FIRSTAR Let's chAT: an Athletic Therapy podcast | Official Podcast of WFATT
Official Podcast Of: The World Federation Of Athletic Training & Therapy (WFATT)
We are each the expert of our own story and expertise always holds value.
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About the Host:
James Gardiner is an Athletic Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Specialist with over 16 years of professional service. He has worked with athletes from major sports at the professional level (including MLS, NLL, NHL, MLB, MiLB, NCAA, OHL, AHL, CFL, Olympians, World Competitors) and high level amateurs.
In hosting this podcast, James brings insight, passion and a drive to push the profession of Athletic Therapy forward as an integral part of the sports performance landscape.
FIRSTAR Let's chAT: an Athletic Therapy podcast | Official Podcast of WFATT
Session 113 (November 2022): Russell Gaither, Orlando City SC WHO WOULD YOU BE WITHOUT PEPPERONI?
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Russell Gaither, Orlando City SC Sports Performance Specialist
WHO WOULD YOU BE WITHOUT PEPPERONI?
Russell Gaither is a performance specialist with Orlando City Soccer Club, of the MLS, where he focuses on the holistic development of players through nutrition, psychology, and strength and conditioning. Best known for his ability to develop young men and elite athletes, Russell is a purposeful leader who builds meaningful relationships that produce lasting results.
15 years immersed in U.S. elite soccer, including having represented U.S. Youth National Teams, played college soccer, coached at U.S. academy clubs and trained both young and elite athletes in multiple sports.
Outside of football (soccer) Russell has enjoyed a 10 year career in the market place speaking more than 300 times at major conferences and events where he's focused on topics like leadership, character, purpose, organizational culture, and team development for college and businesses looking to form their people.
Russell received his Masters in human performance from the University of Florida, and has multiple certifications through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.