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Ep 12. Bell to Buzzer: The Student-Athlete Routine Behind Success

Ep 12. Bell to Buzzer: The Student-Athlete Routine Behind Success

Being a student-athlete is about more than performing in the classroom or showing up on game day. In this episode of Built Not Born, Tom Mandile talks with Thomas Calabrese about the time management, discipline, training, recovery, and work ethic behind his success as a 4.3 GPA student and All-County basketball player. Thomas also shares how preparation, leadership, and making the most of every opportunity are shaping his senior year and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.

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The Built Not Born Podcast is about helping you build the mindset, discipline, leadership, and daily habits needed to grow on and off the court.

Hosted by Tom Mandile and Thomas Calabrese, each episode brings honest conversations around sports, mental toughness, accountability, confidence, personal growth, and what it really takes to improve every single day. Whether you are an athlete, student, parent, coach, or competitor, this podcast is designed to challenge you to think bigger, work harder, lead better, and become more intentional in every area of life.

Because success is not given. It is built.

About Tom Mandile

A championship-winning head coach at Cliffside Park, Tom is recognized widely for building programs that prioritize character, leadership, and excellence. He brings this unique perspective and skill set to his mentorship beyond the athletic field, leveraging his coaching framework for a wide range of contexts. 

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