Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast

Ryan Phillis, BYU Director of Football Strength & Conditioning and sprint profiling expert, breaks down 1080 load-velocity profiling, VDEC zones, and individualized force-versus-velocity buckets. He covers resisted and assisted sprint protocols, in-season autoregulation, practical alternatives to high-end tech, and how to pair weight-room work with max-velocity field sessions.

Dr. Sophia Nimphius - Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sport) and Professor of Human Performance at Edith Cowan University - joins us for the 134th episode of MTN. On today's episode of the pod, we talk through some of Doc Soph's research on change of direction and some of the conclusions that she has come to over the last few decades, we talk through the different meanings of 'stress', and understanding what risk practitioners should be willing to take on when it comes to return from injury. Find what Doc Soph has going on through her website: https://www.docsoph.com/ and find her on social media @docsophFind and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeBig shoutout to the best sponsor and partner in the game: 1080 Motion. 1080 is home to the two best training devices in the world, the 1080 Sprint and the 1080 Quantum. 1080 has given practitioners the tools to train their athletes in every facet, for every sport, in any environment. Check them out at 1080motion.com

Luke Storey, Senior Associate Athletic Director at UCSB, shares his extensive experience in basketball assessment and performance. He discusses the long-standing partnership between P3 and UCSB, highlighting unique diversity in athlete assessments. Luke details how metrics guide training decisions, including translation from ankle mobility to plyometric drills. He emphasizes managing health over mere development, the importance of individualized programming, and the effective use of archetypes to enhance athlete buy-in, all while sharing insightful anecdotes from his career.

John Garrish, founder and director of South Florida Prep and strength coach at North Broward Preparatory School, dives into his multifaceted role in community athlete development. He shares the inspiration behind starting South Florida Prep and how it addresses unique needs for student-athletes. John highlights his innovative training strategies aimed at long-term development and fostering youth growth. He also recounts a heartwarming success story of transforming a socially hesitant student through coaching, emphasizing the real impact of community-focused training.

Pat Lewis - Director of Basketball Performance at UNC-Charlotte - joins us for the 131st episode of MTN. On this episode of the show, we really get into the weeds of Pat's nutrition framework for his team. This is a topic that we've only addressed a couple of times on the show so getting to dive in was unique and incredibly interesting. We also get into conversation around training, tech, and Pat's experiences at Jacksonville and Florida. This one was packed full of info and we were super impressed with everything that Pat handlesFollow and reach out to Pat on IG @coachpatlewisFind and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeHave a great New Year and thanks again to the best four partners in the game: Lumin Sports, Hawkin Dynamics, 1080 Motion, and Samson Equipment

Mike and Hunter dive into their transitions from college to pro athletics, sharing valuable lessons about resources and team dynamics. They explore differences in facilities and staffing, debating ideal weight room setups and essential tech. The conversation shifts to the complexities of size in sports performance and injury prevention, especially focusing on Achilles injuries. They present a compelling case study on a recovering athlete's performance metrics and discuss innovative rehab strategies, blending personal anecdotes with professional insights.

Paul Valukas - Assistant Director of Olympic Strength and Conditioning at the University of Wisconsin - joins us for the 129th episode of MTN. On this episode of the podcast, we re-visit Paul's time in professional hockey, the threads that he has connected to college game, and we dive into the metrics behind the men's basketball team. Paul has a unique role within the field of college performance and it was great to get him on and dive into the nuanceFollow Paul on IG @pvalukas9Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode

Ken Vick - President and High Performance Director for Velocity Sports Performance - joins us for the 128th episode of MTN. On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Ken about the state of the education system within our field then we dive into conversation centered around his 'Shocks' and 'Springs' Frameworks. This line of conversation takes us into a very plyo-intensive conversation for which both of us are huge fans. Ken has been coaching in the field for over 30 years and his experience and insight is communicated incredibly well in this conversationMake sure to follow Ken on social media @CoachKenVickFind and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeBig Thanks to our sponsor Lumin Sports:Lumin continues to change the game within the AMS realm and recently launched their new strength builder platform. Head on over to luminsports.com - and mention Move the Needle at Check out to receive 20% off your first full year.& a 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.

Jordan Pennella, Director of Sport Science and Return to Play Associate Coordinator for LSU Football, shares his expertise in athlete monitoring. He discusses his innovative 'sonar vision' approach that integrates multiple data streams to optimize player availability. Jordan breaks down his five key monitoring categories and explains how he weighs and interprets various metrics. He emphasizes the importance of minimizing testing burden on athletes while ensuring effective interventions. Real-life case studies illustrate the success of his strategies in maintaining peak player performance.

Dr. Damian Harper — Rendimiento Humano de Frenado y Profesor en la Universidad de Lancashire — se une a nosotros para el episodio 126 de MTN.En este episodio del podcast, profundizamos completamente en la desaceleración.El Dr. Harper es el líder mundial en investigación sobre desaceleración y frenado, y tenerlo con nosotros para responder (y soportar) nuestras preguntas fue un honor.Desde desglosar su Braking Performance Framework, descubrir qué es lo que realmente importa dentro de la dependencia direccional de la desaceleración, y mucho, mucho más.Encuentra a Damian en redes sociales en @brakingperform y visita su sitio web: humanbrakingperformance.com para ver todo lo más reciente en el mundo de la desaceleración.Encuéntranos y síguenos en redes sociales @mtn_perform y vuelve cada miércoles para un nuevo episodio.Un gran agradecimiento a nuestro patrocinador Lumin Sports:Lumin continúa cambiando el juego dentro del ámbito de los AMS y recientemente lanzó su nueva plataforma de creación de programas de fuerza.Visita luminsports.com y menciona Move the Needle al finalizar tu compra para recibir un 20% de descuento en tu primer año completo.Y un enorme agradecimiento a nuestro patrocinador, Hawkin Dynamics:Hawkin es el líder mundial en medición de fuerza y continúa ofreciendo herramientas para que los profesionales de alto rendimiento puedan ser exactamente eso: profesionales de alto rendimiento.Si aún no has revisado Hawkin, visita su sitio web: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ y mira todo lo que tienen para ofrecer.Asegúrate de revisar a nuestro patrocinador, Samson Equipment:Samson es un líder en la fabricación de equipamiento de élite para salas de pesas (y lo han sido por casi 50 años).Fundada por Dave y Linda Schroeder, Samson es equipamiento para salas de pesas hecho por entrenadores para entrenadores.Visítalos en samsonequipment.com para más información.Un saludo a nuestro patrocinador, 1080 Motion:El 1080 Sprint es la mejor pieza de equipamiento de entrenamiento del mundo y ha cambiado continuamente el juego para entrenar velocidad, fuerza y potencia.Ve a 1080motion.com para obtener más información.