The Hawkin Podcast 〡Hawkin Dynamics

N1: Introducing The Hawkin Podcast & Thomas Newman with Drake Berberet

Hawkin Dynamics Director of Sport Science Drake Berberet Introduces Thomas Newman, The Hawkin Podcast host and Chief Innovation Officer at Hawkin Dynamics. Welcome to the Lab!

 

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N2: Eric Renaghan ━ Merit-Based Training

Eric Renaghan is currently the General Manager at Sanford Power in Irvine California. Prior to leading Sanford Power Eric was the Head of Strength and Conditioning for the St. Louis Blues (NHL) starting in 2016. Prior to his position with the Blues, he held the title of assistant S&C coach for the Vancouver Canucks. Eric has also recently completed his graduate studies in biomechanics from Lindenwood University. His main interest is in neuro-mechanics and movement expression as it relates to sport performance.

 

In today's podcast we'll cover:

1.  Clarity in data with common sense 

2. Training for Adaptations 

3.  Thresholds and Cutoffs

4.  Proxies and Absolute Values 

5.  Foundations program is a the test, not testing an individuals foundation.

6. Merit Based Training 

 

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N3: Dr. David Dodick -- The Future of Concussion Testing & Management

David W. Dodick, MD, FRCP (C), FACP is a Professor of Neurology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, and a consultant in neurology at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. At Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Dodick serves as the Director of the Headache Program and the Sports Neurology & Concussion Program.   Dr. Dodick is board certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). He also holds United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties certification in headache medicine and ABPN certification in vascular neurology. Dr. Dodick has authored more than 350 peer-reviewed publications and authored/edited 10 books. He is the Chair of the Sports Concussion Conference Workgroup and the AAN Annual Sports Concussion Conference of the American Academy of Neurology; and a member of the AAN’s Annual Meeting Committee. He is a member of the scientific committee of the International Migraine Trust. He is Chair of the International Headache Academy. He is on the editorial board of several journals including Lancet Neurology, Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, Postgraduate Medicine, Headache, and Cephalalgia.   Dr. Dodcik is the former President of the International Headache Society, former President of the American Headache Society, Chair of the American Migraine Foundation, Director of the US Academic Headache Consortium, and former Editor-in-Chief of Cephalalgia.   —   In today's podcast with Dr. Dodick we'll cover: 1. Dr. Dodick’s professional journey 2. What is a concussion? 3. What is the future of concussion testing? 4. What is Synaquell? 5. The future of contact athletics. Have questions about this episode? Fill out the form below and we will connect with you directly! https://www.hawkindynamics.com/hawkinpodcast

 

Hawkin Dynamics is an industry leader in force plates, education, and support. Check out www.HawkinDynamics.com to learn more, or request a hassle-free quote to see what the HD System costs, here.

N4: Drew Hammond ━ Tactical Strength Training

Drew Hammond currently serves as a Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Director within the XVIII Airborne Corps located at Fort Bragg, NC. Prior to working with the Army, Drew served as a strength and conditioning specialist and human performance program director with Air Force Special Warfare out of Tucson, Arizona. He received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his masters in physiology and strength and conditioning from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Although the vast majority of his career has been with embedded tactical human performance teams, he has also worked with collegiate, professional, and international sporting organizations both in the United States and abroad.

 

Hawkin Dynamics is an industry leader in force plates, education, and support. Check out www.HawkinDynamics.com to learn more, or request a hassle-free quote to see what the HD System costs, here.

N5: Ryan Carroll ─ Culture Change in the Military, Training the Female Athlete

Ryan Carroll is currently the Director of Elite Sport & Tactical at Bridge Athletic. Prior to Bridge, Ryan was the Tactical Performance Specialist at Exos for 6-years.

In this episode, Ryan discusses his upcoming presentation at the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) Tactical Strength & Conditioning Conference (TSAC) in Norfolk, VA, and how the culture in the military is changing in regards to training the female athlete.

 

Hawkin Dynamics is an industry leader in force plates, education, and support. Check out www.HawkinDynamics.com to learn more, or request a hassle-free quote to see what the HD System costs, here.

N6: James Hanisch ─ Former Philadelphia Eagles Performance Scientist

The newest member of the Hawkin Dynamics Team, James Hanisch joins us in Episode 6 of The Hawkin Podcast. James joins HD from the Philadelphia Eagles where he was the Director of Performance Science for over 6-years. Prior to the Eagles, James spent 2.5-years with the University of Oregon. 

 

James & Thomas talk about:

• James journey and finding himself in sport performance 
• The Australian performance model vs. the US model
• Moving from lab-based to field-based research
• Building out a sport science model
• Force plates...of course
• ...and much more

 

Hawkin Dynamics is an industry leader in force plates, education, and support. Check out www.HawkinDynamics.com to learn more, or request a hassle-free quote to see what the HD System costs, here.

N7: Anthony ”TJ” Belanger, From Yale Intern to Director of Sports Performance & Student-Athlete Innovation

TJ Belanger joins us from Yale University for Episode 7 of The Hawkin Podcast. In this episode TJ & Thomas will cover:

• What it's like being an intern at one of the nation's best intern programs, Yale University
• Building an internship curriculum from scratch 
• Care for the athlete, over program perfection
• How to continually audit your training programs 
• Using force plates as an analog 
• ...and much much more

Find us at www.HawkinDynamics.com or request a hassle-free quote to see what the HD System costs, here.

N8: Eric Renaghan ━ Part 2, Merit-Based Training

We are joined in Episode 08 of The Hawkin Podcast by Eric Renaghan.

Eric Renaghan is currently the General Manager at Sanford Power in Irvine, California. Prior to leading Sanford Power Eric was the Head of Strength and Conditioning for the St. Louis Blues (NHL) starting in 2016. Prior to his position with the Blues, he held the title of assistant S&C coach for the Vancouver Canucks. Eric has also recently completed his graduate studies in biomechanics from Lindenwood University. His main interest is in neuro-mechanics and movement expression as it relates to sport performance.

 

This is Eric's second feature of many on The Hawkin Podcast.

Hawkin Dynamics is an industry leader in force plates, education, and support. Check out www.HawkinDynamics.com to learn more, or request a hassle-free quote to see what the HD System costs, here.

N9: Brandon Shaffer ─ From Athlete to Intern to Pro Baseball

Brandon Shaffer joins us in Episode 9 of The Hawkin Podcast from the Minnesota Twins where he is a Complex Strength & Conditioning Coach.

 

Prior to joining the Minnesota Twins, Brandon was a Strength & Conditioning coach at Yale University for nearly 2-years, and previously a graduate assistant coach at Northwestern State University. 

 

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N10: Boyd Epley ─ Stories From The Godfather of Strength & Conditioning

Boyd Epley, MEd, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA, founder of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and one of the most decorated strength coaches of all time, talks to Thomas Newman, Hawkin Dynamics Chief Innovation Officer.

 

In this episode, Boyd talks about his innovation within Strength & Conditioning over the course of his 35-year coaching career. During this time, Boyd recorded 356 Wins, 5 National Championships, and a host of National Player of the Year Award winners. He is the creator of Husker Power, the recipient of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN) Lifetime Achievement Award, Lindy’s National College Football magazine named him one of College Football’s Top 100 Most Important People of the Century.

 

Key Topics From The Episode:

• Starting year around training with Nebraska Husker Football
• Importance of testing & auditing your training program
• Creation of the electronic timer for 40-yd sprint testing
• Creation of the Strength Index & Performance Index (www.boydepley.com)
• Creation of the Power Rack, "Tractor Jack" Bench Press, and Jammer
• Creation of the Push-Pull Machine 
• How to design strength circuits, and work-rest ratio
• The importance of power in collegiate football
• ...and much much more

Learn more about Hawkin Dynamics here: www.hawkindynamics.com or request a hassle-free quote to see what the HD System costs, here.