Head on over to https://adamloiacono.com for full episode details and exclusive content! In this conversation, Steve Fell, a performance coach for the US Men's National Team, discusses his journey from physical therapy school to working with the national team. He highlights the importance of luck, timing, and perseverance in his career. Steve also shares his experience of participating in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the unique challenges and opportunities it presented. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships with clubs and managing player health and performance in the national team setting. In this conversation, Steve Fell discusses his role as a performance coach and therapist in professional sports and his transition to running a successful performance practice. He emphasizes the importance of consistency and staying true to your values in order to achieve success. Steve also shares his favorite American city (San Diego) and international city (Prague), as well as a memorable locker room moment. He offers advice for young coaches and therapists looking to break into pro sports, highlighting the need for humility, vulnerability, and good communication skills.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Origin Story
05:04 Joining the US Men's National Team
08:19 Experience at the World Cup in Qatar
23:16 Managing Health and Performance of Players
28:46 Role in Managing Day-to-Day Training and Therapy
31:42 Limitations and Small Wins
34:56 Transition to Running a Performance Practice
35:08 Redefining Commercial Healthcare
37:55 Consistency and Small Wins
43:20 Upgrading Health and Performance
45:43 Winning the Day
47:13 Reflecting on Small Wins
52:36 Favorite American City
53:40 Favorite International City
54:18 Most Memorable Locker Room Moment
55:22 Advice for Young Coaches and Therapists
57:51 Connecting with Professionals
58:05 Contact Information