The Athlete Lab Podcast

In this episode, host Phil Osaer (Director of AthleteDevelopment at Suburban Sports Group & former NHL scout) teams up with Jeff Lerg and Chris Palmer, co-hosts of the Dialed & Driven podcast, for a powerful conversation on developing youth athletes the right way on and offthe ice. Jeff Lerg is also the Director of Mentorship at the Athlete Academy and leads the Future Pro USA Goalie Schoo...

In this episode, host Phil Osaer (Director of Athlete Development at Suburban Sports Group & former NHL scout) sits down with Eric Kapitulik, former Marine, founder and CEO of The Program, and author of The Program: Lessons from Elite Military Units for Creating and Sustaining High Performance Leaders and Teams. Together they dive into: • The origin story of The Program • Lessons from the mili...

In this episode, host Phil Osaer (Director of Athlete Development at Suburban Sports Group & former NHL scout) sits down with former University of Michigan quarterback, broadcaster, and mentor Devin Gardner.   Together they dive into: • Arriving at Michigan and the lessons learned under the bright lights • The mentors and moments that shaped his mental resilience • How leadership evolves and w...

In this episode, host Phil Osaer (Director of Athlete Development at Suburban Sports Group & former NHL scout) sits down with two Big Ten football greats: Mike Martin, University of Michigan captain and NFL veteran, and T.J. Duckett, Michigan State star and first-round NFL draft pick.   Together they dive into: • The Michigan vs. Michigan State rivalry and their most memorable moments • The  B...

In this episode, host Phil Osaer (Director of AthleteDevelopment at Suburban Sports Group & former NHL scout) sits down with Paul Cotter , Stanley Cup Champion and current forward for the New Jersey Devils. Together they dive into: • His path to the NHL • Training & nutrition habits that keep him game-ready • Becoming a shootout hero for the Vegas Golden Knights • The trade to New Jersey a...

In this episode, host Phil Osaer (Director of Athlete Development at Suburban Sports Group & former NHL scout) sits down with Olympic gold medalist, Boston Fleet (PWHL) defender & HoneyBaked Hockey alum Megan Keller .   Together they dive into: • Off-season training and what it takes to stay at the top level • Her journey to the PWHL and what it means for women’s hockey • The role of data,...

Elite performance is built on habits, mindset, and systems. In Part II of this episode, host Phil Osaer (Director of Athlete Development at Suburban Sports Group & former NHL scout) continues the conversation 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...

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 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 Gr...

What does it really take to be your best? Olympians. Stanley Cup champions. NFL and NHL stars. The experts behind the science of elite performance. This is your inside access. 🎧 The Athlete Lab Podcast premieres Sept. 22. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & YouTube.