Fighting For Overtime: Addressing Anxiety and Achievements in Youth Sports
In this podcast, we dive deep into the world of youth sports, exploring the highs and lows of young athletes. Join Coach Tony as he uncovers the triumphs and tribulations of young athletes striving for excellence amidst the pressures of competition, parental expectations, and societal demands. This program will offer listeners a personal connection to the challenges and triumphs faced by athletes and parents as they strive for success while grappling with their mental health. These stories capture the raw emotions and personal insights of young athletes and their parents, offering listeners a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between sports and mental health. Through insightful interviews with athletes, coaches, psychologists, and parents, Coach Tony explores strategies for fostering a positive and supportive environment in youth sports.
Episodes
How can today’s teens truly thrive in a world filled with pressure, performance, and constant comparison?
In this episode of Fighting For Overtime, Coach Tony sits down with Sophia Vale Galano, Author of "Calming Teenage Anxiety," to explore the roadmap to helping teens not just survive — but thrive.
From managing stress to finding balance, Sophia shares how parents, coaches, and mentors can create a safe space for young people to ...
This episode is dedicated to Gia, a 13-year-old softball player from Bucks County who represents the true meaning of heart and resilience.
Playing in the LSA league, Gia recently took the field for her final 14U game before undergoing brain surgery for a rare disease. Despite the challenges ahead, her love for the game never wavered — she even showed up to one last practice, smiling as always.
This is what Fighting For Overtime is ...
How do you build a dynasty — and keep it alive year after year?
In this episode of Fighting For Overtime, Coach Tony sits down with Mike McDonald, Head Coach of the Elite Archbishop Wood Girls Basketball Program, to talk about the blueprint behind sustained success in youth sports.
From culture to chemistry, leadership to burnout, Coach McDonald shares how he’s built one of the most consistent programs in the region — and the life ...
In this episode of Fighting for Overtime, Coach Tony sits down with award-winning author and school counselor Jennifer Licate to explore the mental health challenges kids face both in and out of sports. Drawing from her book, My Anxiety Is Messing Things Up, Jennifer shares powerful insights into perfectionism, stress, and the pressures young athletes feel to always perform.
We’ll discuss how parents and coaches can recognize signs...
Softball has been more than a game for Coach Vicki Capozzi — it’s been a lifelong teacher. With 26 years of experience as a player and now in her third year of coaching, Vicki opens up about the highs and lows of youth sports: the thrill of competition, the risk of burnout, and the sacrifices that come with commitment. She also shares her perspective on what parents can do to truly support their kids, and how coaches can keep athle...
When you feel lost and defeated as a youth athlete, who do you turn to?..........
In this episode of Fighting for Overtime Youth Sports, Coach Tony sits down with Taylor Cutillo (his daughter) —former softball player and current advocate for a positive foundation in youth sports. During this candid and heartfelt conversation, Taylor opens up about the struggles of growing up in competitive environments, learning to lead by example,...
2 Years ago, my son didn’t make his School soccer team — but what stung the most wasn’t the cut itself, it was the way it was handled. After days of hard work and hope, the message was cold, impersonal, and left him feeling like all that effort didn’t matter. As a parent, watching him process not just the rejection, but the lack of care in how it was delivered, was heartbreaking.
In this episode, I share that experience and why the...
A true apology story meets total pitching rule confusion! I break down what really happened, why the rule matters, and how it changes the game.
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In this episode of Fighting for Overtime, Coach Tony sits down with veteran soccer player, coach, and author Heidi Smith to explore the 140-year journey of women’s soccer through the lens of her new book Play On! Heidi shares her experiences on and off the field, tackling tough conversations around sexism, identity, coaching challenges, and the mental health struggles facing today’s youth athletes.
From the emotional side of coachi...
When bringing awareness causes hateful pushback from the local community. Is this what the world of youth sports has become?
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About Fi...
From battling injuries to chasing a lifelong dream in baseball, DJ Dickson has lived the highs and lows of the game — and come out stronger every time.
In this episode of Fighting For Overtime, Coach Tony sits down with the Southampton native to talk about his journey from growing up with his dad as his coach, to competing at UVA Wise, and now mentoring young players through his own hitting clinic.
DJ’s story is one of resilience, ...
Are parents pushing their kids too hard on their pursuit of the next level? We discuss............
In this episode of Fighting for Overtime Youth Sports, Coach Tony sits down with Mike Odes (his former 7th Grade Teacher) — whose experiences on the field/court and in the classroom, set the stage for a positive foundation in youth sports. During this passionate conversation, Mike opens up about all the outside interference a current ...
What happens when the adults in charge stop playing fair? In this powerful episode, I speak with Chrissy Collison, the President of Upper Southampton Softball, who shares why they were shockingly removed from their league — not because of their performance, but because they challenged the rules. Hear how bullying, intimidation, and unfair treatment by league leadership left young players sidelined and heartbroken. This is a must-li...
The relentless push for early specialization and profit-driven youth sports isn’t just changing the game—it’s harming kids’ education, fracturing family time, and turning communities into battlegrounds for the next 'elite' athlete. And as another sprawling sports complex opens, the system only digs in deeper. Coach Tony Talks about it..........
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Where did the fun go when playing youth sports? Are kids over-lessoned causing their IQ to suffer? While sports may not be for every kid, being a part of a TEAM can be very beneficial for a young child if built the right way.
In this episode, Coach Tony talks about the misconceptions when it comes to coaching a youth sports team and why 70% of all young players are quitting sports before the age of 13. It's all here plus more on t...
Are you fully prepared for the college recruiting process? Could your past impact your chances?.......
In this episode, National College Scout, Mackenzie Bellows-Schissel, gives her experiences as a DIV 1 Player, DIV Coach, & Scout.
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From Burnout to Balance to Breakthroughs........
In this powerful episode of Fighting For Overtime, Coach Tony sits down with Hanna Howard, CEO of Rematch U.S. and former Division I basketball standout and college coach. With over 15 years of experience on the sidelines at elite programs like TCU and Fresno State, Hanna brings a rare perspective—as an athlete, coach, parent, and now a tech leader—on how youth sports are evolving.
T...
When a youth athlete battles herself inside and out, it brings out the ultimate competitor. This is her story......
In this episode, we sit down with Noelle Baxter, a former standout in both AAU and high school basketball, who carried her love of the game from the travel soccer fields of CRUSA to the hardwood of Kutztown University. Raised in Warminster, PA, and shaped by top-tier programs like Heat Hoops, Mid-Atlantic Magic, and A...
Do you feel today's young athletes are overworked and on the edge of burnout? How did you find balance as a youth athlete while still trying to be a kid? Former Softball Pitcher turned Real Estate Agent Mackenzie Marino joins Coach Tony to break it down.
Before being a kick ass Real Estate Agent, Mackenzie Marino was a “BEAST” on the Softball Field. Her career spans 9+ years playing for Northampton Hawks and Council Rock South HS. ...
Are parents pushing their kids too hard on their pursuit of the next level? We discuss............
In this episode of Fighting for Overtime Youth Sports, Coach Tony sits down with Mike Odes (his former 7th Grade Teacher) — whose experiences on the field/court and in the classroom, set the stage for a positive foundation in youth sports. During this passionate conversation, Mike opens up about all the outside interference a current ...
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