What separates good athletes from great ones? Mindset.

In this episode, Stachia (Reuwsaat) Padilla- 2x NCAA Champion, 9x All-American, and National Hall of Fame inductee- shares the mental strategies that helped her succeed at the highest level.

From overcoming pressure to building discipline and resilience, Stacia breaks down 5 essential tips to help you develop a winning mindset in sports and beyond. She also shares how those same principles translated into her career after athletics.

Whether you’re an athlete, competitor, or just someone chasing big goals, this conversation will give you the tools to level up mentally.

In this episode:

• How to build a champion’s mindset
• The role of discipline and consistency
• Handling pressure and adversity
• Transitioning from sports to real life
• Mental habits of elite performers

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Reese Ross, a Division I women’s basketball player at the University of Utah, shares what it truly takes to compete at the highest level.

From her journey through high school to earning a spot in college basketball, Reese breaks down the importance of strength training, injury prevention, and developing a relentless mindset. She also opens up about the mental health challenges athletes face and how she’s learned to balance academics, performance, and personal well-being.

Whether you're an aspiring athlete or just looking to build discipline and resilience, this episode is packed with real insight and practical takeaways.

In this episode:

• The path to Division I basketball
• Strength & conditioning for peak performance
• Injury prevention strategies
• Mental health in athletics
• Balancing school, sports, and life

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Fuzz Caan shares his journey from athlete to coach while exploring what it truly takes to develop elite performers.

In this episode, we discuss talent identification, coaching philosophy, and the importance of building athletes from the inside out. Fuzz explains why resilience, community, and individualized coaching are essential to long-term success in sports.

We also dive into the differences between the UK and US athletic systems and explore how emerging technology like AI could reshape how future champions are discovered.

This conversation is a must-listen for athletes, coaches, and anyone interested in the mindset behind high performance.

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The end of an athletic career can feel more disorienting than any loss on the field.

In this episode, Scott Benson and Kim Fauskee discuss the hidden emotional and identity challenges athletes face after sports. From resilience and family influence to emotional intelligence and the evolving NIL landscape, this conversation dives deep into what truly prepares athletes for long-term success.

Key themes include:• Athlete identity beyond performance• The mental shift required after competition• Individualized transition support• NIL’s impact on money mindset• Building relationships for life after sports

A must-listen for athletes, coaches, and leaders navigating growth beyond the game.

What’s holding high jump back in the U.S.? And are coaches teaching the event the wrong way?

In this episode, Scott Benson sits down with elite high jump coach Jeremy Fischer, founder of MVA Athletics, to challenge the traditional approach to coaching high jump.

Jeremy explains why too many athletes are trained to “clear the bar” instead of mastering approach rhythm, posture, and takeoff mechanics — and how that mindset shift can completely change athlete performance.

They break down:

• The biggest mistakes high jump coaches make
• Why quality reps beat high-volume practices
• The decline of U.S. high jump development
• How basketball and volleyball pull talent away from track
• Coaching post-collegiate athletes vs. youth athletes
• Building sustainable athlete development models

Jeremy also shares insights from his own journey from athlete to elite coach, plus rapid-fire advice for aspiring coaches looking to elevate their impact.

If you care about high jump, track and field, youth sports development, or maximizing athlete performance, this episode will challenge your perspective and sharpen your coaching lens.

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In this episode of Building the Athlete, we break down speed training for athletes and why most athletes (and coaches) are getting it wrong. From acceleration and deceleration mechanics to the difference between game speed vs track speed, this conversation dives deep into what actually improves sports performance.

We cover:

• How to increase speed for any sport

• The difference between strength training and true speed development

• Why acceleration and deceleration training matter

• Common speed training mistakes

• Injury prevention through eccentric training

• Sports performance programming for long-term athlete development

• The role of nutrition and recovery in speed and performance

If you’re a coach, parent, or athlete looking to improve explosiveness, agility, sprint speed, and overall athletic performance, this episode gives you practical insight into building real game speed that transfers to competition.

Speed isn’t just about running fast — it’s about mechanics, consistency, recovery, and training with purpose.

Whether you coach football, basketball, soccer, baseball, track, or any field or court sport, this episode will challenge how you think about sports performance training.

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In this episode of Building the Athlete, Scott Benson talks with former Division I basketball player Morgan Kane about the pressures facing today’s athletes. They discuss basketball overload, the value of multi-sport participation, and why mindset, strength training, and nutrition matter more than ever. The conversation also touches on NIL, the transfer portal, and the importance of mental health and identity beyond sport.

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In this episode of 'Building the Athlete,' host Scott Benson welcomes performance coach Justin Kegley, who shares insights from his decade-long experience training female athletes at Movement Fitness in Rockford, Illinois. Justin discusses the unique challenges and needs of female athletes, particularly in strength training and injury prevention. He highlights the alarming statistics regarding ACL injuries among female athletes and emphasizes the importance of tailored training programs that focus on strength, stability, and injury risk reduction. Justin also introduces his upcoming books, 'Becoming the Unshakable Female Athlete' and 'Raising the Unshakable Female Athlete,' aimed at empowering both athletes and their parents with the knowledge needed to navigate the competitive sports landscape.

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Volleyball coach Alison Furno joins Scott Benson for an in-depth conversation on the game of volleyball—on and off the court. They break down volleyball positions, what coaches truly look for in athletes, and how players can better understand and embrace their role on a team.

From athlete development and training mindset to coaching perspective and communication, this episode delivers practical insight for athletes, parents, and coaches at every level.

Whether you’re new to the game or deeply involved in volleyball, this episode offers valuable takeaways you can apply right away.

Topics covered:
• Volleyball positions explained
• What coaches look for in athletes
• Player development & mindset
• Coaching philosophy & communication
• How athletes can stand out

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What actually drives athletic performance—and what’s just noise?

In this episode, we sit down with Taylor Houchin to break down the truth behind speed development, strength training, and modern sports performance coaching. We cut through common training myths and discuss what truly matters when developing athletes at every level.

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