MTB Performance Project

Mar 14 2024
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Hello, my name is Mickey Brueckner (MTB) and welcome to my podcast: "The MTB Performance Project." I am the founder and CEO of the ANNEX Sports Performance Center. I have almost 20 years of experience training athletes of all levels, running a business and building a brand. I am a husband, a father to three children, and I still train hard on a regular basis. The main goal of this endeavor is to uncover different aspects of human performance. I believe there are many layers to this pursuit: health, fitness, nutrition, mental, social - the list goes on. However, no matter what you are chasing, the principles across many of these disciplines are universal. Through interviewing people who I consider experts in there field, along with past and current ANNEX athletes, we can dive deeper into these disciplines and unpack different levels of performance. I named it the Performance "Project" because for me, this is a lifelong initiative to be in constant pursuit of ways to improve my overall health and performance. Thank you for listening.

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017 | Elevating Player Development: The Intersection of Collaboration, Technology, and Culture in Sports Science w/ Dr Brad DeWeese | MTB Performance Project

Mar 14 2024 62 mins  
Summary Dr. Brad DeWeese, a high performance director, discusses the importance of collaboration and communication in player development. He emphasizes the need for a unifying language among different roles and disciplines in sports. Brad shares his diverse career path and the value of delayed gratification in professional growth. He also highlights the role of technology in

016 | In-Season Training Strategies with Damien Akins | MTB Performance Project

Feb 28 2024 65 mins  
Explore the importance of in-season training for baseball players with Damien Akins and I as we discuss key strategies for transitioning smoothly from off-season to in-season training. Discover how maintaining progress throughout the season not only enhances performance but also prevents injuries, ensuring long-term development. Learn valuable insights on measuring readiness, manag

015 | The Antifragile Athlete w/ Dr Adam Wright | MTB Performance Project

Feb 21 2024 54 mins  
Enhancing Mental Performance with Dr. Adam Wright In this podcast episode, Dr. Adam Wright delves into the crucial role of mental performance in achieving peak results, shedding light on the pivotal interplay between physical and mental aspects. He advocates the transition from mere mental toughness to antifragility, emphasizing the importance of equipping individuals with the ski

014 | Rick Porcello: MLB Success Unveiled | MTB Performance Project

Feb 01 2024 81 mins  
Welcome to another exciting episode of the MTB Performance Project, where high-performance athletes share their stories and insights. In Episode 14, we're treated to an exclusive interview with my friend and former big league pitcher, Rick Porcello. Let's delve into the highlights and revelations from this conversation. Multi-Sport Exposure and Youthful Development: Porcello's jo

013 | Dr Trevor Rappa of Resilient Performance Physical Therapy | MTB Performance Project

Jan 25 2024 60 mins  
In this week’s episode we talk with my friend and co-founder of Resilient Performance Physical Therapy, Dr Trevor Rappa. In today’s talk, we dive deep into his return-to-play approach for ACL injuries, how he utilizes objective and subjective measures to track progress and drive decisions in the rehabilitation process. We also get into how important the later part of the retu

012 | DR Mike T Nelson | MTB Performance Project

Jan 10 2024 69 mins  
Super excited about this week’s episode with Dr Mike T Nelson. Mike is a research-fueled fitness and nutrition educator, a Professor, a presenter, creator of the Flex Diet Certification Course and host of the Flex Diet podcast. We covered a bunch of topics on today's podcast from macronutrient consumption and simplifying nutrition for performance, recommendations for supplements

011 | Sean K Jensen | MTB Performance Project

Dec 22 2023 66 mins  
In this week’s Episode we have Sean K Jensen. Sean is a former NFL reporter, children’s book author, youth sports coach and host of the “Winning is Not Everything” podcast. Sean’s podcast aims to bring sanity back to youth sports by having meaningful conversations around character development, effort and sportsmanship rather than trophies, rankings and all the other nega

010 | Ryan Patrick | MTB Performance Project

Dec 15 2023 66 mins  
In this week’s episode we talk with Ryan Patrick. Ryan is the owner and founder of Peak Fitness and Sports Training (PeakFAST) in Kentucky. In this episode we talk about how he got into the training space and became a coach. We also get into his evolution as a business owner along with some of the influences and mentors he had throughout his early year of owning and operating a

009 | DEEP DIVE : Arm Care | MTB Performance Project

Dec 06 2023 44 mins  
In this week's episode we have a deep dive into proper elements of an effective arm care program. The goal of this episode is to create a framework for how to address and implement effective arm care into the overall performance program for overhead throwing athletes. Understanding the importance of quality movement strategies and efficient biomechanics and how that carries over

008 | Rashad Jennings | MTB Performance Project

Nov 22 2023 78 mins  
In this week’s episode, we talk with former NFL running back, Rashad Jennings. We get into his experience as an athlete and his evolution from hs to college and ultimately professional football and the driving force behind his rise as a Running back. After his career in the NFL, Rashad won Dancing with the Stars in 2017. We get into how that came to fruition and what his main g