Julian Lo Casto - Podcast Details

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The High Performance Hoops PodcastQ&A: Strength Training for Young Athletes, Structuring Your Training Schedule, How to Progress Jump Training, VBT, & MUCH MORE!In today's episode, Julian pools together your audience questions for an action packed second EVER "Q&A." Julian takes some time to answer a few questions related to varying topics in strength and conditioning and sports performance.Specifically, we discuss:Strength movements for youth athletes?How many days per week for lifting and plyos?Advice on VBT for those that don't have bar speed tech.How do you program depth landings?Structuring/progressing jumps/plyometrics.Opinions on foam rolling pre/post lift? Are you a...2023-10-251h 27

The High Performance Hoops PodcastThe Coaches Table Podcast Guest Appearance- Leveraging Your Social Media as a Coach & Private Sector TrainingIn this episode, Julian was a featured guest on the Coaches Table Podcast, hosted by Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Jackson State Men's Basketball, Kendrick Pratt. We get into a discussion about social media for coaches, creating content that stands out in a crowd in our industry and why coaches need to be on social RIGHT NOW, the private sector vs the college sector and what drew me to the private sector, creating an infectious culture where athletes want to come back, building relationships and buy-in, and program design in the private sector for various levels...2023-10-181h 11

The High Performance Hoops PodcastGuest Appearance on The Project 365 Podcast: Talking All Things Speed Training for Basketball PlayersToday is going to be an unconventional episode for you guys. I was recently a guest on The Project 365 podcast hosted by Coach O, Olivier Jean-Charles. Coach O is the Associate Head Basketball Coach of the Orangeville Prep basketball program out of Ontario, Canada. In this episode, I get into my background, how I got into coaching and my journey to get to where I am now, we talk about strength coaches vs the idea of sports performance coaches and the shift in the S&C culture that I’ve been seeing in the space, the gap in...2023-10-1141 min

The High Performance Hoops PodcastDanny Metser (@dmhoops) Audio Cues vs Constraints, Principles of Specificity as a Trainer, & Pattern RecognitionIn today's episode, Julian welcomes on basketball skill development coach, Danny Metser.Danny is an INSANELY smart guy, originally from Tel Aviv, Israel, and currently finishing up his degree at Quinnipiac University. Danny is a basketball skill development coach that specializes in motor learning and overall movement strategy. We dive deep into a bunch of danny’s tweets, dissecting some of his thoughts on topics like: cueing, specificity for skills training, the optimal zone of improvement in your skills training, pattern recognition, and much much more! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmhoops/...2023-10-041h 41

The High Performance Hoops PodcastDanny Foley (@danmode_ruderock) Knees, Ankles, Feet: The Triad of Basketball InjuriesOn today's episode, Julian welcomes on Danny Foley, Owner/operator of Rude Rock Strength and Conditioning.Danny Foley is entering his 10th year as a high-performance coach and injury management specialist. Throughout his career, Danny has predominantly worked with high-level athletes who are battling chronic pain or injury. He is currently working as an independent performance coach across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, where he works primarily with athletes and individuals dealing with pain and injury. Previously, Danny spent six years as the Head Strength Coach at Virginia High Performance, where he specialized in working with Navy SEAL...2023-09-201h 05

The High Performance Hoops PodcastJake Tuura (@jaketuura) Deep Dive on All Things Tendons & Is "Knees In" Really a Bad ThingIn this episode, Julian welcomes on former college strength and conditioning coach turned life long researcher/learner.Jake Tuura needs no introduction. If you're from the jump/ basketball world, you know who he is.This episode is essentially a masterclass on all things tendons! For more information check out Jake on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaketuura/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jake_tuura?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorJumper's Knee Protocol: https://jackedathlete.com/jumperskneeprotocol-2/Jake's Resources: https://jackedathlete.com/Fo...2023-09-131h 03

The High Performance Hoops PodcastLee Taft (@leetaft) Decoding Elite Speed For Hoopers and The Current State of Youth Basketball (The AAU Crisis)Today, Julian welcomes on the LEGEND, Lee Taft. Lee is highly respected as one of the top athletic movement specialists in the world. In the last 35 years, he has devoted most of his time to training all ages and abilities. He has spent most of his time teaching his multi-directional speed methods to top performance coaches and fitness professionals worldwide. Lee has also dedicated countless hours to mentoring up-and-coming sports performance trainers, many of who have gone into the profession and made a significant impact themselves.Specifically, Lee is also known as the Speed Guy i...2023-09-061h 21

The High Performance Hoops PodcastKerri Kuzbyt (@coach.kuzz) From Overseas Pro to Pioneer in Women's Hoops: Advice for Aspiring Female Athletes, Pro Life, Women's Basketball, and Player DevelopmentToday, Julian welcomes on Kerri Kuzbyt, owner and founder of Unbounded Athletes.Kerri is one of the most promising, up and coming player development coaches in the industry, especially on the female side. She's a phenomenal role model for the girls and women she works with, and anyone for that matter.Kerri has several years of professional basketball experience, playing in 3 different countries during her playing career. Aside from her own professional experience, Kerri has worked under and been guided by long-time trainer and skills development coach, Matt Dyck during her transition from player to...2023-08-301h 33

The High Performance Hoops PodcastVictoria Saucedo (@vic_sauce) Climbing the Coaching Ladder in S&C as a Young Coach & Training the Female Basketball PlayerIn today's episode, Julian welcomes on Victoria Saucedo who is currently the Director of Sports Performance for Women’s Basketball at Virginia Commonwealth University and held the same position at Wake Forest University from 2021–2022. She was the assistant sports performance coach at Saint Louis University from 2020–2021, overseeing the training for volleyball, softball, swimming and diving, track and field, and field hockey. She also assisted with men’s and women’s basketball there.She worked beside and learned from industry legends: Dave Scholz , Alan Bishop , Chase Sanders , Joe Powell, Bri Brown , and Joey Bergles to name a few. We talk...2023-08-231h 30

The High Performance Hoops PodcastMatt Dyck (@atlas_basketball) The Coaches Climb: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome to Elevate MentorshipToday we are welcoming on head player development coach and owner /founder of atlas basketball training, Matt Dyck. Matt is a player development coach who works with athletes of all ages. He has run grassroots programs, coached youth teams and worked with Professional Players during their off-season. Over the last number of years Matt has studied various approaches to skill development, studying under industry legend Drew Hanlen. He primarily uses a Constraints Lead Approach which focuses on creating an environment where athletes are able to solve problems that arise in the game of basketball. This le...2023-08-161h 34

The Project 365 PodcastEpisode 14: Julian Lo Casto on SPEED FOCUSED TRAINING | TIPS on How Coaches and Players should approach TRAINING CAMPThis week it is with great pleasure that we welcome Julian Locasto. Julian is Head of Strength Coach at Challenger Strength in Wayne, New Jersey. He helps hoopers increase their speed! Tune in for the conversation.2023-08-1448 min

The High Performance Hoops PodcastGerry DeFilippo Part II (@challengerstrength) Using Social Media to Build a Brand as Both a Coach AND Athlete!Today’s guest is obviously no stranger. Chances are if you follow me, you also follow our guest for today. He is the owner and operator of Challenger Strength, the sponsor of this show, and it just so happens he gets to be one of my best friends that is Gerry DeFilippo. In part 1 of our conversation in season 1 of the show, we spoke about building speed, specifically for acceleration and utilizing loaded sleds, and practical ways to do so. Today we are going to be discussing using social media to build a brand as bo...2023-07-1258 min

The High Performance Hoops PodcastHunter Eisenhower (@huntereis_sp) Redefining Strength Training for Basketball PlayersToday’s guest is Hunter Eisenhower, he is OFFICIALLY the new Associate Head Coach/Sports Performance Coach at Arizona State University, working with Men’s Basketball. Hunter is a former collegiate basketball player himself, playing at Seattle Pacific University. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, previously as an Assistant Sports Performance Coach at UC Davis, Southeastern Louisiana, and Minnesota State Mankato. While also recently spending time as a Sports Performance Coach/Sports Scientist w/ the Sacramento Kings and their G-League affiliate the Stockton Kings. We’ll be discussing a range of topics from life as both a...2023-07-051h 14

The High Performance Hoops PodcastTyler Clark (@tc.performance_) The Science Behind Skill: Exploring Motor Learning in Skill DevelopmentIn today's episode, Julian welcomes on owner and head trainer of TC Performance, Tyler Clark. Tyler is a young and up and coming skill and sports performance coach in the basketball space, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience at such a young age (only 23 years old). He has interned under guys like Coleman Ayers and Tyler Leclerc, alumni of the show, two guys that are impacting the skill development world of basketball right now and delivering world class knowledge and information for hoopers everywhere. Tyler has also been working with his alma mater SMCC for the p...2023-06-281h 25

The High Performance Hoops PodcastKendrick Pratt (@coach_kendrick44) Unlocking Performance Insights with GPS Tracking in College HoopsIn this episode, Julian welcomes on the Director of Basketball Performance Jackson State, Kendrick Pratt. What you should expect to hear:Kendrick's storyHow he got into the sports performance worldHow his time in the Army influenced his perspective on trainingKendrick's time with Army Men's Basketball and the unique challenges he facedBalancing the needs of the athletes with the overall team objectivesChallenges of being a college strength coachHow he incorporates a data-driven approach to enhance the training experience and athlete outcomesWhat is GPS tracking and how might it be used to determine player workload and influence coaching d...2023-06-2151 min

The High Performance Hoops PodcastTom Broback (@tombroback) Hoopers Guide to Tackling Knee PainIn today's episode, Julian welcomes on Tom Broback, a physical therapist and strength coach that specializes in knee rehab and getting athletes and everyday Joes back into doing the activity they love, pain free!What you should expect to hear:Tom's story Resting through injuries: Good or Bad Advice?Is the RICE Method dead?Training the non-injured limb and how that might be effective during the recovery process.Jumpers Knee vs Patellofemoral PainDoes stretching and foam rolling have a place?Isometrics: What are they and how can we implement them?MUCH MUCH MORE!!F...2023-06-141h 43

The High Performance Hoops PodcastIan Hietala (@ianhietala) Cap or Facts: Tackling the Biggest Myths in Skill DevelopmentIn today's episode, Julian welcomes on Head Skills Trainer and Owner of IWH Performance, Ian Hietala.What you should expect to hear:Going from college basketball player to business owner.How Ian got interested in both skill development and S&C.Cap or Facts: Tackling the Biggest Myths and Misconceptions in Skills TrainingIs skills training exclusively for the ELITE?Can you improve without natural talent?Is individual skill more valuable than team play?Size and height are the most crucial factors for a successful hooper.Is it just about the flashy moves and tricks on cones?Do...2023-06-071h 42

The High Performance Hoops PodcastBasi Prokofyev (@basi.pro) Uncovering the Key Differences Between European and American BasketballIn this episode, Julian welcomes on Basketball Skill Development Coach for PBC MBA, Basi Prokofyev.What you should expect to hear:Basi's storyHow sports performance and skill development are mutually exclusive.Collaboration in the industry and who made the greatest impact on his career.European versus the American game and how they may help one another.Adapting training methods to meet the demands of the pro game in Europe.Exciting trends in the European game.Developing an athletes cognitive abilities along with their physical.Using film to assess an athletes game. Transferring on court s...2023-05-311h 13

The High Performance Hoops PodcastCristian Plascencia (@cristiangplascencia) Elevating Your Game with Proven Mobility Strategies and Foot/Ankle FunctionIn this episode, Julian welcomes on CEO of the Durable Athlete and Co-Owner of the Texas Pro Academy, Cristian Plascencia.What you should expect to hear: How his mother's influence lead him to becoming the man he is today.How a physical therapy internship landed him in the sports performance industry.Overcoming the obstacle of not getting into DPT school and how he was able to pivot from that.Advice for young coaches that may not take the conventional route through formal education.The difference between flexibility and mobility.Is there a place for "s...2023-05-251h 08

The High Performance Hoops PodcastXavier Brown (@thesportzgeek) Overcoming Mental Obstacles in the World of Sports and PerformanceIn this episode, Julian welcomes on Xavier Brown, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Seattle Storm of the WNBA.What you should expect to hear: How a guy who did not even want to become a strength coach, became a strength coachAdvice for young coaches who did not go the conventional route and receive formal education that want to break into the industry"Paying your dues" and the lessons learned from the early days of coachingCommunicating a message to large groups as an introvertStrategies and techniques for building rapport and trustThe biggest mistakes m...2023-05-171h 20

The High Performance Hoops PodcastKyle Iguchi (@doctordunks) Unstable Surface Training, Is it Really Worth Your Time?SEASON 3 IS HERE!In today's episode, Julian welcomes on Doctor of Physical Therapy and Head Strength Coach for 4ever Athlete, Kyle Iguchi.Kyle brings a wealth of knowledge and years of experience in both rehabilitation as a physical therapist, and as a strength coach, working primarily with basketball players in the private sector.What you should expect to hear:How a political science major ended up becoming a physical therapist, and ultimately creating "Doctordunks"How Kyle balances the need for injury prevention as a therapist, while also maximizing athletic potential...2023-05-101h 19

The High Performance Hoops PodcastQ&A: Early Off-Season Training, Bulking For Athletes, Progressing Strength Movements, and Athlete AssessmentsIn this first "Q&A," episode of the High Performance Hoops Podcast, Julian takes some time to answer a few questions related to varying topics in strength and conditioning, nutrition, and sports performance.Up first is a question regarding early off-season training for team-sport athletes. The listener will get an in-depth look at how they can go about training, specifically, how they can structure (sprints, plyometrics/jump training, strength work, etc.). From there, the episode dives into the specifics of organizing strength work. From the warm-ups, to top sets, and even the back-off "lighter sets,"...2023-04-191h 11

The High Performance Hoops PodcastAlex Cost (@translational_training) Velocity-Based Training, Developing a Coaching Philosophy, & Staying Up to Date with Training ResearchIn today’s episode, Julian welcomes on Head Strength and Conditioning coach for the Delaware Blue Coats, the Philadelphia 76ers G-League Affiliate team, that just won the 2022-2023 G-League Championship. Along with his duties in the G-League, Alex also acts as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Philadelphia 76ers. What you should expect to hear:Alex's story & background in the field.Alex's coaching philosophy and how he applies this to some of the best athletes in the world.How he stays up to date with the latest research in the field and how...2023-04-121h 13

The High Performance Hoops PodcastNutrition 101- How to Set Up Your Calorie Needs & How to Adjust Based on Your GoalsIn today's episode, Julian outlines the exact methods he uses to calculate the caloric needs for each athlete he works with, as well as how he adjusts caloric needs based on the athlete goals (muscle building, fat loss, and caloric maintenance).Below, I will provide a document that gives you the EXACT details in today's episode that were discussed, as well as an ENTIRE Ebook that I developed YEARS ago on our challenger website.Nutrition 101 (Episode Notes):https://docs.google.com/document/d/12YaOvBIcUjyOyDdYGVfoYDYn2NaK9hOPK4zanWRN4FE/edit?usp=sharing 2023-04-0541 min

The High Performance Hoops PodcastBen Anderson (@breakthroughsc) Educating & Empowering Young Athletes, Programming for Youth Athletes, & Creating Buy-in at the Youth LevelIn today's episode, Julian welcomes on the opinion of former NBL basketball player turned strength coach, and owner/founder of Breakthrough Strength and Conditioning, Ben Anderson.Ben has a tremendous story, ultimately leading him down the path of becoming a basketball strength and skills coach to hundreds, upon thousands of youth athletes in Utah. Ben truly embodies the mission statement of Breakthrough S&C to educate and empower each individual, but most importantly impact the lives of SO MANY young athletes in his community.What you should expect to hear: Ben's journey from the N...2023-03-291h 07

Gem Sessions PodcastEpisode 21: My Guest Appearance on The High Performance Hoops Podcast w/ Julian Lo CastoEpisode 21 of the Gem Sessions Podcast is a re-share of my recent appearance on the High Performance Hoops Podcast w/ Julian Lo Casto. We have a great conversation about all things basketball training. We get into my journey into S&C + basketball skill development, then dive in on the X's and O's of complete basketball development and end it with some fun hot takes! I had a blast on the show and was so happy with how it turned out, so I wanted to share it on my own channel too! Stay tuned as Julian will be...2023-03-291h 39

The High Performance Hoops PodcastMike Dunn (@seemikedunn) Tackling Shooting Myths, Increasing Your Range, Key Components of a Perfect ShotIn today's episode, Julian welcomes on world renowned shooting coach, Mike Dunn.No stranger to the show, Mike is an OG of the old Attention to Detail podcast. In that time, Mike has become one of the most sought after coaches in the WORLD! Traveling the globe and creating one of the most immersive and incredible online platforms, "Keep Shooting Subscription", servicing and literally transforming jump shots of hoopers worldwide.What you should expect to hear:We discuss Mike's journey to getting to where he is now, mentors that have impacted him the most...2023-03-2256 min

The High Performance Hoops PodcastJustin Ochoa (@justinochoa317) Blending Skill & Performance and Operating in the Grey Area of PerformanceIn today's episode, Julian welcomes on Justin Ochoa, the Director of Strength & Conditioning and Co-Owner of PACE Fitness Academy in Indianapolis, IN & Westfield, IN.Aside from his role at PACE, Justin is also a writer, consultant, and a proud board member of The Pro X Foundation—a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to serving youth athletes with crucial resources needed to excel in academics, athletics, and life after athletics.What you should expect to hear:Justin's unconventional journey to becoming a strength coachJustin's opinion on being a hybrid coach, what it is to him, and wh...2023-03-151h 38

The High Performance Hoops PodcastTommy Hansen (@tommy.hansen88) Organizing Plyometrics, Building Stiffness, & The 4 Keys to Improve Your Approach JumpIn today's episode, Julian welcomes on owner and head coach of Perform 4 Life, Tommy Hansen.Tommy’s training philosophy revolves around improving strength, athleticism, and body composition with the goal of increasing performance while also reducing the risk of injury. Tommy has experience training a wide variety of populations, including athletes at the NCAA Division 1, junior college, high school, and middle school levels. In addition to training a wide spectrum of athletes, Tommy has trained everyday adults ranging from 20-65 years of age that want to feel better, improve their bodies, and increase their overall qua...2023-03-081h 25

The High Performance Hoops PodcastJoey Burton (@coachjoeyburton) "Following Your Dream", Building a Brand, & Shooting the BasketballIn today's episode, Julian welcomes on NBA player development and shooting coach, Joey Burton.What you should expect to hear:How he got into the industry and his journey so far.How he's been able to build his brand from scratch.The 4 stages we go through in pursuit of "Following Your Dream"Developing his shooting philosophy and working with some of the NBA's best.3 things that can help you get out of your shooing slump.Why form shooting doesn't always have to be static.Discussing what a "specialist" is and how/when to develop into one...2023-03-011h 12

The High Performance Hoops PodcastJosh Fan (@coachjoshfan) Working with Jeremy Lin, Building A More Resilient Athlete, & Skill AcquisitionIn today's episode, Julian welcomes on player development coach Josh Fan, most notably known for training former NBA basketball player Jeremy Lin for over 10+ off-seasons.Things you should expect to hear:Josh's journey, how he got into strength and conditioning, and how he ultimately linked up with Jeremy Lin.Early challenges of working with Jeremy.Navigating the NBA landscape and how he was able to collaborate with different coaches and organizations over the years.Taking on the label of a "hybrid trainer"Developing his on-court philosophy, his take on skill acquisition, and variability in training.Developing...2023-02-221h 15

The High Performance Hoops PodcastJared Wilson (@jaredwilson.performance) Going from Private Sector Business Owner to Training NBA Superstar John Wall, Building a Complete Training Program for Basketball Players, & Big Rocks for RecoveryIn today's episode, Julian welcomes on the private S&C coach for NBA Superstar John Wall, Jared Wilson.Jared has a wealth of knowledge, as well as, years of experience in both the private sector setting as a business owner for several years building a successful business, and on the professional side working alongside John Wall and his performance staff.Here's what you should expect to hear:Building a private sector business from the ground up.Business advice for young coaches in the industry.John Wall, overcoming injuries, and how to program for one...2023-02-151h 18

The High Performance Hoops PodcastEvan Sirakis (@evansirakis) Developing a Player from Scratch, Social Media Growth Strategies, In-Season vs. Off-Season Training, & Developing Confidence HoopersIn today's episode, Julian welcomes on Owner/Founder and Head Coach of the NYC Hoop School, Evan Sirakis.Evan has an interesting story, in that he is currently still a student-athlete for St. Joseph's University in New York as well as the owner/founder and head coach of the NYC Hoop School in New York City. Hear are some things you should expect to hear:Evan's story/background.Starting the NYC Hoop School and some effective ways to build different revenue streams to take your business to the next level.Developing a social media g...2023-02-081h 05

The High Performance Hoops PodcastNate Graham (@instagraham0) Embracing the "boring" stuff, B.S. in the training space, 3D training, and Relative & Reactive StrengthWelcome to Season 2 of the High Performance Hoops Podcast!In this episode, Julian welcomes on the Director of Sports Performance at ROKKE Performance Therapy, Nate Graham. Graham brings a ton of experience in the field working as a former performance coach at EXOS and basketball performance coach for Warner Pacific University (his alma mater). Here's what you should expect to hear:Embracing the "boring" stuff in trainingSocial media's impact on youth athletes and trainingProgramming hopping and chasing the next shiny toyGetting 3D in our training approach Relative & Reactive Strength, What are they, and...2023-02-011h 01

The High Performance Hoops PodcastJon Flake- Jump Testing, Why it Matters, & What We Can Learn From Some of the Best Jumpers In The WorldIn this episode, Julian welcomes on Lead Sports Performance Specialist at P3 Applied Sports Science, Jon Flake. These guys are at the forefront of sports science, utilizing a data-driven approach to understanding athlete movement and development for performance optimization. P3 is the first performance facility to utilize advanced sports science technologies to assess and train professional athletes, working with some of the best in the NBA, MLB, MLS, and Olympic World Sports. Jon has been with P3 since 2015. As the lead performance specialist at P3 Santa Barbara, Jon oversees all aspects of athlete development and dir...2023-01-041h 07

The High Performance Hoops PodcastJosh Washington- Going From College to the Private Sector, Life As An NBA Strength Coach, & Networking for ProfessionalsIn this episode, Julian welcomes on strength and conditioning coach and owner/founder of Performance Hoops, Josh Washington.Josh has several years of experience in the field interning for a few years at both the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Marquette University. He also interned under industry legend Corey Schlesinger (current Head S&C coach for the Phoenix Suns) at the University of Stanford, which allowed him the opportunity to work with fellow industry legend Dr. Ramsey Nijem (former NBA S&C coach-Sacramento Kings) now an NCAA champion S&C strength coach at the University of Kansas. Lastly...2022-12-281h 25

The High Performance Hoops PodcastTyler Leclerc- Games-based Approach to Skills Training/Decision-Making & How to Train For The Game ItselfIn this episode, Julian welcomes on player development coach and owner/founder of TJL Training, Tyler Leclerc. Tyler has a unique story in that he got an early jump start to his career, training his fellow team mates and himself during his senior year to help improve their overall development. It was apparent going into this freshman year of college that playing was no longer a desire of his. Training and helping others hone in on their own development became his sole focus, so much so that he dropped out of school, started his business, and eventually o...2022-12-2140 min

The High Performance Hoops PodcastMarc Rodriguez- Becoming a Player/Coach & Creating Player Buy-In As a Young CoachIn this episode, Julian welcomes on current college basketball player and owner/founder of The Village Performance, Marc Rodriguez. Specifically, we dive into detail on Marc's current playing career, where his slogan "1% Better Daily" really comes from, how the COVID year presented an opportunity to start his own training business, and best of all, how he creates buy-in at all levels as a player/coach. For more information check out Marc on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevillage__performance/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thevillage____For more information check out...2022-12-1454 min

The High Performance Hoops PodcastAnthony Pugh- Heart over Height, How a 5’6 guard made a Division 1 Roster & Transitioning from Player to Business OwnerIn this episode, Julian welcomes on former Division 1 basketball player for Robert Morris University, player development coach, and owner/operator of Clockwork Athletics, Anthony Pugh.Specifically, we go in to detail on Anthony's journey, how he made Robert Morris' roster as a 5'6" guard, going from player to business owner, playing the "long game" with your development, our opinion on letting kids "screw up" in training, and the importance of film study for your game.For more information check out Anthony on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Anthony_Pugh2?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5...2022-12-071h 10

The High Performance Hoops PodcastGerry DeFilippo- Why Sleds Don’t Ruin Sprint Mechanics & REAL Ways to Build a Blazing First StepIn this episode, Julian welcomes on owner/operator and head coach of Challenger Strength, Gerry DeFilippo. Gerry DeFilippo serves as head trainer and owns and operates Challenger Strength while also leading Challenger's training of various organizations such as the Jersey Hitmen, Gamers Baseball Academy and colleges like NJCU and Caldwell University. He orchestrates the programming and training for eight different Hitmen teams, which range all the way up to the Elite and Premier Junior's Level Programs. Since 2016, Gerry has been a part of four Hitmen Founders Cup Regular Season Championship teams in the USPHL NCDC (Tier 2 Junior...2022-11-3057 min

The High Performance Hoops PodcastMy Beef With “Speed Ladders” & Why They Aren’t Getting You FasterIn this weeks episode, Julian rants about his beef with "speed ladders" and why they are not getting you any faster.Here are some things you will here:The REAL reason why Julian doesn't use "speed ladders" to improve speed with his athletes.Do "speed ladders" actually have a place in training?My opinion on Paul Fabritz's idea of "Positional Delay."What I would do to replace "speed ladders" and actual ways to improve speed and in-game agility.For more information check out Julian on:Instagram: https://instagram.com/julianlocasto/?hl=en 2022-11-2323 min

The High Performance Hoops PodcastHow to Determine What You Need Most In TrainingIn this episode, Julian discusses the importance and purpose of the intake process, specifically, the process that helps us design a program geared towards helping the athlete improve in his/her given sport. Further, Julian will provide you with a detailed look at how he goes about determining what an athlete may need most in his/her training.Here are some things you will hear about:The Intake Process: What is it? Why is it so important?What are some key questions you should be asking your athletes during your first interactions?The importance o...2022-11-1624 min

The High Performance Hoops PodcastThe 5 BIGGEST Mistakes I Made As A New Coach!In this episode, Julian talks about the 5 BIGGEST mistakes he made early on in his coaching career. Mistakes are a part of life. It is often what we learn from them that leads to long term success.If you are a young or new coach in the performance industry, you won't want to miss this!For more information check out Julian on:Instagram: https://instagram.com/julianlocasto/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianlocasto?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/julianlocastoFor coaching inquiries, programs, guides...2022-11-0921 min

The High Performance Hoops PodcastProgramming 101: Beginners Guide to Creating Programs for AthletesIn this episode, Julian breaks down the basic concepts coaches, athletes, and parents can use in order to successfully build out an effective, goal-oriented and results driven program.Julian provides you with a simple and digestible step-by-step process of how he goes about programming for his athletes and clients over at Challenger Strength. Here are some things you will hear about:Rant about Mistakes Seen in Most Athlete's Programming.Starting with the GOAL in mind. What important questions you should ask before creating a program.How to implement testing protocols in order to steer pr...2022-11-0228 min

The High Performance Hoops PodcastWhat is “Basketball Strong”? Is There Such Thing As Being “Strong Enough?”In this episode, Julian dives into the discussion of what is "Basketball Strong", and is there such thing as being "strong enough" in the context of your sport.Julian also discusses: What is Strength?The Load-Velocity- Force Relationship that exists in developing strength.The 5 Principles of Developing Strength.For more information check out Julian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianlocasto/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianlocasto?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/julianlocastoFor coaching inquiries, programs, guides, and more, check out our website: https://www.challengerstrength.c...2022-10-2618 min

The High Performance Hoops PodcastKeep It Simple Stupid! Youth Training Guidelines For BeginnersIn this episode, Julian talks all things training for youth athletes. He outlines 5 key guidelines that all athletes, coaches, and parents working with younger athletes SHOULD know. Julian also takes the time to break down a typical weeks program for a young athlete.For more information check out Julian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianlocasto/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianlocasto?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/julianlocastoFor coaching inquiries, programs, guides, and more, check out our website: https://www.challengerstrength.com/2022-10-1925 min

The High Performance Hoops Podcast5 MUST Reads to Jump Start Your Coaching CareerIn this episode, Julian talks about the 5 MUST read books that he believes will jump start your coaching career. These 5 books really proved to be beneficial to Julian during his early years of coaching, helping him navigate some of the key aspects of training (plyometrics, sprinting/speed, hypertrophy, strength, etc.). For more information check out Julian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianlocasto/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianlocasto?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/julianlocastoFor coaching inquiries, programs, guides, and more, check out our website: https://www.challengerstrength...2022-10-1221 min

The High Performance Hoops PodcastWelcome to The High Performance Hoops Podcast, My Story, My Why, & Show FormatIn this episode, Julian breaks down the premise of The High Performance Hoops Podcast. He gives insight into his story, background in training, how he got to where he is now, and the inspiration for the podcast. For more information check out Julian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianlocasto/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianlocasto?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/julianlocastoFor coaching inquiries, programs, guides, and more, check out our website: https://www.challengerstrength.com/2022-10-0520 min

The High Performance Hoops PodcastMy 5 Biggest Pieces of Advice for New CoachesIn this episode, Julian reviews the FIVE biggest pieces of advice that he has for new coaches. Stick around to the end for a BONUS piece of advice and MORE. For more information check out Julian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianlocasto/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianlocasto?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/julianlocastoFor coaching inquiries, programs, guides, and more, check out our website: https://www.challengerstrength.com/2022-10-0527 min

Flatlined By A Spinning ElbowSeason 2 starts off with a Roast of Roasts highlighted with clips of Mike Perrys BKFC media scrubJulian Let me Bang Laine bit a little too much off this time. Hes in a world of hurt and it was all so avoidable.2022-02-1808 min

Muscles and ManagementEpisode #174 Keto Diets, Fast Food as a Last Resort and More Nutritional Topics with Julian Lo CastoSend us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode!In this episode Gerry welcomes Julian back on the show to talk a variety of topics centered around nutrition.To start, the conversation steers towards social media advice and what athletes need to be weary of when it comes to who they listen to. Then, Julian and Gerry discuss meal timing and "eating enough," for young athletes. From there, Julian touches on some things you can do when eating fast food if it is a last resort, tips for having a quality breakfast, keto di...2021-11-1048 min

MisfitsAudio ProductionsGreen Lantern Man Without Fear: Episode 5 “History Lesson Part 2”The Great “Book of Oa” contines to explain exactly how the most disciplines GL became their most feared foe! Main cast in this episode were: Darren Marlar as Hal Jordan Rish Outfield as Sinestro M. Sieiro Garcia as Carol Ferris Kateryna Fury as Boodika Robin Hudson as Salaak And our special guest stars for this episode were: Julian Bane as Abin Sur Caith Donovan as Tomar Re and man on the street Phillip Weber as the voice of the Abin Sur’s Ring Jim Whitt as the Ferris Air Technician Alex Gilmour as Kanjar Ro Lyn Cullen as Katma Tui Jack C...2021-10-2517 min

Muscles and ManagementEpisode #149 How We "Made Gerry Ripped Again," with Julian LoCastoSend us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode!*SHOW TIMESTAMPS FEATURED AT THE END*In this episode, Julian Lo Casto is back on the show to detail the ENTIRE process of the project known as "Make Gerry Ripped Again."To start, Gerry brings the listener through the past few years of his life and some of the habitual changes that occurred that have altered his diet and unfortunately led him to lose control of his physique and weight.From there, Julian hits on some common topics such as losing weight...2021-04-211h 12

Muscles and ManagementEpisode #137 Emily Bogaudo (RD): Protein Intake, The Impact of Alcohol on Nutrition and Reverse DietingSend us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode!*SHOW TIMESTAMPS FEATURED AT THE END*In this episode Gerry welcomes on Emily Bogaudo. Emily is a Registered Dietitian and personal trainer who has developed quite the following in the fitness community with her educational and no-BS approach to nutrition. This approach has worked to help hundreds of clients reach their weight-loss and physique goals while maintaining sustainable and healthy habits. To start the conversation, Gerry and Emily talked about Gerry's quest to "Make Gerry Ripped Again," and how Gerry has had success with...2021-01-271h 13

Muscles and ManagementEpisode #128 The Importance of Breakfast, Supplementation and Guiding Yourself Through Effective Nutritional Programming with Julian Lo CastoSend us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode!*SHOW TIMESTAMPS FEATURED AT THE END*In this episode, Gerry welcomes Julian back on the show to talk all things nutrition and nutrition for athletes. A few weeks ago, Julian posed an interesting question on social media asking strength coaches what they thought were the most misunderstood areas of nutrition for athletes and their parents. So, this show runs through some of those questions and gets Julian's perspective on them, and MORE!To start, Gerry and Julian give an update on Gerry's quest to...2020-11-181h 02

Pugh Podcast60. Talking all things nutrition and what athletes need to know about what to eat w/Julian Lo CastoWelcome to the show! I am joined by Julian Lo Casto. He is a Nutrition and strength coach in New Jersey. Follow Julian on all social media accounts Twitter @JulianLoCasto Instagram @JulianLoCasto Follow me on all social media accounts: Twitter: @Anthony_Pugh2 IG: @AnthonyPugh2 Email: Anthony.Pugh222@gmail.com Website www.Clockwork-athletics.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-pugh/support 2020-10-2800 min

Muscles and ManagementEpisode #98 Building Nutritional Habits to Enhance High Performance with Challenger Strength Head of Nutrition Julian Lo CastoSend us your questions, or thoughts on today's episode!*SHOW TIMESTAMPS FEATURED AT THE END*In this episode Gerry welcomes on Challenger Strength Head of Nutrition, Julian Lo Casto.Julian is a Precision Certified Nutrition Coach who has handled/lead nutritional programming for Challenger Strength and Challenger Strength Athletes for the better part of the last two years.The two immediately set out and attempt to dispel or validate some myths and beliefs in nutrition and whether or not you should give them a second thought or forget about them immediately.2020-07-221h 19

Ahead Of The Curve with Jonathan GelnarNick Winkelman on communication in coaching, internal vs external cues, coaching feedback loops and the role of attentionToday we have on Nick Winkelman, Head of Athletic Performance & Science for Irish rugby and recent author of “The Language of Coaching.” Nick's primary role is to oversee the delivery and development of strength & conditioning and sports science across all national and provincial teams. Before working for Irish Rugby, Nick was the director of education and training systems for EXOS and oversaw the speed and assessment component of the EXOS NFL Combine Development Program and supported many athletes across the NFL, MLB, NBA, National Sports Organizations, and Military. Nick has his Ph.D. on motor skill learning and sprinting. On the s...2020-05-111h 05

The GrindThe Citadel Post Dual - the Shutout in Charleston, SCIn this episode, we talk to the Co-Head Assistant Coach of Appalachian State University Wrestling Ryan LeBlanc about the shutout victory over Southern Conference opponent, The Citadel. We will then discuss the upcoming SoCon battle against Campbell. App State 44, The Citadel 0 174: Thomas Flitz (APP) def. Kyle Kretzer (CIT), fall, 1:41 184: Julian Gorring (APP) def. Cooper Youngblood (CIT), 17-2 tech fall 197: Demazio Samuel (APP) def. Martin Duane (CIT), 20-3 tech fall 285: Cary Miller (APP) def. Michael McAleavey (CIT), 14-4 maj. dec. 125: Sean Carter (APP) def. Jordie White (CIT), 7-2 dec. 133: Codi Russell (APP...2020-02-131h 02

Unsolicited ThoughtsEpisode 34 | War on Porn, Douchebag Men, and African Queen CleopatraWar On Pornography The Cheeto Chronicles -Shutdown -Atlanta Airport -New AG views on if a President can be indicted. Guess where he stands? -Barr's Record Shows “Disturbing Views” About HIV -South Florida Jewish politician says Rep. Tlaib might ‘blow up Capitol Hill’ -Ocasio-Cortez Just Burned Scott Walker’s Oversimplified Tax Analogy 2020 Democratic Hopeful Watch -Julian Casto -Kirsten Gillibrand -Tulsi Gabbard  The KiKi Report -Kansas governor expands ban on anti-LGBT bias to contractors -New York Passes Historic Transgender Anti-Discrimination Law -'Spider-Man: Far From Home' casts trans actors in Marvel blockbuster -The Cast of Ryan Murphy's New Netflix Show Ratched Is Lit -Gia Gunn Alle...2019-01-202h 02

The latest episodes from More PerfectEnemy of MankindShould the U.S. Supreme Court be the court of the world? In the 18th century, two feuding Frenchmen inspired a one-sentence law that helped launch American human rights litigation into the 20th century. The Alien Tort Statute allowed a Paraguayan woman to find justice for a terrible crime committed in her homeland. But as America reached further and further out into the world, the court was forced to confront the contradictions in our country’s ideology: sympathy vs. sovereignty. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Jesner v. Arab Bank, a case that could reshape the wa...2017-10-2454 min