A podcast that features sports injuries, sports updates, orthopedic sports treatments, and cutting-edge surgical discussions. Dr. Grant Garcia and William Sanchez discuss what’s hot in sports and how sports orthopedics plays a big part in keeping our athletes going.

“All Sports, All Orthopedics, All the Time.” By William Sanchez and Dr. Grant Garcia.
A podcast that features sports injuries, sports updates, orthopedic sports treatments, and cutting-edge surgical discussions. We discuss what’s hot in sports and how sports orthopedics plays a big part in keeping our athletes going.
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On this episode of Sports Doc Talk, host Will Sanchez and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Grant Garcia welcome elite performance coach Gary Chupik for a deep dive into the mental side of sports.
Gary shares his journey from pastoral leadership to becoming a sought-after performance coach for professional athletes, executives, and teams. He reveals how mindset, identity, and self-leadership shape recovery, resilience, and peak performance both on and off the field. From NIL distractions to the CAPE method, this episode is packed with insights for athletes, coaches, and leaders.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
• Why mindset is the “missing link” in recovery and performance
• The CAPE method (Control, Assess, Plan, Execute) for thriving under pressure
• How NIL deals and constant distractions impact today’s athletes
• The role of self-leadership and “perfecting the simple” in long-term success
• Real coaching stories that show how unlocking mindset transforms performance
Gary’s insights go beyond sports, they’re lessons in leadership, resilience, and living a high-performance life.
Sponsored by The Recovery Shop, your trusted source for athlete recovery tools and rehab innovation.
For more episodes, transcripts, and to connect with us, visit sportsdoctalk.com.
Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome & Recovery Shop Shoutout
04:30 – Gary’s Journey: From Pastor to Performance Coach
09:00 – Self-Leadership as the Foundation of Elite Mindset
14:40 – Managing Thoughts: Why Less Is More
18:00 – NIL, Distractions, and the Modern Athlete
22:00 – The CAPE Method: Control, Assess, Plan, Execute
27:00 – The Leadership Pyramid & Building Habits
33:00 – From Coping to Thriving: Mental Health vs. Mental Performance
39:00 – Unlocking Mindset: The Equation of Experience, Belief, and Behavior
46:00 – High-Performance Lifestyle & Game Plan for Life
47:30 – Gary’s Dream Dinner Guests & BBQ Philosophy
50:00 – Final Takeaways & Closing Thoughts
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