EPISODE · May 5, 2025 · 46 MIN
Chapter 7, "Guard The Yard" ft Cruz "Ace" Valeriano, Cruz “Tre” Valeriano, Champ
from Ten-Talk Podcast By Branden Joseph
In this powerful episode of Ten Talk, Coach BJo welcomes the Big Dreams Basketball family — Cruz "Ace" Valeriano, his son Cruz “Tre” Valeriano, and young prodigy Champ — for an authentic conversation on turning passion into purpose, and how training athletes is also training for life.From 5 AM workouts to building a nine-week academy that sells out every summer, the Valerianos share:How Big Dreams Academy was built from the ground upWhy "guarding your yard" matters on the court and in lifeThe role of fatherhood in player developmentHow Tre's matchup against Tyler Herro shaped his early mindsetWhy cultural respect and referee accountability are critical in youth sportsWhether you’re a coach, parent, or player, this episode delivers real gems on preparation, legacy, and leadership.🔑 Mission Reminder: Ten Talk exists to align athletics with life — building conversations around growth, grit, and game-time decisions.🎧 Tap in, take notes, and share it forward — because the Valerianos don’t just train. They walk the walk.#TenTalk #CoachBJo #BigDreamsAcademy #GuardYourYard #AthleteMindset #FromTheGroundUp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this powerful episode of Ten Talk, Coach BJo welcomes the Big Dreams Basketball family — Cruz "Ace" Valeriano, his son Cruz “Tre” Valeriano, and young prodigy Champ — for an authentic conversation on turning passion into purpose, and how training athletes is also training for life.From 5 AM workouts to building a nine-week academy that sells out every summer, the Valerianos share:How Big Dreams Academy was built from the ground upWhy "guarding your yard" matters on the court and in lifeThe role of fatherhood in player developmentHow Tre's matchup against Tyler Herro shaped his early mindsetWhy cultural respect and referee accountability are critical in youth sportsWhether you’re a coach, parent, or player, this episode delivers real gems on preparation, legacy, and leadership.🔑 Mission Reminder: Ten Talk exists to align athletics with life — building conversations around growth, grit, and game-time decisions.🎧 Tap in, take notes, and share it forward — because the Valerianos don’t just train. They walk the walk.#TenTalk #CoachBJo #BigDreamsAcademy #GuardYourYard #AthleteMindset #FromTheGroundUp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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