In Episode 63, Cheryl McCormick, Founder of Gravitational Performance, Sports Research Scientist, and multi-sport athlete, kicks off Season 5 and talks with Phil about her work as a Sports Research Scientist, nutrition, sports psychology, and rest & recovery as prevention, individualized coaching and coursework, her personal why, what she learned from playing multiple sports, and, of course, whether cheerleading is a sport. Specifically, Cheryl discusses:

• Her story, how she developed his passion for sports, mental health, leadership, and how she worked to get where she is today (2:01)
• What she does as a Sports Research Scientist (5:00)
• Her work with Gravitational Performance and its mission and vision to help coaches reach their fullest (7:32)
• Nutrition, sports psychology, and rest and recovery as preventative tools (12:39)
• The importance of individualized coaching and continuing education (19:00)
• What she learned from the various sports she played that she is using in her work with Gravitational Performance (22:40)
• The age-old question of whether cheerleading is a sport (25:00)
• Her personal why and how it is playing out in her life (34:01)
• What she wants everyone she helps to take away from Gravitational Performance (35:08)
• How she uses the lessons she has learned through sports in her marriage, parenting, and other areas of her life (40:39)
• Her recommendations (44:40)

Resources and Links from this Episode

• Gravitational Performance website
• Uncut Video of the Episode
• HSEL Facebook Group
• Coaching the Bigger Game information
• Warrior Way information
• “All-American” (Netflix)
• “Friday Night Lights” (Peacock)
• “Last Chance U” (Netflix)