Raising Athletes

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. Order your copy of the PGM Athlete Performance Planner: www.PGMAthlete.com

Raising Athletes is a kids podcast hosted by Rob Taormina, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rob Taormina hosts Raising Athletes, a kids show with 23 episodes published.

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  Coaches Guide: Three Week Plan to guarantee a GREAT SEASON!

  Mar 26, 20267 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>The 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 swung a bat. We share the “secret agenda” we think every Little League coach should adopt: stop coaching only for Opening Day and start coaching so every eight or nine-year-old leaves the season begging to play again. When that’s the target, your practices get simpler, your players get braver, and your sideline stays a whole lot calmer. <br/><br/>We break down a...

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  What To Do When Your Kid Gets Cut From A Team

  Mar 23, 20267 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>The 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 chest. I’m Rob Termina, and I’m talking straight to parents who want to protect their kids without making the moment worse, because the way we respond becomes the lesson they remember.<br/><br/>We get honest about why cuts happen in youth sports: limited roster spots, too many kids trying out, position backups, and the...

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  The Rookie Parent’s Guide: Making the Right Call for the Spring Sports Season

  Mar 6, 20265 minS0

  <p>Send a text</p><p>Spring 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 is a trap, how variety builds real athletic foundations, and what “serious” should actually mean at this age: consistency, not pressure. If you’ve wondered whether to choose soccer, T-ball, or both, this is your field guide to making smart, low-stress choices that keep kids excited to play.<br/><br/>We share a simple framework for picking the right league: development over sta...

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  Why Your Child’s Private Lessons Aren’t Working And How To Fix It

  Oct 29, 202512 minS0

  <p>Send a text</p><p>Stop 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 producing measurable outcomes. The focus isn’t more reps; it’s the right reps—built on intent, movement quality, and a game-ready mindset that holds up under pressure.<br/><br/>We start by naming the problem: uniform, overpriced sessions that treat a beginner like a travel standout and mistake activity for development. Then we lay out a better path. Tier i...

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  Why Off-Season Training Is a Game-Changer for Baseball & Softball Players 🥎⚾

  Oct 21, 202515 minS0

  <p>Send a text</p><p>Parents 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 the offseason to make smart mechanical changes, build strength and speed, and lock in confidence that shows up when the games return. Drawing from the routines of elite athletes, we explain why small in-season tweaks and big between-season overhauls are the proven path—and how to apply that rhythm for youth players at any stage.<br/><br/>You’ll hear a prac...

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