EP 22: Nick Mascioli | Transforming the Weight Room Into a Video Game

Second Baptist School (Houston, TX) Director of Athletic Performance Nick Mascioli joins the show to dive into the “2K Score” he created to profile his athletes and drive engagement. He breaks down what tests determine the score, how he sets it up, and the results he has seen using it.

Nick leads the Long-Term Athletic Development from Pre-K 3s all the way through High School, and we dive into what his goal is during each phase of his model. We also talk about the importance of serving the people who want to be served, prioritizing development of the middle school level, and making the weight room a place students can call home.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Athletic Development

03:24 The Importance of Teaching Fundamentals

05:54 Long-Term Athletic Development Phases

08:53 Creating a Fun and Engaging Environment

11:27 Shifting Focus from Winning to Lifelong Skills

14:05 Building Relationships in the Weight Room

17:02 The Role of Middle School in Athletic Development

19:46 Balancing Skill Acquisition and Engagement

22:13 Scaling Movements for Different Ages

25:11 The Evolution of Nick's Role

27:49 Gamifying the Weight Room Experience

33:20 The Evolution of Student-Teacher Dynamics

37:36 Data-Driven Training: The 2K Score

41:39 Balancing Competition and Motivation

45:13 Serving the Present: Coaching Philosophy

50:01 Living with Purpose: Faith and Coaching

54:46 Future Aspirations: Growth and Contentment