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Research Projects
7Unsupervised Machine Learning Reveals Poor Test Validity of the NFL 225-lb Bench Press for Intra-Position Variance and Draft OutcomesCompleted
Applying unsupervised machine learning to NFL Combine data to evaluate the validity of the 225-lb bench press repetition test — examining whether performance on this test predicts draft outcomes and whether variance within positions undermines its predictive utility.
- PI
- BP Doyle
- Co-PI / Mentor
- SE Riechman (Mentor), JB Mann
- Co-Investigators
- ST Stanelle
- Funding
- $800 · Huffines Institute Student Travel Grant
- Timeline
- 2025
Athletic Performance Analysis of Four-Wall Handball PlayersActive
Analyzing neuromuscular performance characteristics and fatigue patterns in competitive four-wall handball players — providing sport-specific data to inform training design and injury prevention strategies.
- Co-Investigators
- JB Mann
- Study Personnel
- AJ Burmeier, BP Doyle, Francisco Aguilar, M Mulkerrins, E Owens, B Balthazor
- Timeline
- 2025–2026
AI-Powered Breakthroughs in Human Performance: Synergizing the Education to Research ContinuumActive
Integrating AI-powered motion analysis and machine learning tools into the research-to-education pipeline — developing scalable assessment protocols that bridge laboratory precision with real-world coaching and training applications.
- Co-PI / Mentor
- JB Mann, JM Yentes
- Study Personnel
- AJ Burmeier, BP Doyle, Francisco Aguilar, Faith Gage
- Funding
- $46,259 · AI: Emerge-CEHD, Texas A&M University
- Timeline
- 2024–2025
Load Velocity Profiling of the Lat Pulldown for Upper-Body Dominant AthletesActiveRecruiting
Developing individualized load-velocity profiles for the lat pulldown movement in upper-body dominant athletes — establishing velocity-based training thresholds to optimize strength programming and reduce fatigue-related performance decrements.
- PI
- BP Doyle
- Co-PI / Mentor
- SE Riechman (Mentor), JB Mann
- Co-Investigators
- B Crutcher, JD Tebbetts
- Study Personnel
- Yuzhen Xie, D Hastings, M Cote, J White, N Hsyung
- Timeline
- 2026
Validation of Standing and Posterior Athletic Shoulder Testing (PASH)ActiveRecruiting
Validating a gold-standard protocol for assessing posterior shoulder strength and stability in overhead and throwing athletes — comparing standing and posterior testing positions to establish normative data and clinical cutoffs.
- PI
- BP Doyle
- Co-PI / Mentor
- SE Riechman (Mentor), JB Mann
- Co-Investigators
- JM Yentes, CM Higgins
- Study Personnel
- AJ Burmeier, Faith Gage, EJ Williams, JD Tebbetts
- Timeline
- 2025–2026
The Effects of a Custom-Fitted Mouthguard on Isometric Cervical Muscle StrengthActiveRecruiting
Examining whether a custom-fitted mouthguard affects isometric cervical muscle strength and activation patterns — with implications for athletic performance and injury prevention protocols.
- Co-PI / Mentor
- SE Riechman (Mentor)
- Co-Investigators
- JB Mann, B Crutcher
- Study Personnel
- AJ Burmeier, BP Doyle, Francisco Aguilar, Faith Gage, M Higgins
- Funding
- $1,725 · Huffines Institute Student Grant
- Timeline
- 2025–2026
Classifying Acute Fatigue Phenotypes in Repetitive Overhead Shoulder TasksActiveRecruiting
Classifying how individuals respond differently to overhead shoulder loading — identifying distinct fatigue phenotypes using EMG, force plates, and AI-assisted pattern recognition to improve athletic screening and training prescription.
- PI
- BP Doyle
- Co-PI / Mentor
- SE Riechman (Mentor)
- Co-Investigators
- JB Mann, JM Yentes, J Kim
- Funding
- $2,500 · Huffines Institute Student Research Grant
- Timeline
- 2026–2027
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Lab News
51st Place — TAMU Student Research Week, Computational & Data Sciences
NSCA Annual Conference — Kansas City, MO
Riechman, Doyle Present at 2026 Huffines Institute Summit
Huffines Institute 324: Understanding Responses to Fatigue
1st Place — Texas A&M Sport Data Challenge
Funding Awards
2$6,725
Huffines Institute
Graduate Student Research Grants (x3 awardees)
$46,259
AI: Emerge - CEHD
AI-Powered Breakthroughs in Human Performance