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The High Performance Hoops Podcast

The High Performance Hoops Podcast gives you a one-stop- shop on all things training, sports performance, and nutrition for athletes and aspiring coaches. Julian Lo Casto is a graduate of Caldwell University, former player, and basketball enthusiast. Julian is the Head of Performance and Nutrition at Challenger Strength, located in Northern New Jersey, working with a wide variety of athletes of all sports. This podcast will take on any and all topics in training, sports performance, nutrition, and improving your on-court skill and physical abilities. Julian will take the time to welcome the perspective of some of the best training, nutrition, and basketball minds in the industry. Whether you are an aspiring basketball coach, player, or strength and conditioning professional, you will enjoy all aspects of this podcast as Julian dives into all topics relating to the game of basketball and how to become an elite level athlete.

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The High Performance Hoops Podcast

Ben Anderson (@breakthroughsc) Educating & Empowering Young Athletes, Programming for Youth Athletes, & Creating Buy-in at the Youth Level

March 29, 2023 • Julian Lo Casto • Season 2 • Episode 9

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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 MANY young athletes in his community.

What you should expect to hear:

Ben's journey from the NBL to becoming "The Basketball-Strength Guy"
What attracted him to the weight room and his opinion on why so many basketball players seem to shy away from the weight room in their own development.
The biggest glaring issue in basketball at the youth level from a sports performance standpoint.
Ben's big rocks and overarching philosophy for training young athletes.
What "development" looks like at the youth level.
Ben's training non-negotiable for young athletes.
Biggest challenge for creating buy-in with younger athletes and tips for coaches dealing with any challenges early on in their career.
Biggest mistakes seen when working with young athletes.

MUCH MUCH MORE!

For more information check out Ben on:

Instagram: breakthroughsc instagram

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/julianlocasto

For coaching inquiries, programs, guides, and more, check out our website: https://www.challengerstrength.com/

Julian Lo Casto

Host