Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast

On today's episode, the 53rd of MTN, we sit down with no guest (kind of). Being in Phoenix together, Mike and Hunter sat down to talk and flip the general format of the show by having Hunter interview Mike. On the episode today, we talk mostly speed development - structuring phases, implementing change on a daily basis, and how to make the most of your time with your teams. Make sure to follow Mike on Instagram @coachmikesully and on X @coachmikesully1 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 newest 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.

Kyle Bolton - Director of Speed & Performance for Oregon Football - joins us for the 52nd episode of MTN. On this episode of the podcast, we talk with Kyle about how, at Oregon, they blend their on-field work with their weight room, how they attack low hanging fruit of speed development, and Kyle takes us through what a speed session would like within their program. Kyle has been a part of some of the fastest college football programs in the country and it was a pleasure getting him on for this one. Make sure to go follow Kyle on social media @_kylebolton_ 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 newest 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.

Isaac Mourier - Director of Performance Nutrition for the Orlando Magic - joins us for the 51st episode of MTN. This episode has been long overdue as our first nutrition episode, but we were very grateful that we were able to get Isaac on to dive into conversation. Isaac takes us through how he handles nutrition in the NBA, what game days look like, biomarkers vs body composition, and much more. Make sure you go follow Isaac's Nutrition page on Instagram @imperformancenutr 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 newest 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

Tyler Ray - The Art of Jumping - joins us for the 50th episode of MTN. Tyler is one of the world's foremost authority on jump training and technique. On the show today, we dive into his career as a pro dunker, how his training & coaching has evolved over the last 20+ years, and how he continues to spread the message of jump training around the world. Make sure to follow Tyler on social media @jumpguyty and check out his newly released Masterclass, "Art of Jumping" through his linktree. 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 newest 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

Tim Caron - Co-Founder and Head Coach of Allegiate Gym - joins us for the 49th episode of MTN. On today's episode of MTN, we dive into application of Tim's book, The Strength Deficit, and talk through examples from his time at West Point. Many of the topics covered in today's episode range from the duality of implementing specific training for Bigs and Skill positions, elasticity, what most programs are missing, and much more. Find Tim on social media @coachtimcaron and check out his books and certification courses at: https://phpodcast.com/ 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

Carter Rowland, Associate Director of Athletic Performance at Arkansas State, discusses their use of the 1080 Sprint, speed development in football, programming for the 'Strike' Group, and staff growth. Topics include individualized training, over speed training, and enhancing sports performance through functional training.

Henry Barrera - Strength and Conditioning Coach for Alabama Men's Basketball - joins us for the 47th episode of MTN. On the show today, we talk through Alabama's run through March Madness this year (making it all the way to the Final Four), Henry's view of training, and he takes us through his unique background that has led him to where he is today. Henry's energy and enthusiasm for what he does everyday is incredible and we loved being able to have him on today Make sure to follow Henry on social media @hoopdiaries and reach out with any 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 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 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