On today's episode we have Anna Craig, Associate Head Athletic Performance at The University of Texas and Trainer at Kollective. She lets us in on how she got into the field of strength and conditioning by hard work and a couple cold emails, her philosophy on training her clients vs. athletes, what a needs analysis is, and how recruiting in college sports has changed over the years.

On today's episode we have Dr. Sam LaCroix in studio to talk about his company, Whole Athlete, his journey in the chiropractic space, and how the normal person can benefit from an adjustment. We also dive into red light therapy, and how important shadowing is in this field. Be sure to follow Dr. LaCroix and his practice, Whole Athlete, here below. Follow Dr. Sam LaCroix's IG Follow Whole Athlete's IG Follow all things Train ATX ⁠HERE⁠ To connect with Kelly McGill click ⁠HERE⁠ To connect with Nico Fazio click ⁠HERE

Join us on a captivating episode as we delve into the remarkable journey of MLS All-Star, Jon Gallagher. From his college soccer days to his rise in professional soccer, listen to the determination and sacrifices that led Jon to become one of the brightest stars in Major League Soccer. Gain insights into his motivations, aspirations, and the impact he hopes to make on and off the field. Don't miss this exclusive episode celebrating the talent and resilience of Jon Gallagher of Austin FC.

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We're excited to bring you this conversation with Glenn Revell. Glenn is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for Central Catholic. Fun fact: he spent 5 years playing for various Arena Football League teams. In addition to being a Strength & Conditioning Coach, he also serves his community as a member of the executive council for the Board of Young Associates at Hardin-Simmons University. We hope you get as much from our conversation with him, as we did. Be sure to like, follow, and subscribe @trainatx on Instagram and wherever you listen to your podcasts!

Join former professional soccer players Michael Parkhurst and Greg Garza as they delve into the world of youth soccer mentoring with Nico and Kelly. With their wealth of experience, the duo brings a unique perspective to the table, providing valuable insights and advice to young athletes and their parents.

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On today's episode we are joined by Juliano Pereira, Soccer & Performance Coach & Founder of Animo Performance. Juliano shares his journey from his early days in soccer, what led him to founding his own business, his mental skills that everyone should have in their "tool box," and what to do if you struggle with mental health and/or anxiety.

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On today's episode we are joined by Michael Lahoud a former Sierra Leonean footballer and current Color Analyst for Austin FC. Michael is a former professional athlete with more than a decade in Major League Soccer (MLS), North American Soccer League (NASL) and United Soccer League (USL). In our conversation we discuss how soccer has shaped his life, career, and mentality through important influences on and off the field. See more details on where to follow today's guest and the Train ATX podcast below.

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On today's episode we are joined by Conor Shanosky. Conor played 12 seasons as a professional soccer player. He started his career at D.C United then went to Louisville City, and capped his playing career off with the Richmond Kickers.

You can now find him and his fiancé, Megan Crosson, in Austin, Texas. He is currently on the coaching staff for Austin FC U17 Academy.

This episode is super refreshing and will give listener's a first hand account of playing soccer professionally. It will also show how Conor made the transition from his playing days to coaching. We hope you enjoy! See more details on where to follow today's guest and the Train ATX podcast below.

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