The From The Jump Podcast

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!