MAT Timeline: Celebrating Over 20 Years Of Helping Clients

1984
Injury Leads To Journey

Greg suffers from back injury after falling accident at rock quarry which begins his research for what will become MAT.

1988
Higher Education

Greg Roskopf graduates from California State University, with a masters in physical education in exercise science.

1990
Richard Jackson, PT

Richard Jackson mobilized Greg’s 1st MTP and his lower back pain went away for the day. The nature of the body is revelaed.

1994
NBA: John Stockton

Greg meets John Stockton of the Utah Jazz at a wedding in 1994. Greg performs an assessment at the wedding.

1994
NBA: Utah Jazz

Following the previous encounter with John Stockton at the wedding, Greg gets hired by the NBA’s Utah Jazz as a trainer.

1994
Dr. Craig Buhler

Greg started working intensively with the Jazz’s team chiropractor, Dr Craig Buhler. Muscle testing as a tool is taught to Greg.

1996
Ground Work For MAT

Greg starts to prepare the groundwork for what will later become known as Muscle Activation Techniques.

1996
NFL: Denver Broncos

Greg begins working with the Denver Broncos performing a systematic process for treating muscle dysfunction.

1997
NBA: Utah Jazz 2nd Place

Utah Jazz are the runner up’s for the historic NBA Championship losing to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.

1998
NFL: Broncos Win Superbowl

“Greg Roskopf helped me through my years as a professional football player” a statement from legend John Elway.

1998
MAT Is Born

Greg names the systematic process used for treating muscle dysfunction, Muscle Activation Techniques.

1999
NFL: Broncos Win Again

MAT client John Elway leads the Denver Broncos to their 2nd straight Superbowl victory. Elway also named MVP.

2000
1st Jumpstart

The Jumpstart Programs introduces the fundamental concepts of Muscle Activation Techniques to students.

2001
1st Specialist Program

Students learn to assess for isolated weaknesses, learning muscle tests for nearly every muscle in the body. 

2002
1st MAT HQ Opens

The first Muscle Activation Techniques headquarters opens in Denver, Colorado to patients and students.

2007
Trademarked

Muscle Activation Techniques & MAT become registered trademarks through the USA Patent and Trademark Office.

2011
NFL: Peyton Manning

Professional football player Peyton Manning becomes a client of Muscle Activation Techniques.

2012
1st MAT RX Class

Greg teaches this invite only program where students learn the most advanced total body process of the muscular hierarchy to achieve optimal results.

2013
1st Parapalegic Walks

Joe Marino, the first parapalegic MAT client begins to walk after Muscle Activation Techniques treatments.

2013
MAT HQ Moves

The Muscle Activation Techniques head quarters decides to move from Denver to Englewood, Colorado.

2016
NFL: Broncos Win 3rd Time

Peyton Manning became the oldest starting quarterback to play in and win a Super Bowl.

2016
PGA: Bryson DeChambeau

Professional Golfer Bryson DeChambeau becomes a Muscle Activation Techniques client and begins working with Greg.

2017
PGA: John Deere Classic

Bryson DeChambeau wins his first PGA Major after working with Greg and receiving the benefits of MAT.

2017
MAT Is Approved

MAT is approved and regulated by the Department of Private Occupational Schools in the State of Colorado.

2017
Exclusive Education Partner

MAT partners with Broadview College to deliver its education in a new and more streamlined approach.

2017
NHL: Nathan Mackinnon

Professional ice hockey player Nathan Mackinnion becomes a Muscle Activation Techniques client.

2018
PGA: Memorial Tournament

Bryson DeChambeau wins his 2nd PGA Tournament while working with Greg and Muscle Activation Techniques.

2018
PGA: Northern Trust

Bryson DeChambeau wins his 3rd PGA Tournament.

2018
Degree Programs

The MAT Specialist Program delivered by Broadview College receives approval to offer financial aid to students that are eligible by the Department of Education.

2018
PGA: Dell Technology

Bryson DeChambeau wins his 4th PGA Tournament.

2018
PGA: Shriners Hospital

Bryson DeChambeau wins his 5th PGA Tournament.

2019
PGA: Omega Dubai

Bryson DeChambeau wins his 6th PGA Tournament.

2019
NHL All Star

Nathan Mackinnon is selected as a Captain of the 2019 NHL All Star Game.

2020
20th Year Of Teaching

MAT’s 20th year of teaching edudaction programs.

2020
MAT HQ Moves

The Muscle Activation Techniques head quarters moves from to a new facility in Englewood, Colorado.

2020
PGA: Rocket Mortgage Classic

Bryson DeChambeau wins the Rocket Mortgage Classic tournament.

2021
Neuropeak Partnership

MAT partners with Neuropeak.

2021
NFL: Hall of Fame

John Elway & Peyton Manning, both clients of Greg Roskopf, are inducted into the NFL hall of fame.

2021
PGA: Arnold Palmer

Bryson DeChambeau wins the Arnold Palmer Invitational tournament.

2021
PGA: Arnold Palmer

Bryson DeChambeau wins the Arnold Palmer Invitational tournament.

2021
Jumpstart Book Published

Greg’s 1st book, Jumpstart Into MAT is published and made available to purchase.

2021
MAT Community Launches

MAT community app launches for students and practitioners to learn and share their experiences.

2021
New Website Launch

MAT rebrands itself and launches a newly built website.