Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast

Ed Thompson - Director of Speed & Athletic Performance at the University of Washington (FB) - joins us for the 85th episode of MTN. On today's episode of the podcast, Ed breaks down the speed training at Washington, aligning the weight room with the field, and the many degrees of implementation utilizing their seven 1080sMake sure to follow Ed on IG @edthompsonjr and on X @CoachEdT2Find 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.

Ola Eriksrud, Head of Sports Science at 1080 Motion, is a physical therapist and professor with deep insights into performance and biomechanics. He discusses the crucial role of deceleration in sports, challenging traditional training concepts. Ola emphasizes the multifaceted nature of deceleration, especially in sports like basketball and hockey. He also highlights innovative training programs for junior athletes, the impact of motorized resistance, and the importance of data analysis in enhancing performance. Listeners gain valuable insights on refining athletic techniques and minimizing injury risks.

Joe Murray - Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Washington - joins us for the 83rd episode of MTN. On this episode of the podcast, we dive into a number of different avenues behind rotational training, rationalizing the importance of training within skill-dependent sports, and we get into conversation around understanding 'workload' within a unique sport like baseball. Follow Joe on IG @jmur4 and on X @joemurray43 Find us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode Big 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 offer Make 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 information Shoutout 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.

Terrence Kennell - Director of Applied Science and Speed Development for USF Football - joins us for the 82nd episode of MTN. This episode was a wide ranging conversation around the integration of sport science and practice planning, speed development within college football, the implications of the cognitive component of athletics, and much much more. Find and follow Terrence on IG @tkennellphysprep and on X @TKPhysPrep Find us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode Big 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 offer Make 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 information Shoutout 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.

Chris Martin - Head Baseball S&C at LSU - joins us for the 81st episode of MTN. On this episode, Chris takes us through a handful of KPIs for both pitchers and position players then we dive into a deep conversation around Tommy John Surgery and Rehabilitation. This was a super interesting conversation centered around a topic that was truly an inch wide and a mile deep. Make sure to follow Chris on social media @chrismartin32 on IG and @ChrisMartingLSU on X Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode Big 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 offer Make 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 information Shoutout 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.

Cameron Ringstead - Head Sports Performance Coach at Elon University - joins us for the 80th episode of MTN. On today's show we dive into Cameron's journey through the ranks of Elon all the way to Head Performance Coach, the different in-season training options for a basketball team, and he educates us on the last few years of research he has been doing to get his doctorate done. Find Cameron on IG @cameronringstead and on X @C_Ringstead Follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new new episode. Big 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 offer Make 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 information Shoutout 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.

Matt Watson - Founder/CEO of Plus Plyos - joins us for the 79th episode of MTN. On this episode, Matt breaks down his Tier System of Plyometric Training & Categorization, digs into the power of hopping, helps us to understand differences in limbs within plyo training, and much more. Matt is one of the world leaders in plyo performance and it was phenomenal to get him on to pick his brain. Make sure to follow him on social media @mcinneswatson and check out his website at https://www.plusplyos.com/ for all information of programs, consulting, and education. Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode

Jesse Green, the Director of Performance & Sport Science for the Pittsburgh Penguins, dives deep into the nuances of athletic performance metrics. He explores the Countermovement Jump and force plates, emphasizing their importance in evaluating player readiness. Discussions include the biomechanics of hockey skating strides and the interplay of technical skills and physical performance. Green advocates for tailored training assessments and the objective analysis of data to enhance athlete care. With his extensive background in performance science, he reveals how a collaborative approach is vital for optimizing results.

Andre Carrera - Director of Basketball Performance at USC - joins us for the 77th episode of MTN. Andre joins USC in his first season with the Trojans after three seasons in the Golden State Warriors Organization. On this episode, we compare and contrast college hoops performance to the NBA, a few of the lessons learned that Andre is applying to USC, and we dive into some of the ways that Andre views training and movement. Make sure to follow Andre on IG @andremattsoncarrera and @andre_carrera_ on X Find us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode Big 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 offer Make 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 information Shoutout 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.

Stu McMillan - CEO of Altis - joins us for the 76th episode of MTN. As both a coach to athletes and other coaches, Stu has made a career combining his wealth of experiences and an incredible ability to communicate to rise with the ebbs and flows of performance. On today's episode, we dive into Altis as an educational platform and Stu's thoughts behind communication to the community, speed development from many angles, and an engaging conversation around athletes' strengths and weaknesses Be sure to follow Stu @fingermash on IG and Altis @altis. You can also find all of the Altis content online at altis.world Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode Big 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 offer Make 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 information Shoutout 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.