Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast

Randy Huntington - Legend - joins us for the 176th episode of MTN. On today's show, we talk through Christian McCaffrey's training this last year, the importance of the foot, calcaneus, talus, and Achilles. This was a wide ranging conversation that just starts to tap into Randy's nearly 50 years of coaching experience. Find Randy on social media @hunt895wrFind and follow MTN 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

Scott Salwasser - Director of Coaching and Applied Sports Science at Sports Academy - joins us for the 175th episode of MTN. This show is one that draws on the incredible depth of experience that Scott has amassed thus far in his career. From time spent in the NFL, to College Football, to High-School Performance, and now working within one of the premier private performance brands in the country, Scott has built a career on lifelong learning that translates to this episode.Follow Scott on social media @realcoachsalFind 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

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 @kenclarkspeedFind and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeIf 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

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 @plantigaFind and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeIf 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

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_rehabFind and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeIf 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

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_10Find and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeIf 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

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 @leetaftFind and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeIf 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

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_strengthFind 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

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 progressFollow Jess on social media @physio_elisFind and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeIf 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/albumsSee 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_drewwFind and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeIf 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/albumsSee you guys next week!