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GAINcast with Vern Gambetta

Athletic development pioneer Vern Gambetta dives into one training question each episode.

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273: The ACL

273: The ACL

The start of the recent women's World Cup in soccer has turned focus to the rash of ACL injuries in the sport, and the p... Read more

31 Jul 2023

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272: Beyond dichotomies (with Kevin Becker)

272: Beyond dichotomies (with Kevin Becker)

We live in the age of polarization. We get into long debates about whether things are black or white, but when it comes ... Read more

10 Jul 2023

35mins

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271: Lessons from GAIN

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270: Competition skills

270: Competition skills

Just like other parts of sport, competing is a skill that can be trained. On this week's GAINcast we explore what makes ... Read more

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268: Implements and injuries

268: Implements and injuries

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266: Training camp (with Chris Webb)

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