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.
Episodes
47 episodes
Q&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.
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1:27:19
The Coaches Table Podcast Guest Appearance- Leveraging Your Social Media as a Coach & Private Sector Training
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, creat...
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1:11:48
Guest Appearance on The Project 365 Podcast: Talking All Things Speed Training for Basketball Players
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 ou...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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41:59
Danny Metser (@dmhoops) Audio Cues vs Constraints, Principles of Specificity as a Trainer, & Pattern Recognition
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 basketb...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:41:37
Danny Foley (@danmode_ruderock) Knees, Ankles, Feet: The Triad of Basketball Injuries
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 h...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:05:18
Jake Tuura (@jaketuura) Deep Dive on All Things Tendons & Is "Knees In" Really a Bad Thing
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:03:34
Lee 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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:21:36
Kerri Kuzbyt (@coach.kuzz) From Overseas Pro to Pioneer in Women's Hoops: Advice for Aspiring Female Athletes, Pro Life, Women's Basketball, and Player Development
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 f...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:33:40
Victoria Saucedo (@vic_sauce) Climbing the Coaching Ladder in S&C as a Young Coach & Training the Female Basketball Player
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. Sh...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:30:24
Matt Dyck (@atlas_basketball) The Coaches Climb: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome to Elevate Mentorship
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 you...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:34:31
Gerry 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 friend...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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58:36
Hunter Eisenhower (@huntereis_sp) Redefining Strength Training for Basketball Players
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 P...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:14:18
Tyler Clark (@tc.performance_) The Science Behind Skill: Exploring Motor Learning in Skill Development
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 experie...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:25:13
Kendrick Pratt (@coach_kendrick44) Unlocking Performance Insights with GPS Tracking in College Hoops
In 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 ...
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51:45
Tom Broback (@tombroback) Hoopers Guide to Tackling Knee Pain
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 t...
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1:43:12
Ian Hietala (@ianhietala) Cap or Facts: Tackling the Biggest Myths in Skill Development
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 bo...
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1:42:05
Basi Prokofyev (@basi.pro) Uncovering the Key Differences Between European and American Basketball
In 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 exclusi...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:13:34
Cristian Plascencia (@cristiangplascencia) Elevating Your Game with Proven Mobility Strategies and Foot/Ankle Function
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 h...
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1:08:13
Xavier Brown (@thesportzgeek) Overcoming Mental Obstacles in the World of Sports and Performance
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...
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1:20:48
Kyle 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 phys...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:19:15
Q&A: Early Off-Season Training, Bulking For Athletes, Progressing Strength Movements, and Athlete Assessments
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 re...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:11:37
Alex Cost (@translational_training) Velocity-Based Training, Developing a Coaching Philosophy, & Staying Up to Date with Training Research
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 th...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:13:07
Nutrition 101- How to Set Up Your Calorie Needs & How to Adjust Based on Your Goals
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)...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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41:01
Ben Anderson (@breakthroughsc) Educating & Empowering Young Athletes, Programming for Youth Athletes, & Creating Buy-in at the Youth Level
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:07:55
Mike Dunn (@seemikedunn) Tackling Shooting Myths, Increasing Your Range, Key Components of a Perfect Shot
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 WOR...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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56:08