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Podcast: The Shintaro Higashi Show
Episode: Junior Nationals! | The Shintaro Higashi Show
Description: Shintaro Higashi returns from the Junior Nationals in Chicago and shares a detailed, behind-the-scenes look at this major youth judo event. Joined by co-host David Kim, the two discuss standout matches, rising talent, and the evolving landscape of competitive judo in the U.S.00:00 Intro & Trip to Junior Nationals01:30 Event Overview & Youth Pipeline03:00 Event Scale & Social Aspect05:00 Smoothcomp & Tech Evolution08:30 Coaching Rules & Professionalism11:00 Spotlight on Rising Talent14:00 Second-Generation Judoka & Top Dojos16:00 Challenges in Athlete Retention18:30 Developmental Athletes' Takeaways21:30 Next Steps Post-Nationals24:30 Organizational Structure...