Advancing Human Performance

Mike Haischer and Casandra Goodrich help advance understanding of human potential at the new Athletic and Human Performance Research Center (AHPRC), which officially opened in April 2019. The AHPRC allows Marquette faculty and partners from the health care industry to collaborate on research and cutting-edge innovation in the areas of elite athletic performance, human performance, rehabilitation, fitness data analytics, and other related disciplines. Mike is a Strength and Conditioning Specialist with a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology. Mike is also a Marquette alum (B.S. Health Sci ’14) and current student, studying for his Ph.D. in Exercise and Rehabilitation Science. In addition to experience teaching exercise physiology, fitness and nutrition, and exercise testing and prescription courses, Mike has published research in the applied performance domain and has completed multiple strength and conditioning internships, including one with the Milwaukee Brewers. As lab manager of the AHPRC, Mike serves to facilitate collaborative team science and assist investigators in realizing their research goals. He is also committed to making a positive impact on Marquette Athletics, by helping to conduct applied research based on the performance goals of the teams, coaches, and individual athletes. Casandra graduated from Marquette University in 2019, completing a degree in Exercise Physiology. While an undergraduate, she competed as a sprinter for Marquette’s Track and Field team, a member of the 2016 and 2017 BIG East Indoor and Outdoor Conference Championship team. Casandra has since acted as an assistant coach for Marquette and is excited at the opportunity to work in the AHPRC. Her goal is to attend medical school, where she will foster her interest in pediatrics and oncology. We Are Marquette Episode 50 Editing and production by Chris Rolfing