Oct. 1, 2025

Winning That Goes Beyond the Scoreboard 🎯

Winning today feels good. But winning that goes beyond the scoreboard is different. True victory means protecting your health, honoring emotional needs, and sustaining passion through every season. When athletes, parents, and coaches embrace mental wellness alongside performance, success becomes lasting.

💬 What’s one way you’re caring for both your body and mind this week?

Listen now and be inspired. You will also find a recap of our two most recent podcast episodes below.

🎧 Why Protecting the Body Protects the Dream with Dr. Mary Morgan McLeod

The pressure to “get ahead” often pushes young athletes too hard, leading to injuries that can cost more than a season, they can cost a future. True success comes from…Read more

🎧 How Sports Psychiatry Helps Athletes Thrive with Dr. Wilsa Charles Malveaux

Sports psychiatry helps athletes navigate these moments, breaking mental barriers, managing stress, and reclaiming focus while bridging the…Read more

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The path to becoming a doctor was paved with sacrifice. Long nights. Missed family moments. Relentless dedication. You’ve given so much to care for others and now, you deserve a financial partner who cares for you.

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Rooting for your success!

Dr. Derrick Burgess,
www.drderrickthesportsdr.com

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Dr. Derrick Burgess

Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine

Dr. Derrick Burgess is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Sportsmedicine specialist, known for his expertise in orthopedics and his dedication to empowering others. As the host of the TimeOut With The SportsDr Podcast, Dr. Burgess provides insights and practical tips for success in life, sports, and medicine.

Dr. Burgess is Co-Captain with his wife Myeasha, pediatric dentist, in building a winning team with their three beautiful children. It was in high school that Dr. Burgess, a Muscle Shoals, Alabama native, realized his interest in orthopaedics. After suffering an injury in football, Burgess discovered a mentor that would be a catalyst for his pursuit of medicine. He embodies the same passion to impact other young people to "Dream Big" to achieve their wildest desires.

With a career spanning over a decade, Dr. Burgess has established himself as a leading figure in orthopedic surgery. He holds a Doctor of Medicine degree and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS). Throughout his career, Dr. Burgess has prioritized patient care and has served as a Team Physician for Jackson State University, supporting athletes in achieving peak performance.

Dr. Burgess's journey in orthopedic surgery has been marked by significant achievements. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the Cincinnati SportsMedicine & Orthopaedic Center, where he refined his skills under the mentorship of renowned surgeons. Subsequently, he served as an Orthopedic Surgeon at South Central Regional Medical Center, delive… Read More

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