In Episode 56 of Dunk Talk, I’m joined by my coach Tom Barnes (@tom.dunks), who is not only a dunker, but also one of the founders and coaches over at Jump Master X. We cover his journey from multi-sport athlete in Australia to elite dunker and coach, his role in shaping Jump Master X’s training, and how he balances heavy lifting with his dunk progress. We also dive into coaching insights, community growth, dunk culture across countries, and what it takes to build a long-term path in the sport—both as an athlete and mentor.