Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast

Marc 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 t...

If 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 A...

Brijesh 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 @bpatel515 Find and follow us on social media...

Brian 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 Sou...

Will 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...

Justin 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 APEX Find Justin on IG @justin_wakefield_ and follow his...

Cassidy 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 @cassidypapa14 Find a...

Kris 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...

Warren 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 conversat...

Hunter 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 t...

Mike 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...

Dusty 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 Athle...

Nick 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...

Cristian 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 development If you enjoy the conversations on the show, make sure to check out the third rendition of the...

Chris 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...

Ben 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...

Alex Hubelbank - Performance Therapist - joins us for the 142nd episode of MTN. On the show today, we dive into Alex's background that has taken her every which way in the world of sport and performance while all starting from a business development role at Apple. We talk through training and application from breath work, oxygen saturation, individualizing recovery, and much more. Alex is one...

Eric Renaghan - Executive Director of Sport Performance at the University of Miami - joins us for the 141st episode of MTN. On today's episode of the show, Eric takes us through many of the avenues of performance workflow happening at The U. From Infrared Thermography, to Force Plates, Internal Workload Monitoring, and much more, this pod is packed full of high-level information. Find Eric on...

Jordan Cook - Director of Performance and Rehab at B3 Better Performance - joins us for the 140th episode of MTN. On today's show we dive into horizontal deceleration, return to play strategies, the nuance behind directional specificity in training, and much much more. Jordan brings an incredible blend of performance, athletic training, and physical therapy into one and creates a dynamic train...

Trent Salo — Propietario y Fundador de Tendon Lab — nos acompaña en este episodio de MTN. En el episodio de hoy profundizamos en varios temas relacionados con la salud y el cuidado del tendón. Trent nos brinda información sumamente valiosa en cuanto a la carga, la comprensión de los mecanismos, las diferencias en las intervenciones y mucho más sobre la disfunción tendinosa. Como ex Director en la...

Trent Salo - Owner/Founder of the Tendon Lab - joins us for the 139th episode of the podcast. On today's show we dive into quite a few topics regarding tendon health and care. Trent gives us some hugely valuable information when it comes to loading, understanding mechanisms, difference in intervention, and much more in the way of tendon dysfunction. As a former NBA Director and current PhD student...

Bobby Whyte - Owner/Head Trainer at HyPower Performance - joins us for the 138th episode of MTN. On this episode of the show, Bobby gives us a rundown of just a few of the many chapters in his playing and coaching journey, we talk through the evolution as a strength coach, skills coach, and blending the two, and he talks to us about the increasing need to protect what is becoming more and more val...

Hannah Wengertsman - Director of Health and Performance - and Garrett Kendall - Team Physical Therapist - join us for the 137th episode of MTN. On this episode of the podcast, we delve into each of their roles within the organization, navigating the care across the W, and the disparity that is still seen in an ever growing league. Follow Hannah on IG @hannahwengertsman and Find Garrett @drgkendall...

Matt Frakes - Performance Nutrition Director for the New York Giants - joins us for the 136th episode of MTN. On today's episode of the show, Matt contrasts working in the SEC compared to the NFL, some of his strategies around inflammation management, and he talks through some of his more 'general' recommendations for athletes at all levels. Matt is a wealth of knowledge and experience...

Ryan Phillis - Director of Football S&C at BYU - joins us for the 135th episode of MTN. On today's episode of the podcast, we dive into profiling and bucketing a Big12 team on the 1080 Sprint, using heavy resistance & assistance, complimenting training with DSI in the weight room, and understanding the role of 'individualization' in the in-season period. Ryan is an open book wh...