Shows
Baseball Family PodcastWatching the World Series and what we can learnVisit our sponsor -- Baseballism. 2022-12-1413 minBaseball Family PodcastWhat does it mean to play "the right way"?Troy and Denay Silva talk about what it means to "play the right way." It goes deeper than fundamentals. Please support our sponsor -- Baseballism. 2022-11-1413 minBaseball Family PodcastSurviving the Little League All-Star marathonTroy and JJ Silva talk about the transition from summer to fall. Plus, they give you a promo code for Baseballism -- use "Baseball Family" to get 20 percent off. Visit Baseballism.com for more details and support our sponsor.2022-10-0913 minBaseball Family PodcastWhat's in your kid's baseball and softball bag? And why it matters.Baseball Truth expert Troy Silva talks about what's in your kid's baseball bag... and why it matters. Special guest JJ Silva joins the podcast to give a player's perspective. Listen to the podcast. Subscribe. And support our sponsor -- Baseballism. 2022-09-1213 minBaseball Family PodcastArm rest -- why it's important and how to manage itTroy and Denay Silva talk about one of the most important issues for young players -- arm rest. Listen to the podcast. Subscribe. And support our sponsor -- Baseballism. 2022-04-1611 minBaseball Family PodcastA tribute to legendary baseball coach Ed CheffTroy and Denay talk about what makes a great coach and honor late baseball coach Ed Cheff.Cheff won 16 NAIA World Series titles as baseball coach at Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho.Listen and support our sponsor -- Baseballism.2022-03-3016 minBaseball Family PodcastThe baseball "F" word --- failure -- and why we need to talk about itTroy and Denay Silva talk about the "F" word -- Failure. Why it's important to think about and talk about it. 2022-02-2412 minBaseball Family PodcastWhat are the most valuable traits of an effective youth sports coach?Troy and Denay talk about the expectations of parents when it comes to coaching. What do you want to see in your kid's baseball and softball coaches? What characteristics do you need to see? A lot of this depends on where your kid is at in their development, but there are some fundamental building blocks to coaching.Support our sponsor -- Baseballism.Start your own custom podcast by visiting ThatCast.com.2022-01-2517 minBaseball Family PodcastLife lessons are bigger than the baseball itselfTroy and Denay Silva talk about life lessons that parents should focus on when it comes to supporting their children in youth sports. Be a great teammate, conflict resolution, anxiety, pressure, resilience, etc... learn how parents can support their kids.Support our sponsor -- BaseballismCreate your own custom podcast -- ThatCast2022-01-1912 minBaseball Family PodcastWorld Series episode -- postseason baseball explainedTroy and Denay Silva... along with guest host JJ... talk postseason baseball.How do you watch the World Series?Support our sponsor -- Baseballism.Start your own custom podcast with the experts at ThatCast.2021-10-2711 minBaseball Family PodcastIt's not about you -- an important messageHosts Troy and Denay Silva with a reminder -- it's not about you. Listen to the episode and support our sponsor -- Baseballism.Start your own custom podcast with the team at ThatCast.2021-10-1313 minBaseball Family PodcastComebackers -- rapid reaction in baseballTroy and Denay Silva talk about comebackers ... what are they? How do you react? Can you?Support our sponsor -- BaseballismIf you'd like to start your own custom podcast, go to: ThatCast.com2021-08-3111 minBaseball Family PodcastHow your kid can be the kid that everyone wants on the teamSupport our presenting sponsor -- Baseballism.If you'd like to start a podcast -- ThatCast.comTroy and Denay Silva talk about how your kid can be a good teammate. Get the focus off yourself. Be excited for other players, be the first one out of the dugout... how do you foster that in your own kid? And maybe yourself as a parent?2021-08-1109 minBaseball Family PodcastWhat's in the bag?Troy and Denay Silva talk about what's in the bag.Support our sponsor -- BaseballismIf you'd like to start your own custom podcast, visit www.ThatCast.com2021-07-2612 minBaseball Family PodcastOne of the most critical facets of youth sports -- taking a breakTroy and Denay Silva talk about the importance of rest. Not just for pitchers, but for all players.Major League players take time off. Why is it so hard for the youth sports scene to get that?Check out the amazing gear at Baseballism. If you'd like to start your own podcast visit ThatCast.com.2021-07-1110 minBaseball Family PodcastHow to better work with a coach you don't like in youth sportsYou've got to learn to respect youth sports coaches -- even the ones you don't like. The worst thing that can happen is drama behind the scenes. Troy and Denay Silva talk about respecting coaches they don't like.Support our sponsor -- BaseballismCreate your own custom podcast with the award-winning team at ThatCast.com2021-06-1313 minBaseball Family PodcastToughness -- how to teach it and foster it in youth athletesHow do coaches build toughness in players? Troy and Denay Silva talk about toughness... how to foster it and encourage it. Can you treat players the same? Please support our sponsor -- Baseballism.If you'd like to create a custom podcast -- visit: ThatCast.com2021-06-0212 minBaseball Family PodcastGrowing your love of fantasy baseball into a family thingFantasy sports allows us all to be a coach and general manager. Host Troy is joined on the episode by son, JJ Silva, on the show to talk about family, baseball and fantasy baseball. How a family can share their love of baseball and bond off the field.Support our sponsor -- Baseballism.If you'd like to start your own podcast contact ThatCAST.com 2021-05-1015 minBaseball Family PodcastGratitude -- remember you GET TO be around this sportTroy and Denay Silva talk about gratitude. Remember that you "get to" be around this sport. Why is that important? Listen to the episode and share it with friends, parents, coaches and family.Support our sponsor and buy the coolest gear on Earth at Baseballism.Start your own custom podcast with the team at ThatCast.com 2021-04-2912 minBaseball Family PodcastPlaying time -- how do you earn it? And handle it?Troy and Denay Silva talk about playing time. How do you earn it? How do you talk to your child about it? Support our sponsor -- Baseballism.Start your own podcast with ThatCast.2021-04-1413 minBaseball Family PodcastSlumps -- what are they? How do you help a kid battle through one?Troy and Denay Silva talk about slumps. What is a slump and how do you help a kid battle through one? Listen to the premier podcast on youth baseball and softball featuring the Silva family.Support our sponsor -- BaseballismOr start your own custom podcast using ThatCast2021-04-0516 minBaseball Family PodcastWhat a backyard BBQ can teach you about parenting and baseballTroy and Denay Silva talk about parenting, baseball and what you can learn from a BBQ.Support our sponsor -- BaseballismIf you'd like to start your own podcast visit ThatCast.com and create an award-winning podcast of your own.2021-03-0410 minBaseball Family PodcastIf you're going to eat a frog -- do it in the morningTroy and Denay Silva talk about eating the frog -- and what that has to do with baseball families and parents. Subscribe to the the Baseball Family Podcast. Please support our sponsor -- Baseballism If you'd like to start your own custom podcast visit ThatCast.com2021-02-2311 minBaseball Family PodcastFinding hope and staying on course amid discouragementParents Troy and Denay Silva talk about staying the course and keeping hope amid discouragement. "The obstacle isn't the enemy," Troy said, "the obstacle is the way."Support our sponsor -- BaseballismTo start your own podcast visit ThatCast2021-02-0212 minBaseball Family PodcastHow to be a good teammate and teach young leadershipHow do you be a good leader? What does it mean to be a good teammate? Troy Silva is joined by son -- 10-year old JJ Silva -- on the podcast to talk about how to be a good teammate. Also, why it's important to watch sports played properly. Visit our sponsor -- America's Brand: BaseballismIf you'd like to start your own podcast, contact ThatCast.com2021-01-2111 minBaseball Family PodcastSecret to evaluating college potential in youth sports athletesYou hear stories about players who make the Big Leagues as late bloomers... but can you tell if a young player has college potential? Troy and Denay Silva talk about the indicators in young players. How accurate is it? What are the pitfalls and problems? Visit our sponsor -- Baseballism. If you'd like to create your own custom podcast, visit ThatCast and start telling your own story.2020-12-2412 minBaseball Family PodcastChristmas gifts ideas from the Baseball Family PodcastTroy and Denay give you Christmas gift ideas from their family to yours... listen to the Baseball Family Podcast. Visit our sponsor Baseballism and ThatCast2020-12-1715 minBaseball Family PodcastHow to train for baseball and softball in the offseasonTroy and Denay Silva talk about winter training, the off-season and how to approach training for baseball and softball over the next few months. Training, development, sports-related training. How do you improve during the winter? What does a break look like?Don't throw a ball. Rest your arm. But what can you do as far as improvement?Episode presented by Baseballism -- America's brand!Business inquiries: Dan@thatcast.comStart your own custom podcast with ThatCast.2020-10-3018 minBaseball Family PodcastRecognizing bad habits and taking steps to address themTroy and Denay Silva talk about bad habits. What are they? How do they start? How to recognize them and fix bad habits. From swing flaws to other things.Visit and support our sponsor, www.Baseballism.com -- where you can spread your love for the game.To create your own custom podcast visit ThatCast.com -- where your brand can find its voice.2020-10-2321 minBaseball Family PodcastHow to pick the right bat for your youth playerWhat's the right bat length? Weight? Why don't pitchers wear face masks? Will they soon? Troy and Denay Silva talk about baseball and softball equipment -- how to get it right. Subscribe to the podcast. Visit and support our sponsor, www.Baseballism.com -- where you can spread your love for the game.To create your own custom podcast visit ThatCast.com -- where your brand can find its voice.2020-10-0216 minBaseball Family PodcastSetting realistic expectations for your kids in youth sportsWhat is a good game? Parents can help make youth sports more enjoyable for their own kids by setting realistic expectations. Hosts Troy and Denay Silva talk about how expectations matter. Visit our sponsor -- www.Baseballism.com -- and if you'd like to create your own custom podcast please visit www.ThatCast.com2020-09-2418 minBaseball Family PodcastBattling youth sports burnout (featuring JJ Silva)How do you battle burnout? What is it anyway? Listen to JJ Silva and his parents as they sort it out. Visit www.Baseballism.com and support our sponsor. Also, if you'd like to start a custom podcast visit www.ThatCast.com to get it started.2020-08-3114 minBaseball Family PodcastA Big Swing at Baseball's Unwritten RulesBaseball's unwritten rules are part of the game. Listen as Troy and Denay talk about the unwritten rules of the game. Visit our sponsor -- www.Baseballism.com and if you'd like to create your own podcast, visit www.ThatCast.com2020-08-2515 minBaseball Family PodcastWatch baseball -- and better yet, learn from itHave you ever thought about how much you learn from simply watching a baseball game? Troy and Denay Silva talk about what you can learn by actively watching a baseball game. Visit our sponsors at www.Baseballism.com. Create your own custom podcast with help from www.ThatCast.com2020-07-3012 minBaseball Family PodcastWhy Genuine Excitement Always WinsTroy and Denay talk about fighting boredom. Also, the genuine excitement for others during a sports season. How to celebrate the successes of your kids, teammates and others. Support our sponsor: Baseballism and visit ThatCast.com for more custom podcasts!2020-07-2414 minBaseball Family PodcastA thank you to those doing it right -- Baseball TruthHost Troy Silva recognizes some of the things that are going well in youth sports. A "thank you" podcast for the coaches who coach with the right heart. Those who line the fields, and love kids, and do things the right way get some appreciation in this episode. The Baseball Family Podcast is presented by www.Baseballism.com and produced by www.ThatCast.com 2020-07-0811 minBaseball Family PodcastA milestone and duck farts -- celebrate with usTroy and Denay celebrate 25,000 downloads with a special and hilarious podcast. Thanks to our sponsor: www.Baseballism.com. If you'd like to create your own custom podcast visit www.ThatCAST.com to tell your story.2020-06-1815 minBaseball Family PodcastThe Hardest Thing to do in SportsHosts Troy and Denay Silva talk about the hardest thing to do in sports. Subscribe to the podcast and visit our sponsor -- www.Baseballism.com. This podcast is produced by www.ThatCast.com. Visit us for business inquiries. 2020-06-0315 minBaseball Family PodcastBaseball, faith and life with guest Jose Rijo-BergerJose Rijo-Berger is a former professional baseball player and scout. Visit www.Baseballism.com to support our sponsor. This podcast is produced by www.ThatCAST.com 2020-05-1435 minBaseball Family PodcastHow parents can help kids move through a lost sports seasonTroy and Denay talk about quarantine, lock down and what to do amid it when it comes to baseball. What do you do with a kid who is facing the loss of a season? Support our sponsor -- Baseballism. Special thanks to THATCast.com for their production of this podcast.2020-04-3015 minBaseball Family PodcastMeet the family behind Baseball Family PodcastTroy and Denay start Season 2 with a family-based episode. Meet the kids, and see how they're dealing with a suspended youth sports season. Thanks to our presenting sponsor -- Baseballism -- and the production team with the ThatCast family!2020-04-2413 minBaseball Family PodcastTouch 'em all -- Troy and Denay celebrate season oneTroy and Denay talk about their favorite parts of Season 1 of the Baseball Family Podcast. Season Two will come this spring!Thanks to Baseballism for their support. Business/advertising inquiries: Dan@ThatCast.com 2020-01-1710 minBaseball Family PodcastHow does a coach pick a kid's position?Troy and Denay Silva talk about how a coach (or parent) picks the position of a youth baseball or softball player. Thank you to our sponsors -- Baseballism and Dick's Sporting Goods!2019-11-2516 minBaseball Family PodcastWhy kids quit and how to avoid burnoutTroy and Denay talk burnout and why kids quit. A great episode, presenting by Baseballism and GameChanger.2019-11-0125 minBaseball Family PodcastA disagreement on baseball walk-up songsTroy and Denay talk about walk-up music and finding your groove.SUBSCRIBE to this podcast and support our sponsors -- Dick's Sporting Goods and Baseballism.2019-10-2114 minBaseball Family PodcastIs your kid having fun? How to combat the JOY SUCKERS in sports.Youth sports should be about joy. Troy and Denay talk about "joy suckers" and how you can combat that.SUBSCRIBE to this podcast.Thanks to our sponsors at GameChanger and Baseballism.2019-09-2618 minBaseball Family PodcastA discussion about 'daddy ball' and why it needs to go- A lot of dads coach youth baseball teams.- A lot of parents expend energy focusing on how those dads treat their own sons vs. other kids on the team.- Why are parents better options to have as a coach vs. a college kid with baseball or softball experience?Support our sponsors: GameChanger and Baseballism.SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST and view more like it at ThatCast.comRATE THE BASEBALL FAMILY PODCAST ON APPLE PODCASTS -- GIVE US A REVIEW!Business inquiries email: Dan@ThatCast.com 2019-09-1115 minBaseball Family PodcastThe great baseball and softball pants debateWhat have Troy and Denay learned in cleaning youth baseball and softball pants for seven years? And what can they teach you?Subscribe to this podcast and give it a review.Thanks to GameChanger for their support, and thanks to Baseballism for being our presenting sponsor.2019-08-2810 minBaseball Family PodcastShould your kid be a multi-sport athlete? Or specialize?71 percent of NCAA Division I football players played multiple sports as a child and 31 of the 32 first-round NFL Draft picks were multi-sport high school athletes. But there's increasing pressure to specialize.The Los Angeles Dodgers’ No. 2 pick in the 2019 draft was an infielder named Michael Busch -- who also played hockey football in high school. The year before the Dodgers picked University of West Virginia pitcher Michael Grove, who was also a hockey player. And before he was an outfielder, Dodgers 15th-round pick Joe Vranesh was a tight end/linebacker for his high school football program. The As...2019-08-1417 minBaseball Family PodcastCalling out parents when it comes to umpiresThe disturbing viral video that recently circulated showing parents fighting after a young umpire made a call got a lot of national attention. Watch the video here.Listen to hosts Troy and Denay Silva talk about the ways we should treat umpires and make the games more enjoyable.Follow Troy on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/TroyPSilvaSubscribe to this podcast. Also, support GameChanger and -- a proud member of the Dick's Sporting Goods family. Thanks to Baseballism for its support of this podcast as well.2019-07-0319 minBaseball Family PodcastWhat should I do when my kid isn't playing? How do I handle it?What do I do when my kid isn't playing? How should I handle it?Episode presented by Baseballism. Visit the Baseballism website to learn more.Also, by GameChanger, a proud member of the DICK'S Sporting Goods family. GameChanger provides easy, free scorekeeping for coaches, live updates for fans, and seamless communication tools for everyone.2019-06-1122 minBaseball Family PodcastBaseball Terminology 101 -- the beauty of lizard skin and left blinkersTroy and Denay Silva talk through baseball terminology. A great resource for anyone who loves baseball and the unique terminology that goes with it. Play along as Troy gives his wife and son a quiz.Podcast presented by Baseballism.2019-05-2829 minBaseball Family PodcastTrailer: An introduction to Baseball Family PodcastTroy and Denay Silva talk about the podcast and their vision for helping kids and families. Subscribe to the Baseball Family Podcast and give it a rating so others can find it.Visit the Baseball Family Podcast on Facebook.Visit our presenting sponsor Baseballism. This podcast is a creation of thatCAST. For more great content, see our full lineup of shows.2019-05-1004 min