Building High-Performance Teams: Mauricio Elizondo on Medical Integration in Professional Soccer

Dr. Ewell Gordon welcomes Mauricio Elizondo, Director of Sports Medicine at Austin FC to this episode of Performance Talk. With nearly two decades of experience spanning minor league baseball, professional tennis, and now Major League Soccer, Mauricio shares insights into building comprehensive high-performance teams. The conversation explores the evolving relationship between physical therapists and athletic trainers, the importance of data-driven decision making, and how communication bridges medical care with performance training. Mauricio discusses Austin FC's expanded team structure, including their new "return to play" specialist position, and offers valuable advice for young professionals entering the sports medicine field.

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Building High-Performance Teams: Mauricio Elizondo on Medical Integration in Professional Soccer is an episode from Performance Talk by Ewell & Chris.

This episode is 64:54 long.

This episode was published on Oct 6, 2025.

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