Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast

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.

Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Mike Sullivan and Hunter Eisenhower, with 172 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Mike Sullivan and Hunter Eisenhower hosts Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast, a health show with 172 episodes published.

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  Episode #173

  Lee Taft: Layering Multi-Directional Movement

  Sep 30, 20261h 17mS1

  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 & 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

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  Episode #172

  Andrea Hayden: Gamify Training

  Sep 23, 20261h 11mS1

  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 & 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

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  Episode #170

  Andrew Smith: Return to Play with the LA Rams

  Sep 9, 202656 minS1

  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 & 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!

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  Episode #169

  CEO Series: Les Spellman

  Sep 2, 202659 minS1

  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

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  Episode #167

  Daniel Day: Performance Nomad

  Aug 19, 20261h 38mS1

  Daniel Day - Owner of CRFTD Athlete - joins us for the 164th episode of the show. Daniel joins a very short list of guests who have made multiple appearances on the show, as he sits down with us about two years removed from our first conversation. One of the more interesting paths in all of performance coaching, Daniel, a self described 'performance nomad', has found a way to create a holistic model of performance spanning multiple countries, continents, and time-zones. From routine optimization, lessons learned from across the globe, and even a quick masterclass in content creation, Daniel delivers throughout. A partner of Relay Athletic, check out Daniel's special discount code with Relay: CRFTDFAM for 50% off! Follow Daniel on IG @crftd.athlete 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

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