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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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Alex Cost (@translational_training) Velocity-Based Training, Developing a Coaching Philosophy, & Staying Up to Date with Training Research

April 12, 2023 • Julian Lo Casto • Season 2 • Episode 11

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 world.
How he stays up to date with the latest research in the field and how coaches can best apply research to the weight room.
What is Velocity-Based Training, and what are some key benefits to using it in training?
Determining load for training and velocity zone ranges.
Utilizing metrics to gauge success in programming.
Individualization and how you do so at the highest level.
Best ways to implement VBT in your training? What about if you don't have the tech?

MUCH MUCH MORE!

For more information check out Alex on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/translational_training/?hl=en

For more information check out Julian on:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/julianlocasto/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianlocasto?lang=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/julianlocasto

COACHING/TRAINING RESOURCES:

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

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