Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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In this Zelos Podcast reel, Rocky Snyder and Derek Landry, Return to Performance Specialist for Chicago Fire FC, break down what true return to play looks like at the highest level.

This clip explores how a 60-minute match-load test becomes the exit criteria, layering change of direction, sprinting, position-specific work, fatigue, and decision-making. It’s not just about passing drills, but proving the athlete has the capacity to perform sport-specific movements at speed, under fatigue, and eventually in live competition.

⚽ Performance isn’t one test, it’s every layer coming together
🎧 Watch the reel, then catch the full episode of the Zelos Podcast

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