Enhanced Pod

In this episode, we go inside the engine room of professional football with Andrew Coppin — MSc. Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist and Head of Medical at Cape Town City FC.

With over a decade in elite sport, Andrew shares hard-earned insights on injury management, performance systems, and what it really takes to support athletes in the modern game. From match-day demands to the financial burdens of injuries, this is a masterclass in applied sports medicine.

In this episode, I chat with Neline Hoffman Kellerman, the dynamic physio behind South Africa’s national women’s cricket team. We explore her journey from domestic leagues to the international stage, the evolving demands of elite women’s sport, and why continual learning is key to thriving in high-performance environments.

From injury prevention and rehab to managing pressure on tour — this episode offers invaluable insights for physios, coaches, and anyone working with athletes.

In this episode I’m joined by Darryn Berry, senior physiotherapist at the Blue Bulls Rugby Union, accomplished endurance athlete, and expert endurance coach. With deep experience in both clinical practice and personal performance, Darryn brings a unique dual perspective to the conversation—bridging what happens in the treatment room with what’s demanded on the field and in training.

We dive into the evolving landscape of sports medicine, exploring how caution in rehab and return-to-play can sometimes hinder performance. From injury management in professional rugby to the science (and limits) of load monitoring, Darryn shares grounded, experience-rich insights from the front lines of elite sport.

Whether you're a coach, clinician, or athlete trying to navigate today’s high-performance landscape, this episode offers practical takeaways and a challenge to rethink some of the norms we’ve come to accept in sports medicine.

In this episode of Enhanced Pod, we dive into a tough but necessary conversation: why so many physios hit a wall in their late 20s. Burnout, disillusionment, plateaued growth—call it what you want, it’s real, and it’s affecting some of the best minds in the profession. We explore the roots of this mid-career malaise, share honest reflections, and ask the big question: how do we reignite passion in a field that once lit us up?

Welcome to the very first episode of the Enhanced Pod — where we take all things physio and sports medicine seriously… but not too seriously.

In this kickoff chat, we’re tackling CPD with the EduPro platform creator, PhD candidate and all-round legend - Brett Phillips. We tackle why it often feels like a soul-sapping checklist, and how to flip the script so it actually makes you better at what you do.