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

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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.
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 instruction by age, experience, mechanics, and goals. Set a clear objective for every session and end with a takeaway plus a weekly plan. Teach athletes how to think: self-diagnose after a miss, read pitch rotation, anticipate count leverage, and make in-at-bat adjustments. Movement training becomes a lever for skill—balance, sequencing, rhythm, and strength flow directly into command, bat speed, and adjustability.
Our myth-busting segment tackles stubborn beliefs. More reps don’t equal better results; only quality reps with feedback drive change. Pitching lessons can’t be just throwing—health, control, and performance come from movement patterns and sequencing. Tee work isn’t kiddie stuff; used with purpose, it’s how elite hitters refine positions and ball flight. We challenge facilities and coaches to stop babysitting, invest in education, and mentor athletes toward clear, trackable goals. Parents get the accountability script: ask “What’s the goal today? What’s the long-term plan?” If lessons don’t produce visible improvement over teammates who only attend practice, it’s time to make a switch.
Modeled on what pros do in the offseason—analyze, measure, adjust—this approach builds smarter, stronger, more resilient athletes. When training targets mechanics, movement, mindset, and game IQ, kids don’t just hit in cages; they perform when it counts. If this resonates, subscribe, share with another family, and leave a review so we can grow a community committed to raising athletes the right way.

Order your copy of the PGM Athlete Performance Planner - www.PGMAthlete.com
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pgmathlete/

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Chapters

1. A Call For Better Youth Training (00:00:00)

2. The Problem: Uniform Lessons And Empty Reps (00:01:50)

3. What Must Change: Tiered, Intentional Coaching (00:02:39)

4. Teach The Game: Mindset, Movement, IQ (00:03:25)

5. Cage Skills vs Game Skills (00:05:21)

6. Myth Busting: Reps, Pitching, Tee Work (00:05:21)

7. Hold Coaches Accountable: Plans And Outcomes (00:06:50)

8. Offseason Models From Pros (00:08:07)

9. Expect Separation Or Make A Change (00:09:06)

10. Smarter Athletes Win; Share The Mission (00:10:33)

20 episodes

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Content provided by Rob Taormina. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Rob Taormina or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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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.
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 instruction by age, experience, mechanics, and goals. Set a clear objective for every session and end with a takeaway plus a weekly plan. Teach athletes how to think: self-diagnose after a miss, read pitch rotation, anticipate count leverage, and make in-at-bat adjustments. Movement training becomes a lever for skill—balance, sequencing, rhythm, and strength flow directly into command, bat speed, and adjustability.
Our myth-busting segment tackles stubborn beliefs. More reps don’t equal better results; only quality reps with feedback drive change. Pitching lessons can’t be just throwing—health, control, and performance come from movement patterns and sequencing. Tee work isn’t kiddie stuff; used with purpose, it’s how elite hitters refine positions and ball flight. We challenge facilities and coaches to stop babysitting, invest in education, and mentor athletes toward clear, trackable goals. Parents get the accountability script: ask “What’s the goal today? What’s the long-term plan?” If lessons don’t produce visible improvement over teammates who only attend practice, it’s time to make a switch.
Modeled on what pros do in the offseason—analyze, measure, adjust—this approach builds smarter, stronger, more resilient athletes. When training targets mechanics, movement, mindset, and game IQ, kids don’t just hit in cages; they perform when it counts. If this resonates, subscribe, share with another family, and leave a review so we can grow a community committed to raising athletes the right way.

Order your copy of the PGM Athlete Performance Planner - www.PGMAthlete.com
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pgmathlete/

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PGMAthlete

  continue reading

Chapters

1. A Call For Better Youth Training (00:00:00)

2. The Problem: Uniform Lessons And Empty Reps (00:01:50)

3. What Must Change: Tiered, Intentional Coaching (00:02:39)

4. Teach The Game: Mindset, Movement, IQ (00:03:25)

5. Cage Skills vs Game Skills (00:05:21)

6. Myth Busting: Reps, Pitching, Tee Work (00:05:21)

7. Hold Coaches Accountable: Plans And Outcomes (00:06:50)

8. Offseason Models From Pros (00:08:07)

9. Expect Separation Or Make A Change (00:09:06)

10. Smarter Athletes Win; Share The Mission (00:10:33)

20 episodes

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