Monarch Human Performance

🚨 New Podcast Friday 6th January🚨

This week we welcome Kosta Telegadas on to the show.

Kosta Telegadas currently serves as a strength and conditioning coach for the United States Air Force fighter pilots working on the Optimizing Human Weapons Systems (OHWS) contract. Prior to his role in the tactical setting, Coach Telegadas got his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in exercise science from Longwood University and his Master’s of Exercise Physiology with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning from The University of Miami (FL).

In this episode Kosta talks about:

👉What his day-to-day role looks like.

👉How he is addressing the demands placed on fighter pilots from an S&C perspective.

👉How he is tracking performance within the squadron.

🎙NEW PODCAST 🎙

Dr Matt Stainer is a Cognitive Scientist working at Griffith University. He completed his PhD in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Dundee in Scotland, before taking Post-doctoral positions at the University of Melbourne and the University of Aberdeen. He is broadly interested studying cognitive processes 'in the wild' and has applied his research skills to understanding questions like how CCTV operators manage complex control rooms, how individuals drive under-the-influence, how elite athletes reach peak performance and how emergency responders make medical decisions.

In this episode Matt talks about:

👉Threshold limits for information processing.

👉Factors that influence processing tasks.

👉Differences between novice and experienced practitioners.

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Dr Matt Stainer (Griffith University): Eye tracking and performance. by Monarch Human Performance Podcast Dr Matt Stainer is a Cognitive Scientist working at Griffith University. He completed his PhD in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Dundee in Scotland, before taking Post-doctoral positions at the University of Melbourne and the University of Aberdeen. He is broadly interested studying cognit...

🎙New Podcast Friday 5th🎙

Dr Matt Stainer is a Cognitive Scientist working at Griffith University. He completed his PhD in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Dundee in Scotland, before taking Post-doctoral positions at the University of Melbourne and the University of Aberdeen. He is broadly interested studying cognitive processes 'in the wild' and has applied his research skills to understanding questions like how CCTV operators manage complex control rooms, how individuals drive under-the-influence, how elite athletes reach peak performance and how emergency responders make medical decisions.

In this episode Matt talks about:

👉Threshold limits for information processing.

👉Factors that influence processing tasks.

👉Differences between novice and experienced practitioners.

🎙New Podcast Friday 22nd🎙

Shawn R. Eagle, PhD, joined the faculty of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh in January of 2022 as a Research Assistant Professor. Dr. Eagle has collaborated on Department of Defense (DoD) funded research through the University of Pittsburgh since 2013. He began focusing on TBI in 2015 when he began his doctoral studies at the University of Pittsburgh’s Neuromuscular Research Laboratory. Dr. Eagle extended his studies as a postdoctoral fellow in the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Clinic from 2019 to 2021. His research interests are currently focused on mitigating risk for long-term sequelae following traumatic brain injury, with a specific focus on mental health issues.
Dr. Eagle has published over 80 papers in refereed journals and presented his research at local, national and international scientific conferences.

In this episode Shawn talks about:

👉How research is impacting TBI rehab.

👉Key biomarkers in TBI patients for long-term health.

👉Mental health in TBI patients.

🎙New Podcast Friday 13th🎙

Kevin Malahy currently works for Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) Personnel Support Programs (PSP). His current role is Fitness Coordinator at the 3rd Canadian Division Support Base in Edmonton where he oversees the development and delivery of fitness- and performance-related programs provided by Personnel Support Programme to the Canadian Armed Forces members including Unit PT and annual fitness testing. Kevin’s extra duties include being the Chief Official for Grappling in the Canadian Armed Forces, co-founder of the National Strength and Conditioning Associations first ever Combat Sports Special Interest Group alongside UFC Performance Institutes’s Duncan French, and a Committee Member to Edmonton’s Combative Sports Commission.

In this episode Kevin talks about:

👉His current role.

👉How he integrates reconditioning into returning soldiers to their unit.

👉His screening and testing procedure within Canadian forces.

🎙New Podcast Friday 29th🎙

On this week's, episode I am joined by Dr. Mike Simpson.

Best known for his role as an investigator on the History Channel's docu-reality series Hunting Hi**er, Mike Simpson has served over three decades in the military as an Airborne Ranger, a Green Beret, and a doctor of emergency medicine assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC).
Trained as a demolitions expert, SWAT sniper, high altitude low opening (HALO) parachutist, civilian paramedic, Special Forces medic, operations and intelligence sergeant, and board-certified emergency medicine physician, Mike now uses his extensive knowledge of training and medicine to help men over forty achieve peak physical condition. He is the author of the bestselling book “Honed: Finding Your Edge As A Man Over 40” and is the founder of Greybeard Performance.

In this episode Mike talks about:

👉His decision to join the Military.

👉His transition from 18D to medical school.

👉How his training and well-being have evolved over the decades.

👉Advice for the older combat athlete.

🎙New Podcast Friday 15th🎙

On this weeks podcast I am joined by Mark White.

Mark White currently provides subject matter expertise in support of human performance topics related to respiratory exercise physiology, aerospace and operational physiology and military operational performance.

Over a 20-year career, Marks professional background spans the spectrum from work-related physical ability testing, application of occupational physiology, and collegiate coursework curriculum and instructional development.

In this episode Mark talks about:

👉How he is assisting organizations to address operational gaps.

👉Influencing SOP's in human development.

👉Preparing candidates for arduous pipelines.

🚨Friday the 1st of April marks the return of the Monarch Human Performance Podcast! 🚨

To kick off season 5 of the podcast we are joined by Richard Sutherland who will be talking about leadership in performance teams.

Rich Sutherland is a former Royal Marine Commando that is currently a serving military Physiotherapist Officer in an executive leadership role He is also the professions lead for 38 full time and reservist physiotherapists.

He is also a leadership development consultant outside of the military and will be launching a leadership coaching programme in early 2022 to help AHPs, doctors and dentists develop their personal, professional and leadership skills.

In this episode Richard talks about:

👉His leadership style and how he manages 160 AHP.

👉How he tracks performance and holds people to account.

👉Advice for individuals in or transitioning into leadership/management roles.

🎙New Podcast Friday 3rd🎙

Brian Schilling is a professor at UNLV in the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences. He teaches courses in research methods, scientific writing; communication, and military/first responder human performance. Dr. Schilling earned his master’s in exercise science from Appalachian State University in 1999, and his Ph.D. in biology from the University of Memphis in 2004. He is the current Editor-in-Chief of the NSCA Tactical Strength & Conditioning Report. His research focuses on the physical demands among military, law enforcement, fire, and rescue personnel, and also how to best train to meet these demands. He has an extensive publication record, with over 130 papers in the field of human performance.

🎙New Podcast Friday 26th🎙

Sebastian Lavoie is the former Divisional Sgt Major for the province of British Columbia. A 20 year Royal Canadian Mounted Police Veteran, he spent 12 years as a member of the Lower Mainland District Emergency Response Team (full time SWAT), 7 years as a Team Leader. Sebastian is also an entrepreneur and is currently involved in several business ventures. He is the CEO of Raven Strategic Inc. a consultation company specialising in performance coaching and leadership training. He is a Brazilian Jiujitsu Black Belt and Co owner of Ascension Martial Arts in Port Coquitlam BC. Sebastian has been featured in the documentaries “Sheepdog CrossFit Murph a Tribute to humanity” and Survival TV “A police perspective”.

🎙New Podcast Friday 19th🎙

Mark Abel, Ph.D., CSCS*D, TSAC-F*D is an Associate Professor and Director of the First Responder Research Laboratory in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Abel conducts research to improve the safety, health, and occupational readiness of firefighters and law enforcement officers. He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters on tactical topics. He also teaches undergraduate courses in Strength and Conditioning and graduate courses in High Performance Coaching and Tactical Strength and Conditioning. He has served as a firefighter. He received the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s (NSCA) Tactical Strength and Conditioning Practitioner of the Year Award and Senior Investigator Grant to conduct research on firefighters. He served as an inaugural member of the NSCA’s Tactical Strength and Conditioning – Facilitator (TSAC-F) Certification Exam Development Committee and the TSAC-Special Interest Group. He has served as a contributor and reviewer for the TSAC Report for 7 years. Dr. Abel also owns Tactical Fitness Institute, LLC which develops legally defensible physical ability standards for fire departments and law enforcement agencies.

🎙New podcast Friday 12th🎙

This week I sit down and chat with Dr Adam Potter and Dr David Looney who are both Research Physiologist in the Biophysics and Biomedical Modeling Division at the US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM). In this episode we discuss physiological strain and the modern war fighter and how this research is impacting equipment design.

Regardless of your goal or career path, knowing your WHY is the one constant that will guide you toward regardless of obstacles and setbacks.

🎙New Podcast Friday 5th🎙

Jeff Johnson is a retired Marine with over two decades of experience working with and training all manner of athletes and tactical personnel. He earned a BS in Health Promotion and Strength and Conditioning Coaching from the University of Texas at Austin and maintains several other fitness, performance, and business certifications. Jeff currently works as a Fitness Specialist for The Austin Public Safety Wellness Center where he continually works to create a comprehensive entry level physical training program for Austin Fire Department and Austin/Travis County EMS cadets. He is also working to improve the return to work process and believes the longer members are on a restricted duty status, the higher the risk they will have a negative experience that they will avoid in the future. Jeff hopes to create a more streamlined and holistic approach using an interdisciplinary team with the intentional inclusion of behavioural health professionals.
Serving others is a lifetime calling for Jeff, and he is grateful for any opportunity to do so.

🎙New Podcast Friday 29th🎙

Luke Sinnott is a retired British Army Captain who served with the Royal Engineers. He was injured by an explosive device on the 20th Nov 2010 while working as a Royal Engineer Search Adviser (RESA) in Afghanistan. He lost both legs above the knee and suffered multiple lacerations to his body and limbs. Luke has accelerated his recovery from injury through the use of Sport and has represented his Country in Athletics both for Great Britain and the Armed Forces team at the Invictus Games. As well as being a World Class Athlete, Luke is also a pilot and trustee for Flying for Freedom (www.flyingforfreedom.org) where he uses flying to help rehabilitate other Veterans. Luke is also a lead member of the Veterans Gateway (www.veteransgateway.org) and is working to make support for veterans better and easier to access.

This is an awesome episode and one not to be missed!

🎙New Podcast Friday 22nd🎙

Chris Frankel is head of performance at BeaverFit USA, the leaders in outdoor fitness solutions. Frankel is focused on building upon BeaverFit’s success in the military creating durable, effective outdoor training solutions, and to continue applying lessons from his career to optimize equipment design and performance training for commercial facilities and end users of all kinds. Frankel earned his doctorate in health, exercise, and sports science from the University of New Mexico and has developed and delivered evidence-based fitness education worldwide.

🎙New Podcast Friday 15th🎙

Dr. Phil Wagner is the Founder and CEO of Sparta Science. After receiving his medical degree from USC, Phil was frustrated by the lack of evidence-based approaches to performance and injury prevention within Sports, the Military, and Occupational Health. It was this lack of evidence-based practices that inspired him to create Sparta Science.

Sparta Science is the leader in the application of movement diagnostic software. Using Force Plate Machine Learning™ (FPML™), the Sparta System identifies how you move (your Movement Signature) and provides individualized, evidence-based plans to help you move better at work, at play, on duty.