The show is designed to cut through the noise and give parents, athletes, and coaches the proven principles that truly drive performance. Each week, we break down the most effective methods for developing speed, strength, injury prevention, mindset, nutrition, recovery, and recruiting. Featuring expert insights and real-world strategies, Building the Athlete helps athletes reach their full potential — on and off the field.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe show is designed to cut through the noise and give parents, athletes, and coaches the proven principles that truly drive performance. Each week, we break down the most effective methods for developing speed, strength, injury prevention, mindset, nutrition, recovery, and recruiting.
Recent episodes include "The Mindset Behind Professional Hockey Success" (19 July 2026, 54 minutes), "The Truth About Youth Sports Every Parent Needs to Hear" (28 June 2026, 47 minutes), and "Turning Adversity Into Purpose w/ Joe Horst" (8 June 2026, 48 minutes).
Building the Athlete publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 53 minutes across 24 episodes.
Booking probability for Building the Athlete is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Building the Athlete requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Building the Athlete's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Building the Athlete are Sports and Fitness, Golf & Recreation. Building the Athlete has a sports audience.
Building the Athlete is a sports podcast with 24 episodes published.
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Former professional hockey player and current Cincinnati Cyclones Head Coach Riley Weselowski joins Scott Benson on Building the Athlete to discuss the mindset, leadership, and resilience required to succeed in...
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What does healthy sports parenting really look like? In this episode of Building the Athlete , Scott Benson welcomes Jonathan Carone, founder of Healthy Sports Parent, for a thoughtful conversation about the challenges...
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<p>Joe Horst shares his remarkable journey from foster care and juvenile detention to becoming an athlete, mentor, and source of inspiration for others.</p><p>In this conversation, Joe discusses the challenges he faced...
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<p>Wyatt Reeder joins the podcast to share his journey from playing multiple sports growing up to earning the opportunity to compete at the Division I baseball level. In this episode, Wyatt talks about transitioning...
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<p>Fresh off his commitment to Tennessee Tech University, Caleb Hollenbeck joins the show to share his journey through college basketball, the transfer portal, and the process of finding the right fit both on and off...
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<p>Connor Hollenbeck shares his journey from small-town basketball to Division I, breaking down what truly drives long-term success.</p><p>This episode covers the importance of athletic development, the realities of the...
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<p>What separates good athletes from great ones? Mindset.</p><p>In this episode, Stachia (Reuwsaat) Padilla- 2x NCAA Champion, 9x All-American, and National Hall of Fame inductee- shares the mental strategies that...
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<p>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.</p><p>From her journey through high school to earning a spot in college...
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<p>Fuzz Caan shares his journey from athlete to coach while exploring what it truly takes to develop elite performers.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss talent identification, coaching philosophy, and the importance of...
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<p>The end of an athletic career can feel more disorienting than any loss on the field.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Scott Benson and Kim Fauskee discuss the hidden emotional and identity challenges athletes face...
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<p>What’s holding high jump back in the U.S.? And are coaches teaching the event the wrong way?</p><p>In this episode, Scott Benson sits down with elite high jump coach Jeremy Fischer, founder of MVA Athletics, to...
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<p>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...
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<p>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...
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<p>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...
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<p>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...
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<p>What actually drives athletic performance—and what’s just noise?</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Taylor Houchin to break down the truth behind speed development, strength training, and modern sports...
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<p>In this conversation, Haleigh Timmer, a standout basketball player from Oklahoma State University, shares her journey from a young athlete to a collegiate star. She discusses the importance of early exposure to...
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<p>Mental toughness isn’t built overnight. In this episode w/ Jake Sullivan, we dive into overcoming mental hardships, learning real confidence, and developing emotional maturity — on and off the field. This...
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<p>College volleyball recruiting has changed — and many athletes and parents are still operating with outdated information.</p><p>In today’s episode of Building the Athlete, we sit down with Robert Cagle, Vice President...
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<p>In this conversation, Dr. Nate Zinsser, a sports psychology expert, discusses the importance of confidence in performance, the universality of self-doubt, and the role of visualization and self-talk in overcoming...
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creator of the Healthy Sports Parents podcast, The Healthy Sports Parents podcast
Detroit city councilperson, District 3, Lincoln Electric System
performance psychologist, director of West Point’s Center for Enhanced Performance, author of The Confident Mind, United States Military Academy at West Point
creator of the Feed the Cats philosophy, longtime chemistry teacher, nationally recognized coach, Illinois Track & Field Hall of Fame
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