#307 - Dr. Matt Jordan,  Player Health & Performance Consultant
Channel: High Performance Content for AFL Staff & Athletes
Date: 2024-03-31

Key Topic: How to Maximise Athletic Development Through Neuromuscular Potential 

Welcome to this enlightening episode of the High-Performance Podcast for AFL athletes & staff, where we dive deep into the realms of athletic development and neuromuscular potential. 

In this episode, our host, Jack Mclean, engages in a captivating conversation with the esteemed Dr. Matt Jordan, a pioneer in player health and performance coaching, and the founder of the Jordan Strength online sport science platform. This platform serves as a bridge between scientific research and practical application in sports. 

Dr. Jordan shares his journey, shedding light on the individuals and experiences that have shaped his career in High performance sport and research.

Highlights from the episode: 

00:00 Fundamentals of neuromuscular adaptation that coaches and athletes need to understand for conditioning 
02:00 Using a mailbox for athlete recovery and priming for an upcoming game
03:26 Technologies he uses for neuromuscular fatigue monitoring.
04:49 How does he program the training load if athletes have asymmetry and stiffness?
06:37 Strategies to identify phenotypes within the squad

Dr. Matt Jordan discusses fundamental neuromuscular adaptations crucial for coaches and athletes during reconditioning processes.

He emphasizes the importance of understanding strength utilization and how it differs from simply possessing strength, highlighting the need for a holistic approach to training.

Jordan introduces the concept of "creating mailboxes for athletes," categorizing them into different phenotypes based on their physical attributes and responses to training.

He mentions IMU-based technology, specifically shoe-based IMUs, as a valuable tool for monitoring athlete loads and movement patterns.

Jordan outlines a constraints-based approach to addressing asymmetries in athletes' movement patterns, focusing on identifying and addressing physiological limitations and optimizing strength utilization.

People Mentioned:

- Charles Poliquin 
- Dan Pfaff 
- Stuart McMillan 
- Sophia Nimphius

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Website: https://www.jordanstrength.com/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanmatt/ 
Twitter: https://x.com/jordanstrength?s=21&t=M0F7HyLjF5KDnsWCd85uZA