#109 - Durability Over Dominance - Redefining Athlete Development with Matthew McKay, Part 3

Durability Over Dominance, Part 3: The Missing Piece in Athlete Development with Matthew McKay

What if the most important thing you do for your athlete… isn't in the gym or on the table—but in a conversation you’ve been avoiding?In the final episode of our Durability Over Dominance series, performance coach and chiropractic student Matthew McKay returns to share the human side of athletic development: how we protect, advocate for, and communicate on behalf of our athletes.

This episode explores the conversations that often go unspoken—between practitioners and coaches, between rehab professionals and parents, and even between you and your patient. Whether you're part of a multidisciplinary care team or working one-on-one with student-athletes, this is a must-listen for learning how to lead with courage and clarity.💡

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why constructive confrontation is a form of commitment
• How to advocate for athlete recovery without creating conflict
• What sport coaches need to understand about readiness, stress, and long-term development
• The subtle difference between protecting athletes vs. enabling burnout
• How great programming is built on hard conversations—and even harder decisions

🎓 UPCOMING FREE MASTERCLASS – AUGUST 2025:

Functional Lab Testing 101: A Step-by-Step Roadmap for the Sports Chiropractor" with Dr. Brent Myers, August 28th at 1pm EST. Register for free here: https://tinyurl.com/Ep109-Aug25web🔗

RESOURCES + LINKS:

🎓Learn more about the newly Clinical Human Performance Practitioner Certification Program here.


👀 More of a visual learner? Watch the recorded replay of the full webinar here.


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