Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast

Tim Kettenring, the High Performance Director of NOLA Gold Rugby, dives into the intricacies of speed and conditioning in rugby. He discusses strategies for optimizing speed tailored to player positions, exploring the significance of stiffness in performance. Tim emphasizes mastering deceleration to enhance athletes' efficiency and injury prevention. Innovative drills and techniques for improving athletic speed take center stage, while the conversation touches on conditioning strategies and their cognitive impact in high-intensity sports.

For the 64th episode of MTN - Mike and Hunter sit down without a guest (as we occasionally do) to have a chat around training. On this episode, we dive into long term speed development, plateaus, challenging coordination, elastic vs muscular sides of the body, and we also get into a listener Q&A - thank you to those that submitted questions 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.

In this discussion, Adam Virgile, Director of Applied Sports Science at the LA Clippers, shares insights on leveraging high-quality data for athlete performance. He delves into the challenges of collecting performance metrics, emphasizing the balance between quantitative data and athletes' subjective experiences. Adam also highlights the evolving nature of sports science, the importance of team dynamics, and strategies for effective communication with coaches. Listen in as he navigates the complexities of data analysis in professional basketball and hockey.

Bri Brown - WBB Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Miami - joins us for the 63rd episode of MTN. On today's episode, we dive into Bri's usage of FRC, tips on implementing it in the team sport setting, how she seeks to build autonomy & individualization within her program, and she gives us her overview of the landscape of WBB S&C across the country at the collegiate level. Make sure to follow Bri on social media @coachbribrown 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.

Dr. Paul Comfort, a leading strength and conditioning researcher and professor, shares insights on significant topics in sports science. He dives into the innovative idea of microdosing strength training to boost performance while minimizing fatigue. Comfort also discusses the critical role of countermovement depth in jump performance evaluation and emphasizes the importance of clear communication of metrics with coaches. The intricacies of measuring athletic performance metrics, like impulse and power, are explored to shed light on optimal training strategies and athlete readiness.

Hunter Bell - Director of Baseball Strength and Conditioning at the University of Arkansas - joins us for the 61st episode of MTN. Hunter comes from an incredible background in college S&C that has led him to become one of the top practitioners in our field. On today's episode, he takes us through the qualities he holds dear as a performance coach, the traits and nuances that he looks for specifically within the game of baseball, and he gives credit to those that have helped him get to where he is today Make sure you follow and reach out to Hunter on social media @hunterbell_9 Find us on social media @mtn_perfom 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.

Darcy Norman, Head of Performance for the US Men's National Team, shares insights from his rich background in coaching and rehabilitation. He delves into the critical roles of acceleration and deceleration in soccer, emphasizing innovative training practices and the use of technology. Norman contrasts the training cultures of U.S. and European soccer, highlighting the evolution of player versatility and the importance of dynamic strength. He also discusses new approaches to ACL recovery and advances in women's athletics, showcasing the shifting landscape of sports performance.

Matt Gebert - Football S&C Coach at the University of Arizona - joins us for the 59th episode of MTN. Matt has an extensive background in college football and jumps into conversation with us around this summer of training with Arizona football. We cover topics from speed development, deceleration, approaching injury & RTP, and dive into some of the contact prep work the guys in Tucson have been implementing. Follow Matt on social media @mattgebert1 Find us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode Big Thanks to our Sponsor, Lumin Sports: Lumin Sports is your digital HQ for athletic performance. The Australian-made platform centralises athlete management, team communications, scheduling, data visualisations, and features third party integrations to save valuable time and elevate decision making. Trusted by pro-sport teams, colleges, high schools, and high-performance centres, Lumin is an affordable solution that seamlessly connects coaches, athletes, medical staff, and operations teams. With the belief that data-driven decisions power human potential, Lumin exists to improve performance and give time back to those who need it most. Download a free demo today to find out why teams around the world choose Lumin Sports. & 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.

Andrew Nilo - Assistant Director of Sports Performance at Oral Roberts University - joins us for the 58th episode of MTN. On the show today we dive into Andrew's training behind the ORU Baseball team and his blueprint for performance. This conversation is wide ranging and takes many turns, but finds application for all coaches at every level Follow Andrew on social media @kilos_with_nilo on IG and @NiloAndrew 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 Sports is your digital HQ for athletic performance. The Australian-made platform centralises athlete management, team communications, scheduling, data visualisations, and features third party integrations to save valuable time and elevate decision making. Trusted by pro-sport teams, colleges, high schools, and high-performance centres, Lumin is an affordable solution that seamlessly connects coaches, athletes, medical staff, and operations teams. With the belief that data-driven decisions power human potential, Lumin exists to improve performance and give time back to those who need it most. Download a free demo today to find out why teams around the world choose Lumin Sports. & 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.

Jess Racz, an experienced S&C coach at Complex Miami and owner of JR Performance, shares her insights into basketball performance training. She discusses the critical components of 3D Movement, neurology, and 'Ninjility'—a blend of agility and skill. Jess emphasizes the importance of individualized training approaches and the use of kinematics for performance analysis. She also highlights the need for trust between athletes and trainers and advocates for a structured method to skill development, aiming to foster collaboration in the basketball training community.