Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast

Jeff Bourque - Assistant AD, Sports Performance - joins us for the 46th episode of MTN. Coach Bourque is the former boss of both Hunter and Mike and this episode has been a long time coming. On the show we cover everything from how Bourque breaks down speed development with the football program, creativity in gameplay, and we reminisce over some of our most memorable moments while working together. Find Jeff on X @CoachBourque23 or reach out to him by email jjbourque@ucdavis.edu. Also, make sure to follow the UC Davis Instagram @ucdavis.sp Follow MTN on social media @mtn_peform 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

Rich Pruett - Director of Exos, Phoenix - joins us for the 45th episode of MTN. Rich has been in the performance industry for a long time in both the collegiate and private level. On today's episode, we talk about some of the big rocks of training at Exos, how the coaching team creates individualization within their groups, some of the yearly flow of athletes and groups through the doors, and what Rich looks for in future coaches. This was a really interesting episode with someone who is leading the charge for one of the biggest names in all performance. Check them out here: https://www.teamexos.com/location/phoenix/ Find MTN 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

Anthony Darmiento - Performance Coach & Applied Sports Science Manager for the Golden State Warriors - joins us for the 44th episode of MTN. In this episode of the podcast, Anthony gives us a look behind the curtain of the most successful NBA team of the 21st century. We talk about the difficulties training during a long and taxing season, traveling, testing, and the differing cultures around training in the NBA. This episode has a lot of information and does a great job giving a look into the performance world of the NBA 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

Danny Foley - Owner of Rude Rock Strength - & Matt Aldred - Assistant Heach Coach/Director of Basketball Performance at Furman University - join us for the 43rd episode of MTN. This was the first ever four person podcast we have recorded and we loved having two former guests back on to talk about their newest course that dropped last Monday: Fascial Mechanics for Sport. Danny and Matt are two of the brightest coaches in the industry and continue to push us forward with their effort. Fascial Mechanics for Sport is a webinar-based continuing education series that specifically analyzes the functional relationships between force plate analytics and facial tissue functionality. Grab your copy here: https://www.ruderockstrength.com/fascia Make sure to follow Danny on Instagram @danmode_ruderock and Twitter @danny_ruderock Reach out to Matt on Twitter @SCoach_Aldo and on Instragram @sc_aldred Follow MTN 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

Stephanie Mock - Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance at the University of Pittsburgh - joins us for the 42nd episode of MTN. Steph has been a part of building performance departments and staffs in multiple settings and it was great to get her on to hear her take on how to successfully go about that task. She's done an awesome job laying frameworks for building a department and evaluating that department in an industry that desperately needs direction in those areas. Whether you are a coach in the college, private, pro sector - there are meaningful and actionable takeaways for everyone. Follow Stephanie on Instagram and Twitter @coachstephmock 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

Trevor Harris - Performance Coach at 4.40 Performance - joins us for the 41st episode of MTN. A previous guest on this podcast (episode 4), Trevor jumps back on to catch up on the things he's been doing - transitioning to 4.40 & the exploration within training that's he's been seeing with the athletes he's been working with. This conversation revolves around speed development, drops, defining the expression of strength and athleticism, and understanding the lifelong learning process for us as coaches. Tune in and let us know what you think! Make sure to follow Trevor on Instagram @gmh4.40performance Find MTN 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

Jeff Jones - Assistant AD for Athletic Performance at Arkansas State University - joins us for the 40th episode of MTN. On this episode of the show, Jeff takes us through the overview of the development of the Arkansas St Football team. Our conversation goes from his week-to-week layout of the program, the role individualization plays in his programming, all the way through his process of continuing to learn and engage as a coach even with all of his experience. Make sure to follow Jeff on Twitter @jonesyjeff1 Find MTN 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.

Keir Wenham Flatt - Founder of Rugby Strength Coach & Strength Coach Network - joins us for the 39th episode of MTN. Keir has become the go-to source for performance coaches frustrated by two things: their lack of money and status. Today on the podcast, we cover a lot. From the issues in collegiate athletics, to the mistakes Keir made along the way, to understanding the importance of growth & business in our field. Keir's experience on both sides - coaching & business - make him uniquely valuable to just about everyone in the field of performance. Make sure to follow him on Instagram @call.me.keir and Twitter @RUGBY_STR_COACH & check out his website, callmekeir.com for all of his resources on maximizing your income Follow MTN 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.

Today, on the 38th episode of MTN, we sit down without a guest. Taking some time, every once in a while, to talk through a few ideas that we've had on our minds recently and digest some information from past guests. Hunter and Mike talk about some of the training ideas they've been having of late, the things they've adopted from previous guests on this podcast, and they discuss where the future of MTN seems to be heading. Every week for the last 38 weeks, we've continued to put out content that we want to help push the field forward with. As we have continued to do so, we've begun to find some clarity where we'd like to see our paths go. If you feel like you're able to take anything away from this episode - or any other - please leave a comment and review. Your feedback is what helps propel us forward. 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 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, Hawkins Dynamics: Hawkins is the world leader is 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.

Eddie Dimas, Performance Coach, discusses P3 Performance's cutting-edge tools like motion capture and force plates in athlete training. They break down basketball players into archetypes for tailored programs. The focus is on data-driven decisions, athlete categorization, and optimizing performance through personalized training at P3 facilities. The podcast also explores biomechanics applications in collegiate team sports and the importance of diverse perspectives in performance coaching.