In this episode, Dan is joined by Dr. Tim Suchomel to discuss strength training for the athlete. Tim Suchomel has always had a passion for sports. After finishing his competitive career, he shifted focus to improving the performance of athletes through various strength and conditioning practices. Suchomel has found that gaining a more thorough understanding of how to train athletes is the key to developing well-rounded professionals in the field.As program director, Suchomel aims to help students to become leaders in the sports science and strength and conditioning field by providing them with ample opportunities including hands-on experience with the Pitt Athletics teams and research focused on enhancing and monitoring athlete performance. Suchomel believes that the unique relationships that exist between academics, athletics, sports medicine and nutrition at Pitt allow students to receive a unique education that is not offered anywhere else.For more on Tim be sure to check out https://www.shrs.pitt.edu/person/timothy-suchomel/ and @drtsuchomel on Instagram!Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound.Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.Episode Affiliates: Airbands BFR (Coupon Code: DANIELBRAUN for 10% off), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN)If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and leave a 5-star review.Explore more from Dan at linktr.ee/braun_pr.