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