Welcome to another episode of Finding Small Wins Podcast, a space for conversations that pull back the curtain on sports, where to learn how to upgrade health & performance, and shed some light on how some of the best at what they do are finding the small wins that help them along the way.Adam Loiacono, your host, is a physical therapist in the NBA & a former performance coach in Major League Soccer and the National Women’s Soccer League. In this episode, Adam is joined by Nicole Surdyka, who shares her experiences as a physical therapist and professional woman soccer during the 2020 pandemic season and how she was able to overcome limited resources while still finding success. Key Takeaways:[:45] Adam introduces Nicole by sharing a briefing on her outstanding career.[1:48] Nicole shares her experience as a soccer player.[3:04] What motivated Nicole to become a PT?[4:43] Nicole speaks of the common challenge of having limited resources.[6:07] Nicole was initially worried about entering the professional women's soccer niche.[8:23] What was Nicole’s role at Seattle?[11:04] Nicole shares the memory of a day when the Team was left with no transportation.  [13:00] Another responsibility included in Nicole’s role was to order the gym equipment.[14:44] Nicole talks about how it is possible to go pro without going to college, even though it is not the norm.[15:37] What were the first things Nicole did in her role?[18:50] Were there things Nicole wishes she could have done better?[21:04] How do you transition the high-level care the men are getting and provide it for the woman?[23:11] Were there times when Nicole had information about a player that the player did not know yet?[27:43] As a PT, ask yourself:  What does the athlete need from me now?[30:43] Transfer vs. loan.[34:45] What if the league had standards for every Team to follow for medical or PT evaluations?[36:45] Nicole talks about what she thinks the minimum requirements for medical or PT evaluations should be.[43:10] What happens when the PT disagrees with the athlete's perspective?[45:21] How can a PT meet the athlete where he/she is?[47:16] Nicole advises PTs to show authentic appreciation for the athletes (they can tell when the attention is not genuine).[49:15] Nicole is constantly helping her athletes to find their small wins.[50:56] Nicole shares her biggest mantra: Calm, consistent, curious.[55:17] Apart from being good at your work, you must be flexible and adaptable.[57:14] As a clinician, what were some of the expectations she had that did not match with reality?[59:40] Nicole talks about handling pressure when an athlete is rushed to play back when is not totally ready.[1:07:17] Nicole speaks on what is new and exciting in her career. [1:12:44] Rapid fire questions with Nicole.Mentioned in this episode: Learn more at FindingSmallWins.comFollow  Adam Loiacono on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.Women in Sports and EntertainmentWomen in Football
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