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On this episode of Ten Talk, host Brandon Joseph sits down with Coach Chuck Smith, founder of Skills Over Politics (SOP) and assistant coach at Bryant & Stratton College. This isn't just another basketball conversation—this is a masterclass in mission-driven coaching, mental discipline, and community leadership.

🔥 Topics Covered:

• How Chuck turned high school adversity into a thriving movement
• The roots of SOP and building culture from purpose over clout
• What it takes to win on and off the court
• The value of next play, next pass, next possession
• Leading Bryant & Stratton to a historic national appearance
• Life lessons on pride, poise, pressure, and preparation

💡 Quote of the Episode:

"Be professional. Be player. Be prayed up."

Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or student of the game—Episode 8 is loaded with real talk, locker-room wisdom, and life-changing gems.

🧠 Ten Talk is where sports meets soul.

We critically align the athletic experience with real-world preparation and character development.

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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 up
• Why "guarding your yard" matters on the court and in life
• The role of fatherhood in player development
• How Tre's matchup against Tyler Herro shaped his early mindset
• Why cultural respect and referee accountability are critical in youth sports

Whether 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.

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