Welcome back to the "From the Jump Pod". Today I sat down with the creator of the dunk camp Andy Nicholson and we had a great talk about what dunk camp 2025 is gonna look like, Isaiah Espinoza testing 50 at contest, and Dunk training as an older athlete. Thanks again for listening and I hope y'all enjoy!
0:00 Introduction
3:13 The Creation of the Dunk Camp
4:38 What to Expect From the Upcoming Dunk Camp
8:58 The WDA System
13:34 Isaiah Espinoza Jumps 50 at Contest?
22:00 The Business Behind the Dunk Camp
27:02 Dunk Camp in Other Countries?
28:30 Dunk Camp 2025 Facility
34:52 Andy’s Dunk Training
38:20 Stretching and Recovery
51:31 Dunking Goals
57:55 Andy’s Son’s Dunk Journey
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Welcome back to the From the Jump Podcast. Today I sat down with Jacob Youn who is a well known 5'8 Dunker/Powerlifter in the community, and we had a great conversation about objectivity in both Weightlifting and dunking, Lucid Dreaming Dunk Sessions, and even stuff like how to properly land an Elbow Dunk. Thanks for listening and I hope y'all enjoy.
0:00 Intro
1:20 Journey to Dunking
8:09 Low Rimming is Game Changing
9:25 Lucid Dream Dunking
11:28 The Power of the Thought
14:52 Weightlifting is a No BS Sport
19:35 Lifting Numbers
24:55 Lifting Weights Will Level Up Your Vert
29:22 Goals for Dunking and Weightlifting
32:09 Dunking is a Sport Full of Injuries
37:43 Jacob vs. Dylan H in Low Rim
38:51 Dunking With Your Elbow
45:25 The Biggest Thing That Increase Your Bounce
47:27 Meeting Jacob for the First Time
48:14 Dunking in the Olympics
Welcome back to the From the Jump Podcast! Today Nick sits down with 6'2 Dunker Josh Ruble's and take a deep dive through Josh's Dunk journey, and even hit topics such as the dubble up controversy, thoughts on the NBA dunk contest, and defining what is a pro dunker! Thanks again for listening and I hope y'all enjoy!
0:00 Introduction
0:21 Dunk Journey
3:43 Injuries During Basketball
6:42 Weight Room Progress
10:27 Weight Room Numbers
13:17 What Leveled Up Your Bounce?
16:00 What You Would Have Done Differently Looking Back?
19:48 Goals in Training
22:06 Stretching and Mobility
24:01 Defining a Pro Dunker
29:37 The Dubble up Controversy
37:28 Dunking in the Olympics
45:53 NBA Dunk Contest Thoughts
51:51 Life After Dunking
54:40 Jumping 50 Inches at Utah Contest
Welcome back to the "From the Jump Pod", today I sat down with 5'8 Pro Dunker Dom Gonzales, and we talked everything from the whole experience at a FIBA contest, Defining what a pro dunker is, and advise for new or younger dunker. Thanks for tuning in and I hope y'all enjoy!
On todays episode of the "From the Jump Pod" Nick and Andy sit down with one of the highest jumping and shortest dunkers in the game right now Hyrum Fechser. We talk everything from high jumping 6'7 to testing a 48.5 inch vert, and even hear more about what happened at the vegas sesh. Thanks again for listening and I hope y'all enjoy!
0:00 Introduction
4:03 Athletic Journey
5:49 Jumping onto Cars
8:12 Breaking Backs
10:11 Current Training
11:59 Contest Experience
13:26 What Dunk Camp is Like
18:11 Getting First Dunk
21:19 Vegas Sesh
39:17 Dunk Technique and Styles
42:06 Leveling up in Dunking
43:53 The Importance of Coordination
49:33 Dunking and Social Media Engagement
Today on the From the Jump Podcast, Nick sits down with Eliotte Lin a 6'4 dunker with a 40+ inch vert and member of TFC, and talk everything from in game dunks and training to anime inspirations. This was a great conversation I hope y'all enjoy and thanks for watching.
0:00 Introduction
0:32 Start of the Journey
3:47 Basketball vs Dunk Training
14:38 Snow in Texas
20:53 Track Athletes are Bouncy
21:50 Training to get First Dunk
23:50 Dunking in Game
29:07 Anime Inspirations
36:11 Current Training
43:46 What Things Helped Your Bounce
On this episode of the From the Jump Pod Nick sits down with Jordan Pimstone a 5'10 Dunker with a 45 inch vert, and talk everything from the Impact of Kobe Bryant to Dunking becoming an olympic sport. I hope y'all enjoy and thanks again for listening.
0:00 Introduction
3:11 The Impact of Kobe
7:50 Basketball to Dunking
11:58 Testing 45
14:41 Becoming a Coach
19:33 Dunking in the Olympics
22:25 Contest Experiences
24:52 Dunk Contest at Dunk Camp
29:39 Going to Dunk Camp
34:59 Current Goals
36:29 Training Little Bro
40:43 Nick's Potential??
43:24 The Mental Game in Dunking
47:12 Do You Hoop?
51:38 Professional Dunker Aspirations
On this weeks episode of the From the Jump Podcast, Nick and Andy sit down with Steven Celi the first person Nick ever watched dunking. Crazy huge podcast today Steven goes into everything from Energy and motivation, Dunking is another form of expression, and Battling mental blocks in training. I hope y'all enjoy the episode and thanks again for listening.
0:00: Introduction
2:40 The Beginning of the Journey
5:56: Early Days of Dunking and Content Creation
7:46: Dunking as a way of expression
11:25: Life Before Dunking and First Dunk Story
15:06: Early Dunk Groups
17:48: Transitioning From Dunking to Energy Coaching
19:34: The Power of Positive Energy
22:41: Defining "Professional Dunker"
26:54: Mental Blocks in Training and Imposter Syndrome
30:38: Inspiration in the Sport of Dunking
35:12: Post Dunking Dreams and Goals
Today on the From the Jump Podcast, Nick and Andy sit down with one of the current best dunkers in the world 21 year old Donovan Hawkins. In today's episode we hear everything from his experience with his more recent fiba contest to which dunkers inspired him on his come up in the sport. Thanks for listening, and I hope you enjoy!
0:00 Introduction
2:59 Transitioning from Hockey to Dunking
6:09 Dunking techniques and styles
8:59 Judging and Scoring in Contests
12:00 Favorite Dunkers and Influences
15:07 Injuries and Recovery in Dunking
18:02 Future Plans and Going to Dunk Camp
23:08 Training and Contest Preparation
25:12 Trying Different Dunks
27:23 Which Dunkers Could Beat You
29:35 Mind Set in Dunk Contests
32:01 Current Goals and Aspirations
34:00 Dunkers
On this weeks episode of the From the Jump Podcast, Nick and Andy sit down with new professional dunker Finn Addy, and talk everything from his first fiba contest experience, one foot vs two foot jumping, and training with Jordan Kilganon. Thanks again for listening and I hope you enjoy!
0:00 Introduction
3:15 Becoming the Offical One Foot Disciple
5:56 One Foot vs Two Foot Jumping
8:03 Top 3 One Foot Jumpers of All Time
11:17 Fiba Dunk Contest Experience
15:07 Opportunities Fiba Has Opened Up
16:12 Training with Jordan Kilganon
18:07 Transitioning to Jump X
19:16 Online Dunk Contests
21:15 Dunk Chen Unique Style
21:58 How Did You Get Your Bounce?
25:44 Dunk Camp Plans
26:14 Weight Room Numbers
28:23 Dieting Weight Loss and Gain
35:24 Steroid Use in Dunking
38:39 Negative Side Effects of Steroid Use
On this weeks episode of The From The Jump Podcast, Nick and Andy sit down with Jake "Jt" Thompson, and talk everything from the similarities of Dunking and Track, Getting his first dunk in 8th grade, and Training to Triple and Long Jump in College
0:00 Introduction
1:01 Athletic Journey
2:52 Transition From Basketball to Track
6:02 The Nature of Track and Field
8:55 Dunk Camp Experience and Progress
12:00 The Importance of Training and Coaching
15:01 Professional Track and Field Opportunities
21:00 Training Techniques and Injury Management
24:03 Dunk Technique and Coordination
27:01 The Science of Jumping and Arm Techniques
33:58 Jumping Techniques and Strategies
35:28 Understanding Muscle Fibers and Performance
38:30 The Role of Genetics in Performance
41:16 Mental Blocks and Overcoming Challenges
44:32 Finding Balance in Athletic Identity
51:34 Future Aspirations and Collaborations
This week on The From The Jump Podcast, Nick and Andy sit down with Jay Nzungize (Jay_g3zzy), and talk everything from playing for Fiba in Rwanda, Fully Investing into Dunking, and balancing social media and training life. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy!
0:00 Introduction
0:52 Back Story
7:13 Aspiration of Dunking Professionally
9:38 Playing for Fiba in Rwanda
16:12 How to Grow on Social Media
22:39 Balancing Social Media and Training
28:24 What Would You Do After Dunking
34:33 Dunk Camp
37:37 Dunk Package
45:51 Fully Investing in Dunking
53:23 Join Texas Flight Crew
56:00 Bounce Academy
On this weeks episode of The From the Jump Podcast, Nick and Andy sit down with 17 year old Dunker Dylan Haugen, and talk everything from the importance of low rimming to what shoes he wears when he dunks. Thank y'all for tuning in and I hope y'all enjoy!
0:00 Introduction
1:10 Dylan's Journey into Basketball and Dunking
4:26 The Importance of Low Rim Dunking
7:11 Dunk Content on Social Media
13:33 The Roles of Social Media in Dunking Careers
16:57 The Dunking Podcast Community
18:11 Balancing Basketball and Dunking
20:12 Dunk Contests
22:20 Collabs in Dunking
26:14 Winter Weather
27:40 The Journey of Jumping
29:55 Consistency in Training: The Key to Success
30:40 Reflections on Training
32:34 Learning from Others
34:11 Injury Management and Recovery
36:01 The Importance of Technique in Dunking
38:35 Shoes Preferences in Dunking
On this weeks episode of The From the Jump Podcast, Nick and Andy sit down with Dylan Perrenoud from the Utah State Dunkers, and talk everything from dunk depression, to the impact of social media in the dunking community, and the Utah Dunking scene. Appreciate y'all for tuning in and hope y'all enjoy!
0:00 Introduction into the Dunking Community
1:39 Dylan's Dunk Journey
5:11 The Utah Dunk scene
8:00 Training with THP
10:56 Injuries and Recovery
12:27 Dunk Progress and Goals
14:43 Weight Room and Dunk Training
17:30 Dunk Depression
21:07 The Utah Trip?
23:28 Texas vs Utah
26:57 Hand Speed and Technique
30:39 Highest Touch and Vertical
32:39 The Role of Social Media in Dunking
38:21 Favorite Dunker: Inspiration and Influence
42:30 Dunk Contests
48:11 The Future of the Dunk Community
52:10 Coaching Aspirations
On this weeks episode of the From the Jump Podcast, Nick and Andy sit down with Nick's coach Ambrose Amin, a 33 year old 5'10 dunker. They talk about everything from becoming a dunker at 33 to leaving a corporate job to pursue his dream of coaching athletes! Thank you guys for watching, see you next week!
0:00 Ambrose Intro
0:53 Journey in Sports and Fitness
2:58 Current Achievements and Goals in Dunking
4:12 Inspirations and Influences in Dunking
7:43 Training Philosophy and Load Management
11:58 The Importance of Coaching and Perspective
16:21 Reflections on Training Methods and Mistakes
19:29 From Corporate to Coaching: The Big Shift
23:22 Identifying Gaps in the Fitness Industry
29:18 The Importance of Coaching vs. Programs
35:47 Setting Goals and Pushing Limits in Dunking
41:09 Building a Community: Join the Texas Flight Crew 42:37 Ambrose's Podcast
On this weeks episode of the From the Jump Podcast, Nick and Andy sit down with Jack Argent a 5'8 Dunker who is a new member of the Texas Flight Crew. They talk everything from dealing with injuries, how jack got his first dunk, and dunkers that inspired him to start jumping!
1:02 Jack's Backstory
5:00 Texas Flight Crew
9:28 What is Jack's Vert
10:28 Dealing with Injuries
10:50 The value of Jump Programs and Coaches
12:46 What Jack can Improve on
16:30 The Power of Low rimming
19:50 Dunkers that inspired Jack
23:00 Dunking is like a track sport
24:56 Andy and his battle with Injury
26:40 Dunking Emotionally?
28:00 VAGABOND
29:50 Dunk Sesh Today
35:55 Andy Glaze
1:02 Talking About Our Low Rim Sesh
6:23 How Chris Staples Hits Trick Dunks
7:39 Why Dunking is So Fun
10:13 Controversy on 360 dunks
12:55 The Reason I got into Dunking
14:32 Dunkers that got us into Dunking
16:13: How we met Smoove Ukraine
18:58: Rim Heights and if they Matter?
29:47: The Bounce Dunk Controversy
Welcome to The From The Jump Podcast with Nick Ozuna! Join me, a 5'10" dunker on the rise, as I pursue my dream of going pro. Alongside my co-host, Andy Behle—a fellow 5'10" dunker from Texas with an impressive 44" vertical—we dive into the exhilarating world of dunking. Expect a mix of training tips, personal stories, and lively discussions about all things dunking. Whether you’re a fellow athlete or just love the thrill of a good slam, there’s something here for everyone. Let’s take the leap together!
