Raising Athletes
Rob Taormina
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Raising Athletes is the ultimate guide for parents supporting their young athletes on the journey toward college recruitment and beyond. Hosted by experts in sports development, recruiting, and mental performance, this show provides actionable advice, inspiring stories, and practical tools to help parents navigate the competitive world of youth athletics. From goal-setting and skill development to navigating the recruiting process, Raising Athletes is your trusted playbook for helping your child achieve their athletic dreams while building character and resilience.
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Coaches Guide: Three Week Plan to guarantee a GREAT SEASON!
Send us Fan MailThe first few weeks of a baseball or softball season can make even confident parents feel stressed, especially when your roster has everything from future stars to kids who have never…
What To Do When Your Kid Gets Cut From A Team
Send us Fan MailThe walk back from tryouts can be the longest walk of a season. When your kid gets cut from a middle school or high school team, it hits their confidence and it hits you right in the…
The Rookie Parent’s Guide: Making the Right Call for the Spring Sports Season
Send a textSpring sign-ups can feel like a pop quiz for parents of four, five, and six-year-olds, so we’re cutting through the noise with a practical game plan. We talk about why early specialization…
Why Your Child’s Private Lessons Aren’t Working And How To Fix It
Send a textStop paying for motion when you want progress. We dig into why so many private lessons fail to create real separation on the field and show how to flip the model from selling minutes to…
Why Off-Season Training Is a Game-Changer for Baseball & Softball Players 🥎⚾
Send a textParents want their kids to shine under the lights, but the real transformation happens when the stands are empty and the pressure is off. We break down a clear, no-nonsense plan for using…
Hustle, Handshakes, and Highlight Reels: Standing Out at College Camps
Send a textThe secret weapon in college athletic recruiting isn't talent—it's communication. While fewer than 5% of prospect camp attendees follow up with coaches afterward, this overlooked step…
Pitching Success: Finding Release Points and Leg Power
Send a textOrder your copy of the PGM Athlete Performance Planner - https://www.lidiamondbaseball.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r3athleteperformance/ Subscribe to our YouTube…
S1E16 USSSA All-American Games: A Father's Honest Review
Send a textWondering if the USSSA-A All-American Games is worth it for your young softball player? Look no further than this revealing father-daughter journey from tryouts to championship week.Having…
S1E15 The Batting Cage Blueprint: Why weekly hitting reps matter for young athletes
Send a textStepping up to the plate with confidence doesn't happen by accident. Behind every successful young hitter stands hours of consistent, deliberate practice that most spectators never…
S1E14 Turning Weekend Losses Into Long-Term Wins
Send a textThe wheels have fallen off. Your child's team just lost every game at the weekend tournament. No one played well, parents are frustrated, and kids feel defeated. What now?These moments…
S1E13 Why Every Young Athlete Needs Baseline Testing ⚾🥎 | Exit Velo, Arm Strength & More
Send a textEver wondered how to truly measure your child's athletic progress beyond game scores or batting averages? The answer lies in baseline data – a powerful but often overlooked tool that…
S1E12 When Opportunity Knocks: How I Bought a Training Facility.
Send a text"Have you ever seen the movie We Bought a Zoo? Well, I just bought a baseball and softball training facility."What happens when parental support meets opportunity? In this deeply personal…
S1E11 The Private Coach vs. Team Coach Dilemma: What's Best for Your Athlete?
Send a textThe tug-of-war between a private instructor's individualized techniques and a team coach's system creates genuine confusion for young athletes. This tension—particularly acute for pitchers…
S1E10 🏆 Mental Fitness & The Multi-Sport Advantage: Why Young Athletes Shouldn’t Specialize Too Soon – W/ Summer Montabone
Send a text🚨 Think early specialization is the key to success? Think again! 🚨Over 90% of NCAA Division I athletes played multiple sports in high school. Yet, so many young athletes are pressured to…
S1E9 Rec Ball vs. Travel Ball: When Is the Right Time to Make the Switch?
Send a textShould your young athlete stop playing rec ball and focus only on travel sports? 🥎⚾🏀It’s a big decision for parents and athletes—when is the right time to transition from recreational…
S1E8 USSSA Fastpitch Age Rule Changes: What Parents & Athletes Need to Know. Special guest: Bryan Moyers
Send a text🚨 Big changes are coming to USSSA Fastpitch Softball! 🚨In this episode of Raising Athletes, host Rob Taormina sits down with Bryan Moyers, better known as Nashville’s Batman, to break down…
S1E7 Why So Many CEOs Played Sports – The Secret to Success
Send a textDid you know over 90% of Fortune 500 CEOs played sports? 🏆In this clip from the Raising Athletes podcast, host Rob Taormina reveals why competitive sports help shape future leaders. It’s…
S1E6 Spring Tryouts: How Parents Can Help Their Young Athletes Make the School Team
Send a textIs your child ready for school sports tryouts? Whether it's middle school, JV, or varsity, the key to making the team goes beyond natural talent—it’s all about preparation. In this episode…
S1E5 How to Teach Your Young Athlete to Handle Losing Like a Champion
Send a textLosing is an inevitable part of sports, but how your child handles losses can shape their confidence, resilience, and long-term success—both on and off the field. In this episode of…
S1E4 Dad Coach vs. Paid Coach: Which One is Best for Your Young Athlete?
Send a textIs a Dad Coach (parent volunteer) or a Paid Coach (club/professional coach) better for your child’s athletic journey? The answer isn't as simple as it seems. In this episode of Raising…
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Raising Athletes has published 23 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Baseball, Education.
Raising Athletes is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 13m.
