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As a skilled track athlete myself, I am able to tell what works and what doesn’t. Although nothing you’ve prescribed is rocket science, the sum of the parts (the way you have packaged this program) is amazing. I am always realistic, but I expect to see drastic improvement in my athlete’s overall general fitness and ability, based off of how highly I already think of the program. 

Jay Turner, Track Athlete / Coach


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Human Performance Consulting is the industry leader in sport science research as well as training and conditioning services. In fact, our research lays the foundation for what we do. No other athletic development or sports performance company can lay claim to the quality and breadth of peer-reviewed research that has been conducted, presented and published by HPC.

Research Publications

  • Nelson, A.G., Kokkonen, J. Arnall, D.A., Kalani, W., Peterson, K., Kenly, M., and Winchester, J.B. (In Review). A ten-week stretching program increases strength in the contra-lateral muscle. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise.
  • Kokkonen, J., Nelson, A.G., Tarawhiti, T., Buckingham, P., and Winchester, J.B. (In Review). Chronic static stretching in addition to resistance training improves strength over resistance training alone. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
  • Porter, J.M. (In Review). How to incorporate contextual interference into the gym and on the practice field: Strategies for coaches. International Journal of Sport Sciences and Coaching.
  • Porter, J. M., & Magill, R. A. (In Review). Systematically increasing contextual interference during practice is beneficial for learning a golf putting task.  Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport.
  • Hong, S. L., Porter, J. M., & Magill, R. A. (In Review). Time-Scales of Stability and Variability in Coordination Learning: Effects of Concurrent and Terminal Feedback. Nonlinear Dynamics, Psychology, and Life Sciences on Psychomotor Coordination and Control.
  • Winchester J.B., McBride, J.M., Maher, M.A., Mikat, R.P., Allen, B.K., Kline, D.E., & McGuigan, M.R. (2008). Eight-weeks of ballistic resistance exercise improves power independent of changes in strength and muscle fiber type expression. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. In Press.
  • Winchester, J.B., Porter, J.M., and McBride, J.M. (2008). Changes in bar path kinetics and kinematics through use of summary feedback in power snatch training. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. In Press.
  • Winchester J.B., Nelson, A.G., & Kokkonen, J. (2008). A single thirty-second stretch is sufficient to inhibit maximal voluntary strength. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. In Press.
  • Ruan, M. & Li. L. (2008). Influence of a horizontal approach on the mechanical output during drop jumps. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sports, 79(1), pp. 1-9.
  • Li, L., Olson, M.W., & Winchester, J.B. (2008). A proposed method for determining peak power in the jump squat exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22(2):326-331.
  • Landin, D., Myers, J., Thompson, M., Castle, R., & Porter, J. M. (2008).  The role of the biceps brachii in shoulder elevation. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, 18, 270-275.
  • McGuigan, M.R., & Winchester, J.B. (2008). The relationship between isometric and dynamic strength in college football players. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine. 7(1): 101-105.
  • Winchester, J.B., Nelson, A.G., Landin, D.K., Young, M.A., & Schexnayder, I.C (2008). Static stretching impairs sprint performance in collegiate track and field athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 22 (1): 13-19.
  • Porter, J. M., Landin, D., Hebert, E. P., & Baum, B. (2007). The effects of three levels of contextual interference on performance outcomes and movement patterns in golf skills. International Journal of Sport Sciences and Coaching, 2 (3), 243-355.
  • Kokkonen, J., Nelson, A.G., Eldredge, C.E., & Winchester, J.B. (2007). Chronic static stretching improves exercise performances. Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. 39(10): 1825-31.
  • Egan, A.D., Winchester, J.B., Foster, C., & McGuigan, M.R. (2006). Using session RPE to monitor different methods of resistance exercise. Journal of Sport Science and Medicine. 5(2): 289-295.
  • McGuigan, M.R., Winchester, J.B., & Erickson, T.M. (2006). The importance of isometric maximum strength in collegiate wrestlers. Journal of Sport Science and Medicine. CSSI: 108-113.
  • Wallace, B.J., Winchester, J.B., & McGuigan, M.R. (2006). Effects of elastic bands on force and power characteristics during the back squat exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 20(2): 268-272.
  • Young, M. and Li, L. (2005). Determination of critical parameters among elite female shot putters. Sports Biomechanics, 4 (2):131-48.
  • Neils, C.M., Udermann, B.E., Brice, G.A., Winchester, J.B., & McGuigan, M.R. (2005). Influence of contraction velocity in untrained individuals over the initial early phase of resistance training. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 19(4): 883-887.
  • Thelen, D.G., Chumanov, E.S., Hoerth, D.M., Best, T.M., Swanson, S.C., Li, L; Young, M. & Heiderscheit, B.C. (2005). Hamstring muscle kinematics during treadmill sprinting. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 37 (1), 108-114.
  • Bazzett-Jones, D., Winchester, J.B., & McBride, J.M. (2005). The role of post-activation potentiation and stretching on peak force, rate of force development, and range of motion in collegiate athletes. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 19(2): 421-426.
  • Winchester, J.B., Erickson, T.M., Blaak, J.B., & McBride, J.M. (2005). Changes in bar path kinetics and kinematics after power clean training. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 19(1): 177-183.
  • Nelson, A.G., Driscoll, N.M., Landin, D.K.,Young, M.A. & Schexnayder, I.C. (2005). Acute effects of passive muscle stretching on sprint performance. Journal of Sports Sciences, 23 (5), 449-454.

Invited Presentations

  • Young, M. (2007). 2007 Critical factors for the rotational shot put research update. Presentation at the USATF Elite Throwers Summit: Las Vegas, NV.
  • Young, M. (2007). 2007 Competition high performance center review. Oral presentation at the USATF High Performance Sports Science Symposium: Dallas, TX.
  • Young, M. (2006). Shot put biomechanical report from 2006. Presentation at the USATF Elite Throwers Summit: Las Vegas, NV.
  • Young, M. (2006). Developing quickness at the start. Presentation at the U.S. Speed Skating International Conference: Salt Lake City, UT.
  • Young, M. (2006). Competition high performance centers. Oral presentation at the USATF High Performance Sports Science Symposium: Dallas, TX.

  • Magill, R.A., Porter, J.M., & Wu, W.F.W. (2005). New directions in the study of the contextual interference effect in motor skill learning. Presented at the XIth Congress of the Association of Research on Sport and Physical Activity (ACAPS), Paris, France. [Abstract published in: Benguigui, N., Fontayne, P., Desbordes, M., Brady, B. (Eds.) (2005). Researches actuelles en sciences du sport [Current research in sport sciences] (pp. 333-334).Paris:EDP Sciences.
  • Young, M. (2005). 2005 critical factors research update for the men’s rotational shot put. Presentation at the USATF Elite Men’s Shot Put Summit: Dublin, OH.
  • Young, M. (2005). 2005 critical factors research update for the women’s glide shot put. Presentation at the USATF Elite Women’s Shot Put Summit: Dublin, OH.
  • King, D., Swanson, S., Wang, T., Young, M., & Yu, B. (2004). Sports biomechanics - what needs to be communicated with athletes? Symposium presentation at the AAHPERD Annual Meeting: New Orleans, LA.
  • Young, M. (2003). Critical factors in the shot put. Presentation at the USATF Elite Men’s Shot Put Summit: Indian Wells, CA.
  • Young, M. (2003). High performance shot put. Presentation at the USATF Elite Women’s Shot Put Summit: Chula Vista, CA.
  • Young, M. (2002). Critical factors in the rotational shot put. Presentation at the USATF Elite Men’s Shot Put Summit: Athens, GA.
  • Young, M. (2002). Critical factors for the women’s shot put. Presentation at the USATF Elite Women’s Shot Put Summit: Chula Vista, CA.

Research Presentations & Academic Symposiums

  • Winchester, J.B., Nelson, A.G., Stewart, L.K., Stone, M.H., and Moffitt, J.T. (In Review). Hormonal markers show strong relationship with strength and power performance in NCAA D-I football players. 6th International Conference on Strength Training: Colorado Springs, CO, U.S.A.
  • Winchester, J.B., Nelson, A.G., Stone, M.H., Manor, B.D., and Stewart, L.K. (2008). The relationship and repeatability of hormonal markers to performance indicators in collegiate males. National Strength and Conditioning Association – National Conference: Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
  • Porter, J.M., & Magill R.A. (2008). Systematic Increases in Contextual Interference is Beneficial for Learning Tasks Controlled by Different Generalized Motor Programs.  National Conference: Niagara Falls, Canada.
  • Kadivar, Z., Porter, J.M. & Magill, R.A. (2008). What do Novices Think About when Learning a Motor Skill: An Exploration of the Explicit Rule Formation Process? NASPSPA National Conference: Niagara Falls, Canada.
  • Porter, J.M., Hong, S.L., & Magill R.A. (2008). Time-Scales of Stability and Variability in Coordination Learning: Effects of Concurrent and Terminal Feedback. International Nonlinear Sciences Conference (INSC): Tokyo, Japan.
  • Winchester, J.B., Porter, J.M., McBride, J.M., & Nelson, A.G. (2008). Changes in bar path kinetics and kinematics through use of summary feedback in power snatch training. American College of Sports Medicine – National Conference: Indianapolis, IN.
  • Nelson, A.G., McGuigan, M.R., & Winchester, J.B. (2008). The relationship between isometric and dynamic strength in college football players. American College of Sports Medicine – National Conference: Indianapolis, IN.
  • Winchester, J.B., Kokkonen, J., Holton, F.B., & Nelson, A.G. (2007). A comparison of gender differences in the magnitude of performance degradation following static stretching.  National Strength and Conditioning Association – National Conference: Atlanta, GA.
  • Porter, J.M., & Magill R.A. (2007). The timing and content of feedback effects learning bimanual coordination skills. Presented at the NSCA National Convention.
  • Porter, J. M., & Magill, R. A. (2007). Practicing along the contextual interference continuum, a comparison of three practice schedules: An applied study.  Presented at the ACSM Conference.
  • Porter, J. M., Landin, D., Hebert, E. P., & Baum, B., (2006). The effects of three levels of contextual interference on performance outcomes and movement patterns for an interlimb movement.  Presented at the NSCA National Conference and Exhibition, Washington, D.C.
  • Winchester, J.B., Nelson, A.G., Young, M.A., Landin, D.K., & Schexnayder, I.C. (2006). Static stretching impairs sprint performance in collegiate track and field athletes. Oral presentation at the National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference: Washington, D.C.
  • Harrison, L., Gao, Z., Rotich, W., Li, L., & Young, M. (2006). Perception of differences between black and white players’ movements in basketball. Oral presentation at the AAHPERD Annual Meeting: Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • Nelson, A.G., Winchester, J.B., & Kokkonen, J. (2006). A single thirty-second stretch is sufficient to inhibit maximal voluntary strength. American College of Sports Medicine – National Conference – Denver, CO.
  • McGuigan, M.R., Winchester, J.B., & Erickson, T.M. (2006). The importance of isometric maximum strength in collegiate wrestlers. 13th Commonwealth Games International Sports Conference: Melbourne, Australia.
  • McGuigan, M.R., Egan, A.D., Winchester, J.B., & Foster, C. (2006). Perceived exertion of different resistance training techniques in the squat exercise. 13th Commonwealth Games International Sports Conference: Melbourne, Australia.
  • Winchester, J.B., McBride, J.M., Maher, M.A., Mikat, R.P., Kline, D.E., Allen, B.K., & McGuigan, M.R. (2005). Ballistic resistance exercise improves power independent of changes in strength and muscle fiber type expression. National Strength and Conditioning Association – National Conference: Las Vegas, NV.
  • Young, M. & Li, L. (2005). Effect of exercise on strength, balance, and functional ability indices in peripheral neuropathy patients. Oral presentation at the ACSM Annual Meeting: Nashville, TN.
  • Porter, J. M., & Magill, R. A. (2005). Practicing along the contextual interference continuum increases performance of a golf putting task. Presented at Annual NASPSPA meeting. St. Pete Beach, FL.
  • Young, M. & Li, L. (2005). Principal component analysis on the kinematic parameters of elite women shot putters. Oral presentation at the SEACSM Annual Meeting: Charlotte, NC.
  • Winchester, J.B., Olson, M.W, & Li, L. (2005). A proposed method for determining peak power in the jump squat exercise. National Strength and Conditioning Association – National Conference: Las Vegas, NV.
  • Winchester, J.B., Neils, C.M., Udermann, B.E., Brice, G.A., & McGuigan, M.R. (2004). Effects of superslow versus traditional resistance training on strength, power, and body composition. National Strength and Conditioning Association – National Conference: Minneapolis, MN.
  • Wu, W.F.W., Magill, R.A. & Foto, J.G. (2005). Allowing learners to choose: Self-regulated practice schedules for learning multiple movement patterns. Presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, St. Petersburg, Florida. [Abstract published: Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 2005, Vol. 27, Supplement, p. S161.]
  • Nelson, A.G., Driscoll, N.M., Landin, D.K., Young, M.A. and Schexnayder, I.C. (2004). Acute effects of passive muscle stretching on sprint performance. Poster presentation at the ACSM Annual Meeting: Indianapolis, IN.
  • Young, M., Swanson, S., & Li, L. (2004). Pelvic tilt kinematics change with increased sprint speed. Poster presentation at the ACSM Annual Meeting: Indianapolis, IN.
  • Young, M. & Li, L. (2004). Greater rear knee flexion identified as critical factor for elite women shot putters. Poster presentation at the SEACSM Annual Meeting: Atlanta, GA.
  • Erickson, T.M., Brice, G.A., McGuigan, M.R., Winchester, J.B., & McBride, J.M. (2004). The acute effects of heavy load squats and loaded countermovement jumps on 40-yard dash time, countermovement jump, and isometric force production. National Strength and Conditioning Association – National Conference: Minneapolis, MN.
  • Wallace, B.J., Winchester, J.B., & McGuigan, M.R. (2004). Effects of elastic bands on force and power characteristics during the back squat exercise. National Strength and Conditioning Association – National Conference: Minneapolis, MN.
  • Wu, W.F.W. & Magill, R.A. (2004). To Dictate or Not:The Exploration of a Self-Regulated Practice Schedule. Presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Vancouver, British Columbia. [Abstract published: Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 2004, Vol. 26, Supplement, p. S202.]
  • Porter, J. M., & Magill, R. A. (2004).The effects of practicing a golf putting task moving along the contextual interference continuum. Presented at the Annual NASPSPA meeting. Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
  • Magill, R. A., & Porter, J. M. (2004). Concurrent and terminal augmented feedback effects on learning a bimanual coordination skill. Presented at the Annual NASPSPA meeting. Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
  • Landin, D., Myers, J., Porter, J. M., & Li, L. (2004). The biceps brachii’s role in shoulder flexion.  Presented at the Annual ACSM meeting. Indianapolis, IN.
  • Winchester, J.B., Triplett-McBride, T., Staupe, B.J., Blaak, J.B., & McBride, J.M. (2003). The effect of a repletion drink on performance after several days of strenuous exercise. National Strength and Conditioning Association – National Conference: Indianapolis, IN.
  • McBride, J.M., Winchester, J.M., Erickson, T.M., & Blaak, J.B. (2003). Changes in bar path kinetics and kinematics after powerclean training. National Strength and Conditioning Association – National Conference: Indianapolis, IN.
  • Bazzett-Jones, D., Winchester, J.B., & McBride, J.M. (2003). The role of post-activation potentiation and stretching on peak force, rate of force development, and range of motion in collegiate athletes. National Strength and Conditioning Association – National Conference: Indianapolis, IN.
  • Wu, W.F.W. & Magill, R.A. (2003). A Result Dependent Practice Schedule and Learning a Golf Putting Skill. Presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity, Savannah, Georgia. [Abstract published: Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 2003, Vol. 25, Supplement, p. S141.]
  • Young, M. (2002). 3D gait analysis. Presentation at the Pedorthic Footware Association: Anatomy, Gait and Pathomechanics clinic: Baton Rouge, LA.

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