GT Performance Podcast

Dr. Zach Guiser addresses the modern epidemic of constant "busyness," drawing on insights from John Mark Comer’s book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry to advocate for intentional rest, simplicity, and solitude...

Dr. Zach Guiser challenges athletes and parents to evaluate whether they are playing the "right game" in life and sports by ensuring they love the daily rules and processes rather than just the final result. In the...

Dr. Zach Guiser opens with a deeply personal reflection on teen mental health, highlighting research from teen suicide prevention experts that underscores the critical role of "trusted adults" outside the immediate...

Dr. Zach Guiser explores the psychology of child development inspired by Dr. Becky Kennedy, detailing why parents must model hard work through visible and relevant struggles. Shifting to clinical sports medicine, Zach...

Dr. Zach Guiser delivers a highly organic, off-the-cuff episode exploring the intersection of mental fulfillment, neurobiology, and youth sports progress. Zach unpacks a powerful psychological model that categorizes...

Dr. Zach Guiser takes a hard look at how standard team environments twist message delivery through the Advice Paradox —where the athletes who need to hear "work harder" ignore it, and the hyper-conscientious...

Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Mental Deep Dive: Being Right vs. Being Effective 05:04 – Training Deep Dive: The Logic of Alpha School & Knowledge Gaps 08:05 – Physical Literacy Curriculum V1.0: Speed Standards for Ages 3–8...

Dr. Zach Guiser delivers a packed four-part episode starting with a hard-hitting mental reflection on why missing out on your biggest goals—including his own dream of competing for an NFL roster spot—might actually be a...

Dr. Zach Guiser introduces a brand-new, four-part episode format covering facility updates, a myth-busting training deep dive, reflections on youth sports parenting, and a psychological look at optimal learning...

Dr. Zach Guiser dives into the polarizing world of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) , a treatment that rose to fame after Super Bowl heroics but remains largely uncovered by insurance By breaking down the specific growth...

Dr. Zach Guiser challenges the "microwaved" approach to athletics, arguing that optimizing for short-term wins, such as over-specializing at age 12, destroys long-term development and leads to burnout . He draws...

In his most "exhilarating and profound" episode to date, Dr. Zach Guiser provides a four-step blueprint for achieving high-level success by moving beyond traditional, "realistic" advice. Using his own journey from a...

Dr. Zach Guiser tackles the inevitable rise of shin splints as spring sports seasons begin, categorizing the condition (medically known as medial tibial stress syndrome ) as a classic load management failure . He...

Dr. Zach Guiser argues that for teenage athletes, strength is the "rising tide that lifts all ships," providing a higher return on investment for speed and health than almost any other training modality . He outlines...

Dr. Zach Guiser introduces the "mastery of the mundane" before diving into Graded Exposure , the essential rehab principle he realized was missing from his previous writings. He simplifies the recovery process into two...