{"podcast":{"title":"Sharpening Your Edge","slug":"sharpening-your-edge-7486904","podcast_index_feed_id":7486904,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/sharpening-your-edge/","website_url":"https://sharpening-your-edge.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/1f79870c-1a65-438e-94ce-8df9f738132e/SYE-Logo.jpg","author":"CV3","episode_count":23,"summary":"Welcome to Sharpening Your Edge — the ultimate deep dive into the world of hockey, where we go beyond the ice. Chuck Verdolino, founder and lead instructor at CV3 Hockey Development. I played Tier 1 hockey through 18 on Long Island, competed at the USA Hockey Select 15 National Camp, captained my high school team to a New York State Championship appearance, and later served as a GM in pro hockey. Now, I’m bringing that lifetime of experience to the mic. Erik Melanson, a recently retired Marine Corps officer. I spent the majority of my distinguished military career serving in special operations, where I developed and applied extensive leadership skills in high-stakes, high-performance environments. A lifelong hockey player who grew up on the rinks of Boston, I now bring that same discipline, resilience, and team-first mentality to the sport as a coach for the Philadelphia Little Flyers and as a player for the USA Warriors. My unique blend of elite military experience and deep hockey roots offers a rare perspective on performance, leadership, and the culture of the game. As co-hosts with a passion for the game, we sit down and bring you candid conversations with elite coaches, perfo…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T16:20:53.488780+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sharpening-your-edge-7486904"},"episode":{"title":"Return to Play Protocols: What Every Coach and Player Must Know","slug":"return-to-play-protocols-what-every-coach-and-player-must-know","published_at":"2025-11-10T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sharpening-your-edge-7486904/return-to-play-protocols-what-every-coach-and-player-must-know","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sharpening-your-edge-7486904","url":"https://tkbpodcaststudio.com/sharpening-your-edge/chris-serrano","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/28ba4942-b310-426e-ab5a-e63f8d330b96.mp3","summary":"The podcast episode presents a profound discussion on the multifaceted nature of concussion rehabilitation, specifically targeting the demands placed on youth athletes engaged in contact sports. Dr. Chris Serrao, a distinguished physical therapist and strength conditioning coach, elaborates on the prevalent mechanisms of concussion injuries within the context of hockey, emphasizing the paramount importance of immediate and appropriate assessment following such incidents Bio Chris is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Strength & Conditioning Coach with experience in concussion rehabilitation as well as orthopedic and sports physical therapy. He is the president and primary physical therapist for RPE Physical Therapy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was born and raised (Go Steelers). He has previously served as a Performance Physical Therapist and clinic director at Rehab 2 Perform in Frederick, Maryland. Chris has a special interest in treating patients suffering from concussions. He has co-developed an online continuing education course directed at physical therapists interested in learning about concussion management and has delivered in-person concussion management courses to therapists and physicians. He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh's Health and Physical Activity program and the University of Pittsburgh's Physical Therapy program. Takeaways: In this episode, Dr. Chris Serrao elucidates the significance of early assessment following a concussion, emphasizing that prompt medical attention can significantly expedite recovery. We delve into the intricate relationship between concussions and neck injuries, highlighting how both can present overlapping symptoms that complicate diagnosis. Dr. Serrao outlines the critical importance of maintaining a…","meta_description":"The podcast episode presents a profound discussion on the multifaceted nature of concussion rehabilitation, specifically targeting the demands placed on y…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3533,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sharpening-your-edge-7486904/episodes/return-to-play-protocols-what-every-coach-and-player-must-know/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sharpening-your-edge-7486904/return-to-play-protocols-what-every-coach-and-player-must-know.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}