Suburban Sports Group Launches “The Athlete Lab Podcast” on September 22

Former Detroit Red Wings/Tampa Bay Lightning Scout and college & junior coach Phil Osaer hosts weekly, 30-minute conversations on athlete development featuring Olympic champions, professional and collegiate players, coaches, and leading experts in performance, mindset, and long-term athlete growth.

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Suburban Sports Group (SSG) today announced the launch of The Athlete Lab Podcast, debuting September 22, 2025. Hosted by Phil Osaer, SSG’s Director of Athlete Development and former Detroit Red Wings Head of Goaltending Scouting & Development, the weekly 30-minute show explores practical, science-backed approaches to performance, mindset, and long-term athlete growth.

The first slate of guests includes Olympic gold medalist Megan Keller, Stanley Cup Champion Paul Cotter, NHL players Max Jones and Cam Fowler, former Michigan Quarterback and four-time EMMY Award winner Devin Gardner and experts such as former CCHA Commissioner, former Michigan State hockey coach & Suburban Sports Group owner Tom Anastos, 2SP Sports Performance owner & strength and conditioning coach Joe Neal. Episodes will be available on major podcast platforms and YouTube.

“Our goal is to make elite development understandable and repeatable for every athlete, coach, and parent,” said Phil Osaer, host of The Athlete Lab Podcast. “This podcast is designed to be a resource for athletes who want to be their best. We’ll unpack the habits, decisions, and systems behind sustained performance not just from athletes and coaches, but also from experts in sports science, nutrition, psychology, and leadership who shape how athletes grow and thrive.”

“This show extends what we do every day at the Athlete Lab, turning best practices into real-world progress,” said Tom Anastos, Suburban Sports Group CEO. “With Phil’s experience and our community’s reach, we’re excited to deliver practical, high-impact conversations each week.”

What listeners can expect

• Actionable insights for athletes, coaches, parents, and teams (skill development, sleep & recovery, mindset, nutrition, season planning, leadership)

• Elite perspectives from Olympic champions, NHL and collegiate athletes, coaches, and industry experts in sports science, strength & conditioning, psychology, nutrition, sleep, and athlete development

• Weekly cadence (seasonal), ~30 minutes per episode, optimized for busy schedules

• Multi-channel access: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

Launch details

• Premiere date: September 22, 2025

• Host: Phil Osaer, Director of Athlete Development, Suburban Sports Group

• Upcoming guests: Megan Keller, Paul Cotter, Max Jones, Cam Fowler, Devin Gardner, Tom Anastos, Joe Neal

• Watch/Listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

• For updates: athletelabpodcast.com

About The Athlete Lab

The Athlete Lab is Suburban Sports Group’s state-of-the-art high-performance facility that provides progressive training, testing and education to inspire and support an athlete’s peak physical and mental performance.

About Suburban Sports Group

Based in suburban Detroit, Suburban Sports Group (SSG) owns and operates a network of private and municipal ice arenas, training facilities, and the clubs and programs that call them home. SSG’s portfolio includes Suburban Ice-branded arenas, Suburban Arena Management, the Athlete Lab performance training center, the Athlete Academy for high school athletes, and Suburban Hockey Schools. It also supports a range of elite skating and hockey clubs, including the internationally recognized HoneyBaked Hockey Club. Founded in 1974, SSG is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan.