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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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Marc Lewis: From Force Plates to AI - The Future of Performance Science
1w ago01:11:01Tap to summarizeMarc Lewis - Performance Scientist & Co-Founder of the Sport Science Network - joins us for the 158th episode of MTN. On today's show, we dive into Marc's co-endeavor with Adam Virgile with the Sport Science Network, we look into some of the processes that they used with the Texans, and we dig into conversation around AI usage within the field. Marc has an incredible knowledge within the realm and we were excited to be able to get him on and dive in today.Follow Marc on social media @marctlewisFind 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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Dr. Gerry Ramogida: World-Class Performance Therapy
2w ago01:25:35Tap to summarizeIf you are interested in learning world class manual therapy interventions from Dr. Ramogida, he will be hosting a two day in person intensive in Phoenix on September 12th and 13th! (Corrected from dates in intro, stating the 13th & 14th). Interested? Send an email to drgerryramogida@icloud.com.Dr. Gerry Ramogida - Performance Therapist for the Vancouver Canucks & Senior Sports Medicine Advisor for Altis - joins us for the 157th episode of MTN. On this episode of the show, Gerry dishes out some of the lessons learned from one of the most extensive high-performance resumes in all of sport. We also dive into some specific tissue structure, implications, and applications within our day-to-day. One of the most informative podcasts that we have done in close to 200 episodes - this one is worth tuning in forGerry is hosting a manual therapy clinic in Phoenix at Altis on September 13th and 14th. If you are interested - and you should be - email: drgerryramogida@icloud.com to get more informationFind 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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Brijesh Patel: Fascial Fitness & Isokinetics
3w ago01:04:03Tap to summarizeBrijesh Patel - Associate Athletic Director & Director of Athletic Performance at Quinnipiac University - joins us for the 156th episode of MTN. On the three year mark of MTN, Brijesh jumps on to talk 'fascial fitness', reframing cueing in the weight room, the importance of qualitative assessment, and isokinetic loading. Find Coach B on IG @bpatel515Find 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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Brian McGill: Building Game Strength
4w ago01:07:58Tap to summarizeBrian McGill - SoFlo Performance Coach - joins us for the 155th episode of MTN. On this episode, we talk about the many connections that Brian and MTN seem to have, he talks us through his path to becoming Payton Pritchard's personal performance coach and the many nuances behind training Payton, and we discuss some of the bedrocks of his foundation now as a more global performance coach in South Florida.Make sure you check out Brian on IG @bouncebybrianFind 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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Will Morlock: Versatility in Motorized Resistance
Jun 1000:51:23Tap to summarizeWill Morlock - Director of Hockey Performance at Michigan State University - joins us for the 154th episode of MTN. On today's show, Will talks us through his training process for both on- & off-ice development with the Spartan program, we dive into motorized (1080) training in both environments, and he talks us through the give and take throughout a collegiate season.Make sure to follow Will on social media @will.morlockFind 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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Justin Wakefield: Rise of Skubal & Winning the Off-Season
Jun 300:51:57Tap to summarizeJustin Wakefield - Co-Owner of Apex Performance - joins us for the 153rd episode of MTN. On the show today, we dive into Justin's background navigating the private side of performance, we talk through the development process of Tarik Skubal, and Justin talk's us through the NFL and MLB Off-Season training camps that they run down at APEXFind Justin on IG @justin_wakefield_ and follow his facility @apexperformancefacilityFind and follow us on IG @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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Cassidy Papa: Systemizing Care in the NBA
May 2700:58:55Tap 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
May 2001:05:42Tap 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
May 1300:58:58Tap 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
May 601:04:10Tap 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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