We talk through:

• His journey across multiple D1 programs

• How he trains baseball and golf athletes

• The benchmarks that predict throwing velocity and exit velo

• Why impulse and lower body power carry so much weight

• The role of VBT, PERCH, force plates, and athlete autonomy

• Exercise selection, trap bar deadlifts, and unilateral strength

• How he continues to learn and build as a coach

A real coach-to-coach conversation filled with insights you can use right away.

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Matt shares his journey from student manager to leading an entire analytics department, and breaks down how data, when communicated the right way can actually transform coaching, culture, and athlete development.

In this episode we cover:

• How he rose from student manager to analytics director

• The metrics that matter most in college baseball

• How to simplify analytics so coaches and players actually use it

• What track & field and other sports can borrow from baseball data

• The future of performance tech, from biomechanics to AI

• Lessons for young coaches and analysts on communication & leadership

This is one of the most grounded and actionable conversations I’ve had about analytics across sport.

Listen to the full episode on YouTube or Spotify — links below.

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Topics Covered:

• Matt’s rise from student manager to analytics director

• What analytics looks like inside a D1 program

• The metrics that matter for hitters and pitchers

• How to create coach-friendly reports players will actually use

• Getting buy-in from athletes and staff

• What track & field can steal from baseball analytics

• The future of sports tech & performance measurement

• Advice for young coaches and analysts

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In this powerful and personal episode, I sit down with my cousin and “big brother,” Dr. James M. Harvey a licensed physical therapist and breathing coach with a mission to help people heal themselves from the inside out. We dive into everything from our childhood memories to the science behind breathwork and chronic pain.

Dr. Harvey shares his journey from studying psychology to becoming a physical therapist, his struggles with back pain, and the moment he realized healing is more than physical it’s emotional, mental, and spiritual. We talk about the importance of breathing, the nervous system, and how simple techniques can unlock energy, reduce stress, and improve performance, especially for athletes.

We also explore how leadership shows up in coaching and healthcare, the real meaning of doing hard things, and the power of purpose driven work. Whether you’re a coach, an athlete, or someone trying to feel better in your body, this episode has something for you.

💬 Topics Covered:

• The connection between breath and healing

• Chronic pain and the nervous system

• Coaching lessons and leadership challenges

• Personal stories and real-life growth

How to reach Dr. Harvey?

IG- DocHarvey

📧 James@InputPT.com

This one’s special! Tune in and learn how breath is life.

We dive deep into:

• His transition from athlete to coach and clinician

• Lessons learned from overcoming injury

• How he built btexceleration from the ground up

• His approach to athlete development, recovery, and performance

Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or just someone who values hard work and growth, this episode is full of insight and inspiration. Brendan keeps it real about training smarter, handling setbacks, and balancing business and family life.

🎧 Tap in and hear how Brendan is making a difference one athlete at a time!

USC Men’s Sprints & Hurdles Coach Brenton Emanuel joins the show to share his powerful story of growth — from a kid in Plainfield, Illinois, to coaching at one of the top programs in college track and field.

We talk about his journey through Eastern Illinois, Cal U Pennsylvania, Illinois State, Nebraska, and now USC, the lessons he learned facing adversity, and how he’s grown as a coach, husband, and father. Brenton opens up about coaching hurdlers without being a hurdler himself, the importance of athlete care, and what it’s really like stepping into a Power 5 program.

Plus, he drops real coaching gems — including training methods like continuous 200s and breaking down 400m reps — that every coach can use.

This one’s about more than coaching… it’s about chasing growth.

🎙️ Guests:

• Coach Crowe

• Coach Marcus

• Coach Thompsen

• Carson Vittorio

We talk about:

• First coaching memories

• Life lessons through track & field

• The legendary 2006 DQ story

• Coaching for legacy, not just wins

💙 This episode is dedicated in loving memory of ISP Corey S. Thompsen, a hero and the brother of one of our own. A scholarship has been established in his name at his former high school to support students pursuing criminal justice. If you’d like to donate, you can support the fund via Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/trooper-corey-s-thompsen

Mike shares 🔥 insights about why your “why” matters more than your title, how to build a meaningful coaching journey, and what it really means to leave a legacy in sports and life.

This one’s about more than X’s and O’s—it’s about people.

Tune in for more episodes featuring raw, insightful, and inspiring stories that go beyond the game or meet. First guest: the legendary Tony Holler, founder of the Feed the Cats sprint training system.