| Title |
Oral history interview of Zack DiCristino, conducted by Tallie Casucci (audio and transcript) |
| Creator |
DiCristino, Zack |
| Contributor |
Casucci, Tallie |
| Description |
Zack DiCristino (b. 1975) grew up in rural North Carolina in the Appalachian mountains. Zack spent a lot of time outdoors playing in the woods; and he loved school and sports. While attending the University of North Carolina, Zack's best friend and roommate introduced him to climbing. After his graduation, Zack moved to Denver, CO, to attend the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center for his Masters in Physical Therapy degree. Zack worked at Howard Head Sports Medicine Center, Stanford University Athletics, and Vail Health. Zack started treating more rock climbers and working at climbing competition events, including USA Climbing Nationals, IFSC Youth World and the IFSC Vail World Cups. In 2019, Zack became the USA Climbing's Medical Manager and National Team Physical therapist. He discusses USA Climbing's progressive support for athletes, climbing's debut in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, several memories from the Olympics, competition climbing's health topics, and considerations for new physical therapists. Despite his heavy involvement with competition climbing, Zack continues to see climbing as an outdoor lifestyle pursuit. |
| Additional Information |
Timestamps - 0:20 Childhood, sports, hard work and perfectionism; 14:48 Introduction to climbing at University of North Carolina; climbing outside at Pilot Mountain and the New River Gorge; climbing friendships and travel; 34:35 Clinical mentors; physical therapy at Howard Head (Vail, CO), and Stanford University (CA); 55:10 Self-treating his first climbing injury; becoming involved with USA Climbing and IFSC World Cups; 1:18:00 Increased financial support for USA Climbing athletes from Olympic Committee and sponsors; creation of the National Training Center; 1:28:33 Tokyo Olympic preparation training; qualifying for 2024 Paris Olympics and peaking considerations for World Cups; climbing's debut in the Tokyo Olympics; 2:02:00 Clinician conversations and collaborations surrounding rock climbing; evidence-based practice; art of physical therapy; 2:19:34 Health topics for climbers overtraining, managing training plans, stronger vs. better, disordered eating, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S); 2:45:55 Zack's strategies for balancing his work and wellness; 2:57:12 Challenges and growing pains facing the climbing community |
| Spatial Coverage |
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States, 40.76078, -111.89105 |
| Subject |
Rock climbers; Rock climbing; Outdoor recreation industry; Asian Americans; Appalachian Mountains; Physical therapy; Olympics; Physical education and training; Eating disorders |
| Keyword |
Asian American; Appalachian mountains; University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC; Rock climbing; Physical therapy; University of Colorado Health Sciences Center; USA Climbing; 2020 Olympics; International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC); Evidence based practice; Sport training; Disordered eating; Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport |
| Collection Number and Name |
DA0002 Rock Climbers Oral History Project |
| Collection Name |
Rock Climbers Oral History Project |
| Holding Institution |
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah |
| Type |
Text; Sound |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
 |
| Access Rights |
I acknowledge and agree that all information I obtain as a result of accessing any oral history provided by the University of Utah's Marriott Library shall be used only for historical or scholarly or academic research purposes, and not for commercial purposes. I understand that any other use of the materials is not authorized by the University of Utah and may exceed the scope of permission granted to the University of Utah by the interviewer or interviewee. I may request permission for other uses, in writing to Special Collections at the Marriott Library, which the University of Utah may choose to grant, in its sole discretion. I agree to defend, indemnify and hold the University of Utah and its Marriott Library harmless for and against any actions or claims that relate to my improper use of materials provided by the University of Utah. |
| Note |
The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect any views, opinions, or official policy of the University of Utah or the J. Willard Marriott Library. |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6grthtb |
| Extent |
38 pages; 3:19:16 |
| Genre |
oral histories (literary works); sound recordings |
| Setname |
uum_rcohp |
| ID |
2289552 |
| Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6grthtb |
