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On episode 213 I am delighted to be joined by athletic development pioneer Vern Gambetta. He is widely regarded as the founding father of functional sports training. He is a lecturer, coach, speaker, author. He is the founder of GAIN, a leader in multi-sport coaches education. Take a look at his full bio below 🤯
We discuss all things coaching, elite performers, Michael Jordan, what separates the best from the rest, being ready for practice, coaching his child, what makes a great team. We also discuss how he recognises the athletes who will make it to the top of their sport, observing elite teams & athletes, finding marginal gains and more. This was a fascinating interview with one of the best in the world. Vern offers a snapshot into his experience, insights, interests and knowledge. It was such a pleasure and honour to sit down with him to record.
(Recorded October 2025)
He has just launched his new book building the complete athlete available to order here https://www.hmmrmedia.com/ Connect with Vern here http://www.gambetta.com/ https://thegainnetwork.com/
Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here:
https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLive
Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBand
Intro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out here .
If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team www.prymal.ie
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On episode 213 I am delighted to be joined by athletic development pioneer Vern Gambetta. He is widely regarded as the founding father of functional sports training. He is a lecturer, coach, speaker, author. He is the founder of GAIN, a leader in multi-sport coaches education. Take a look at his full bio below 🤯
We discuss all things coaching, elite performers, Michael Jordan, what separates the best from the rest, being ready for practice, coaching his child, what makes a great team. We also discuss how he recognises the athletes who will make it to the top of their sport, observing elite teams & athletes, finding marginal gains and more. This was a fascinating interview with one of the best in the world. Vern offers a snapshot into his experience, insights, interests and knowledge. It was such a pleasure and honour to sit down with him to record.
(Recorded October 2025)
He has just launched his new book building the complete athlete available to order here https://www.hmmrmedia.com/ Connect with Vern here http://www.gambetta.com/ https://thegainnetwork.com/
Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here:
https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLive
Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBand
Intro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out here .
If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team www.prymal.ie

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