The Hawkin Podcast 〡Hawkin Dynamics

Today we are joined by Jason Stone on episode 47 of The Hawkin Podcast.   Jason Stone is currently the Applied Sports Science Coordinator of the Cincinnati Reds where he focuses on applying practical, technical, and tactical health, performance, and human movement skill enhancement protocols across the Reds organization, with a special focus on Minor League player development, that revolves around baseball’s key performance indicators. Prior to working with the Reds, Jason worked at West Virginia University as the Performance Specialist of the Men's Basketball Team, as well as being a Senior Research Specialist. Jason also worked at The Ohio State University as their Performance/Sports Scientist. Prior to his time at OSU, Jason spent three years with Texas Christian University (TCU), in their research department. All this after being an Assistant Researcher for the Air Force Research Laboratory. Jason is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Applied Sports Science from West Virginia University. He earned his Master's in Exercise Science from TCU and attended Miami University where he received his MS in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. Jason has a passion for developing athletes and has become excellent at it, take a listen...   Time Stamps for Today’s Episode:   00:07 Introduction to Jason Stone 01:03 Early career stages 05:36 Applied human performance research 10:10 Helping others understand the ‘Why’ 17:49 What to do when the stars don’t align 23:04 Providing solutions   If you are interested in learning more about Jason Stone, he can be found on LinkedIn here, or on Instagram here.   Hawkin Dynamics is an industry leader in force plates, education, and support. Check out www.HawkinDynamics.com to learn more, or request a hassle-free quote to see what the HD System costs here.

Today we are joined by Dr. Cathy Saenz on episode 46 of The Hawkin Podcast.   Dr. Saenz is currently an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at The Ohio State University, as well as an independent Consultant for a wide range of populations and specifications with private and public companies, sports teams, and individuals on topics spanning physiology, exercise physiology, nutrition, and exercise metabolism. Prior to her time at The Ohio State University, Cathy was an Assistant Professor at Jacksonville University and a Post Doctorate Fellow of Nutrition and Sports Science with the Cleveland Guardians. Dr. Saenz earned her Ph.D. in Exercise Science and Nutrition from The Ohio State University as well as her Master's Degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Connecticut. This episode is filled with information about the ins and out of sports nutrition at the collegiate level and what it takes to keep athletes competing at their very best.     Time Stamps for Today’s Episode:   00:00:07 Introduction to Dr. Cathy Saenz 00:04:25 Dr. Saenz's career path 00:13:17 Sports nutrition paradigm 00:17:31 Building a top-tier staff environment 00:24:45 Importance of nutrition 00:33:15 Nutritional strategies 00:40:30 The power of social media 00:43:13 Health within competitive athletics 00:47:44 Hypertrophy remodeling 00:54:38 Future game changers 01:01:42 How mental health is affected 01:04:34 How to contact Dr. Cathy Saenz   If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Cathy Saenz, she can be found on LinkedIn here, or by email at saenz.11@osu.edu.   Hawkin Dynamics is an industry leader in force plates, education, and support. Check out www.HawkinDynamics.com to learn more, or request a hassle-free quote to see what the HD System costs here.

Today we are joined by Mark Glicini on episode 45 of The Hawkin Podcast.   Mark Glicini is the Found & CEO of Mark Glicini Peak Performance, a high-performance company focused on creating customized mental, physical, and nutritional fitness and performance strategies for top-level athletes. Mark is also currently a Professional Lacrosse Player in the NLL (National Lacrosse League) for the Las Vegas Desert Dogs. He previously played in both the PLL (Professional Lacrosse League) for the Chaos Lacrosse Club and the MLL (Major League Lacrosse) for Chesapeake Bayhawks. Prior to his time playing professional lacrosse Mark was a broker on Wall Street with BGC. Matt studied and played his college lacrosse at Yale University, where he earned a degree in Economics. Mark has a passion for developing athletes to reach their highest potential, take a listen to this weeks episode to learn more! Time Stamps for Today’s Episode:   00:00:07 Introduction to Mark Glicini 00:01:25 Mark’s career path 00:04:26 Training between the ears 00:09:20 Intent drives change 00:16:40 The Leap from college to the Pros 00:23:55 A Day in the Life of Mark Glicini 00:27:30 Wearable fitness trackers 00:34:33 What drives your athletes? 00:37:24 Team culture 00:45:14 Winning the small details 00:49:22 The Yale coaching experience 00:54:18 Taking responsibility 00:57:04 Strategies for successful leadership 01:01:56 Working through pain 01:10:01 Championship shape 01:14:03 What’s next? 01:16:28 Healthy Boundaries 01:22:49 Mark Glicini’s contact info   If you are interested in learning more about Mark Glicini, he can be found on LinkedIn here, or by email at markglicini@gmail.com.   Hawkin Dynamics is an industry leader in force plates, education, and support. Check out www.HawkinDynamics.com to learn more, or request a hassle-free quote to see what the HD System costs here.

Today we are joined by Matt Plumb on Episode 44 of The Hawkin Podcast.   Matt is the owner of Brick Alley Pub, a family-owned restaurant serving a wide variety of dishes from “pub style” comfort food to modern multicultural cuisine all served with genuine down-home hospitality, located in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island. After more than 30 years as one of Rhode Island’s most popular restaurants with locals and tourists alike, the Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant has earned landmark status. Located at 140 Thames Street across from the Brick Market Place in Downtown Newport the Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant offers a warm and cozy fireplace in the winter and comfortably air-conditioned dining rooms in the summer. Matt is also the Co-Founder of ROMA Neighborhood Farms, a farm located in Middletown, Rhode Island. Prior to taking over ownership of the restaurant, Matt was the Assistant Football Coach at the University of Rhode Island and Bryant University. In this episode Matt breaks down what it takes to run a successful establishment from field to restaurant.   Time Stamps for Today’s Episode   00:00:07 Matt Plumb’s story 00:04:08 From sports to the restaurant 00:08:36 The unseen processes 00:12:34 Executing strategies 00:17:43 Staff buy-in 00:24:01 Individual vs group dynamics 00:30:49 Building a business that will last 00:36:14 Handling excuses 00:44:49 Mutual understanding of what success looks like 00:50:16 Creating one cohesive unit 00:59:04 A look into the next 6 months 01:03:13 The little details matter 01:14:40 Customer service is key 01:24:55 How to contact Matt Plumb   If you are interested in learning more about Matt Plumb, he can be found on LinkedIn here, or by email at matt@brickalley.com.   Hawkin Dynamics is an industry leader in force plates, education, and support. Check out www.HawkinDynamics.com to learn more, or request a hassle-free quote to see what the HD System costs here.

Join Trent Kersten, the new head coach at Loyola Marymount University and former UCLA star, as he shares insights on transforming volleyball coaching. He dives into innovative techniques like using force plates for performance analytics, advocating for a people-first approach in training, and how data can drive successful player development. Trent discusses building a collaborative coaching culture, measuring athletes' readiness and recovery, and the importance of fostering autonomy. His passion for blending analytics with traditional coaching is both refreshing and impactful.

Today we are joined by Andrew Overton on Episode 42 of The Hawkin Podcast.   Andrew Overton, DTP is a Physical Therapist who specializes in rehab and treatment of sports-related injuries for Middletown Medical Physical Therapy, located in Middletown, NY. Overton previously held positions as a physical therapist with Access Physical Therapy and Wellness in Chester, NY where he evaluated and treated a variety of orthopedic conditions. Andrew has also worked with patients at Falmouth Hospital in Falmouth, MA, Baystate Outpatient Physical Therapy in Springfield, MA, Central Massachusetts Physical Therapy in West Boylston, MA, Shriners Children Hospital in Springfield, MA, and Pine Bush Physical Therapy in Pine Bush, NY. Andrew earned his Bachelor of Health Science and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Springfield College. Andrew has a passion for what he does that shines through this entire episode, listen in to see where the world of Physical Therapy is headed...     Time Stamps for Today’s Episode:   00:00:07 Introduction to Andrew Overton 00:06:03 Evidence-based practice approach 00:13:19 General questioning & evaluation 00:18:13 Brining a Physical Therapist from good to great 00:25:18 Analysis using force plates 00:31:05 Using technology outside of your practice 00:38:14 High School vs College skill ranges 00:41:32 Standardizing objective data 00:46:50 Practicing healthy habits 00:53:07 Working with the pain 00:56:13 How to safely train the back 01:08:57 Pelvic floor interventions 01:12:38 Future enhancements for the practice 01:17:01 How to contact Andrew Overton   If you are interested in learning more about Andrew or Middletown Medical, they can be found on Instagram here, or online at https://middletownmedical.com/physical-therapy/. Hawkin Dynamics is an industry leader in force plates, education, and support. Check out www.HawkinDynamics.com to learn more, or request a hassle-free quote to see what the HD System costs here.

Today we are joined by Brock Crews on Episode 41 of The Hawkin Podcast.   Brock is currently a Performance Coach, as well as the Internship Coordinator at Sanford Sports. Sanford Sports is a home for athletes where they get the opportunities to stay healthy, develop skills and pursue excellence no matter your sport, age, or skill level. Brock previously held positions as a Graduate Teaching Associate at California State University - Fullerton, Undergrad Research Assistant at Pittsburg State University, Intern of Sports Performance at Yale University, and Performance Coach at Bracey Performance. Brock gives great insight to future Interns in the field of Sports Performance as well as gives some first-hand advice throughout this episode...   Time Stamps For Today’s Episode:   00:00:07 Who is Brock Crews? 00:06:06 Educational experiences 00:10:50 Know your ‘why’ 00:17:10 Pursuing a higher education 00:24:45 Setting your own standards 00:28:55 Recruiting interns post-pandemic 00:35:40 Helping the next generation 00:40:22 Workflow & methodology 00:45:57 Using force plates 00:52:15 Perfect doesn’t exist 00:57:17 Creating useful 01:02:52 Using technology to your advantage 01:05:18 Creating a successful performance team 01:08:48 Where is the future going? 01:14:02 Brock Crews' contact info   If you are interested in learning more about Brock Crews, he can be found on LinkedIn here, Instagram here, or Twitter here. Hawkin Dynamics is an industry leader in force plates, education, and support. Check out www.HawkinDynamics.com to learn more, or request a hassle-free quote to see what the HD System costs here.  

Today we are joined by Zac Woodfin on Episode 40 of The Hawkin Podcast.   Zac is a well-respected leader in the strength and conditioning community, is the USFL’s Director of Player Performance and Wellness, and oversees the League’s athletic performance training staff. Zac has held previous positions at the University of Missouri as Director of Athletic Performance, Kansas (2017-19) and Southern Miss (2015-16). In 2014, Woodfin won the FootballScoop award while serving as head strength and conditioning coach at his alma mater, UAB. Zac also spent time in the NFL as both a player and coach as he was with the Greenbay Packers for three seasons as an assistant strength and conditioning coach and spent time in the NFL as a player with the Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens, and Houston Texans. Woodfin graduated from UAB in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and a concentration in fitness leadership.   Time Stamps for Today's Episode: 00:07 Who is Zac Woodfin? 04:22 Seeking Out Your Future 11:50 Humility & Hunger to Grow 19:10 Leadership 22:34 The USFL 28:42 USFL Year Two Updates 30:20 Creating success For Years to Come 35:37 Contact Zac Woodfin   If you are interested in learning more about Zac Woodfin, he can be found on LinkedIn here, or by email at zac.woodfin@theusfl.com. Hawkin Dynamics is an industry leader in force plates, education, and support. Check out www.HawkinDynamics.com to learn more, or request a hassle-free quote to see what the HD System costs here.

In this engaging conversation, Tracy Zimmer, an Olympic Sports Coordinator and strength coach at the University of Florida, shares her journey from athlete to coach. She highlights the exciting challenges of coaching various sports and the importance of earning athlete buy-in while maintaining structure. Tracy emphasizes the need for clear communication with coaches and the benefits of teaching foundational lifts to enhance performance. Her insights on balancing career growth with stress management are both practical and inspiring.

Today we are joined by John Welbourn on Episode 38 of The Hawkin Podcast.   John Welbourn is the CEO of Power Athlete, a performance-based training community that teaches athletes how to transform their athletic potential into real-world results. John previously held positions as CEO of CrossFit Football, and CEO of Well Food Co. and spent 9 years in the NFL as an Offensive Lineman with the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, and New England Patriots. John has a passion for pushing athletes to achieve their greatest potential and has the credentials to show it. This episode is a must-listen for those ready to put their heads down and work!   Time Stamps for Today’s Episode:   00:00:07 John Welbourn’s back story 00:07:18 How to use your hands 00:14:15 As mechanical advantage increases so does speed 00:18:05 Moving the heaviest weight as fast as possible 00:25:47 The start of John’s coaching career post-NFL 00:36:20 What’s new with Hawkin Dynamics? 00:38:31 The evolution of Power Athlete 00:51:55 Progression of coaching younger athletes in the weight room 00:59:25 Weak feet cause problems 01:01:47 Working with premiere athletes 01:05:35 Setting yourself apart from the crowd 01:17:13 What’s next for Power Athlete? 01:25:51 How to contact John Welbourn   If you are interested in learning more about John Welbourn, he can be found on Instagram here, LinkedIn here, Twitter here, or at https://powerathletehq.com/. Hawkin Dynamics is an industry leader in force plates, education, and support. Check out www.HawkinDynamics.com to learn more, or request a hassle-free quote to see what the HD System costs here.