Building a Career Beyond the Training Room ft. Tyler Lesher
Thu Dec 11 2025
Today I am joined by Tyler Lesher—an athletic trainer and performance specialist whose career spans the NBA, the G League, and one of the most intense environments in college sports: UCLA men’s basketball.
He’s now a private-sector performance therapist, creator of the Advanced Rehab Certification, and a mentor helping sports medicine professionals build both clinical mastery and entrepreneurial skill.
Tyler has seen every version of this field—from low-resource grind to high-pressure elite sport—and he brings a rare, unfiltered view of what actually shapes great practitioners. Inside today’s episode, you’ll learn three powerful lessons.
First, why the biggest career unlock isn’t more skills—it’s reframing your identity beyond your job title.
Second, how consistency, not complexity, drives both athletic performance and professional growth.
And third, why the future of sports medicine belongs to practitioners who combine technical mastery with business acumen—because the value you create shouldn’t be limited by the structure you work in.
This is a conversation for anyone who wants to grow past the traditional model and build a career with longevity, autonomy, and impact.
Sign up for the FREE 3P Injury Prevention Toolkit at www.AdamLoiacono.com
Follow Adam on Instagram for the latest insights on injury prevention and performance @Adam.Loiacono
For FREE Webinars, rehab tips, and performance plans, check out Adam's YouTube channel
Looking to upgrade your hydration? Check out SkyMD and use discount code ADAM20
Tired of taking multiple pills as part of your supplement routine? Check out ProBio and receive 20% off!
Need a trusted supplement to improve your health and performance? Go to out Momentus.com for 35% off your first subscription!
Want to enhance your recovery? Grab a pair of FireFly recovery straps today!
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Today I am joined by Tyler Lesher—an athletic trainer and performance specialist whose career spans the NBA, the G League, and one of the most intense environments in college sports: UCLA men’s basketball. He’s now a private-sector performance therapist, creator of the Advanced Rehab Certification, and a mentor helping sports medicine professionals build both clinical mastery and entrepreneurial skill. Tyler has seen every version of this field—from low-resource grind to high-pressure elite sport—and he brings a rare, unfiltered view of what actually shapes great practitioners. Inside today’s episode, you’ll learn three powerful lessons. First, why the biggest career unlock isn’t more skills—it’s reframing your identity beyond your job title. Second, how consistency, not complexity, drives both athletic performance and professional growth. And third, why the future of sports medicine belongs to practitioners who combine technical mastery with business acumen—because the value you create shouldn’t be limited by the structure you work in. This is a conversation for anyone who wants to grow past the traditional model and build a career with longevity, autonomy, and impact. Sign up for the FREE 3P Injury Prevention Toolkit at www.AdamLoiacono.com Follow Adam on Instagram for the latest insights on injury prevention and performance @Adam.Loiacono For FREE Webinars, rehab tips, and performance plans, check out Adam's YouTube channel Looking to upgrade your hydration? Check out SkyMD and use discount code ADAM20 Tired of taking multiple pills as part of your supplement routine? Check out ProBio and receive 20% off! Need a trusted supplement to improve your health and performance? Go to out Momentus.com for 35% off your first subscription! Want to enhance your recovery? Grab a pair of FireFly recovery straps today!