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4Load 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
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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
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
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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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People
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Lab News
1Riechman, Doyle Present at 2026 Huffines Institute Summit
Dr. Steve Riechman and PhD Student Ben Doyle were each invited to present at a recent summit sponsored by the Huffines Institute. Dr. Riechman presented on upcoming initiatives in the Tactical Performance & Thermoregulation…
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5$6,725
University / InstituteConfirmed
Huffines Institute
Graduate Student Research Grants (x3 awardees)
2024–2027Williams, Doyle, Gage
$25,000
University / InstituteConfirmed
Huffine Institute
JP Bramhall Faculty Research Grant
2026–2028Colvin, LC (PI), Riechman, SE (C0-I), Finco, M - TCU (Co-I), Freeman, C - TCU (Co-I)
$5,000
University / InstituteConfirmed
KNSM
Decoding Neural-Mechanical Coupling
2026–2027Burmeier AJ (PI); Riechman SE (CO-I)
$46,259
University / InstituteConfirmed
AI: Emerge - CEHD
AI-Powered Breakthroughs in Human Performance
2025–2026SE Riechman, JB Mann, AJ Burmeier, Francisco Aguilar, BP Doyle, Faith Gage
$15,000
Professional Org.Pending
NSCA
Neural-Mechanical Coupling & Explosive Force (Doctoral Grant)
2026–2027Burmeier AJ (PI); Riechman SE, Yentes J, Mann JB (CO-I)