Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast

Jess Racz, an experienced S&C coach at Complex Miami and owner of JR Performance, shares her insights into basketball performance training. She discusses the critical components of 3D Movement, neurology, and 'Ninjility'—a blend of agility and skill. Jess emphasizes the importance of individualized training approaches and the use of kinematics for performance analysis. She also highlights the need for trust between athletes and trainers and advocates for a structured method to skill development, aiming to foster collaboration in the basketball training community.

Matt Price - Director, Strength and Performance Science for the LA Kings - joins us for the 56th episode of MTN. On the podcast today, Matt talks us through what he has seen in the evolution of training within the NHL in the last decade, the importance of speed training, and the specifics behind how he develops fast, powerful athletes within the Kings organization. Follow up with Matt on social media @mattprice_hp 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.

Explore the evolution of basketball training methodologies and the challenges of integrating players from diverse backgrounds. Discover innovative approaches to deceleration training and the balance of strength and agility. Delve into the unique training regimens of triathletes, emphasizing structured schedules and overcoming physical challenges. Critique traditional NBA combine testing methods, advocating for advanced evaluation techniques. Lastly, learn how cutting-edge equipment is revolutionizing sports performance and facility design.

Daniel Day, founder of CRFTD Athlete and a global performance coach, shares his journey from Maryland basketball to the European soccer scene. He reveals how he convinced soccer players that strength training enhances performance rather than hinders it. Day emphasizes the importance of holistic training models, even with limited resources. He also discusses creative workout adaptations in constrained spaces and the significance of subjective coaching observation over solely relying on technology. His insights on building trust and holistic care highlight the multifaceted nature of athlete development.

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.