHTS 01:08 — Denninger's Career Journey 03:16 — Post-Professional Education 07:10 — MSK Certification Explained 09:49 — Use Cases for the Program 12:36 — The Importance of Revisiting the Basics 14:32 — The Evolution of iMSKA 16:33 — iMSKA Programs & Research Fellowships 19:22 — Vision for Clinical Development at ATI 23:15 — How To Get CEU Credits 26:16 — Building Professional Competencies 29:41 — The Evolution of Mentorship 34:36 — Informal Mentorship 39:56 — Clinician Feedback 44:13 — Advice for New Graduates 51:26 — Denninger Outside the Clinic QUOTES: 32:52 - “‘Mentorship' is such a vogue word out there. When we think about how people learn, it comes down to this kind of universal principle of 70-20-10 — 70% of what you learn is going to be by doing, 20% is going to come from projects and collaboration, and 10 is going to come from didactic information, things along those lines. Mentorship falls in that 20% where it should enhance the 70 and the 10.” - Tom Denninger 36:18 - “And it can be sometimes a little bit weird where you're like, ‘Will you be my mentor?’ That's not always how that works. I do think a program is good, and someone being assigned that skill, that doing it is important. But I always encourage people to think a little bit more of like ‘the cabinet’; what's your professional cabinet? How do you collect people that you can bounce ideas off of?” - Tom Denninger 38:35 - “And the two-way street of mentorship is important, right? By being your mentor, it's helping me reflect on my practice and helping me identify gaps in my knowledge. So it should always be mutually beneficial.” - Tom Denninger 50:27 - “When you choose an employer, what you're really selecting is an opportunity. At the end of the day, it's what are you going to do...

    53 min

  8. 12/31/2025

    Episode 52: Isaiah Kacyvenski - “Let No One Outwork You”: Isaiah Kacyvenski’s Journey From Poverty to the NFL & Venture Capital

    From experiencing homelessness and living in a tent as a child to becoming a three-time NFL captain and a Harvard-educated venture capitalist, Isaiah Kacyvenski’s journey is a masterclass in the power of resilience and a relentless work ethic. In this episode, hosts Andrew Rizza and Dr. Cameron Roth sit down with Kacyvenski for a conversation that explores the human side of elite performance. Kacyvenski opens up about the raw reality of his upbringing in upstate New York, the “epiphany" he had at age 14 that led to his commitment to let no one outwork him, and the grueling challenge of balancing a pre-med curriculum with football at Harvard. He talks about his impressive NFL career, how he navigated his career-ending injuries, and the difficult decision to retire. Kacyvenski also explains his involvement with the NFL Players Association’s Health and Safety (Mackey-White) Committee, and his decision to donate his brain to research through the Concussion Legacy Foundation. Throughout the conversation, he shares wisdom on leadership and why enjoying the journey matters just as much as “the grind”. MEET THE GUEST - Pre-medicine bachelor’s degree from Harvard University & MBA from Harvard Business School - Eight-year NFL veteran & three-time Special Teams Captain for the Seattle Seahawks - Founder and Managing Partner at Will Ventures - NFLPA Health & Safety (Mackey-White) Committee Member - Concussion Legacy Foundation Brain Donor TOPICS DISCUSSED - Overcoming poverty and building resilience - The “Let No One Outwork You” philosophy - Leadership in the NFL and beyond - Navigating career-ending injuries - Athlete health, safety, and concussion research HIGHLIGHTS 00:54 - Childhood Poverty & Mom's Influence04:37 - Kacyvenski's Epiphany at Age 1408:07 - Passing the "Grind" Mentality Down to His Children10:16 - Sponsor Met One Technologies11:17 - Early Role Models: Dan Gable and Walter Payton13:49 - Dr. James Andrews & NFL Retirement18:11 - Relationship With Domonique Foxworth19:03 - NFLPA Health & Safety Committee20:51 - Concussion Legacy Foundation & Brain Donation24:58 - Advice to Football-Playing Son26:25 - Advice to Younger Self28:18 - NFL Mentors30:19 - The Impact of Coach Murphy34:00 - Seattle Seahawks: Special Teams Captaincy36:36 - The Oprah Winfrey Show Experience QUOTES: 01:21 - ““I was the youngest of five kids, but grew up in poverty. We were homeless for two big parts of our childhood, living in a tent. And some of my earliest memories when I was little was, ‘My family's not going to live like this. I don't want to live like this. My family's not going to live like this.’ And that was something that drove me in a lot of different ways.” - Isaiah Kacyvenski 05:06 - “And all of a sudden it hit me like a lightning bolt. I had this complete epiphany of like, 'Oh my gosh, you did not work hard enough. You didn't work hard enough to look back with no regrets.’ That was all on myself. And that moment really changed everything for me. And I woke up the next morning, made a sign that said, ‘Let no one outwork you today,’ and put it over my bed. And I still have it.” - Isaiah Kacyvenski 09:51 - “And having met so many different people across so many different walks of life, you’ve just got to figure out — whether you're rich, you're poor, it doesn't matter — how hard are you willing to work and how passionate can you be about what you want to do?” - Isaiah Kacyvenski 22:57 - “Thinking about it, I was like, ‘I don't want to donate my brain.’ I was like, ‘Well, why wouldn't I? I'm an organ donor, and this game has been such an important part of me, I want it to survive and thrive. I want to be able to donate my brain to science.’” - Isaiah Kacyvenski LINKS Isaiah Kacyvenski LinkedIn:

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