Motor Preferences Experts, LLC
@MotorPreference
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MPE leads athlete development with science-backed methods, combining Volodalen’s expert team, including 4 PhDs, with cutting-edge movement research
Annapolis, MD
Joined August 2022
Thank you to everyone who has purchased our book so far! . 🏆 Ranked #1 in Sports Science, Baseball, and Baseball Coaching! Explore 'Motor Preferences for Baseball' by David Genest and Matthew Swope—a must-read for coaches and players aiming to enhance performance and prevent
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Congrats to @OU_Softball who are Big 12 tournament champions! Here you can see their use of colored tape and the impact on two specific preferences (breathe in/out and horizontal/vertical preferences). The color and orientation of tape help the CNS in stressful environments.
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Great look at @OU_Softball chest protector and the blue, vertical tape on it which helps the pitcher’s CNS. Blue = breathing preference . Vertical = matches preferred brain organization . Simple tool to help pitchers focus and reset when needed #MPEFam.
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Would this swing be acceptable in todays game or coached out of him or told it was wrong!?. Movement is to be expressed through natural Motor Preferences!. #MotorPreferences #MLB #GameChanger
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Some of you might’ve seen @OU_Softball with colored tape on their catchers chest protector so how does color affect performance? #MPE
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@Teacherman1986 Richard,. Thank you for posting about our company. 🚨 I am challenging you or anybody to prove scientifically that the CNS (Central Nervous System) controls the multi-joint + the multi-muscle system identically (sequence + intensity) in all players for identical movements!!!.
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Thanks to everyone who joined us @ABCA1945! Incredible opportunity to share #MotorPreferences with the baseball community #ABCA2025 . @MdMadeHitting @MattSwope19 .@PeloteroApp @SensorEdge
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Jack Suwinski swings with @tuccs14 . Primed for another good season with @Pirates . #MotorPreferences #MLB #Pirates #MPEclient
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It is time to look at @MotorPreference in relation to the astounding injury numbers in pitchers. No force or manipulation of the body will ever trump the natural balance and coordination of an individuals motor preferences to allow them to perform safely. @JustinVerlander is
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2023 @Cubs draft pick Carter Trice in this week for an assessment. It'll be exciting to see how he implements his motor preferences! . #MotorPreferences #MLB #Chicago #Aerial
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''The Stretch'' in #Baseball Hitting: Beyond Biomechanics. In the realm of baseball hitting, the stretch technique has garnered attention for its bio-mechanical advantages, offering players a structured approach to generate power and optimize swing mechanics. However, while
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👉 When you know how the body prefers to move, it becomes easier to make it perform at its optimum!. 💪Power = strength X speed. 🤔Motor Preferences™️ are on a continuum from ''more in flexion to more in extension'', from ''COG more backward to COG more forward'', from ''strength
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Hitters should tunnel and change orientation of body.
Good Visual of LHP throwing from left side of the rubber and coming in on RHH. Turner moves in relation to that pitch line. Cleaner pull side ball flight as a result.
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Only a few sessions into the offseason and @LaMonteWadeJr is implementing things nicely. #MotorPreferences #MLB #Terrestrial #Associated @SFGiants
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Characteristics of #Terrestrials: .- Pulley System .- COG Backwards.- Horizontal thrust. Characteristics of #Aerials: .- Ballistic/Spring System .- COG Forward.- Vertical movement . Keep in mind it's all on a continuum! . #MLB #SportsScience #NCAA
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Joe Suozzi working on his profile in a recent visit to see @MotorPreference . Most recently with AAA @Mets . Terrestrial- anterior chain dominant with COG back.Right motor shoulder- upper body driver .Left extension- #1 balance .Supinator .Horizontal .Large- prefers members away
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“There are a lot of different ways to do it, we just need to find the specificity for the individual to train them that way to get the most out of them”. #MotorPreferences.
.@MattSwope19 coming out hot w/ a presentation on Motor Preferences @ABCA1945 @TerpsBaseball ⬇️❤️🙏⚾️⬇️
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Ben Cowles (Chicago Cubs Organization) stopped by for a #MotorPreferences assessment, using the Vibe by @Volodalen to back up the data found in the #MotorPreferences assessment. With 40+ years of expertise, 30+ publications, and a team of PhDs in biomechanics and sports
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Thoughts after day 1 of our Motor Preferences baseball clinic in Georgia. #MotorPreferences #MLB
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Great to have @Ryan_Kreidler in working on some profile adjustments. #Tigers #MLB #Aerial #Horizontal #Supinator
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Terrestrial vs. Aerial in Golf:. Terrestrial golfers find their enhanced balance by having their center of balance backward. They preferentially engage their anterior muscle chain, resulting in more body angulation, increased knee flexion, a wider stance (But this can vary based
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Listen to @KatieRBrowder talk about how @MotorPreference has helped her offensive philosophy!. “The truth of one is not the truth of all”. #MotorPreferences #NCAA #Softball #Charlotte
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Matt Shaw (Chicago Cubs) recently stopped by for a #MotorPreferences assessment, using the VIBE to confirm his profile. VIBE is a wearable device that measures key performance metrics like power, responsiveness, and force, providing instant results on your smartphone. With over
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Through @SensorEdge , we can analyze how weight is distributed throughout a movement. Here we can observe this Terrestrial athlete work through his Move Dial. Terrestrials tend to prefer:.• Flexion.• Pronation.• COG backward. Remember #MotorPreferences exist on a
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“Motor Preferences is basically your unique body language…The way your body naturally wants to move”. Awesome video from @terpsbaseball illustrating their use of #MotorPreferences with their program. #MPEFam . #mlb #ncaabaseball #MLBTonight @MLBNetwork @MLBONFOX @MLB
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Work has begun this off season with new MPE client @nickdecker_11 . 🔓 #MotorPreferences #RedSox #Aerial
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Cool glimpse of two different profiles while in a more natural state of the game. 👉Some may say the runner on first base (black shirt) has a COG too high and is too much in extension, while the runner in red, has a position more adapted to run. 💥The fact is that the one
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Two MLB clients with two different profiles. Michael Chavis is Aerial and prefers his COG more forward. He will use his posterior medial chain with the power coming more from the shoulders. Has a Vertical profile and prefers to Supinate. #MotorPreferences #MLB #GameChanger
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Published in Oct. 22, the study: ''Retrospective Analysis of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstructions in Major League Baseball Pitchers: A Comparison of the “Tall and Fall” Versus “Drop and Drive” Pitching Styles'' defined 2 pitching styles:. 👉Tall and Fall (TF) pitchers:
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Makes sense for an Associated Aerial! Would probably have under 30 degrees of hip shoulder separation. Real vs Feel is an important topic.
Vlad Jr. talking about his focus of keeping his upper and lower body moves in sync 🔄⚾️
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If #Aerials love to rebound and spring off the ground then adding mobility to the hips and ankles would be counter productive for them and actually could lead to higher risk of injury! 🤔. Learn more by attending a clinic! Next clinic is Oct 2-3 in Vancouver, Canada. Sign up
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Welcome to our #MPEFam @DukeSOFTBALL !. Excited to be working with a great staff and helping players become the best versions of themselves.
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What an awesome week spent creating Motor Preferences Baseball/Softball Level 1! . This groundbreaking course will soon be available to complete at your convenience from home—giving you the flexibility to learn and improve your game on your own schedule. Stay tuned for more
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📢 Exciting news for coaches and sports enthusiasts! Our Level 1 Motor Preferences course is now available online! . Coaches have always had the knowledge, but now we can put all the pieces together for the individual. The power lies within coaching the individual's strengths
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Great clip of Matt Shaw hitting in profile. He moves with ease from his #1 to #2 and back to #1. Shaw’s BP is an awesome watch if you can. He’s extremely meticulous in his movements and intention. #USABaseball.
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@NickAhmed13 in this week working on some new things this off season. #MotorPreferences #MLB #Aerial #Supinator #Horizontal
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Thrilled to welcome @MizzouSoftball to the #MPEFam! . Thank you for having us this weekend—we loved sharing #MotorPreferences with your staff. Can’t wait to see the impact it will have on your program! . #NCAASoftball #WCWS.@NFCA @NCAA
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Matt Shaw tore it up this season and is the Southern League Most Valuable Player. If you are as locked into his success as we are, here is a great rundown of him explaining his #MotorPreferences back in 2023.
If you're subscribed, you already heard this insight from Maryland SS Matt Shaw on the Amateur Hour podcast. If you're not subscribed, what are you waiting for?! 🔗 ⬇️ . Apple: Spotify:
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What an incredible two days in Dallas for @NFCA! . We’re so grateful for the chance to connect with new coaches and reconnect with our amazing #MPEFam. A special shoutout to the coaches who shared their success stories and experiences with #MotorPreferences at the convention.
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After our 3rd season of work with @TerpsBaseball . Here’s a look into the Terps stats pre vs post implementation of Motor Preferences. #MPEFam
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The way we communicate with #Aerials and #Terrestrials will be very different. Aerials want quick instruction with high frequency and rhythm. Meanwhile, Terrestrials prefer specific information at a slower pace. Interested in learning more about #MotorPreferences? Head to our
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👉The body is not symmetrical. It needs this asymmetry to create a natural dynamic imbalance to facilitate movement production. 👉 Sagittal plan: #aerial (prefers to activate posterior muscle chain with COG forward) or #terrestrial (prefers to activate anterior muscle chain with
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Motor Preferences in all facets! . 👉In almost any sport we can observe several ways of realizing specific movements. There is not just one optimal form that describes all elite athletes in a sport. 🚨Rather, each athlete has his or her optimal form!. 👉Often, these observed
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Congratulations to the first college softball program that MPE has ever worked with! A talented and hard working group full of amazing players, coaches and people. #MPEFam
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Even better day 2!. Not torquing front leg as much. Loading light off a spring from the front forefoot (his best balance point) and getting to his square as a horizontal supinator. As an Aerial, his power comes from his shoulders, so he must place his front foot and hip open
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Great to have @TphamLV in with us this week. Excited to see his work with motor preferences. @Mets #MotorPreferences #MLB #Aerial
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Big thank you to @ASUSoftball for an awesome week in Tempe! Welcome to the #MPEFam . We’re looking forward to seeing how you use your #MotorPreferences to make waves this season!. @NCAA .@D1Softball .@NCAASoftball .@NFCAorg
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No bucketing, no preconceived agenda, no narrative—just pure, natural performance! Move the way your body prefers. At MPE, it's all about YOUR movement, not a one-size-fits-all model. Check out MPE Expert, David Genest "The Witch" explaining all of that during a clinic earlier
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Unlocking answers faster with #MotorPreferences. Understanding the movement ranges players naturally prefer empowers coaches to better cue and guide athletes within their unique 'profiles.' This approach creates a personalized blueprint for success, helping players become the
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What do you observe? . Before testing, observation is the first thing we start with when it comes to identifying an athlete's #MotorPreferences . #NCAA #MLB .@ABCA1945
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You can see the difference between #Aerials and #Terrestrials on force plates! Aerials typically have a shorter coupling time compared to Terrestrials. By understanding whether a player is Aerial or Terrestrial, coaches can understand how players prioritize their balance and
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📍Centerville, IN. Big thanks to @coachClark_UPA for hosting us at United Pitching Academy last week! The 2-day clinic was spent with great coaches who now have the tools to implement #MotorPreferences with their players #MPEFam . #softballpitching #collegesoftball
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👉 During a short presentation at @HoneyStinger booth in @ABCA1945 tradeshow, I had the opportunity to show the difference of coordination when a player is in profile or not. 👉The only preference I showed was related to back elbow up or down!. 👉 Elbow up, the player can't
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Big thanks to Coach Heefner and @DBU_Baseball for hosting us these past four days! We’re excited to see how another already great program will excel with #MotorPreferences
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A look at the impact #MotorPreferences has had for Anthony and JC both as players and as coaches. #MPEFam . Both Anthony and JC attended an in-person clinic last winter and has done a great job with implementation with their own training. Great job fellas, keep up the good work!
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We’re live in Georgia for our baseball clinic! . Many orgs represented here this week. #MLB #NCAA #Baseball #MotorPreferences
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Motor Preferences at the SUPER BOWL! . Motor Preferences impact on QB stances before action!. Jalen hurts needs flexion and anchors his lower body (Terrestrial). Patrick Mahones needs to be more in extension (Aerial). #MotorPreferences #NFL #SuperBowl
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Identifying the bat that fits YOUR unique profile is always important. The equipment we use not only affects our performance but may also impact our body. Learn more about identifying an athlete's #MotorPreferences profile by attending a clinic!.‣ Vancouver, Canada – Oct 5-6.‣
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Party time when you are in profile 🎉. Check out some highlights from our clinic in Petal, MS! Over 130 coaches are now #MotorPreference trained and counting. Visit our website to find an upcoming clinic near you! . #abca #sportsscience #ncaa #baseball #softball
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👀 Motor Preferences 👀. Basically (qualifying something that serves as the basis for a whole), humans have the same type of muscular system. 🎯However, there are natural significant individual variations from one person to another in terms of size, shape, muscular strength, and
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Monthly Zoom call with some of our #MPEFam . Once attending a clinic, participants have access to our monthly Zoom calls where we provide updates, look at cases and answer questions. The goal is to share as much info as possible to help our athletes.
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🔥 𝐁𝐎𝐃𝐘 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍 ''𝐌𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋'' 𝐃𝐎𝐆𝐌𝐀 🔥. Each player has their own motricity which allows them to perform an optimum gesture in relation to an 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏. This motor profile is 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒍 & 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆. It stands
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An awesome weekend with dedicated coaches eager to bring #MotorPreferences to their programs! During our two days together, we broke down each preference—how to identify, cue, and implement them with their players. Thanks to @DST_Houston for hosting us!. Welcome to the #MPEFam!
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Kicking off 2025 in Yorktown, VA . Welcoming in a mix of coaches from Baseball and Softball communities. We spent 2 days together exploring #MotorPreferences and talking implementation. #MPEFam. Interested in learning more about Motor Preferences? Attend a clinic. Motor
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Motor Preferences Experts offers a variety of education options including eCourses, In-Person Clinics and books. Interested in hosting a clinic? Email us info@motorpreferencesexperts.com. Motor Preferences Experts (MPE), in partnership with Volodalen, leverages 40+ years of
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Thanks to NJ Fieldhouse for hosting our last clinic of 2024!. A diverse group of coaches, ranging from MLB to youth levels, gained insights into #MotorPreferences including how to identify, test, and implement them effectively within their programs. Welcome to our #MPEFam
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We don’t all manage our COG the same way nor engage the same muscle chains to move. Aerials (on left) use the posterior medial chain to move forward & prefer their COG forward. Terrestrials (on right) use the anterior medial chain to move forward & prefer their COG backward.
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Head Softball Coach, Tori Dew (@JC_CoachTDEW) from Jones College shares her insights after attending our #MotorPreferences Clinic this past weekend in Petal,MS. Discover how attending an MPE clinic can transform your team’s performance! #MPEFam . If you’re interested in
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Congrats to our friend @ashleychastain well deserved! #MPEFam.
𝓦𝓮𝓵𝓬𝓸𝓶𝓮 𝓗𝓸𝓶𝓮 @ashleychastain! The former Gamecock student-athlete has been named @GamecocksOnline softball head coach. 📰 #Gamecocks🤙
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Always good to get our pro guys back with us! #MPEFam.
Two @SFGiants in one week as #DirtyTerp Luke Shliger getting in some work in College Park! . Big things ahead after a great second half of the Milb season.
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🎉Exciting News!🎉. We are thrilled to welcome Aurelien Van Stichelen to the MPE family! Aurelien is a top-notch expert in Motor Preferences, with a specialization in Golf and training. With Aurelien's expertise, we look forward to taking our performance to the next level.
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We don't think about the way we walk, we just walk. It's natural! . #MotorPreferences can be defined as the body language specific to each individual, its natural and unique motor organization. #SportsPerformance #MLB #NCAA.@MLB @MLBNetwork @ABCA1945
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Thanks to @jccc_softball for hosting us for 2 days in Overland Park, KS. We are excited to welcome in another great group of coaches who will bring #MotorPreferences back to their programs! #MPEFam. #NCAAXESPN #CollegeBaseball #CollegeSoftball #NCAA
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🚨thread:. A body is self propelled! No external force is required to produce a movement! Living rules(energy savings, efficiency and efficacy) should be prioritized rather than Newton laws. So the question is what mechanics can be considered as bad? . Understand the definitions
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In order to establish a judgement of value, a reference is needed + specific context & description (objectivity). When we are seeing some posts, saying that this swing is good or this swing is bad…. I am wondering "compared to what? Whats the reference used to establish that a
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