Archive for October 2025
Stop Wasting Money on Empty Reps: Youth Training is Broken
It’s Time to Rethink Private Lessons for Young Baseball and Softball Athletes Why the Way We Train Our Kids Needs to Change—Now Parents of young athletes: if you’ve been investing your time and money into private lessons at local baseball or softball facilities across Long Island, this message is for you. Let’s talk about what’s…
Read MoreWhy Winter Is the Best Time for Private Lessons – Baseball & Softball Training Tips for Parents
⚾ Why Fall/Winter Is the Best Time for Private Lessons As the fall baseball and softball season comes to a close on Long Island, many parents ask the same question: “What should we be doing now?” The answer is simple: Now is the perfect time for private lessons. In the latest episode of Raising Athletes,…
Read MoreWhy Your Player Struggles in Games But Crushes Batting Practice | R3 Athlete Performance
Why Does My Kid Crush in Batting Practice but Struggle in Games? The number one question I get asked from parents is this: “How come my player crushes the ball in batting practice… but then freezes or struggles during the game?” And the answer is simpler than most people realize: Batting practice is too easy.…
Read MoreWhat to Do After Fall Baseball Ends | Best Offseason Training for 8-Year-Olds | R3 Athlete Performance
If your young athlete is 8 years old, just finished his Fall baseball or softball season, and is already asking, “When do we play again?” — you’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions parents ask right after Fall ball ends: “My kid isn’t ready to stop. What should we do now…
Read MoreSpeed & Agility Training for Kids and Teens | R3 Athlete Performance Holtsville NY
Speed, Agility & Sports Performance Training for Kids and Teens in Suffolk County, Long Island If your child is looking to get faster, improve their footwork, or gain a competitive edge in sports — now is the perfect time to join a Sports Performance training program built specifically for young athletes. At R3 Athlete Performance…
Read MoreRob Taormina Pitching Lessons & Workshops | Velocity Training on Long Island NY
Unlocking Pitching Velocity: The R3 Pitching Workshop That’s Changing the Game Over the past four weeks, something incredible has been happening at R3 Athlete Performance in Holtsville, NY. Under the instruction of Rob Taormina, pitchers from across Long Island have been training in the current R3 Pitching Workshop — and the results have been nothing…
Read MoreWinter Baseball & Softball Clinics for Kids | R3 Athlete Performance Holtsville, NY
The Perfect Next Step After Little League: Winter Baseball & Softball Clinics for Kids As a parent, there’s nothing better than seeing your child light up when they play a sport they love. Maybe this past season, your son or daughter played their first year in Little League or joined a local softball team —…
Read MoreHow to Get Recruited: Why Tracking Athlete Metrics Early Matters | R3 Athlete Performance Holtsville, NY
How Young Athletes Can Get Recruited: Why Tracking Your Metrics Early Matters If you’re a young athlete dreaming about playing at the next level — whether that’s high school varsity, travel ball, or college — the work starts long before recruiters ever see you play. Today’s recruiting world is data-driven. Coaches, scouts, and recruiters rely…
Read MoreCollege Prospect Metric Testing | Baseball & Softball Recruiting Data | R3 Athlete Performance Holtsville, NY
College Prospect Metric Testing: Why It Matters for Baseball & Softball Athletes If your athlete is serious about playing college baseball or softball, having verified, accurate performance metrics is no longer optional — it’s essential. College coaches now rely heavily on data-based evaluations to identify recruits who have the tools to play at the next…
Read MoreHow to Parent a Young Athlete During & After Games | R3 Athlete Performance
The Best Way to Parent an Athlete During and After a Game As a parent, one of the greatest joys is watching your child compete in sports. Baseball, softball, soccer, basketball — no matter the game, the experience of cheering from the sidelines is special. But what parents say during and after games can make…
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