In this revival episode, Matt Kuzdub is joined by Zak Gabor, a strength & conditioning coach and physical therapist, to discuss how sound S&C principles apply to athlete rehab and performance—particularly in tennis. The conversation focuses on common blind spots in rehab and training, including the role of cumulative physical and psychological stress, load management, and why superficial fixes or constant technique changes often miss the bigger picture. Matt and Zak explore how recreational and competitive tennis players can benefit from a “minimum effective dose” approach, emphasizing consistency over excessive volume. They also discuss how Zak’s perspective shifted after returning to higher-level competitive tennis, how elite players structure training using “high days vs low days,” and where physical therapy modalities actually fit—vie ...