Baseball Family Podcast
63 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsTroy and Denay Silva share their experiences as a baseball family in Baseball Family Podcast brought to you by Baseballism.
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Episodes
Watching the World Series and what we can learn
December 13, 2022 23:28 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBVisit our sponsor -- Baseballism.
What does it mean to play "the right way"?
November 14, 2022 21:54 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBTroy and Denay Silva talk about what it means to "play the right way." It goes deeper than fundamentals. Please support our sponsor -- Baseballism.
Surviving the Little League All-Star marathon
October 08, 2022 22:08 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBTroy 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.
What's in your kid's baseball and softball bag? And why it matters.
September 12, 2022 01:19 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBBaseball 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.
Arm rest -- why it's important and how to manage it
April 16, 2022 00:26 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBTroy 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.
A tribute to legendary baseball coach Ed Cheff
March 30, 2022 20:55 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBTroy 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.
The baseball "F" word --- failure -- and why we need to talk about it
February 24, 2022 19:10 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBTroy 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?
January 25, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBTroy 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.
Life lessons are bigger than the baseball itself
January 19, 2022 17:33 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBTroy 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 -- Baseballism Create your own custom podcast -- ThatCast
World Series episode -- postseason baseball explained
October 27, 2021 20:37 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBTroy 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.
It's not about you -- an important message
October 13, 2021 17:15 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBHosts 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.
Comebackers -- rapid reaction in baseball
August 31, 2021 15:37 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBTroy and Denay Silva talk about comebackers ... what are they? How do you react? Can you? Support our sponsor -- Baseballism If you'd like to start your own custom podcast, go to: ThatCast.com
How your kid can be the kid that everyone wants on the team
August 11, 2021 16:17 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBSupport our presenting sponsor -- Baseballism. If you'd like to start a podcast -- ThatCast.com 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?
July 26, 2021 16:30 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBTroy and Denay Silva talk about what's in the bag. Support our sponsor -- Baseballism If you'd like to start your own custom podcast, visit www.ThatCast.com
One of the most critical facets of youth sports -- taking a break
July 11, 2021 18:57 - 10 minutes - 25 MBTroy 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.
How to better work with a coach you don't like in youth sports
June 13, 2021 21:16 - 13 minutes - 30.2 MBYou'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 -- Baseballism Create your own custom podcast with the award-winning team at ThatCast.com
Toughness -- how to teach it and foster it in youth athletes
June 02, 2021 16:59 - 12 minutes - 29.4 MBHow 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.com
Growing your love of fantasy baseball into a family thing
May 10, 2021 14:48 - 15 minutes - 35.5 MBFantasy 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
Gratitude -- remember you GET TO be around this sport
April 29, 2021 15:37 - 12 minutes - 29.7 MBTroy 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
Playing time -- how do you earn it? And handle it?
April 14, 2021 20:30 - 13 minutes - 31.2 MBTroy 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.
Slumps -- what are they? How do you help a kid battle through one?
April 05, 2021 17:43 - 16 minutes - 38.6 MBTroy 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 -- Baseballism Or start your own custom podcast using ThatCast
What a backyard BBQ can teach you about parenting and baseball
March 04, 2021 00:09 - 10 minutes - 24.3 MBTroy and Denay Silva talk about parenting, baseball and what you can learn from a BBQ. Support our sponsor -- Baseballism If you'd like to start your own podcast visit ThatCast.com and create an award-winning podcast of your own.
If you're going to eat a frog -- do it in the morning
February 23, 2021 19:21 - 11 minutes - 27.5 MBTroy 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.com
Finding hope and staying on course amid discouragement
February 02, 2021 07:43 - 12 minutes - 28.9 MBParents 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 -- Baseballism To start your own podcast visit ThatCast
How to be a good teammate and teach young leadership
January 20, 2021 23:25 - 11 minutes - 26.3 MBHow 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: Baseballism If you'd like to start your own podcast, contact ThatCast.com
Secret to evaluating college potential in youth sports athletes
December 24, 2020 18:14 - 12 minutes - 29.2 MBYou 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.
Christmas gifts ideas from the Baseball Family Podcast
December 16, 2020 23:00 - 15 minutes - 36.6 MBTroy 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
October 29, 2020 23:30 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBTroy 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: [email protected] Start your own custom podcast with ThatCast.
Recognizing bad habits and taking steps to address them
October 23, 2020 00:09 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBTroy 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.
How to pick the right bat for your youth player
October 02, 2020 15:30 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBWhat'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.
Setting realistic expectations for your kids in youth sports
September 23, 2020 23:44 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBWhat 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)
August 31, 2020 19:46 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBHow 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
August 25, 2020 01:46 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBBaseball'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
July 30, 2020 18:27 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBHave 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
Watch baseball... and learn
July 30, 2020 18:27 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBTroy and Denay Silva talk about what you can learn from simply watching a game of baseball. Have you ever thought about how many games you passively and actively watch? Baseball is back. Start the learning! Great episode.
Watch baseball... and learn -- Season 2, Episode 8
July 30, 2020 18:27 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBTroy and Denay Silva talk about what you can learn from simply watching a game of baseball. Have you ever thought about how many games you passively and actively watch? Baseball is back. Start the learning! Great episode.
Why Genuine Excitement Always Wins
July 24, 2020 18:56 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBTroy 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!
Why Genuine Excitement Always Wins -- Season 2, Episode 7
July 24, 2020 18:56 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBTroy 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.
A thank you to those doing it right -- Baseball Truth
July 08, 2020 14:36 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBHost 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 thank you to those doing it right -- Baseball Truth -- Season 2, Ep. 6
July 08, 2020 14:36 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBHost Troy Silva talks about the Baseball Truth and gives thanks to the people who are doing things right in youth sports.
A milestone and duck farts -- celebrate with us
June 18, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBTroy 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.
A milestone and duck farts -- celebrate with us -- Season 2, Ep. 5
June 18, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBTroy and Denay celebrate more than 25,000 downloads of their podcast. Has it already been a year? Duckfarts? Dingers? Join them for a talk about the podcast, families, baseball and more. Thanks to our sponsor Baseballism!
The Hardest Thing to do in Sports
June 03, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBHosts 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.
The Hardest Thing to do in Sports -- Season 2, Ep. 4
June 03, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBTroy and Denay Silva talk about the hardest thing to do in sports. Make sure you subscribe and leave us feedback!
Baseball, faith and life with guest Jose Rijo-Berger
May 14, 2020 18:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBJose 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
Baseball, faith and life with guest Jose Rijo-Berger, Season 2, Ep. 3
May 14, 2020 18:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBTroy and Denay visit with Jose Rijo-Berger, former professional baseball player and scout. Berger walked away from baseball in spring training. He's never looked back.
How parents can help kids move through a lost sports season
April 30, 2020 17:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBTroy 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.
How parents can help kids move through a lost sports season - Season 2, Ep. 2
April 30, 2020 17:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBTroy and Denay talk about quarantine, lock down and what to do amid it when it comes to baseball. Support our sponsor -- Baseballism. Special thanks to THATCast.com for their production of this podcast.
Meet the family behind Baseball Family Podcast
April 24, 2020 21:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBTroy 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!
Meet the family behind Baseball Family Podcast - Season 2
April 24, 2020 21:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBTroy 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!