Most load-velocity profiling work lives in sprinting on land. But Ryan Keating, Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Northern Ireland Sports Institute, has spent four years applying the same principles in a pool. In this episode he walks through how and why the 1080 Sprint became the centerpiece of his PhD research, what resisted swimming profiling actually looks like in practice, and what the data reveals about swimmers that gym testing simply cannot

The core finding is practical: strength numbers in the weight room don't reliably predict performance in the water. Load-velocity profiling in the pool gives coaches a direct measure of who is strong in their sport environment and who is fast, and those two qualities don't always show up in the same athlete

Topics covered:

-Why gym-based strength and conditioning has limited transfer to swimming

-Load protocols for swimming: 1-5-9kg for males and 1-3-5kg for females

-Why 10 meters of swimming is enough to build a reliable load-velocity profile

-How technique preservation changes load prescription in water

-Using V0 and L0 to identify a swimmer's needs

-Velocity-based feedback in the pool and how athletes self-regulate based on live data

-Assisted swimming and passive drag profiling as an emerging application

-Standardization as the key advantage of the 1080 across international swim programs

The conversation closes with a look at what's still unexplored, including assisted swimming, isokinetics in the weight room for swimmers, and how intervention research needs to catch up with the profiling work already being done

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Ben Shear has been using the 1080 Quantum for over 10 years, and the framework he's built around it is one of the more original applications in the space

His core idea: the Quantum functions as a rotary force plate. By orienting the athlete at specific angles relative to the cable, he can profile the eccentric, isometric, and concentric phases of a rotational movement the same way a force plate profiles a jump, and use the shape of that curve to direct training

The conversation covers how that testing protocol was developed, what it reveals about an athlete's rotary profile, and how Ben uses ground reaction force data from 3D golf force plates alongside the Quantum to connect movement capacity to loading strategy. The result is a system that can identify whether an athlete needs eccentric braking, rate of force development, or isometric stability in the transverse plane, and then prescribe accordingly

Topics covered:

-Why eccentric velocity matters more than eccentric load for injury prevention

-Using the Quantum as a rotary force plate: setup, orientation, and what the force curve reveals

-Counter-movement versus concentric-only rotation as a diagnostic tool

-Resistors and releasers: how Ben classifies athletes by their elasticity profile

-Connecting 3D ground reaction force data to cable orientation and loading strategy

-How horizontal, rotary, and vertical force production each map to a different training setup on the Quantum

-Using the Quantum as a report card: retesting to confirm whether the quality you trained actually changed

Ben's approach requires actually thinking about what the machine is measuring and why the setup matters. For coaches working in golf, baseball, tennis, or any rotary sport, this is a useful framework for getting more out of the data you already have

Between 2 Sprints is a podcast by 1080 Motion

Justin Smith of Wild Edge Performance runs a small NFL off-season training group, and the job is specific: get professional athletes to peak condition for preseason camp without leaving them cooked when they get there

In this episode, he walks through what a full week of training looked like during a 4-week summer block in the Bahamas, how the 1080 Sprint fits into each day, and how he thinks about layering complexity over two years of working with the same athletes

Year one was mostly linear, getting athletes comfortable with the machine and establishing velocity decrements to actually individualize loading. Year two, the work expanded into the weight room with isokinetics twice a week, more change of direction and deceleration work, and assisted sprinting that at least one athlete specifically requested after hitting his highest recorded top speed going into OTAs

Topics covered:

-Weekly structure for NFL offseason training

-How isokinetics in the weight room set the tone

-Exercise selection and parameters for isokinetic work

-Why assisted sprinting requires more buy-in from professional athletes

-How one athlete went from 21.5 to 22.08 mph top speed across two off-seasons

-Using the 1080 as a potentiation tool before route running sessions

-How training age affects how quickly you can introduce overspeed work

-Logistics of running a high-performance offseason camp in a foreign country

Justin's approach is straightforward: every session has a theme, the 1080 supports that theme, and nothing from one day should take away from the next. For coaches working with high-level athletes in a private setting, this is a useful look at how to structure a short, intentional offseason block

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Jose Catano of Catano Performance has been building his private speed training program around one idea: combining knowing the 'what' with knowing the 'why'

In this episode, he walks through how force-velocity profiling shaped his coaching process, how he manages groups of 15 to 20 athletes through sessions efficiently, and what it actually looks like to run individualized sprint training in a facility with 30 yards of turf and one 1080 Sprint

The conversation covers both sides of the operation. On the coaching side: how Jose uses load-velocity profiles to identify whether an athlete needs work on acceleration, transition, or top speed, and how he reads force curves and step data to make real-time decisions during a session

On the business side: how data-driven reporting builds parent and athlete buy-in, how a quick-release belt system changed the flow of group training, and why the unit earns its place not because of the technology itself, but because of the results it helps produce.

Topics covered:

-Why Jose started with JB Morin's force-velocity formulas before investing in the 1080

-Using velocity decrements to assign load and evaluate session quality

-Reading step data and force-curves to identify wasted early steps in acceleration

-Managing groups of 15 to 20 athletes through resisted sprint sessions with one unit

-How contrast training fits into the session structure

-Building athlete dashboards with two years of profiling data

-Micro-dosing resistance for youth athletes

-How the reporting process communicates athlete needs to parents

Jose's framework is straightforward: use the data to find the gap, fill the gap, and let the results do the talking. This is a practical conversation for any coach running speed development in a private setting

Between 2 Sprints is a podcast by 1080 Motion

We sit down with Matt Hobbs, Reconditioning Coordinator and Performance Therapist for the Cleveland Browns. Matt shares his journey from collegiate performance to the NFL and how he uses motorized resistance to bridge the gap between rehab and real performance

We dive into how return-to-play isn’t just about clearing athletes, but rebuilding acceleration, deceleration, and movement mechanics from the ground up. From early-stage ACL rehab progressions to late-stage assisted sprinting and change of direction work, Matt breaks down how he blends research, constraints-based coaching, and real-world application

We cover:

-Matt’s path from Miami to Nebraska to the Cleveland Browns

-Early exposure to 1080 and applying research to practice

-Using motorized resistance in return-to-play and reconditioning

-“1080 Projections” for rebuilding acceleration mechanics post-ACL

-Constraint-led coaching vs traditional cueing

-Assisted sprinting for speed development and late-stage RTP

-Contrast sprinting: resisted, unresisted, assisted

-Using velocity and split data to guide athlete progress

-Educating athletes on performance metrics beyond top speed

-Deceleration training and ADA as a key missing piece in football

More episodes coming with coaches and practitioners applying speed training, return-to-play, and motorized resistance to build athletes who are not just cleared, but truly ready to perform

We sit down with Karen Bagnardi, physical therapist, Gray Institute Fellow, and owner of Elite Motion Athlete. Karen has spent more than 35 years in orthopedic and sports medicine physical therapy and now works with high-performance athletes across high school, collegiate, professional, and Olympic levels

Karen shares how she built a mobile sports physical therapy practice, bringing treatment directly to where athletes train, from gyms to hockey rinks. Using the 1080 Sprint as her portable clinic, she combines movement assessment, data-driven rehab, and sport-specific training to guide athletes safely back to competition

From ACL rehab and return-to-play testing to on-ice sprint training and collaboration with surgeons, Karen explains how objective data helps athletes progress faster while reducing reinjury risk

We cover:-Karen’s path from traditional sports PT to mobile high-performance rehab

-Using the 1080 MAP and movement assessment to guide treatment

-Applying motorized resistance to real sport movements

-ACL rehab and tracking symmetry through force and velocity data

-Using sprint graphs and performance curves to guide progression

-Collaborating with surgeons, coaches, and skills trainers

-Fine-tuning return-to-play decisions with objective metrics

-Training hockey athletes directly on the ice with resisted sprinting

-The business side of building a mobile sports performance practice

-How data helps athletes return to sport faster and safer

We sit down with Devan McConnell, High Performance Director for the Utah Mammoth and longtime NHL performance leader with the New Jersey Devils and Arizona Coyotes. Devan shares how motorized resistance became a cornerstone of his performance, reconditioning, and sports science system across multiple NHL organizations

We dive into acceleration in hockey, isokinetic strength training, return-to-play integration, and how scaling from one Quantum to multiple Sprints and Cables changed what was possible in a team setting. From pitching performance tech to ownership to building an 8,000 square foot performance facility, this episode blends coaching, leadership, and system design at the highest level of professional hockey

We cover:

-Devan’s path from collegiate S&C to NHL High Performance Director

-Early adoption of the 1080 Quantum and Sprint in New Jersey

-Using acceleration as a primary KPI in hockey

-Isokinetics for strength, power, and safe force production

-Reconditioning long-term RTP cases with motorized resistance

-Scaling from one unit to multiple Sprints and Cables in Utah

-Training frontal and transverse plane power for hockey athletes

-Integrating isokinetic resistance into bench press and split squats

-How to justify performance technology to management and ownership

-The future of hockey development: change of direction, on-ice sprinting, and applied experimentation

We sit down with Charlie Bando, co-owner of Bando Performance, a multi-location performance company in the Northeast specializing in hockey development. Charlie shares how he went from early exposure to motorized resistance to building it into the backbone of his training culture across four facilities

We dive into how the 1080 Sprint evolved from a speed tool into a full-system performance solution, including isokinetics, eccentric overload, in-season monitoring, and return-to-play integration. From junior hockey athletes to high-level prospects, Charlie explains how intent, data, and culture combine to drive real results

We cover:

-How Bando Performance adopted the 1080 Sprint and scaled it across locations

-Building a performance culture around speed and measurable intent

-Using isokinetics for hockey-specific strength development

-Running an omni-contraction model: eccentric, isometric, concentric emphases

-Monitoring in-season fatigue and performance in collision sports

-Integrating motorized resistance into return-to-play settings

-Strength work vs on-ice speed development

-Gamifying speed training for youth athletes

-Scaling technology during high-volume summer training

We sit down with JT Ayers, head track and field coach at Trabuco Hills High School. JT shares what it actually looks like to build a high-level speed program in a public school setting, from long-term planning and fundraising to earning trust from athletes, parents, and the community.

We talk through why he waited to invest in equipment he truly believed in, how overspeed training changed both performance and safety in his program, and how he scales one 1080 Sprint 2 across a large roster. From resisted starts and contrast work to assisted sprinting, data tracking, and simple KPIs, this episode is a practical look at applying elite tools in a real high school environment.

We cover:

-JT’s background coaching high school and private-sector athletes

-Long-term planning and fundraising for equipment you truly want

-Why safety and reliability mattered for overspeed training

-Using resisted sprints, contrast work, and simple loading strategies

-Assisted sprinting and overspeed in a high school setting

-Tracking a few key metrics without overcomplicating the process

-Scaling one unit across a large roster

-Creating training groups and athlete buy-in

-Using data to support coaching eyes, not replace them

-Building a culture of trust, patience, and long-term development

We sit down with Diwesh Poudyal, Director of Fitness at Champion PT & Performance. Diwesh breaks down how his team blends performance and physical therapy under one roof, and how the 1080 Sprint 2 has become a central tool across return to play, arm care, and high-level athletic development.

We dig into how his use of motorized resistance evolved from basic resisted sprinting to precise manipulation of eccentric and concentric load, velocity, and direction. From MLB arm care and isokinetics to ACL rehab, assisted sprinting, and multidirectional work, this episode shows what happens when good PT principles meet intentional performance training.

We cover:

-Early learning curve with the 1080 and systemizing its use

-Blending PT and performance in one integrated model

-Isokinetic arm care for professional baseball players

-Using eccentric overload for shoulder robustness

-Load-velocity profiling for sprint and power development

-Assisted sprinting for acceleration, decel, and high-speed exposure

-Multidirectional drills for field sport athletes

-Broad jumps, bounds, and horizontal loading in RTP

-Using objective data to build confidence post ACL

-Reverse engineering performance from late-stage RTP demands

More episodes coming with coaches integrating performance, rehab, and data to build better athletes and smarter systems.