4. The Mindset That Built A Sports Media Career | with PJ Potter
What does it take to build a successful career when life forces you to change direction? In this episode of the Built Not Born Podcast, Coach Tom Mandile and elite athlete Thomas Calabrese sit down with award-winning sports journalist PJ Potter to discuss the pivotal story that changed his life, the setbacks that tested his determination, and the resilience that fueled his success in sports media. Packed with insights on perseverance, work ethic, storytelling, and purpose, this conversation offers valuable lessons for athletes, coaches, students, and anyone striving to overcome challenges.
3. The Mindset That Built a 2,000-Point Scorer | Tom Calabrese on Legacy and Winning
In a world driven by highlights, rankings, and social media, legendary 2,000 point scorer Tom Calabrese shares the old school basketball mindset that built lasting success on and off the court. Join Coach Tom Mandile and elite athlete Thomas Calabrese as they explore discipline, toughness, leadership, work ethic, and what today’s players are missing from the game.
2. The Mental Battle Injured Athletes Don’t Talk About
An athlete’s mentality gets challenged the most when you’re forced to sit still while everyone else keeps improving. In this episode of the Built Not Born Podcast, Coach Tom Mandile and elite athlete Thomas Calabrese open up about the mental side of injury recovery, the pressure of falling behind, and how resilience, confidence, and daily discipline help shape stronger competitors in sports and in life.
1. Basketball, Pain & The Comeback Mindset Every Athlete Needs
Mental toughness gets tested when life doesn’t go according to plan, and in the very first episode of the Built Not Born Podcast, Tom Mandile sits down with co-host and elite athlete Thomas Calabrese to talk about his journey from scoring his 1,000th point to dealing with a major shoulder injury, the adversity that followed, and the discipline, rehab, and resilience helping fuel his comeback.