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Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast

Mike Sullivan and Hunter Eisenhower
Strength and Conditioning
Injury Prevention
Speed Development
Athletic Performance
Strength Training
Deceleration
Sports Science
Performance Coaching
Baseball
Sports Performance
NBA
Speed Training
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

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 sp... more

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 man... more

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 t... more

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 s... more

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Recent Guests

Ken Clark
Associate professor, biomechanist and sprint researcher with coaching experience
Westchester University
Episode: Ken Clark: Force, Coordination, and Elite Speed Mechanics
Quin Sandler
CEO and founder of Plantiga
Plantiga
Episode: CEO Series: Quin Sandler
Alan Murdoch
Founder of Elevate Speed & Rehab, specializing in performance rehabilitation
Elevate Speed & Rehab
Episode: Alan Murdoch: A Systematic Approach to ACL Rehab
Tyrell Brown
Strength and conditioning coach with NFL experience
Indianapolis Colts (NFL)
Episode: Tyrell Brown: From CFB to the NFL
Lee Taft
Movement expert and author specializing in multi-directional speed
Episode: Lee Taft: Layering Multi-Directional Movement
Andrea Hayden
Head of performance for the Minnesota Lynx (WNBA)
Minnesota Lynx
Episode: Andrea Hayden: Gamify Training
Jess Elis
Owner and operator of Rehab Code; former VP of Health for the New York Knicks and Director of Player Health and Performance for the Portland Trail Blazers; former Director of Physical Therapy for Exos
Rehab Code; Exos; NBA teams
Episode: Jess Elis: Pathomechanics of Performance
Andrew Smith
Associates Training and Conditioning Coach; Coordinator of Return to Play for the Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles Rams
Episode: Andrew Smith: Return to Play with the LA Rams
Les Spellman
Founder/CEO of Spellman Performance and Universal Speed Rating (USR)
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Episode: CEO Series: Les Spellman

Hosts

Mike Sullivan
Host of Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast
Hunter Eisenhower
Host of Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Super Informative - Great Guests!

    The work these guys are doing is incredible. Their discussions with their guests have really helped me stay informed, and learn a lot! Not just technical, but a wide range of lifestyle tools. Love it!

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    United States3 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Keep up the good work guys. I love the podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States2 years ago

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Thoughtful interviews with world-class experts make complex ideas accessible.

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Ken Clark: Force, Coordination, and Elite Speed Mechanics
Q: How are we defining what coordination means, or how have you defined it within some of those studies that you were just referring to?
Clark describes using continuous relative phase to measure how the thighs, shanks and limb segments move in relation to one another. At top speed, the thighs should work in opposition, with rapid, coordinated reversals rather than one leg lagging behind.
Ken Clark: Force, Coordination, and Elite Speed Mechanics
Q: Can you also explain the difference between the spring mass model and how some certain runners might fall into one or the other?
Clark says the spring-mass model describes a relatively symmetrical force pattern and a passive catch-and-rebound movement, which fits hopping and slower running. The fastest runners show a double-peaked force pattern with greater force earlier in ground contact, a pattern that informed the two-mass model.
Alan Murdoch: A Systematic Approach to ACL Rehab
Q: When someone has a second tear, such as tearing the same ACL again after returning to sport, how do the rehabilitation stages change?
Murdoch classifies surgically reinjured athletes as red and generally expands the expected rehabilitation timeline to 1.2 to 1.5 times the baseline, focusing added work on the specific physical or cognitive areas where the athlete broke down.
Alan Murdoch: A Systematic Approach to ACL Rehab
Q: When do you move an athlete into return to loading if they are not at full extension after an ACL injury?
Murdoch says there are rare exceptions, such as when the surgeon intentionally tightened the graft, but otherwise persistent loss of extension warrants reviewing the surgical history with the surgeon and assessing whether another procedure is needed.
CEO Series: Quin Sandler
Q: How do you validate Norman to make sure that the information it provides is correct?
Plantiga has applied sports scientists review the knowledge and training used by Norman. The system also uses athlete-specific context, including injury history and goals, while Sandler acknowledges that it can still hallucinate and its outputs need checking.

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Move the Needle dives into performance and coaching across elite sports, blending practical how-tos with data-informed insights. Episodes frequently explore return-to-play, biomechanics, speed and power development, monitoring technologies, and the realities of coaching at college, pro, and private settings. A standout trait is the roster of high-caliber guests from NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA, and sports science, paired with candid discussions about program design, leadership, and the business of performance coaching. Listeners—coaches, athletes, and sports executives—likely value actionable frameworks, real-world case studies, and the intersection of science and craft. The format tends to mix in-the-trenches coaching stories with forward-looking ... more

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