MauroCastilloMD

I have joined the organization as a Strength and Conditioning intern for their G-League team, the

Silly words can’t capture what this means to me or how far I’ve traveled from La Romana 🇩🇴 to take this first step.

Every place and person teaches lessons, and I am grateful for where I’ve been and who I’ve been with.

The job's not done, but we have to start somewhere to get anywhere.

That first ankle roll in college didn’t feel like much — just another sprain. But three years later, after re-injuring the same joint, I realized something was wrong. I developed Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI) — the silent performance thief no one talks about. In the NBA, where milliseconds and millimeters matter, CAI quietly robs explosiveness, stability, and longevity. Every NBA fan has seen it happen: a player comes down from a rebound, lands on another player’s foot, and rolls his ankle....

Chronic Ankle Instability in Basketball: The Hidden Threat to Athletes and Coaches - Mauro Castillo, M.D. That first ankle roll in college didn’t feel like much — just another sprain. But three years later, after re-injuring the same joint, I realized something was wrong.

I am honored to have been named the 2025 Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year for the Carolina League.

This award goes to my wife, , my parents, and my sister. Nobody will ever know how much you’ve carried me through my ups and downs this year. And, there were many more downs than ups.

I hope this award inspires my fellow Dominican and Hispanic coaches trying to make their way into the performance world.

Congratulations to my colleagues, who are also receiving their respective awards. Absolute studs.

A special shoutout to my staff, and

Last but not least, extreme gratitude to my coordinators, for their unwavering support throughout my career.

The acute:chronic workload ratio (ACWR) went from must-use to controversial. Here’s what the evidence says, what failed, and what to do now....

Mastering the Epic Acute Chronic Workload Ratio Baseball: Balancing Injury Risks Explore the evolution of the acute:chronic workload ratio in baseball, examining its impact on performance and injury risk—acute chronic workload ratio baseball.

As I shared a couple of days ago on LinkedIn, the only religion I follow when working as a sports performance coach is results. “Will this tool or approach bring me closer to or further away from my desired result?” -That is the question I always ask myself, and how I approach the training with my athletes is no different....

How Micro-Dosing Workouts Improve In-Season Athlete Performance - Mauro Castillo, MD In-season training poses a challenge for coaches: how to maintain strength, speed, and skill without overtaxing players and micro-dosing might solve it.

Momo, you are the true definition of a woman. A true partner in life. My best friend. My beautiful and genius wife. 👰🏼‍♀️🤵🏽‍♂️

Couldn’t have asked for a better birthday surprise!

After months apart, seeing my family again got the best of me.

Thanks for helping making this happen 😘

Went on a walk through Downtown Hickory.

Squirrels, Carolina, and old railroads leading to God knows where.

Some stills from Folly Beach, South Carolina.

Warm people, great weather, and salty oysters.

An appreciation post for the most stunning and inspiring woman I get to call my partner in life.

You are the absolute definition of kind and loving.

I am grateful for you, bebé.

Just shared a new article on my website (maurocastillomd.com).

To me, warm-ups are essential. They reveal a lot about an athlete's dedication and respect for their body. Those who take the time to properly prepare will perform better and longer.

Don’t be that guy/girl skipping your warm-ups. Respect your craft from top to bottom.