Baseball Family Podcast

Watching the World Series and what we can learn Dec 13, 2022

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What does it mean to play "the right way"? Nov 14, 2022

Troy and Denay Silva talk about what it means to "play the right way." It goes deeper than fundamentals.

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Surviving the Little League All-Star marathon Oct 08, 2022

Troy 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.

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What's in your kid's baseball and softball bag? And why it matters. Sep 11, 2022

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.

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Arm rest -- why it's important and how to manage it Apr 15, 2022

Troy and Denay Silva talk about one of the most important issues for young players -- arm rest.

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A tribute to legendary baseball coach Ed Cheff Mar 30, 2022

Troy 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.

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The baseball "F" word --- failure -- and why we need to talk about it Feb 24, 2022

Troy and Denay Silva talk about the "F" word -- Failure. Why it's important to think about and talk about it.

What are the most valuable traits of an effective youth sports coach? Jan 25, 2022

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.

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Life lessons are bigger than the baseball itself Jan 19, 2022

Troy 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.

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World Series episode -- postseason baseball explained Oct 27, 2021

Troy and Denay Silva... along with guest host JJ... talk postseason baseball.

How do you watch the World Series?

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It's not about you -- an important message Oct 13, 2021

Hosts Troy and Denay Silva with a reminder -- it's not about you.

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Comebackers -- rapid reaction in baseball Aug 31, 2021

Troy and Denay Silva talk about comebackers ... what are they? How do you react? Can you?

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How your kid can be the kid that everyone wants on the team Aug 11, 2021

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Troy 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?

What's in the bag? Jul 26, 2021

Troy and Denay Silva talk about what's in the bag.

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One of the most critical facets of youth sports -- taking a break Jul 11, 2021

Troy 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?

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How to better work with a coach you don't like in youth sports Jun 13, 2021

You'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.

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Toughness -- how to teach it and foster it in youth athletes Jun 02, 2021

How 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?

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Growing your love of fantasy baseball into a family thing May 10, 2021

Fantasy 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.

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Gratitude -- remember you GET TO be around this sport Apr 29, 2021

Troy 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.

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Playing time -- how do you earn it? And handle it? Apr 14, 2021

Troy and Denay Silva talk about playing time. How do you earn it? How do you talk to your child about it?

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Slumps -- what are they? How do you help a kid battle through one? Apr 05, 2021

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.

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What a backyard BBQ can teach you about parenting and baseball Mar 03, 2021

Troy and Denay Silva talk about parenting, baseball and what you can learn from a BBQ.

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If you're going to eat a frog -- do it in the morning Feb 23, 2021

Troy and Denay Silva talk about eating the frog -- and what that has to do with baseball families and parents.

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Finding hope and staying on course amid discouragement Feb 01, 2021

Parents 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."

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How to be a good teammate and teach young leadership Jan 20, 2021

How 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.

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Secret to evaluating college potential in youth sports athletes Dec 24, 2020

You 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?

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Christmas gifts ideas from the Baseball Family Podcast Dec 16, 2020

Troy and Denay give you Christmas gift ideas from their family to yours... listen to the Baseball Family Podcast. Visit our sponsor Baseballism and ThatCast

How to train for baseball and softball in the offseason Oct 29, 2020

Troy 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?

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Recognizing bad habits and taking steps to address them Oct 22, 2020

Troy 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.

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How to pick the right bat for your youth player Oct 02, 2020

What'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.

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Setting realistic expectations for your kids in youth sports Sep 23, 2020

What 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.com

Battling youth sports burnout (featuring JJ Silva) Aug 31, 2020

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.

A Big Swing at Baseball's Unwritten Rules Aug 24, 2020

Baseball'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.com

Watch baseball -- and better yet, learn from it Jul 30, 2020

Have 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.com

Why Genuine Excitement Always Wins Jul 24, 2020

Troy 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!

A thank you to those doing it right -- Baseball Truth Jul 08, 2020

Host 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

A milestone and duck farts -- celebrate with us Jun 18, 2020

Troy 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.

The Hardest Thing to do in Sports Jun 03, 2020

Hosts 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.

Baseball, faith and life with guest Jose Rijo-Berger May 14, 2020

Jose 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

How parents can help kids move through a lost sports season Apr 30, 2020

Troy 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.

Meet the family behind Baseball Family Podcast Apr 24, 2020

Troy 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!

Touch 'em all -- Troy and Denay celebrate season one Jan 17, 2020

Troy and Denay talk about their favorite parts of Season 1 of the Baseball Family Podcast.

Season Two will come this spring!

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How does a coach pick a kid's position? Nov 25, 2019

Troy and Denay Silva talk about how a coach (or parent) picks the position of a youth baseball or softball player.

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Why kids quit and how to avoid burnout Nov 01, 2019

Troy and Denay talk burnout and why kids quit. A great episode, presenting by Baseballism and GameChanger.

A disagreement on baseball walk-up songs Oct 21, 2019

Troy and Denay talk about walk-up music and finding your groove.
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Is your kid having fun? How to combat the JOY SUCKERS in sports. Sep 26, 2019

Youth sports should be about joy. Troy and Denay talk about "joy suckers" and how you can combat that.

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A discussion about 'daddy ball' and why it needs to go Sep 11, 2019

- 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?
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The great baseball and softball pants debate Aug 28, 2019

What have Troy and Denay learned in cleaning youth baseball and softball pants for seven years? And what can they teach you?

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Should your kid be a multi-sport athlete? Or specialize? Aug 14, 2019

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 Astros’ top pick, Cal catcher Kody Lee, played water polo among other sports.

Still... everyone is chasing peak performance and the "10,000-hour" rule, but how do you weigh the benefits of specialization vs. the drawbacks (burnout, overuse injuries, etc.)?

Calling out parents when it comes to umpires Jul 03, 2019

The disturbing viral video that recently circulated showing parents fighting after a young umpire made a call got a lot of national attention.

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Listen to hosts Troy and Denay Silva talk about the ways we should treat umpires and make the games more enjoyable.

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What should I do when my kid isn't playing? How do I handle it? Jun 11, 2019

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.

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Baseball Terminology 101 -- the beauty of lizard skin and left blinkers May 28, 2019

Troy 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.

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Trailer: An introduction to Baseball Family Podcast May 09, 2019

Troy 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.

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