Coaching in Chaos: Sprint Mechanics, Broken Systems, and What Needs to Change

Tony Mikla and Russ Dunning use a return-to-sprint case to do more than coach movement—they deliver a powerful critique of both the performance industry and the healthcare system that supports (and often limits) it.In this episode, they cover:Real-time coaching breakdowns for athletes returning to sprintingWhy so much current rehab misses the mark on real-world performanceWhat separates a great coach from a technicianThe failure of overused protocols and systems that lack contextThe real consequences of Medicare cuts and outdated insurance modelsHow clinicians can lead change instead of waiting on itIt’s part sprint mechanics, part coaching masterclass, and part wake-up call to a healthcare and performance system that desperately needs to evolve.