UA-48927125-1 Jill Magee - Making each athlete physically the best athlete they can be - Performance Talk

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6th May 2024

Jill Magee - Making each athlete physically the best athlete they can be

 strive to create an environment of success within and around the athlete.

19 years plus in the professional athlete world, both on teams and working directly with the athletes, has given me some pretty amazing experiences and insights on how the human body and mind connect and work together to create success in sports. I have found that success comes when the athlete really knows themselves and can have good safe “conversations” with their own body/mind, coaches and teammates. The culture created in and around the athletes is the key to long term success.

I use my education, experiences and curiosity in human movement and the nervous system paired with my sense and understanding of overall athlete development to help the athletes with their goals and success. Each athlete is different so I’m able to use my tool box of skills in movement, sports performance, visualization, somatic exercise, breath work, muscle therapy and coaching to create a plan with them and their team to become the best version of themselves. I believe strongly that it takes a village type effort for individuals at the top level and I thoroughly enjoy working with others for the betterment of the athlete and team.

I feel I have a unique and natural approach to sports performance because I feel everyone has within themselves the power to be great, it just needs to be molded and supported with science and mindset.

I truly enjoy learning from others and connecting in an authentic way to help the sports performance community grow and support the athletes we get to work with. I live with an open minded approach that has served me well in my career. I’m truly grateful for my colleagues and friends that have taught me so much by being great in their field of knowledge and are open to deep discussion and thoughts.

I strive to create an environment of success within and around the athlete. 19 years plus in the professional athlete world, both on teams and working directly with the athletes, has given me some pretty amazing experiences and insights on how the human body and mind connect and work together to create success in sports. I have found that success comes when the athlete really knows themselves and can have good safe “conversations” with their own body/mind, coaches and teammates. The culture created in and around the athletes is the key to long term success. I use my education, experiences and curiosity in human movement and the nervous system paired with my sense and understanding of overall athlete development to help the athletes with their goals and success. Each athlete is different so I’m able to use my tool box of skills in movement, sports performance, visualization, somatic exercise, breath work, muscle therapy and coaching to create a plan with them and their team to become the best version of themselves. I believe strongly that it takes a village type effort for individuals at the top level and I thoroughly enjoy working with others for the betterment of the athlete and team. I feel I have a unique and natural approach to sports performance because I feel everyone has within themselves the power to be great, it just needs to be molded and supported with science and mindset. I truly enjoy learning from others and connecting in an authentic way to help the sports performance community grow and support the athletes we get to work with. I live with an open minded approach that has served me well in my career. I’m truly grateful for my colleagues and friends that have taught me so much by being great in their field of knowledge and are open to deep discussion and thoughts.

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Performance Talk addresses key issues, opinions, theories within the modalities of strength and conditioning, nutrition, sports psychology, rehabilitation, etc... Our national and international guests are recognized for their aggressive approach to improving the world of human performance In sport.

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Ewell Gordon

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Consultant/Coach-

Field: Exercise Science
Focus: Physical Preparation for Performance Improvement in Sport
Specialties: Movement - Energy Systems - Management

Experience:
25+ years in sport and exercise science
United States Army Retired (Commissioned Officer)

Podcast Host (Performance Talk)
Founder Ground Level ^4
Professional Speaker
Author

An experienced leader and lifetime steward of the strength and conditioning profession who has maintained a performance focus on proper movement, energy systems, and management. A thought leader and subject matter expert who uses a holistic approach to performance improvement/enhancement, injury prevention, and overall preparation for high level physical training and performance.

Education:
BS Health Science, Physical Education,
Dual Master’s Degree: MS Sports Medicine W/Emphasis in Exercise Physiology and MS Health and Fitness Management
PhD: General Psychology with emphasis in Psychological Aspects of Performance Enhancement.

Christopher Costa

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