Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast

Mike Sullivan and Hunter Eisenhower
  • 5.0 (28)
  • Health & Fitness
  • Updated Weekly

Move the Needle explores all areas of performance & coaching. Our goal - understand how to most effectively create positive change in athletic performance. Coaches & Professionals from around the industry are interviewed on their take on performance in every setting. Hosted by Mike Sullivan & Hunter Eisenhower, Move the Needle strives to provide a platform of education, curiosity, and actionable information for coaches and athletes.

  1. 1d ago

    Andrea Hudy: Understanding the Adaptive Spiral

    Dr. Andrea Hudy - Director of Women's Basketball at UCONN - joins us for the 159th episode of MTN. On today's episode of the podcast, we discuss some of the positive and negative cycles that Coach Hudy has seen over the last three decades of performance, we dive into her PhD work, and we talk through some training within the UCONN program. Coach Hudy is one of the legends in the field of performance and we were grateful to get her on the podcast today Follow Coach Hudy on social media @a_hudy Find and follow us on social @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode Huge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer ⁠right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundational 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.

    Andrea Hudy: Understanding the Adaptive Spiral

  2. Jul 8

    Marc Lewis: From Force Plates to AI - The Future of Performance Science

    Marc Lewis - Performance Scientist & Co-Founder of the Sport Science Network - joins us for the 158th episode of MTN. On today's show, we dive into Marc's co-endeavor with Adam Virgile with the Sport Science Network, we look into some of the processes that they used with the Texans, and we dig into conversation around AI usage within the field. Marc has an incredible knowledge within the realm and we were excited to be able to get him on and dive in today. Follow Marc on social media @marctlewis Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode Huge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer ⁠right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundational 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.

    Marc Lewis: From Force Plates to AI - The Future of Performance Science

  3. Jul 1

    Dr. Gerry Ramogida: World-Class Performance Therapy

    If you are interested in learning world class manual therapy interventions from Dr. Ramogida, he will be hosting a two day in person intensive in Phoenix on September 12th and 13th! (Corrected from dates in intro, stating the 13th & 14th). Interested? Send an email to drgerryramogida@icloud.com. Dr. Gerry Ramogida - Performance Therapist for the Vancouver Canucks & Senior Sports Medicine Advisor for Altis - joins us for the 157th episode of MTN. On this episode of the show, Gerry dishes out some of the lessons learned from one of the most extensive high-performance resumes in all of sport. We also dive into some specific tissue structure, implications, and applications within our day-to-day. One of the most informative podcasts that we have done in close to 200 episodes - this one is worth tuning in for Gerry is hosting a manual therapy clinic in Phoenix at Altis on September 13th and 14th. If you are interested - and you should be - email: drgerryramogida@icloud.com to get more information Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode Huge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer ⁠right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundational 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. Gerry Ramogida: World-Class Performance Therapy

  4. Jun 24

    Brijesh Patel: Fascial Fitness & Isokinetics

    Brijesh Patel - Associate Athletic Director & Director of Athletic Performance at Quinnipiac University - joins us for the 156th episode of MTN. On the three year mark of MTN, Brijesh jumps on to talk 'fascial fitness', reframing cueing in the weight room, the importance of qualitative assessment, and isokinetic loading. Find Coach B on IG @bpatel515 Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode Huge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer ⁠right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundational 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.

    Brijesh Patel: Fascial Fitness & Isokinetics

  5. Jun 17

    Brian McGill: Building Game Strength

    Brian McGill - SoFlo Performance Coach - joins us for the 155th episode of MTN. On this episode, we talk about the many connections that Brian and MTN seem to have, he talks us through his path to becoming Payton Pritchard's personal performance coach and the many nuances behind training Payton, and we discuss some of the bedrocks of his foundation now as a more global performance coach in South Florida. Make sure you check out Brian on IG @bouncebybrian Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode Huge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer ⁠right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundational 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.

    Brian McGill: Building Game Strength

  6. Jun 10

    Will Morlock: Versatility in Motorized Resistance

    Will Morlock - Director of Hockey Performance at Michigan State University - joins us for the 154th episode of MTN. On today's show, Will talks us through his training process for both on- & off-ice development with the Spartan program, we dive into motorized (1080) training in both environments, and he talks us through the give and take throughout a collegiate season. Make sure to follow Will on social media @will.morlock Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode Huge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer ⁠right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundational 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.

    Will Morlock: Versatility in Motorized Resistance

  7. Jun 3

    Justin Wakefield: Rise of Skubal & Winning the Off-Season

    Justin Wakefield - Co-Owner of Apex Performance - joins us for the 153rd episode of MTN. On the show today, we dive into Justin's background navigating the private side of performance, we talk through the development process of Tarik Skubal, and Justin talk's us through the NFL and MLB Off-Season training camps that they run down at APEX Find Justin on IG @justin_wakefield_ and follow his facility @apexperformancefacility Find and follow us on IG @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode Huge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer ⁠right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundational 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.

    Justin Wakefield: Rise of Skubal & Winning the Off-Season

  8. May 27

    Cassidy Papa: Systemizing Care in the NBA

    Cassidy Papa - Physical Therapist for the Charlotte Hornets - joins us for the 152nd episode of MTN. On this episode, we we reflect on this last season for the Hornets, we talk through the RTP process for Charlotte, and we talk quite a bit on tendon health. This was a high-level conversation with actionable takeaways for any area of performance. Follow Cassidy on social media @cassidypapa14 Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode Huge shoutout to our newest partner: Hytro. Hytro is the answer for performance BFR in our space and we are thrilled to have them partner with MTN. Find out more about Hytro and everything they have to offer ⁠right here: https://hytro.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-media&utm_campaign=partner&utm_content=podcast&utm_term=foundational 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.

    Cassidy Papa: Systemizing Care in the NBA
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Move the Needle explores all areas of performance & coaching. Our goal - understand how to most effectively create positive change in athletic performance. Coaches & Professionals from around the industry are interviewed on their take on performance in every setting. Hosted by Mike Sullivan & Hunter Eisenhower, Move the Needle strives to provide a platform of education, curiosity, and actionable information for coaches and athletes.

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