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Raising Athletes🏆 Mental Fitness & The Multi-Sport Advantage: Why Young Athletes Shouldn’t Specialize Too Soon – W/ Summer MontaboneSend us 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 specialize too early. 🏀⚽🥎🏈In this episode of Raising Athletes, host Rob Taormina sits down with Summer Montabone—retired pro athlete, mindset coach, and best-selling author—to break down why playing multiple sports builds stronger, smarter, and more resilient athletes.✅ Why multi-sport athlete...2025-03-1850 min

Raising AthletesRec Ball vs. Travel Ball: When Is the Right Time to Make the Switch?Send us 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 leagues to full-time travel ball? In this episode of Raising Athletes, host Rob Taormina breaks down the key factors that can help families make the best choice for their young athlete’s development.We’ll cover:✅ The real differences between rec ball & travel sports✅ How to know if your chil...2025-03-0414 min

Raising AthletesUSSSA Fastpitch Age Rule Changes: What Parents & Athletes Need to Know. Special guest: Bryan MoyersSend us 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 the recent changes to USSSA fastpitch softball’s age requirements and what this means for players, parents, and teams. Bryan is a franchise owner of Destination Athlete, fastpitch tournament/clinic organization and well known in the Fastpitch world down south.We’ll cover:✅ What are the new USS...2025-02-2639 min

Raising AthletesWhy So Many CEOs Played Sports – The Secret to SuccessSend us 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 not just about winning games—it’s about building the resilience, leadership, and grit needed to succeed in life and business.You’ll learn:✅ The #1 life skill kids gain from sports that translates to career success✅ How sports teach leadership, teamwork, and mental toughness✅ Why sports prepare yo...2025-02-1022 min

Raising AthletesSpring Tryouts: How Parents Can Help Their Young Athletes Make the School TeamSend us 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 of Raising Athletes, host Rob Taormina shares expert tips for parents to help guide their young athletes through the spring baseball and softball tryout season.You'll learn:✅ The #1 mistake parents and athletes make before tryouts✅ How preparation differs for middle school athletes vs. incoming...2025-02-0319 min

Raising AthletesHow to Teach Your Young Athlete to Handle Losing Like a ChampionSend us 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 Raising Athletes, host Rob Taormina dives deep into the best ways parents can help their young athletes process defeat, stay motivated, and turn losses into valuable lessons.You’ll learn:✅ What to say (and NOT say) when your child is upset after a loss✅ How to teach...2025-01-3009 min

Raising AthletesDad Coach vs. Paid Coach: Which One is Best for Your Young Athlete?Send us 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 Athletes, host Rob Taormina breaks down the pros and cons of each coaching style, addressing common stereotypes, player development, and what parents should look for in a coach.We’ll explore:✅ Do Dad Coaches really play favorites?✅ Are Paid Coaches just in it for the money?✅ Ho...2025-01-2832 min $Don\'t Fear Grit$ Don't Fear GritUnlocking Athletic Excellence: launching 'RAISING ATHLETES' podcastWe are launching a spin-off show called RAISING ATHLETES.Unlock the secrets to elevating young athletes from good to great with our brand-new spinoff, the Positive Grit Method (PGM). Promising transformative insights, this episode introduces you to a meticulously refined method developed over two decades. Whether you're nurturing the next sports superstar or leading a team to victory, PGM is designed to be an essential resource for athletes, parents, and coaches alike. Dive into the world of the Athlete Performance Planner, a 194-page guide tailored to help athletes achieve 1% improvement every day, guiding them on the path...2025-01-2303 min

Raising AthletesWelcome to Raising Athletes: Your Playbook for Navigating Sports With KidsSend us a textWelcome to Raising Athletes—the ultimate podcast for parents of young athletes working toward college recruitment and long-term success in sports and life. Hosted by Rob Taormina, a former Division I pitcher, veteran coach, and creator of the Positive Grit Method, this show provides parents with the knowledge, strategies, and tools needed to guide their athletes through the competitive world of youth and college sports.In this first episode, we break down:✅ What Raising Athletes is all about✅ Who should listen—parents, coaches, and anyone supporting a young at...2025-01-2109 min

Raising AthletesWhat is the Positive Grit Method? Building Champions On and Off the FieldSend us a textIn this debut episode of Raising Athletes, we introduce the Positive Grit Method, a transformative approach to athletic development created by Rob Taormina. Rob is a former Division I pitcher at New York Tech, a coach with over 20 years of experience, and the Executive Director of the Nesconset Athletic Association, which has supported thousands of young athletes since 1975. Named one of Long Island’s top 40 professionals under 40 and the founder of the nationally recognized agency, TalkIQ Media, Rob brings a unique blend of athletic, leadership, and personal development expertise.Learn how hi...2025-01-1501 min $Don\'t Fear Grit$ Don't Fear GritChildhood Nostalgia: What was normal as a kid that is totally Bizarre NowRemember the days when answering the phone felt like a thrilling mystery, and our homes were tethered by six-foot phone cords? Join us as we reminisce about these and other unique childhood experiences that, in today's world, seem almost surreal. We take you on a nostalgic trip from navigating without GPS to the advent of MapQuest and the era when the Yellow Pages was a household staple. We'll share stories about how outdoor dogs roamed freely and kids biked unsupervised between towns, painting a vivid picture of how much our daily lives have transformed.Do you recall...2024-09-2321 min $Don\'t Fear Grit$ Don't Fear GritStories of Historical Icons Overcoming ObstaclesCurious how setbacks can actually become your stepping stones to success? Discover the transformative power of resilience in today's episode of Don't Fear Grit with Rob Taormina. We'll unravel the inspirational journeys of icons like Oprah Winfrey, Albert Einstein, and Michael Jordan, showing that even the most successful people face formidable obstacles. Learn how these luminaries didn't just overcome their challenges—they leveraged them to soar to greater heights.Join us as we dive into the essence of becoming an overcomer. From Michael Jordan's early basketball rejections to J.K. Rowling's countless manuscript refusals, these stories will sh...2024-09-1307 min $Don\'t Fear Grit$ Don't Fear GritMelissa Firpo, Former Hells Kitchen Contestant, Exposes Life As A Chef & How To Establish A Health Oriented LifestyleEver wondered what it's like to work under the relentless glare of Michelin stars? Brace yourself for a whirlwind odyssey into the world of gastronomic gladiators as we converse with the indomitable Melissa Firpo. With a culinary career spanning a formidable 25 years, Melissa peels back layers of the kitchen's steaming facade to expose the grit and perseverance that fuel her journey—from commanding Michelin-starred bastions to pioneering her gourmet deli.Melissa also talks about the truth behind being a contestant on Gordon Ramsay's Hells Kitchen reality tv show.We navigate the labyrinth of kitchen hierarchy, wh...2024-03-271h 07 $Don\'t Fear Grit$ Don't Fear GritRunning with Life's Curveballs: How Noah Lam's Cancer Diagnosis Impacts His Business ApproachWhen life threw Noah a curveball, he didn't just catch it—he ran with it, all the way from his family's restaurant to the forefront of the medical supply industry. Join us as Noah, the entrepreneur behind ConnectQuot West and the youtube culinary critic of NOAH Eats, recounts his inspiring journey. You'll find both wisdom and wit as he shares how he's not only shaping his business ventures but how his brush with serious health concerns has reshaped his perspective on life. With authenticity and a touch of humor, Noah's story is a compelling tale of resilience that will ca...2024-03-1956 min