Chris Gorres of Onyx Elite Training, shares his background in football and the unexpected path he took to personal training after his parents encouraged him to consider Harvard or Cornell over football scholarships. Gorres emphasizes the importance of discomfort and struggle in self-improvement. Onyx trains athletes to discover their capabilities and find their best selves by pushing them into uncomfortable zones. A team of experienced coaches make up Onyx, with a mission to get athletes back on the field safely and efficiently while ensuring safety. Gorres stresses the significance of developing good habits for taking care of one's body at a young age, which leads to future success. He also touches on the concept of "return to performance" rather than "return to play" for athletes, using Klay Thompson as an example of an athlete who continues to thrive despite not being at their peak performance. He discusses the importance of having someone who loves athletes for who they are beyond their abilities and achievements, and emphasizes the significance of mental health when dealing with injuries and retirement.

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