{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67d88439af1d0430551a3c69/68191e29eb737caf8cc61ca6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Chapter 7, \"Guard The Yard\" ft Cruz \"Ace\" Valeriano, Cruz “Tre” Valeriano, Champ","description":"<p>In this powerful episode of <em>Ten Talk</em>, <strong>Coach BJo</strong> welcomes the Big Dreams Basketball family — <strong>Cruz \"Ace\" Valeriano</strong>, his son <strong>Cruz “Tre” Valeriano</strong>, and young prodigy <strong>Champ</strong> — for an authentic conversation on turning passion into purpose, and how training athletes is also training for life.</p><p><br></p><p>From 5 AM workouts to building a nine-week academy that sells out every summer, the Valerianos share:</p><ul><li>How Big Dreams Academy was built from the ground up</li><li>Why \"guarding your yard\" matters on the court and in life</li><li>The role of fatherhood in player development</li><li>How Tre's matchup against Tyler Herro shaped his early mindset</li><li>Why cultural respect and referee accountability are critical in youth sports</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a coach, parent, or player, this episode delivers real gems on preparation, legacy, and leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>🔑 <strong>Mission Reminder</strong>: <em>Ten Talk</em> exists to align athletics with life — building conversations around growth, grit, and game-time decisions.</p><p>🎧 Tap in, take notes, and share it forward — because the Valerianos don’t just train. They <em>walk the walk</em>.</p><p><br></p><p>#TenTalk #CoachBJo #BigDreamsAcademy #GuardYourYard #AthleteMindset #FromTheGroundUp</p>","author_name":"Branden Joseph"}