Josh Staph

Josh Staph is the Senior Vice President, Content at STACK Media and joined the company shortly after it was founded in 2005. He graduated from Harvard University Cum Laude with a degree in economics. He was the starting running back for Harvard’s 2001 undefeated, nationally ranked football team and was selected as a Division-I Academic All-American following the season. After college, Josh helped design workouts for professional athletes at Speed Strength Systems in Euclid, Ohio.

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The Secret Behind Dwyane Wade's Slashing Drives

May 13, 2013 | Josh Staph

Dwyane Wade made his name in the NBA by being incredibly explosive with the ball in his hands. Whether he's driving to the rim for one of his epic high-flying finishes or penetrating the defense to dish the ball to...

Kevin Durant's Elite Endurance

May 10, 2013 | Josh Staph

The 2013 NBA Playoffs are providing all of us with a peek into just how good Kevin Durant can be. The three-time NBA scoring champ has emphatically picked up the slack after losing his right-hand man, Russell Westbrook, to injury...

Dwyane Wade's Clutch Skills

May 8, 2013 | Josh Staph

Dwyane Wade is one of the NBA’s best performers in clutch situations. His already elite game reaches an entirely new level late in a contest when the game is on the line. This ability to execute in the face of...

Harlem Shake NFL Combine-Style at IMG Academy

February 16, 2013 | Josh Staph

Top NFL Draft prospects preparing for the NFL Combine at IMG Academy warm up with the Harlem Shake. World-renowned speed coach, Loren Seagrave, kicks off the warm-up. Two-time Olympic Gold Medal winner LaShawn Merritt joins the fun. Look for: Luke Joeckel, Texas...

6 Things We Love About CrossFit Palo Alto

September 10, 2012 | Josh Staph

A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit CrossFit Palo Alto in hopes of learning more about CrossFit and the hard-working, fit people who are involved with this form of training. The visit was tremendously beneficial in...

2012 Olympics Recap: Astonishing Facts and Figures from the London Games

August 17, 2012 | Josh Staph

We all watched in amazement as the world's top athletes performed at their best in the 2012 Olympics. During sixteen days of glory, athletes of all shapes, sizes, ages and origins won medals, set records and accomplished feats that captured...

FC Dallas Star Brek Shea Powers U.S. Men's Soccer to Historic 1-0 Win Over Mexico

August 16, 2012 | Josh Staph

Until last night, the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team had been 0-23-1 against Mexico's squad when playing in Mexico. That's right, the U.S. had never won a match in Mexico during the 75 years that the rivalry has existed. That all...

Why Dwight Howard Will Bring an NBA Championship to the L.A. Lakers

August 15, 2012 | Josh Staph

While he was still a member of the Orlando Magic, Dwight Howard told us about the intense pain he experienced during the last few moments of the 2009 NBA Finals as he watched his championship dream slip away. Ironically, it...

Intense Preparation Powers Nathan Adrian to 100-Meter Freestyle Gold Medal

August 1, 2012 | Josh Staph

Leading up to the 2012 Olympics, Nathan Adrian planned on “going out there, swimming fast, and doing it the right way." And he did just that. The 23-year-old American swam fast enough to beat the competition by a fingertip, literally, in...

Michael Jordan: The Mind and Muscle of a Champion

February 14, 2012 | Josh Staph

There was a time when basketball’s best player didn’t need a marketing team or a prime time special to prove his dominance and secure his legacy. The way he prepared behind the scenes and performed on the court were statement...