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Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast
Hosted by Mike Sullivan and Hunter Eisenhower · EN
Move the Needle explores all areas of performance & coaching. Our goal - understand how to most effectively create positive change in athletic performance. Coaches & Professionals from around the industry are interviewed on their take on performance in every setting. Hosted by Mike Sullivan & Hunter Eisenhower, Move the Needle strives to provide a platform of education, curiosity, and actionable information for coaches and athletes.
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Cassidy Papa: Systemizing Care in the NBA
1w ago00:58:55Tap to summarizeCassidy Papa - Physical Therapist for the Charlotte Hornets - joins us for the 152nd episode of MTN. On this episode, we we reflect on this last season for the Hornets, we talk through the RTP process for Charlotte, and we talk quite a bit on tendon health. This was a high-level conversation with actionable takeaways for any area of performance. Follow Cassidy on social media @cassidypapa14Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeHuge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundationalA huge Thank You to our sponsor, Hawkin Dynamics: Hawkin is the world leader in force measuring, and continues to put forth the tools for high-performance practitioners to be exactly that, high performers. If you haven't yet checked out Hawkins - head over to their website at: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ and check out everything they have to offerMake sure to check out our sponsor, Samson Equipment: Samson is a leader in manufacturing elite weight room equipment (and have been for nearly 50 years). Founded by Dave and Linda Schroeder, Samson is weight room equipment made by coaches for coaches. Check them out at samsonequipment.com for more informationShoutout to our sponsor, 1080 Motion. The 1080 Sprint is the single best piece of training equipment in the world & has continually changed the game for training speed, strength, and power. Go to 1080motion.com to learn more.
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Kris Chrisp: Project Zion
2w ago01:05:42Tap to summarizeKris Chrisp - Private Performance Coach & Lead Performance Coach for Zion Williamson - joins us for the 151st episode of MTN. On today's episode of the podcast, we dive into how Kris's relationship with Zion formed, the interview process, and really taking control of Zion's training process this last year. This was a really interesting conversation and a unique look under the hood of a truly high-performance athleteMake sure you follow Kris on IG @krischrispFind and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeFind and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeHuge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundationalA huge Thank You to our sponsor, Hawkin Dynamics: Hawkin is the world leader in force measuring, and continues to put forth the tools for high-performance practitioners to be exactly that, high performers. If you haven't yet checked out Hawkins - head over to their website at: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ and check out everything they have to offerMake sure to check out our sponsor, Samson Equipment: Samson is a leader in manufacturing elite weight room equipment (and have been for nearly 50 years). Founded by Dave and Linda Schroeder, Samson is weight room equipment made by coaches for coaches. Check them out at samsonequipment.com for more informationShoutout to our sponsor, 1080 Motion. The 1080 Sprint is the single best piece of training equipment in the world & has continually changed the game for training speed, strength, and power. Go to 1080motion.com to learn more.
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Warren Bradley: Blood Flow Restriction
3w ago00:58:58Tap to summarizeWarren Bradley - Founder of Hytro Performance - joins us for the 150th episode of MTN. On this episode of the podcast, we have a wide ranging conversation centered around Blood Flow Restriction. On the conversation, Warren breaks down the mechanism behind BFR, case-use examples, talks us through the Hytro relationships with SpaceX, NASA, and Whoop, and much much more. This was an awesome conversation. Whether you use BFR everyday or have never used it before, there are actionable takeaways from this conversationFollow Warren on IG @warren_hytro, on LinkedIn, and find the Hytro social media @hytro_Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeHuge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundationalA huge Thank You to our sponsor, Hawkin Dynamics: Hawkin is the world leader in force measuring, and continues to put forth the tools for high-performance practitioners to be exactly that, high performers. If you haven't yet checked out Hawkins - head over to their website at: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ and check out everything they have to offerMake sure to check out our sponsor, Samson Equipment: Samson is a leader in manufacturing elite weight room equipment (and have been for nearly 50 years). Founded by Dave and Linda Schroeder, Samson is weight room equipment made by coaches for coaches. Check them out at samsonequipment.com for more informationShoutout to our sponsor, 1080 Motion. The 1080 Sprint is the single best piece of training equipment in the world & has continually changed the game for training speed, strength, and power. Go to 1080motion.com to learn more.
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Hunter and Mike: Moving the Goalposts
4w ago01:04:10Tap to summarizeHunter Eisenhower and Mike Sullivan - Co-Owners of Move the Needle - sit down for the 149th episode of MTN. On the episode today - a rare one without a guest - Hunter and Mike talk through Hunter's recent departure from Arizona State, they have a 'What Sport Would You Most Want to Train?' Draft, talk gymnastics in programming, and much more. This was fun and more relaxed conversation than we have had in a while and we are glad to be able to share it with all of you.Find Hunter on social media @huntereis_spFind Mike on social media @coachmikesullyFind and follow us on social @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeHuge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundationalA huge Thank You to our sponsor, Hawkin Dynamics: Hawkin is the world leader in force measuring, and continues to put forth the tools for high-performance practitioners to be exactly that, high performers. If you haven't yet checked out Hawkins - head over to their website at: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ and check out everything they have to offerMake sure to check out our sponsor, Samson Equipment: Samson is a leader in manufacturing elite weight room equipment (and have been for nearly 50 years). Founded by Dave and Linda Schroeder, Samson is weight room equipment made by coaches for coaches. Check them out at samsonequipment.com for more informationShoutout to our sponsor, 1080 Motion. The 1080 Sprint is the single best piece of training equipment in the world & has continually changed the game for training speed, strength, and power. Go to 1080motion.com to learn more.
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Mike Boyle: Building a Legacy
Apr 2901:21:46Tap to summarizeMike Boyle - Owner/Founder of MBSC - joins us for the 148th episode of MTN. On this episode of the pod, we take a look at Mike's coaching tree, we dive into the evolution of the field, and we talk through leveraging social media to push the personal brand. With over four decades of coaching experience at every level, Mike's success speaks for itself. Find Mike on IG @michael_boyle1959 and at his website www.bodybyboyle.comFind and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeHuge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundationalA huge Thank You to our sponsor, Hawkin Dynamics: Hawkin is the world leader in force measuring, and continues to put forth the tools for high-performance practitioners to be exactly that, high performers. If you haven't yet checked out Hawkins - head over to their website at: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ and check out everything they have to offerMake sure to check out our sponsor, Samson Equipment: Samson is a leader in manufacturing elite weight room equipment (and have been for nearly 50 years). Founded by Dave and Linda Schroeder, Samson is weight room equipment made by coaches for coaches. Check them out at samsonequipment.com for more informationShoutout to our sponsor, 1080 Motion. The 1080 Sprint is the single best piece of training equipment in the world & has continually changed the game for training speed, strength, and power. Go to 1080motion.com to learn more.
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Dusty Anfuso: Pushing SoCal Performance
Apr 2200:58:13Tap to summarizeDusty Anfuso - Owner of Athletic Culture SD - joins us for the 147th episode of MTN. On this episode, we talk through Dusty's business and how he's grown in one of the most expensive markets in the country, we dive into this year's NFL Combine group, and we discuss some of the missing links in what he sees from his long term athletes. Follow Dusty on IG @dustyanfuso and check out Athletic Culture on IG @athleticculturesdFind and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeHuge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer right hereA huge Thank You to our sponsor, Hawkin Dynamics: Hawkin is the world leader in force measuring, and continues to put forth the tools for high-performance practitioners to be exactly that, high performers. If you haven't yet checked out Hawkins - head over to their website at: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ and check out everything they have to offerMake sure to check out our sponsor, Samson Equipment: Samson is a leader in manufacturing elite weight room equipment (and have been for nearly 50 years). Founded by Dave and Linda Schroeder, Samson is weight room equipment made by coaches for coaches. Check them out at samsonequipment.com for more informationShoutout to our sponsor, 1080 Motion. The 1080 Sprint is the single best piece of training equipment in the world & has continually changed the game for training speed, strength, and power. Go to 1080motion.com to learn more.
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Nick DiMarco: Upgrading Football Performance
Apr 1500:58:38Tap to summarizeNick DiMarco - Assistant Athletics Director for Peak Performance at Elon University - joins us for the 146th episode of MTN. On the show today, we dive into Nick's journey to Elon and all the things that have fallen in place for him to have secured an incredible position, we talk through the X's and O's of how he thinks of football performance programming, and we take a turn down some of the educational content that is coming out of the performance field today. This was a really jam packed episode and we were grateful for Nick taking the time to jump on.Follow Nick on IG @dimarco.w.nick and check out Elon Performance on IG @elonperformanceFind and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeHuge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundationalA huge Thank You to our sponsor, Hawkin Dynamics: Hawkin is the world leader in force measuring, and continues to put forth the tools for high-performance practitioners to be exactly that, high performers. If you haven't yet checked out Hawkins - head over to their website at: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ and check out everything they have to offerMake sure to check out our sponsor, Samson Equipment: Samson is a leader in manufacturing elite weight room equipment (and have been for nearly 50 years). Founded by Dave and Linda Schroeder, Samson is weight room equipment made by coaches for coaches. Check them out at samsonequipment.com for more informationShoutout to our sponsor, 1080 Motion. The 1080 Sprint is the single best piece of training equipment in the world & has continually changed the game for training speed, strength, and power. Go to 1080motion.com to learn more.
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Cristian Plascencia: Making the Durable Athlete
Apr 800:58:37Tap to summarizeCristian Plascencia - CEO of the Durable Athlete - joins us for the 145th episode of MTN. On this episode of the show, we dive into Cristian's day-to-day running around the continent, training athletes starting at the spine, and understanding the foot-ankle complex as an anchor of athletic developmentIf you enjoy the conversations on the show, make sure to check out the third rendition of the MTN Annual Symposium on May 9th. Check out more details right here: https://www.mtnperform.com/symposium2026Follow Cristian on IG @cristiangplascenciaFind and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back in each Wednesday for a new episodeHuge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundationalA huge Thank You to our sponsor, Hawkin Dynamics: Hawkin is the world leader in force measuring, and continues to put forth the tools for high-performance practitioners to be exactly that, high performers. If you haven't yet checked out Hawkins - head over to their website at: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ and check out everything they have to offerMake sure to check out our sponsor, Samson Equipment: Samson is a leader in manufacturing elite weight room equipment (and have been for nearly 50 years). Founded by Dave and Linda Schroeder, Samson is weight room equipment made by coaches for coaches. Check them out at samsonequipment.com for more informationShoutout to our sponsor, 1080 Motion. The 1080 Sprint is the single best piece of training equipment in the world & has continually changed the game for training speed, strength, and power. Go to 1080motion.com to learn more.
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Chris Korfist: Ground Up Speed Development
Apr 101:00:39Tap to summarizeChris Korfist - Track Coach at Homewood Flossmoor/Owner of Slow Guy Speed School - joins us for the 144th episode of MTN. On today's show, we dive into the relationship between the weight room and speed, the importance of the foot, some of the most interesting deep dives of late that Chris has been going down, and much more. Chris is a wealth of knowledge and we were incredibly grateful to get to jump on with him in this oneFollow Chris on social media @chriskorfist and check out his youtube channel: Slow Guy Speed School for some incredible contentFind and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeHuge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundationalA huge Thank You to our sponsor, Hawkin Dynamics: Hawkin is the world leader in force measuring, and continues to put forth the tools for high-performance practitioners to be exactly that, high performers. If you haven't yet checked out Hawkins - head over to their website at: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ and check out everything they have to offerMake sure to check out our sponsor, Samson Equipment: Samson is a leader in manufacturing elite weight room equipment (and have been for nearly 50 years). Founded by Dave and Linda Schroeder, Samson is weight room equipment made by coaches for coaches. Check them out at samsonequipment.com for more informationShoutout to our sponsor, 1080 Motion. The 1080 Sprint is the single best piece of training equipment in the world & has continually changed the game for training speed, strength, and power. Go to 1080motion.com to learn more.
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CEO Series: Ben Watson - Hawkin Dynamics
Mar 2501:02:13Tap to summarizeBen Watson - CEO/Founder of Hawkin Dynamics - joins us for the 143rd episode of MTN. On the show today, we talk about the decade long journey that has been Hawkin. From the inception of the company, to many of the inflection points along the way, Ben pulls back the curtain on building a company that started as him that has become one that spans multiple continents and nearly fifty employees. Find more about Hawkin on social media @hawkindynamicsFind and follow us on social media @mnt_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeHuge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundationalA huge Thank You to our sponsor, Hawkin Dynamics: Hawkin is the world leader in force measuring, and continues to put forth the tools for high-performance practitioners to be exactly that, high performers. If you haven't yet checked out Hawkins - head over to their website at: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ and check out everything they have to offerMake sure to check out our sponsor, Samson Equipment: Samson is a leader in manufacturing elite weight room equipment (and have been for nearly 50 years). Founded by Dave and Linda Schroeder, Samson is weight room equipment made by coaches for coaches. Check them out at samsonequipment.com for more informationShoutout to our sponsor, 1080 Motion. The 1080 Sprint is the single best piece of training equipment in the world & has continually changed the game for training speed, strength, and power. Go to 1080motion.com to learn more.
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