Episode 17 - Community in Fitness: The Perform Better Summits w/Chris Poirier

In this episode of the Coaches Unscripted podcast, host Trey Belcher and Coach Corey Smallwood welcome Chris Poirier, the general manager of Perform Better. They discuss the evolution of the Perform Better Summits, the importance of networking and community in the fitness industry, and the role of education in personal and professional growth. Chris shares personal stories and experiences from the summits, emphasizing the value of live events compared to online learning. The conversation also touches on upcoming summits, new initiatives, and personal reflections on family and sports.fitness, Perform Better, summits, networking, education, community, coaching, personal development, business talks, live events00:00 Introduction and Background of the Podcast03:06 The Evolution of Perform Better Summits06:12 The Importance of Networking and Education08:57 he Growth and Impact of the Summits12:00 Creating a Family Atmosphere at Events15:05 Navigating the Summit Experience18:12 Memorable Stories from the Summits21:05 The Value of Social Interactions at Summits31:15 The Challenges of Event Coordination35:31 The Importance of Networking at Summits39:11 The Value of Live Learning Experiences42:14 Innovations in Summit Structure44:47 A Father's Pride: Navigating the NFL Journey49:33 The Joys and Trials of Parenting in Sports