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 ...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 27 min
In 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 relati...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Today 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 s...
Oct 11, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 8
In 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 ...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Season 4Ep. 7
On 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 ...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In 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%5Eauthor Jumper's Knee Protocol: https://jac...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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 ...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Today, 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 be...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In 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...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Today 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 cre...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 4Ep. 1
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 t...
Jul 12, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Today’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 ...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In 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 ho...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this episode, Julian welcomes on the Director of Basketball Performance Jackson State, Kendrick Pratt. What you should expect to hear: Kendrick's story How he got into the sports performance world How his time in the Army influenced his perspective on training Kendrick's time with Army Men's Basketball and the unique challenges he faced Balancing the needs of the athletes with the overall team objectives Challenges of being a college strength coach How he incorporates a data-driven approach t...
Jun 21, 2023•52 min
In 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 Pain Does stretching and foam rolling have a place...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 43 min
In 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 Training Is 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 cruc...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 42 min
In this episode, Julian welcomes on Basketball Skill Development Coach for PBC MBA, Basi Prokofyev. What you should expect to hear: Basi's story How 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 cogni...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In 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 diff...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 8 min
In 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 coach Advice 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 coaching Communicating a message to large groups as an introvert St...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 21 min
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 ne...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In 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...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In 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 wo...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In 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/1...
Apr 05, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In 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...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In 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 gettin...
Mar 22, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In 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 unconvention...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In 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...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In 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 ...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In 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...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In 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 ind...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 3
