Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast

Dr. Ken Clark - Associate Professor at Westchester University and Biomechanist for USATF - joins us for the 174th episode of MTN. On today's show, we talk through the spring mass model, the two-mass model, defining coordination, and how there are many roads that lead to Rome when it comes to elite speed development. Ken is one of the foremost experts in sprint research in the world and it was a pleasure to have him on the show today.

Follow Ken on social media @kenclarkspeed

Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode

If you are a fan of the MTN Podcast, then take a look at MTN Insider. Insider turns every Wednesday conversation into analysis, evidence, and action-plans. For a free preview of Insider, head over to: https://www.mtnperform.com/podcastinsider

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If you have not yet had a chance to, we would love for you to access our new deceleration album titled, 'Brakes'. It is a nine-track album that has deep dive conversations, an hour long practical, calculators, an e-book, and much more. Check it out at: https://www.mtnperform.com/albums

Quin Sandler - CEO of Plantiga - joins us for the 173rd episode of MTN. This is the third edition of our CEO Series in which we interview the top executive of some of the most interesting companies within performance. On today's show, Quin talks us through the evolution of Plantiga from working with his Dad to building an AI model in his honor.

This was such an interesting episode and we are glad that we can share it with all of you.

Find out more about Plantiga on social media @plantiga

Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode

If you are a fan of the MTN Podcast, then take a look at MTN Insider. Insider turns every Wednesday conversation into analysis, evidence, and action-plans. For a free preview of Insider, head over to: https://www.mtnperform.com/podcastinsider

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If you have not yet had a chance to, we would love for you to access our new deceleration album titled, 'Brakes'. It is a nine-track album that has deep dive conversations, an hour long practical, calculators, an e-book, and much more. Check it out at: https://www.mtnperform.com/albums

Alan Murdoch - Owner of Elevate Speed & Rehab - joins us for the 172nd episode of MTN. On today's show we dive into Alan's systems behind ACL return. This was one of the most informative episodes we've ever done and are really excited to be able to share it with all of you.

Follow Alan on social media @elevate_speed_rehab

Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode

If you are a fan of the MTN Podcast, then take a look at MTN Insider. Insider turns every Wednesday conversation into analysis, evidence, and action-plans. For a free preview of Insider, head over to: https://www.mtnperform.com/podcastinsider

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If you have not yet had a chance to, we would love for you to access our new deceleration album titled, 'Brakes'. It is a nine-track album that has deep dive conversations, an hour long practical, calculators, an e-book, and much more. Check it out at: https://www.mtnperform.com/albums

Tyrell Brown - Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Indianapolis Colts - joins us for the 171st episode of MTN. On this episode of the podcast, we talk about his time at TCU, their run to the national championship, getting let go from that position, and now transitioning into his time with the Colts and adjusting to the NFL.

Follow Tyrell on social media @tyrellbrown_10

Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode

If you are a fan of the MTN Podcast, then take a look at MTN Insider. Insider turns every Wednesday conversation into analysis, evidence, and action-plans. For a free preview of Insider, head over to: https://www.mtnperform.com/podcastinsider

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If you have not yet had a chance to, we would love for you to access our new deceleration album titled, 'Brakes'. It is a nine-track album that has deep dive conversations, an hour long practical, calculators, an e-book, and much more. Check it out at: https://www.mtnperform.com/albums

Lee Taft - Speed Guy - joins us for the 170th episode of MTN. On this episode, we discuss the seven foundational patterns within Lee's thought process behind multi-directional movement. We dive into change of direction, agility, deceleration, and what its like consulting for some of the top teams in the world. Lee has amassed nearly forty years of coaching experience to draw on, and his ability to communicate and educate makes that evident.

Find Lee on social media @leetaft

Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode

If you are a fan of the MTN Podcast, then take a look at MTN Insider. Insider turns every Wednesday conversation into analysis, evidence, and action-plans. For a free preview of Insider, head over to: https://www.mtnperform.com/podcastinsider

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If you have not yet had a chance to, we would love for you to access our new deceleration album titled, 'Brakes'. It is a nine-track album that has deep dive conversations, an hour long practical, calculators, an e-book, and much more. Check it out at: https://www.mtnperform.com/albums

Andrea Hayden - Head Performance Coach for the Minnesota Lynx - joins us for the 169th episode of MTN. On today's show, we dive into Andrea's experience across the spectrum of elite sport, she talks to us about the increasing demands of the WNBA, and we discuss the gamification of training with pro athletes.

Follow Andrea on social media @atrain_strength

Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode.

If you are a fan of the MTN Podcast, then take a look at MTN Insider. Insider turns every Wednesday conversation into analysis, evidence, and action-plans. For a free preview of Insider, head over to: https://www.mtnperform.com/podcastinsider

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If you have not yet had a chance to, we would love for you to access our new deceleration album titled, 'Brakes'. It is a nine-track album that has deep dive conversations, an hour long practical, calculators, an e-book, and much more. Check it out at: https://www.mtnperform.com/albums

Jess Elis - Owner/Founder of Rehab Code - joins us for the 168th episode of MTN. On this episode of the show, we dive into the comparison between the world of medical and performance on the team and private sides, we talk through tendon injuries, and Jess imparts on the importance of pathomechanics as a driver of progress

Follow Jess on social media @physio_elis

Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode

If you are a fan of the MTN Podcast, then take a look at MTN Insider. Insider turns every Wednesday conversation into analysis, evidence, and action-plans. For a free preview of Insider, head over to: https://www.mtnperform.com/podcastinsider

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If you have not yet had a chance to, we would love for you to access our new deceleration album titled, 'Brakes'. It is a nine-track album that has deep dive conversations, an hour long practical, calculators, an e-book, and much more. To buy this album head over to: www. mtnperform.com/albums

See you guys next week!

Andrew Smith - Associate S&C & RTP Coordinator with the LA Rams - joins us for the 169th episode of MTN. On this episode of the show, we dive into Andrew's transition from USC to LAR and the shift in roles that he has experienced. He talks us through a bit about the framework behind how the organization thinks through the return from injury process, and Andrew tells us one of the most brutal stories from his time working for Bennie Wylie.

Follow Andrew on social media @coach_dreww

Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode

If you are a fan of the MTN Podcast, then take a look at MTN Insider. Insider turns every Wednesday conversation into analysis, evidence, and action-plans. For a free preview of Insider, head over to: https://www.mtnperform.com/podcastinsider

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If you have not yet had a chance to, we would love for you to access our new deceleration album titled, 'Brakes'. It is a nine-track album that has deep dive conversations, an hour long practical, calculators, an e-book, and much more. To buy this album head over to: www. mtnperform.com/albums

See you guys next week!

Les Spellman - Founder of Spellman Performance & Universal Speed Rating - joins us for the 166th episode of MTN and our second iteration of the 'CEO Series'. On the CEO series, we dissect the companies that these individuals have built within the world of human performance. This was an incredible inside look into the operation behind what Les does every single day as a world-class coach.

Follow Les on social media @les7spellman

Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode

If you enjoy this podcast - head over to https://mtninsider.netlify.app/ to dive into the MTN Insider which is a deep dive into every episode. Research, 'Fact Checks', and much much more.

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

Rick Franzblau - Assistant AD/Olympic Sports - joins us for the 165th episode of MTN. On this episode of the podcast, we go on a deep dive of infrasternal angle, individual structure differences, real-world application, and Rick explains many of the problems that he sees in the performance world. There was a ton of information packed into this podcast and we are glad that you are along for the ride with us. Bring your notebooks.

Make sure to follow Rick on social media @FranzblauRick

Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episode

If you enjoy this podcast - head over to https://mtninsider.netlify.app/ to dive into the MTN Insider which is a deep dive into every episode. Research, 'Fact Checks', and much much more.

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