Elite performance is built on habits, mindset, and systems. In this episode, host Phil Osaer (Director of Athlete Development at Suburban Sports Group & former NHL scout) sits down with Tom Anastos, CEO of Suburban Sports Group, and Joe Neal, Founder & Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at 2SP Sports Performance.

Together they explore how athlete development continues to evolve:

• How the off-season has changed and what athletes need now

• The role of data & technology in performance gains

• Why cognitive training matters for athletes at every level

• The benefits of multi-sport participation

• Building a culture of education & transparency for athletes, parents, and coaches

Whether you’re training for the next level or guiding an athlete’s journey, this conversation offers practical insights you can apply today.

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• The Athlete Lab (https://www.athletelabdetroit.com/)

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The Athlete Lab Podcast was created to help athletes and parents access the resources, stories, and insights that fuel elite performance. Each episode dives into the habits, mindset, and systems that separate good from great, offering practical tools and inspiration you can apply in sport and in life.

In our very first episode, host Phil Osaer (Director of Athlete Development at Suburban Sports Group and former NHL scout) sits down with Suburban Sports Group CEO Tom Anastos to share the “why” behind the podcast:

- What inspired its creation

- How it connects to the mission of athlete development at Suburban Sports Group

- What listeners can expect in the weeks ahead

Whether you’re an athlete, parent, or coach, this conversation sets the stage for a podcast designed to help you grow, compete, and thrive, on and off the ice/field.

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• The Athlete Lab
• The Athlete Academy

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