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Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast

Mike Sullivan and Hunter Eisenhower
Strength and Conditioning
Injury Prevention
Athletic Performance
Speed Development
Strength Training
Deceleration
Sports Science
Performance Coaching
Baseball
Sports Performance
Speed Training
NBA
Athlete Development
Performance Therapy
Hockey
Force Measurement
Basketball
Coordination
Force Plates
Tendons

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 i... more

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Latest Episodes

Marc Lewis - Performance Scientist & Co-Founder of the Sport Science Network - joins us for the 158th episode of MTN. On today's show, we dive into Marc's co-endeavor with Adam Virgile with the Sport Science Network, we look into some of the processe... more

If you are interested in learning world class manual therapy interventions from Dr. Ramogida, he will be hosting a two day in person intensive in Phoenix on September 12th and 13th! (Corrected from dates in intro, stating the 13th & 14th). Interested... more

Brijesh Patel - Associate Athletic Director & Director of Athletic Performance at Quinnipiac University - joins us for the 156th episode of MTN. On the three year mark of MTN, Brijesh jumps on to talk 'fascial fitness', reframing cueing in the weight... more

Brian McGill - SoFlo Performance Coach - joins us for the 155th episode of MTN. On this episode, we talk about the many connections that Brian and MTN seem to have, he talks us through his path to becoming Payton Pritchard's personal performance coac... more

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Recent Guests

Brijesh Patel
Associate Athletic Director and Director of Athletic Performance at Quinnipiac University
Quinnipiac University
Episode: Brijesh Patel: Fascial Fitness & Isokinetics
Brian McGill
Private performance coach in South Florida, former Celtics performance coach for Payton Pritchard
Private practice / South Florida
Episode: Brian McGill: Building Game Strength
Will Morlock
Director of Athletic Performance for Hockey at Michigan State University
Michigan State University Hockey
Episode: Will Morlock: Versatility in Motorized Resistance
Justin Wakefield
Owner, Apex Performance
Apex Performance
Episode: Justin Wakefield: Rise of Skubal & Winning the Off-Season
Cassidy Papa
Physical therapist for the Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets
Episode: Cassidy Papa: Systemizing Care in the NBA
Kris Chrisp
Lead performance coach for Zion Williamson
New Orleans Pelicans (trainer for Zion Williamson)
Episode: Kris Chrisp: Project Zion
Warren Bradley
Founder of Hytro, PhD in exercise physiology and nutrition
Hytro
Episode: Warren Bradley: Blood Flow Restriction
Mike Boyle
Owner, MBSC; Former collegiate, professional, and Olympic level performance coach
MBSC (Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning)
Episode: Mike Boyle: Building a Legacy
Dusty Anfuso
Owner of Athletic Culture; private performance coach in San Diego
Athletic Culture
Episode: Dusty Anfuso: Pushing SoCal Performance

Hosts

Hunter Eisenhower
Host of Move the Needle; co-host of the show
Mike Sullivan
Host of Move the Needle; co-host of the show

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Keep up the good work guys. I love the podcast

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Content is research-informed but accessible for practitioners at all levels.
Hosts keep conversations grounded with real-world industry stories.
Guests often discuss long-term athlete development and team collaboration.
Covers a broad range of performance topics, from rehab to private coaching to data systems.
High-quality guests regularly share practical, actionable tips.

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Talking Points

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Brijesh Patel: Fascial Fitness & Isokinetics
Q: If someone asked for an audit of their program from a fascial fitness perspective, what would you look for?
I'd first assess whether long-duration stretching is included, whether movements are integrated across the entire kinetic chain, if the athlete can sense and feel their body, move through a full range of motion, and perform in sagittal, frontal, and transverse planes with attention to foot-ground interaction.
Brijesh Patel: Fascial Fitness & Isokinetics
Q: What is the relationship between fascia and training, and how do you view it from a global perspective?
Fascia is the connective tissue that links the entire body; training should consider the whole chains rather than isolating fascia. Fascia allows movement through different vectors and speeds, enabling coaches to cue movements that integrate the entire body and improve efficiency.
Justin Wakefield: Rise of Skubal & Winning the Off-Season
Q: What are your plans for Apex in the next five years?
Wakefield aims to buy a permanent building, expand the team (PTs, high school staff), and broaden client reach beyond pro athletes while maintaining a core focus on NFL/MLB clients.
Justin Wakefield: Rise of Skubal & Winning the Off-Season
Q: How do you balance off-season programming between prehab, rehab, and performance?
The focus shifts from high rehab and mobility work early in the off-season to more maximal prep work as athletes regain readiness, with a gradual decrease in volume and a move toward performance-based sessions as the season approaches.
Justin Wakefield: Rise of Skubal & Winning the Off-Season
Q: What is your evaluation process when a new athlete comes through the door?
The process starts with a phone screen, followed by in-person intake where injuries and history are reviewed, then hands-on PT assessment, force-plate testing, and a team-wide review to categorize the athlete and tailor a plan.

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This show centers on high-performance coaching, athlete development, injury rehabilitation, and data-informed training across pro and collegiate levels. Episodes commonly feature private performance coaches, physiotherapists, performance directors, and tech-enabled practitioners who share practical workflows for off-season programming, return-to-play decisions, tendon health, biomechanics, and integration with teams. A standout aspect is how guests blend hands-on coaching with systems-thinking—whether deploying force-plates, blood flow restriction, or movement-based durability techniques—along with real-world entrepreneurship and program design insights for private practices and multi-sport environments. Listeners can expect actionable take... more

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