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Research Projects
1Unsupervised 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
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4Lab 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$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)
$6,725
University / InstituteConfirmed
Huffines Institute
Graduate Student Research Grants (x3 awardees)
2024–2027Williams, Doyle, Gage
$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)

