Ashley Kowalewski, Jaeda Cohen, Daniel Day, Kyle Sammons, Ryan Murphy: Brewed for Performance: Coffee Culture in Sport and Rehab
Braun Performance and RehabShow Notes
In this episode, Dan is joined by Ashley Kowalewski (AK), Jaeda Cohen, Ryan Murphy, Daniel Day & Kyle Sammons to discuss coffee and the coffee culture in sports performance & sports medicine.
Ashley Kowalewski Ashley Kowalewski is a strength & conditioning coach with extensive experience in elite softball performance. She has supported Michigan Softball, led S&C efforts at Arizona, contributed at the NSCA, and currently works at LSU. Ashley specializes in speed and power development, arm-care integration, and building high-performance environments for baseball and softball athletes. Instagram: @ashleykowalewski
Jaeda Cohen Jaeda Cohen is a social media entrepreneur and founder of Jaeda Skye Media. She creates content across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, photography, and videography while helping brands and creators grow through strategic storytelling. Jaeda is currently developing a course to empower influencers, creators, and consultants looking to elevate their digital presence. www.jaedaskye.com Instagram & TikTok: @jaeda_skye | @jaedaskyemedia
Daniel Day Daniel Day is a sports performance specialist and founder of CRFTD Athlete. With a background in biomechanics and data-driven training from P3, he has worked with elite athletes across the NBA, MLB, professional volleyball, and global soccer. Daniel designs holistic performance frameworks integrating training, recovery, and mindset, while traveling in-season to support athletes year-round. Instagram: @crftd.athlete
Ryan Murphy, DPT Ryan Murphy is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who earned his DPT from the University of Miami in 2020. His passion for health and performance began after a high school knee injury. Ryan emphasizes a continuum from performance and injury prevention through rehabilitation, focusing on building resilient, adaptable athletes. He has coached football and lacrosse at the youth and high school levels. Instagram: @drmurphdpt
Kyle Sammons Kyle Sammons is in his third NFL season with the Arizona Cardinals, serving as sports science coordinator and assistant strength & conditioning coach. He previously worked at the University of Washington and the University of Nevada, specializing in sports science, reconditioning, and performance development across football and Olympic sports. Instagram: @kyle_sammons_
Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound. Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model. Episode Affiliates: Isophit (BRAUNPR25%), MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN), CTM Band (BRAWN10), Ice Shaker (affiliate link). If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and leave a 5-star review. Explore more from Dan at linktr.ee/braun_pr.
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