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When The Cleats Come Off THE BEST OF SEASON 5Season 5 gave us 18 guests and a whole lot of “wait…that’s really good” moments. So for this finale, I’m bringing those highlights back — the motivation, the coaching nuggets, the practice ideas — all the stuff you’ll want in your back pocket this offseason.Join us for the Mental Edge Experience in Michigan Jan 17th, 2026 here! - http://www.fearlesswarriorprogram.com/a/2148211589/4omeRLtk Check out our WTCCO merch store: https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/collections/new-when-the-cleats-come-off-collection Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/g...

2025-12-171h 03

When The Cleats Come Off Training Tools My Hitters Love—and Why They WorkLet’s talk practical hitting tools: what’s working, why it’s working, and how you can use these concepts to help hitters find better timing, barrel feel, and confidence—without getting lost in mechanics.Direct link to my Amazon Storefront - https://www.amazon.com/shop/ashleybtraining?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_BJHK91BNQSJYEASC9MZM VUK Grips: Use code ASHLEY for their best deal - https://vukgripz.com?bg_ref=MSpGpaTqlCZVTee: INSANE DEAL $75 off thru the Holidays! (CODE: ABT in the future!) - https://ww...

2025-11-1923 min

When The Cleats Come Off You become who you’re surrounded byYou know that teammate who just makes you a better person and competitor JUST by being around them? 2x National Champ at the University of Florida (and my pro teammate) Lauren Haeger was that for me. Learn how she helped me level up MY game during a time I needed it most in this episode!Get $10 off ABT and podcast merch! - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/discount/podcast10 Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1073225329733684 Leave a review of Wh...

2025-10-2225 min

When The Cleats Come Off Rob Crews: Building a COMPLETE hitterOne of our sports most enthusiastic hitting coaches, Rob Crews, is here to share his ideas around EMPOWERING hitters in the cage, the biomechanics and similarities of elite swings and how coaches can get more out of their hitters and OWN their strengths!Follow Rob Crews in Instagram - and Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/completegame Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1073225329733684 Check out the SILVER and GOLD Virtual Hitting Academy Memberships - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/vir...

2025-09-241h 15

When The Cleats Come Off 6 ways to attack your next practiceMost of us really need to start loving practice and taking it more seriously if we want to become our best self in this game. Here are six simple ways you can start attacking your practices so games will feel easy AND you’ll probably find yourself reaching new heights in your game faster than you ever thought you could.Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1073225329733684 Get 10% off Always Grind Notebooks with code ASHLEYB - https://alwaysgrind365.com/discount/ASHLEYB

2025-09-1727 min

When The Cleats Come Off No journey is cookie cutter [Re-Air]Whether you’re on your recruiting journey or simply have big goals ahead of you in this game, ZERO roads to the same destination are exactly the same and it’s time to start owning yours instead of comparing it to others. Learn how to put yourself in the driver's seat to get to the destination of your dreams.Check out virtual training opportunities with Ashley including the Virtual Hitting Academy - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-coaching-opportunities Review the podcast on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274 or Spoti...

2025-09-0340 min

When The Cleats Come Off 10 things I miss most about travel ballMy first travel softball team is what made me not only fall in love with the game, and it was the people, experiences and competitive environment our coaches helped create. Without such an incredible travel softball culture on my first team and elite National travel team, I truly believe I wouldn’t have pursued it in college AND professionally! Follow the Indiana Magic Gold Organization - https://indianamagicgold.com/ Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274

2025-08-2027 min

When The Cleats Come Off Gray Robertson: The voice of Alabama SoftballVery few are as obsessed with the Crimson Tide as much as Gray Robertson and very few do play-by-play with as much enthusiasm as him. So, he HAD to make his debut on this podcast to reflect on all things Alabama Softball, how Patrick Murphy has one of the greatest cultures in college softball, his legendary Out of the Box podcast, exciting things to come for Softball America and what makes him such a pro at calling softball games.Follow Gray on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/grayrobertson2 And Twitter - https://x.com/g...

2025-08-141h 05

When The Cleats Come Off Keirstin Roose: Overcoming hard things in pursuit of becoming your best selfCoastal Carolina Softball standout, Keirstin Rooose, shares her obsession of the game that started in northern Indiana, what her transfer portal journey was like to get her to commit to Georgia for her final season, how she’s overcome multiple knee and shoulder surgeries along with recently finding out she has Type 1 Diabetes. Follow Keirstin on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/keirstin.roose/ Follow her on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@keirstin.roose Follow her podcast “Like a Girl” on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/likeagirl_pod/ Watch the interv...

2025-07-161h 04

When The Cleats Come Off Dad Chats w/ Scott Burkhardt: How he’s “serving the game” as an umpireThese past two weeks you’ve gotten to learn the passion my dad has for coaching and raising strong and confident daughters, but this week you get to learn about his new passion: umpiring. Learn why he chooses the “tight” strike zone that he does, how he’s able to keep his cool so well, what he does/doesn’t like to see from coaches in games and also why he’s definitely the right man for the “job”! Scott Burkhardt: What it’s like being a “softball dad”, Part 1 Scott Burkhardt: What it’s like being a “softball d...

2025-05-1446 min

When The Cleats Come Off Dad Chats: Raising three D1 athletes with Scott BurkhardtNo two athletes (and in our case three) are the same, and this week, my Dad is back talking about the similarities and unique differences between my two D1 athletes sisters and I and how we built a competitive edge from our very own backyard. Scott Burkhardt: What it’s like being a “softball dad”, Part 1 Scott Burkhardt: What it’s like being a “softball dad”, Part 2Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.appl...

2025-05-0730 min

When The Cleats Come Off Dad chats: Coaching experience and practice planning with Scott BurkhardtMy dad is BACK (finally!) on the podcast chatting about his experience coaching my sisters and I at the youth and elite basketball and softball levels, how he enjoyed practice planning more than anything, who a few of his coaching mentors were/are, and more!Scott Burkhardt: What it’s like being a “softball dad”, Part 1 Scott Burkhardt: What it’s like being a “softball dad”, Part 2Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.appl...

2025-04-3048 min

When The Cleats Come Off Kevin Shelton - Texas Glory Founder: From “softball dad” to creating high standards and a premier culture in travel ballGet to know my former professional softball GM for the Dallas Charge, Kevin Shelton, as he shares the ins and outs of the pro softball world back in 2015, how being a “softball dad” turned into building one of the most premier travel ball organizations in the country, the Texas Glory, and how, in 20 years coaching, he and has helped over over 850 athletes live out their dream in college while creating a respected travel ball dynasty.Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts (200th giveaway rules below!) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc...

2025-01-221h 17

When The Cleats Come Off Signs you may be a helicopter parentOur athletes don’t need us to solve all their problems, they need us to help them figure things out on their own and regulate emotions so they can grow up to be strong, confident, independent and curious athletes who run into their fears instead of hide from them. This episode shares what you can start doing to help her stay calm under stress better and build up her own self confidence.Articles Mentioned: https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/development https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens/development https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/behaviour/understanding-behaviour/self...

2024-07-1728 min

When The Cleats Come Off JP Nerbun: How coaches can better work with sports parents, and create an extraordinary team culture Part 1 of 2Bestselling author, podcaster and leadership expert, JP Nerbun, joins us to talk about how coaches can build a better partnership and connection with parents. He believes the key to successful teams and culture is clarity, communication and vulnerability, and this conversation dives into all those elements and more around establishing healthy boundaries and standards from coach, player to parent.Check out his book “The Sports Parent Solution: Proven Strategies for transforming parents from obstacles to allies” - https://www.tocculture.com/thesportsparentsolution Visit the TOC Culture Website - https://www.tocculture.com/ F...

2024-05-2232 min

When The Cleats Come Off Pre-game journaling, physical and mental preparation tips, how to work on the high pitch and more!I’m excited to share with you the behind the scenes of an “Ask Ashley” session we did recently with my Virtual Hitting Academy members! I get to answer questions they had from: “How do I make sure I’m physically and mentally prepared for games?”, “How did you deal with not being able to hang out with friends a lot because of softball?”, “How can I work on the high pitch so I can get better at it?” and more! I love these and I think you will too! Join the When the Cleats Come Off Community on Facebook...

2024-05-1529 min

When The Cleats Come Off Justin McLeod: 2024 Postseason PredictionsD1 Softball journalist, Justin McLeod, is BACK sharing some of his 2024 postseason softball predictions along with who his “dark horses” are, what teams are trending upwards at the right time, his take on the transfer portal, and why he believes this might be the year softball breaks out some new household names. Follow Justin’s work at D1 Softball - https://d1softball.com/ Follow Justin on Twitter - https://twitter.com/justfactsmaam Learn more about the Virtual Hitting Academy - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0

2024-05-0846 min

When The Cleats Come Off Keke Tholl: Dominance and leadership behind the plate and in the boxThis episode with current catcher and leading power hitter for the University of Michigan’s Keke Tholl dives into all things catching from developing strong relationships with her pitchers, drills that help her with her transfer, throwing and more along with building her game IQ day by day. Then we dive into hitting, what drills she loves to feel her best at the plate (physically and mentally) and lastly, we dive into her leadership role as Michigan’s SAAC Vice President and how she was recently able to speak at a congressional hearing in Washington D.C. on matters of NI...

2024-04-171h 08

When The Cleats Come Off Nicole Mendes: How to LOVE competing in the big moments and selflessly lead your team to ChampionshipsOne of the most humble and gifted athletes of our time is joining us on the podcast today talking a bit about her experience playing at Oklahoma and the mindset that helped her shine her brightest in post-season, what it was like being part of the Championship culture at OU and playing for Hall of Fame Coach Patty Gasso, the overwhelming challenges she’s faced in her career, and some recruiting advice to help you find the right school for you!Follow Nicole on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nicole_mendes__ Follow Nicole on Twi...

2024-04-0346 min

When The Cleats Come Off Erin Coffel: Dreaming BIG, handling pressure effectively and what it truly takes to be the best at what you do!2x All-American and NOW home run record holder from the University of Kentucky, Erin Coffel is BACK sharing with my Virtual Hitting Academy Members how she didn’t let being from a cold state limit her capacity to work hard and dream BIG, what she feel has separated her MOST from her competition, how she’s come close to burnout but what she did to ultimately avoid it, how her Dad has supported her throughout her career, how she trained to handle pressure well and more!Follow Erin on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erin.coffel/ ...

2024-03-2028 min

When The Cleats Come Off Morgan Zerkle: The tough get tougherGreat things are to come for Marshall Softball as their brand new leader, Morgan Zerkle takes the reins on her first season as Head Coach for The Herd! This fun conversation consists of not only her excitement for the season but also how she came from a mid-major University and still made her dreams of playing professional softball a reality along with how one coach believing in her has allowed her to thrive in her playing and coaching career.Follow Marshall Softball: https://herdzone.com/sports/softball/schedule Follow Morgan on Twitter...

2024-02-1432 min

When The Cleats Come Off 7 lessons we all can learn from my MomSince Dad got his own episode about him a few weeks ago for his Birthday, I thought mom should get a surprise episode about how incredible she is, too! Here are 7 lessons my mom has taught my sisters and I, including why we should be prioritizing experiences and what “work hard, play hard” actually means at our house. Join the Virtual Hitting Academy Waitlist - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/waitlist Join our NEW WTCCO Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/ Follow and share with me your...

2023-11-2918 min

When The Cleats Come Off Donna Papa: Coaching the art of outfield and baserunning, Part 2 of 2Coach P is back this week sharing her passion for outfield and how she focused on angles, reads, first steps, creating an “all out mentality” for the last line of defense and more along with some encouragement for teaching baserunners how to be aggressive, yet smart!Join the Virtual Hitting Academy waitlist - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/waitlist Continue the conversation inside the WTCCO Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/

2023-11-2251 min

When The Cleats Come Off Donna Papa: The key to consistent success as a leader, Part 1 of 2You don’t have a credible 38 year career at a Power 5 University which includes a Hall of Fame induction under your belt without taking your role as a Head Coach seriously. Newly retired UNC Softball Head Coach, Donna Papa, is sharing with us the biggest lessons she’s learned throughout the years about team culture, leadership, the devotion she had to working on her craft, the qualities of the great teams she’s had and so much more. Leave your review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the...

2023-11-1532 min

When The Cleats Come Off 12 valuable lessons I’ve learned from my DadMy dad was my first ever hero and today you’re going to learn 12 reasons why. These lessons have a lot to do with softball but a whole lot more to do with LIFE and being a good person. Happy Birthday, Dad. :)Check out the Always Grind 365 Coaches Notebooks - https://alwaysgrind365.com/collections/coaches/products/coachs-game-logs“The incredible things my first travel ball team taught me” - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/blog/travel%20ballJoin our NEW WTCCO Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenth...

2023-11-0835 min

When The Cleats Come Off 6 years of GROWTH and CONSISTENCYLet’s celebrate! No one gets to where they want to without a little consistency and for this 6 year Anniversary of Ashley B Training, I’m sharing with you 6 BIG MOVES that were hard, but essential to help us get to where we are…THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING HERE and I hope this episode inspires you to keep following the dreams on your heart!Get 40% off all ABT Merch - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/discount/ANNIVERSARY Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups...

2023-09-1320 min

When The Cleats Come Off My Recruiting StoryEveryone’s recruiting story is different (ask anyone who’s been recruited) but there's so much I’ve learned from others journeys that helped me navigate my own. Today, I’m sharing my college recruiting story from when I decided I wanted to play college ball, what steps I took to put me “on the map” and ultimately what made me choose my favorite University in the world.Leave a review on apple podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274 Similar episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:...

2023-08-3042 min

When The Cleats Come Off Where I think professional softball is headedThe recent WPF (Women’s Professional Fastpitch) draft inspired me to talk professional softball today with you; what I LOVE about the WPF and Athletes Unlimited, what MORE I believe needs to happen to really grow the game to where I think it can be, highlighting some of the INCREDIBLE athletes, managers and commissioners in the game right now and how you and I can help it keep growing which will in-turn keep inspiring girls to dream big and play at the highest level - for a living! Rate/review When the Cleats Come Off...

2023-04-1925 min

When The Cleats Come Off Softball Pre-Game Confidence Meditation (10 min)Today’s episode is a little different than most. This short, 10 minute episode is a softball-specific meditation to help athletes be in a more calm and relaxed state before their next big performance, so they can be more in control and confident with what’s about to happen. This includes practices I’ve learned from books like “Mind Gym: An athlete’s guide for inner excellence”, Sports Psychologists and Mental Performance Coaches I’ve learned from and personal experiences that helped me and my success as a player in college and professionally.Check out my Goal-Smasher Confidence Course - https...

2023-04-1212 min

When The Cleats Come Off How to work on better timing at the plateBEFORE you go straight to trying to fix your mechanics when things don’t go well early in the season, let’s check in on our timing! MOST hitters think they have to make a mechanical adjustment when it could have EASILY been prevented if we spent just a little more time in each hitting session working on TIMING. Here are a few of my favorite timing drills and mental skills to help you be on time more often come the most important games of the season!Drills referred to in the episode:3 Plate Drill - ht...

2023-04-0532 min

When The Cleats Come Off Coach Ballgame: How to make the game FUN againThe game of baseball (and softball) is our nation’s past-time for a reason and deserves to be played with FUN and FREEDOM as a top priority. Our game builds character, discipline, teamwork, drive and so much more, and this episode is highlighting how to get the most out of ourselves every time we get to step our cleats on that field. In a world of high performance anxiety, stress, and burnout, tune in to learn how to make our sport FUN again for all of us…parents, players and coaches alike!Follow Coach Ballgame on Instagram - ht...

2023-03-291h 18

When The Cleats Come Off How to make your thoughts HELP you rather than HURT you“90% of the game is half mental.” - Yogi Berra. When we start to understand that what separates the good from the GREAT is mastering our mental game, that’s when we truly live up to our potential when we play. In this episode you’ll learn strategies from my FAVORITE book “Mind Gym: An athlete’s guide to inner excellence” on how to stay focused, deal with adversity, stay motivated, avoid distractions and so much more.Check out the Goal-Smasher Confidence Course - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/offers/GTbUzZdm/checkout Find the book “Mind Gym”...

2023-03-2231 min

When The Cleats Come Off Kally Vander Valk: Owning your opportunityNo one knows when their next adversity is going to hit, but we can always be prepared for when it does come! This week on the podcast, Pitching Coach Kally V is here teaching us about adversity and how to overcome it once it arrives, what she wishes more parents knew about their athletes and what they go through, tips about recruiting, what led her to coaching after her traumatic career-ending injury, what it’s like coaching her daughter and so much more!Follow Kally on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachkallyv/H...

2023-03-151h 08

When The Cleats Come Off TRYOUTS! 10 ways to mentally prepare before “show time”Want to make sure you’re mentally prepared to thrive…ESPECIALLY at your next tryout?! This episode was MADE FOR YOU! From making sure your mind is ready for what’s to come to wearing your FAVE outfit to “look good, feel good, play good”, here are 10 things I wish I would have been able to hear before each and every tryout I ever had…or really before any important performance I was getting ready to play. GOOD LUCK!Check out our ABT merch and use code PODCAST10 for 10% off our empowerment gear - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/discount...

2023-03-0821 min

When The Cleats Come Off Erin Coffel: How she went from Midwest standout to All-American in the SECSO MANY have asked that we have a guest on the show who has “made it” from the Midwest and TODAY we get to make it happen! Erin Coffel is an Indiana native and 2x Gatorade Player of the Year currently competing at top-25 ranked Kentucky. She is an All-American, has led the SEC in many offensive categories, and still has two more seasons ahead of her! In this episode, you’ll learn about her unique recruiting process, what it was like training with her dad at home, why she believes her travel team is a HUGE reason why she wa...

2023-03-011h 07

When The Cleats Come Off 10 things to look for while watching college softballIf you want to be great at this game a REQUIREMENT is to watch the best do what they do. Today I’m giving you 10 ways to make the MOST out of your watching experience so that players, coaches AND parents can get your mental reps in while also being entertained by some of the very best in the game!Leave your own review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274 Follow Ashley on:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Facebook - http...

2023-02-2234 min

When The Cleats Come Off “Mamba Mentality” - How to become the best at what you doKobe was a legend we can learn so much from from not only his playing, but his PRACTICE and his influence on his team and his family. In honor of the recent anniversary of his passing, this is a LIVE recording I did soon after his tragic death in 2020. In this recording, I share a few lessons we can learn from Kobe, from stories about how he always demonstrated leadership and high standards to how WE can be outstanding at whatever we do. I hope you leave this one inspired!Leave your own review on Apple Podcasts...

2023-02-0818 min

When The Cleats Come Off Justin McLeod: What to expect this college softball seasonHere, we go! College softball is almost back in action and I have none other than one of the best college softball reporters in the game, Justin McLeod, here to share some of his predictions of the 2023 season, big match-ups we should be on the lookout for this year, HOW you can watch and track college softball all season long and some “behind the scenes” of some of your favorite college players and coaches!Follow Justin’s work on Extra Innings Softball - https://extrainningsoftball.com/category/college/ Follow Justin on Twitter - https...

2023-02-011h 00

When The Cleats Come Off 30 pieces of advice I’d give my younger selfIt’s my birthday week and, you guessed it, I turn 30! I want to celebrate this milestone by sharing a few short pieces of advice I needed to hear when I was younger Ash trying to figure out this crazy game and life! I hope you enjoy it as much as I loved creating it for you!Leave your own review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274 Follow Ashley on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Follow Ashley on Facebook - https://www.face...

2023-01-2550 min

When The Cleats Come Off Anna Burkhardt: Being different is a good thingYou’ve met my middle sis, but now it’s time to meet the THIRD Burkhardt child, volleyball star Anna Burkhardt! In this episode you’ll learn how it’s better to go with your gut than what everyone else is doing, how to br GREAT at your sport while also killing it in the classroom, how to be a more vocal leader and so much more!Follow Anna on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_annaburk https://www.ashleybtraining.com/ Similar episodes from When the C...

2023-01-1846 min

When The Cleats Come Off They key to making your goals happen in 2023Having a dream or goal is the easy part, but making them happen sometimes requires some guidance. In this episode you’ll learn the importance of having a goal, how to stay accountable and motivated to achieve it, the importance of being uncomfortable OFTEN and how to track your progress on your way there!Learn more about the 14-day Goal-Smasher Confidence course - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/offers/GTbUzZdm/checkout Follow Ashley on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Follow Ashley on Facebook - https://www.face...

2023-01-1139 min

When The Cleats Come Off Leah Amico: Living out the G.O.L.D. StandardWho better to learn from than someone who has done it ALL in our game?! We’re honored to have yet another Olympian, 3x Gold Medalist Leah Amico, join us on the podcast talking about her experience playing and representing her country on “The Dream Team”, lessons the game has taught her beyond the white lines, the power of goal-setting, the traits she believes every Olympian has and so much more!Learn more about Leah and her podcast - https://www.leahamico.com/ Follow Leah on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leah20usa/

2023-01-0442 min

When The Cleats Come Off Sue Enquist: 3 timeless truths parents can use to help your athlete find successThis is SUCH a treat! Today on the podcast, you’re getting a snippet of a Zoom call that parents of my Virtual Hitting Academy members received from one of our game’s finest, 11x National Champion, Sue Enquist earlier this year. She is sharing a few pillars or timeless “truths” that, when applied, will help your athletes find the ultimate success they’re looking for in the game and in life. *I recommend you have a notebook ready for this one!*Sign up for the Virtual Hitting Academy Waitlist - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/waitlist

2022-12-2835 min

When The Cleats Come Off No journey is cookie cutterZERO roads to the same destination are exactly the same in this game and it’s time to start owning yours instead of comparing it to others. Listen in to learn HOW you can take your game to the places you want to be no matter what side of the country you live on!Sign up for the Virtual Hitting Academy Waitlist - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/waitlist Review the podcast on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274 or Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ix6LNCDOAVmeTUVqym264?si...

2022-12-2135 min

When The Cleats Come Off Kristina Burkhardt: How to be a leader by exampleDo I believe everyone should strive to be better leaders by example? I DO! My sis is back on the podcast this week sharing some of the qualities she was taught to be a selfless leader on and off the field along with experiences she’s had that have helped her be vocal in the right moments, recover from failure quicker and especially be the leader her team needed her to be.Follow Kristina on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kristina_burkhardt/ Kristina Burkhardt: Her last dance in college softball - htt...

2022-12-141h 06

When The Cleats Come Off 10 ways to know you’re with a great coachGreat coaching is hard to find sometimes. Here are 10 qualities I’ve learned the BEST coaches in ANY sport have in common and why I think we should be playing for them!Review the podcast on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274 or Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ix6LNCDOAVmeTUVqym264?si=d681bca5aedb418b Follow Ashley on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Follow Ashley on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining ...

2022-12-0737 min

When The Cleats Come Off Chris Vasami: Make the most of this off-season“Start following your plan instead of your mood.” This is one of my FAVORITE quotes from today’s episode with former pro baseball player and great friend/mentor of mine in the game, Chris Vasami. This week we talk about all things off-season and how you should be training to make the absolute most of it!Follow Chris on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisvasami/Check out Chris’ website - https://www.vasamitraining.com/Get discounts (podcast10 & podship) on Empowerment Gear - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/ Simi...

2022-11-3055 min

When The Cleats Come Off 3 proven ways to build confidenceJust like your swing, your defense and your pitching, confidence is a SKILL! The more we work on it the better we’ll get at it and today I’m giving you three practices you can start doing TODAY to help build your confidence!Learn more about the 14-day Goal-Smasher Confidence course - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/offers/GTbUzZdm/checkout Follow Ashley on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:DO NOT do...

2022-11-2342 min

When The Cleats Come Off You should be doing this practice WEEKLY!Today I’m sharing a simple practice that will help boost your confidence, remind yourself of how great you are, and hopefully be one that you come back to OFTEN because it makes you feel AMAZING once you do it! It’s called building a STRENGTHS LIST! Learn more about the 14-day Goal-Smasher Confidence course - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/offers/GTbUzZdm/checkout Follow Ashley on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Follow Ashley on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining

2022-11-1614 min

When The Cleats Come Off Tori Vidales: How to stand out at first base and in the box!Olympian and 2x All-American, Tori Vidales is BACK on the show to talk about her love for first base, drills and things to think about to become GREAT at that position along with how she has become one of the most dominant hitters in the professional game! Follow Tori on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vidalestori/ Follow Ashley B Training on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Check out our NEW WTCCO Apparel! - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/ Help us grow the podcast and...

2022-11-091h 36

When The Cleats Come Off 5 ways to help balance being a student-athleteBalancing student-athlete life can be MESSY, but it doesn’t have to be! Today I’m sharing 5 ideas to start implementing into your routine that I PROMISE will help make your weeks less stressful and more manageable for the whole fam…because you deserve it.Check out the AG 365 Student-Athlete Planner - https://alwaysgrind365.com/products/ag-student-athlete-planner Follow Ashley on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:4 Qualities of Greatness - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the...

2022-11-0230 min

When The Cleats Come Off 10 softball secrets you should know!If you’re looking to learn some softball hacks from those who have “been there” to make you and your daughter’s experience in the game better THIS IS YOUR EPISODE! From cleaning those dirty white uniforms, what to NEVER forget on a road trip and how to stay warm on those cold weekends! Products mentioned in the episode: Fels Naptha cleaning bar - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J4YW43E/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d Heated...

2022-10-1939 min

When The Cleats Come Off Tori Vidales: Becoming an Olympian takes timeI’m so so excited to share with you one of the real-est humans in the game as she shares a lot about her journey from growing up in Texas to being a 2x All-American at A&M followed by pursuing a career in pro softball and living out her dream (and a lot of our dreams) at the Olympics for Team Mexico in 2021. She has so many great insights about the recruiting process, overcoming self-doubt, getting in the habit of asking questions and learning from your teammates and what it truly takes to become the best version of yo...

2022-10-121h 21

When The Cleats Come Off Jennifer Schwartz: Injury prevention and active recovery techniquesThe question we alllll have asked ourselves: “How do I make sure I don’t get injured?” Well, we can’t know when it will BUT we can learn and apply techniques in our routines to make these unhappy circumstances LESS likely to happen! This week, we get to learn from exercise physiologist, Jennifer Schwartz, how to take better care of our bodies in the form of active recovery, sleep, hydration, flexibility, injury prevention and injury management techniques and more! Hope you brought your notebook ‘cause you’ll certainly need it! Follow Jennifer on I...

2022-10-051h 10

When The Cleats Come Off Hitting Conversations: Posture and loose armsMy friend Liv was looking for some insight about her swing earlier this year, and I decided to record the conversation! We talk about her stance, posture, hand placement on the bat and a few more interesting topics regarding drills and how she can grow her game from home. Find more drills on our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/AshleyBurkhardtTraining Peek at some ABT Empowerment Gear and use code PODCAST10 for 10% off! - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/

2022-09-2834 min

When The Cleats Come Off China McCarney: Arm Conditioning and Mental TrainingBold statement from today’s podcast guest, VP and CFO of Jaeger Sports, China McCarney: “If you’re healthier, you can train more.” MOST of us aren’t taking the proper care of our arms before we train and it’s leading to wayyy to many injuries these days. Here, we talk about how to take the proper care of our arms consistently, and we even end with some mental training to help you have more of a clear mind when you play! Follow China on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chinamccarney/ Jaeger Sp...

2022-09-211h 17

When The Cleats Come Off Skylar Wallace: Speed kills - How to become an aggressive baserunnerHow do you learn how to become a better baserunner? TWO WAYS: 1) You watch the greats on the bases like a hawk when they play and 2) You listen and learn HOW THE BEST THINK (fearlessly!) and this week’s episode is just that! Florida Gator, Skylar Wallace, is a force to be reckoned with on the bases and other teams HATE when she gets on. You’ll learn why in this episode and what you can do today to start leveling up your baserunning game. Watch the interview on YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list...

2022-09-141h 16

When The Cleats Come Off 10 skills dogs can teach usA few weeks ago our first family dog passed and I thought in honor of her, I’d talk about a few things dogs can teach us about how to live life to the fullest, always look out for your people, don’t be afraid to get dirty every once in a while and more. Perspective is everything, and this might be the perfect episode to remind ourselves to not take ourselves too seriously and enjoy every moment we get to play. Check out the BRAND NEW WTCCO Gear! - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/

2022-09-0720 min

When The Cleats Come Off Carol Hutchins: Building a winning legacy, Part 2 of 2Last week we learned from Michigan Softball legend Carol Hutchins how she has been able to sustain so much success with her program over the 38 years of her tenure as head coach and this week we get to honor that legacy by talking about one of her favorite topics of all-time “Title IX” and how our game would be essentially nowhere without this incredible law opening up equality to male and female athletes. You’re going to want to tune in to this history lesson. Watch the full interview on YouTube - https://youtube.com/playli...

2022-08-3144 min

When The Cleats Come Off Carol Hutchins: Building a winning legacy, Part 1 of 2Winning is in Carol Hutchins’ blood, and today, we get to learn from the current winningest coach in all of NCAA D1 Softball history a bit of the system that has led to Michigan Softball’s consistent national success. We also dive in on Coach Hutch’s take on how the game has evolved over her tenure and how we as parents and coaches can continue to grow the game and prepare our athletes for ultimate success after softball. Follow Coach Hutch on Twitter - https://twitter.com/UMCoachHutch Watch the “HUTCH” doc...

2022-08-2450 min

When The Cleats Come Off DO NOT do these 5 things with your athleteThroughout my not only 8 years of coaching college and youth athletes but also learning from some of the best coaches and parents in the game, here are 5 things I’ve learned that should definitely be avoided when it comes to helping your athlete reach her potential. One of these MIGHT ruffle some feathers! Check out the BRAND NEW WTCCO Gear! - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/ Follow Ashley on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Follow Ashley on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Ash...

2022-08-1728 min

When The Cleats Come Off Dr. Amber Selking: Winning the Mental GameWho would have thought there’s a proven playbook that can help you be the best and most confident version of you on the field?! Well, crazy enough there is and Dr. Amber Selking spills all 8 PROVEN “plays” that can help with building confidence, managing your emotions and be a PEAK performer when your best is needed. (This is an episode I guarantee you’ll be listening to more than once!) Check out the book “Winning the Mental Game: The Playbook for Building Championship Mindsets” here - https://selkingperformance.com/books/ Learn more abou...

2022-08-1051 min

When The Cleats Come Off Beth Zachary: How to coach your athlete and grow ChampionsWhat if we look at building a good team culture as building the PEOPLE on our team BEFORE their skills? There are few high school coaches dominating the competitive high school game as much as Beth Zachary and crazy enough, championships are NOT a top priority for her. I’m excited to get our first high school coach on the podcast this week sharing a bit of how she builds a championship culture and amazing leaders through her program! Watch the interview on YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr

2022-08-031h 25

When The Cleats Come Off 6 proven ways to elevate your game TODAYThis is a special episode. Today, I’m giving you an inside look and sharing snippets of 6 HUGE topics that guest speakers have recently spoken to my Virtual Hitting Academy members about that are sooooo important in our game to know (in order of appearance): Joe Moroney: How to become a more dominant hitter through journaling Kendall Burton: The key to overcoming self doubt and adversity Chris Vasami: How to bring your practices into games Kristina Burkhardt: How to balance school AND softball well Natasha Watley: Competing under pressure of the Olympics and failure recovery Sue Enquist: How to...

2022-06-2947 min

When The Cleats Come Off Find your bird (focus)Finding our focus is hard, especially when we’re performing in a big moment. This week, let’s dive into the brain and an analogy to help us find more clarity when we play which will, in turn, maximize our success when the pressure is high. Join the Virtual Hitting Academy Waitlist - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/waitlist Winning the Mental Game: A Playbook for Building Championship Mindsets by Dr. Amber Selking - https://www.amplifypublishing.com/product/winning-the-mental-game-the-playbook-for-building-championship-mindsets/ Sue Enquist Episodes on WTCCO - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.c...

2022-06-2223 min

When The Cleats Come Off 8 ways to avoid mental fatigue & burnout with School Counselor Holly Hensley19 years of school counseling, playing a collegiate sport and now parenting two teenage athletes herself has taught today’s guest, Holly Hensley, MANY places in sport where we could do better for our athletes. She went viral on Facebook for sharing a few of her answers as to why she believes stress and mental health issues are at an all time high, and what we can start doing about it. Tap here to view Holly’s Facebook post - https://www.facebook.com/holly.b.hensley/posts/10166064347345231 Connect with Holly on LinkedI...

2022-06-081h 03

When The Cleats Come Off Ashley Carter: How to be more confidently YOUOwning who we are is a MUST if we want to be great at anything. Coach Ashley Carter, current University of Washington Volunteer Assistant and Founder of LeadHERShip Athletics, shares the story of how one basketball coach inspired and changed the way she looked at herself and her game, the power of off-days and how to make the most of them, why comparison is being looked at the wrong way and so much more! Cheers to helping our athletes learn there’s only one THEM, and that’s their superpower! For more on Ashley Carter and h...

2022-04-2753 min

When The Cleats Come Off Scott Burkhardt: What it’s like being a “softball dad”, Part 2 of 2Dad’s back on the show answering some of YOUR questions like: “How do you find the right coach?”, “When do I know when is the right time to let go of coaching my daughter?” and “How can I best support her and her dreams?”. And of course you’ll find out who the favorite Burkhardt child is ;) Check out the first episode with my dad here - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/scott-burkhardt-what-it-s-like-being-a-softball-dad-part-1-of-2/ Follow for more on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Similar Episodes of When the...

2022-04-0647 min

When The Cleats Come Off Scott Burkhardt: What it’s like being a “softball dad”, Part 1 of 2A LOT of you have asked for this interview and it’s here! This week, my dad and I are sitting down talking about our journey through the game together, his experience coaching me before and even in travel ball, HIS version of my softball timeline, and more. My dad is one of my biggest fans, and I’m excited for you to learn why I’m one of his! Check out Ashley B Training on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/AshleyBurkhardtTraining Follow for more on Instagram - https://www.insta...

2022-03-3055 min

When The Cleats Come Off LIVE Q&A: Handling pressure, bonding with new teammatesI recently did a LIVE Q&A where I asked YOU what questions you wanted more insight on, so today, I’m answering questions like: “How do I create a bond with new teammates? How do I deal with pressure from my coaches and teammates?, How do I know which drills to do in my swing?”, and more! Learn more on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ 14-Day Goal-Smasher Course - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/offers/GTbUzZdm/checkout www.ashleybtraining.com Episodes referred to i...

2022-03-2322 min

When The Cleats Come Off The time I hated softballBelieve it or not, there was a time I didn’t love softball. Here’s the story and how I was able to find myself and the love I have for the game again. Learn more on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ 14-Day Goal-Smasher Course - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/offers/GTbUzZdm/checkout www.ashleybtraining.com Episodes referred to in this episode: How to be your biggest critic AND your biggest fan with Phillies Mental Skills Coach Hannah Huesm...

2022-03-1626 min

When The Cleats Come Off Why you should be watching college softballIn this episode I’m giving you 5 reasons why you should be watching softball and what to start looking out for so you can learn from the players and coaches and grow your game even more! Follow me on Instagram for updates on college softball! - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Episodes referred to in this episode: Kristina Burkhardt: Her “Last Dance” in college softball - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/kristina-burkhardt-her-last-dance-in-college-softball/ A SIT DOWN WITH MY ROLE MODEL - Caitlin Lowe - https://ash...

2022-02-2224 min

When The Cleats Come Off Kristina Burkhardt: Her “Last Dance” in college softballMy middle sis has entered the chat! Learn a bit of us growing up in the game, her love of the outfield, some of her recruiting story, how she has overcome breaking BOTH her hands, and what she’s thinking about going into her final collegiate season! Get ready for some laughs, some tears and some fun! Follow Kristina on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kristina_burkhardt/ Watch this Interview on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr Similar topics we’ve had on...

2022-02-1645 min

When The Cleats Come Off Amanda Lorenz: How to get the MOST out of yourself in the boxThis week, we have one of the most PASSIONATE softball players on the podcast and it’s none other than Florida Gator standout, Amanda Lorenz! She’s here teaching us what a true competitor looks like in the box, how she believes athletes become “burnt-out” and what it’s like being able to say she is one of the newest members of Team USA! Follow Amanda on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amandalorenz Check out the ABT Winter Collection and get 10% off your first order with code “PODCAST10” - https://ashley-b-trainin...

2022-02-0228 min

When The Cleats Come Off 10 things softball has taught me…It’s my BIRTHDAY WEEK and I wanted to give you a special episode reflecting on the ten biggest things this game has taught me AND IS STILL TEACHING ME to this day. We talk about things like patience, respect, bravery and more and I hope it inspires you and your athlete to “play” for something bigger than her and maybe learn a few ways to really enjoy the game to the fullest and avoid burnout. Follow Ashley on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Join the conversation inside the ABT Commu...

2022-01-2645 min

When The Cleats Come Off GOALS: It’s supposed to be hard…Creating a goal is the easy part, but if you’re not actually COMMITTED to it, it’s just a fantasy. Learn what the difference is between someone who actually MAKES their goals happn vs. someone who would “like” for their goals to happen. There's a big difference. Follow Ashley on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Write a review of this episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274 Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off: Having a goal is the key to...

2022-01-1930 min

When The Cleats Come Off Ben-Marvin Egel: A few things golf can teach us, Part 2 of 2Here’s where my hubby and I get more into the nitty gritty of how we were both raised to be elite competitors, a little of what his experience caddying on the PGA tour looked like and what he believes differentiates the GREAT from the average in any sport. Join the Virtual Hitting Academy (Enrollment closes January 14th!) - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0 Follow Ashley on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off: 5 ways to...

2022-01-1246 min

When The Cleats Come Off Ben-Marvin Egel: A few things golf can teach us, Part 1I have NEVER done an episode like this before…today I’m sitting down with my HUSBAND talking about all things 5 months of married life has taught us (of course!), what the toughest mental sport of all time (GOLF) can teach us about our mental game, the importance of composure and more! Was this my favorite interview so far?! HECK YES IT WAS! Join the Virtual Hitting Academy (Enrollment ends January 14th!) - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0 Follow Ashley on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Si...

2022-01-0538 min

When The Cleats Come Off 10 hitting challenges to amp up your hittingToday, I’m giving you a list of 10 hitting challenges you can add to your practices to level up your hitting and learn how to COMPETE and SUCCEED UNDER PRESSURE! Virtual Hitting Academy Waitlist - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/waitlist ABT Community Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/abtcommunity Similar episodes of When the Cleats Come Off: Gratitude and a few hitting tips - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cqwex2C43ShfZLQAsEsZp?si=adab95c73aa847c0 10 Ways Athletes Can Wor...

2021-12-2923 min

When The Cleats Come Off Jordan Taylor: Pitch calling and approach, Part 2 of 2In part two of my conversation with Taylor we dive into how to be more confident with your pitch calling, how to make adjustments when things don’t go your way, and what a hitter’s body language can tell you about them. Jordan’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/7ordan7aylor/ Virtual Hitting Academy Waitlist - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/waitlist Always Grind 365 Notebooks - https://alwaysgrind365.com/collections/softball Watch this interview on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_L...

2021-12-2244 min

When The Cleats Come Off Jordan Taylor: Pitch calling and approach, Part 1 of 2One of the greatest pitchers of all time teaches us how to develop confidence as a pitcher, tips on how she throws her curveball, screwball, change up and more, why she loves any opportunity to “trick the brain” of hitters, and the odd similarities between pitching and hitting. Jordan’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/7ordan7aylor/ Virtual Hitting Academy Waitlist - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/waitlist Goal-Smasher Confidence Course - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/2-week-course-opt-in Watch this interview on YouTube - https://www.y...

2021-12-1545 min

When The Cleats Come Off Gratitude and a few hitting tips‘Tis the season to be grateful! In this episode I share a gratitude practice that has absolutely changed the game for me and also a snippet of a LIVE recording where I answered a few hitting questions covering swing mechanics and a few successful hitting approaches I used at the plate! Join the ABT Email List! - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/sign-up-for-my-email-list Get 10% off your next ABT Gear order w/ code “podcast10” - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/ Find the show notes and video from this episode here - https://w...

2021-11-2431 min

When The Cleats Come Off 5 things to work on this off seasonHere are five (of what I think are the biggest) things I believe athletes should be spending the MOST on this off season! I challenge you to find the one that sticks out to you and MASTER it! Sign up for the Nov 1st Hitting Workshop - https://calendly.com/ashleybtraining/abt-elite-hitting-workshop?month=2021-11 Find ABT on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/AshleyBurkhardtTraining Learn more about the Virtual Hitting Academy - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/become-a-member Listen to the Elite Baseball Talk on...

2021-10-2036 min

When The Cleats Come Off LIVE Q&A: Recruiting tips, addressing playing time, and more!This week, I’m bringing you a LIVE Q&A I did a few weeks ago where the questions asked by YOU were INCREDIBLE! I’m answering questions like: Should youth athletes watch Athletes Unlimited Softball? Where do I begin with recruiting?! How do I stay positive when things aren't going well? Are rivalries a good thing?...and more! I love giving you a bit of inside access to these Instagram lives, and if you enjoyed it and want to join me for the next LIVE check out my Instagram on Mondays so see when I’ll be...

2021-09-2938 min

When The Cleats Come Off Become a complete hitterThis week, you'll learn tips on how athletes can master the elements of feel, posture and connection in their swing so that they can set themselves up to be the most confident and strong version of themselves in the box...a complete, fierce and confident hitter. If you want to claim your discount on the Complete Hitter 4-Week course beginning on June 20th, tap here!** - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/offers/No2JMUbg?coupon_code=PODCAST Visit my YouTube Channel to view the drills discussed in this episode - https://www.you...

2021-06-1658 min

When The Cleats Come Off The ultimate at-home hitting routineThe ultimate at-home hitting routine Great hitting comes from CONSISTENCY. Here’s a hitting routine blueprint to MAXIMIZE your at-home work and see results in your game sooner...by keeping it simple. Check out the 9 hitting zones - https://www.instagram.com/p/COlDejXgvhT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Join the Virtual Hitting Mastermind on June 10th! - https://calendly.com/ashleybtraining/free-hitting-mastermind?month=2021-06 Join the “Complete Hitter” 4-Week Course Waitlist - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/complete-hitter-waitlist Follow Ashley...

2021-06-0933 min

When The Cleats Come Off Katie Spada: How food can work FOR us and not against us!This week, I’m interviewing Katie Spada who is a former Ohio State Synchronized Swimmer, National Champion, and now Registered Dietitian teaching former athletes how to understand their identity and relationship with food after sport. We’re talking about how to build a healthy relationship with food and understanding how it can help us perform at the highest level, how to love our bodies and what they can do for us, and we even get into body image and how we’re BOTH still struggling with it ourselves from time to time! She also gives us tips on how ALL FO...

2021-05-261h 06

When The Cleats Come Off Tisha Mahon: Recruiting Talk - Communication and Finding your WHYThe recruiting process doesn’t have to be scary. This week, the recruiting queen herself, Tisha Mayhon is going to be sharing tips on where to start with recruiting and steps you should be taking TODAY to set you up for success in the future. Tisha is a former University of North Carolina outfielder who now spends her time teaching athletes how to find their dream school and keeping the process as simple as possible. Even if your athlete isn’t quite at this stage yet, Tish gives incredible advice on how to find your WHY, how to stand out...

2021-05-121h 07

When The Cleats Come Off AJ Andrews: How to Break Barriers and Take NamesAshley sits down this week with AJ Andrews, who is the first female Rawlings Gold Glove Winner, and one of the most talented, confident and empowering female athletes in softball. Learn how one diving play was enough to start being looked at by LSU Softball, the importance of playing with swagger, who she looked up to in the game growing up, how her dad taught her to walk into every room with commanding presence, and how she's breaking MORE barriers inside her brand new podcast! Tune in to Barrier Breaking Women on Spotify - https://o...

2021-03-311h 14

When The Cleats Come Off “Home Run Roadmap - LIVE Coaching Call”Does your athlete want to hit her first home run or maybe have a big goal she wants to achieve? In this episode, learn how you can help your athlete develop a roadmap to her goals, and some tips on how to make them happen for her sooner! It’s our job to help HER gain control of her goals and the work it’s going to take to make them happen, and this is your episode to help guide her towards who she wants to be! This is a coaching call I recorded LIVE on Instagram with one of m...

2021-03-2434 min

When The Cleats Come Off Part 2 with Aubree Munro Watson: Leadership Behind the Plate, Identity Struggles, Athletes Unlimited and Church on the DirtGEAR UP because Aubree is about to get SOOO passionate about her love of catching! From the importance of building a relationship with her pitchers, knowing AND PLAYING to your strengths, why selflessness is a GOOD THING, when to call a timeout and (what to say to your pitcher to pick her up), how to best communicate with your coach, and SO MUCH MORE! Stay tuned ‘til the end where Aubree shares a bit of her Athletes Unlimited experience, how she lost her identity at Florida and the incredible ministry called “Church on the Dirt” that she and a few US...

2021-03-101h 10

When The Cleats Come Off Natasha Watley: The Art of SlappingWhat if we started looking at our softball talents as an “art from” instead of just skill? This week, meet 4-Time All-American at UCLA, 2-Time Team USA Softball Olympic Medalist, and first ever African American Softball player to compete for Team USA in the Olympics, Natasha Watley! Learn from one of the greatest slappers our game has ever seen the foundations of a great slapper, the similarities between slapping and hitting, how and when slappers should execute three different types of slaps, how she would defend herself at short-stop (LOVED this answer!), how Hall of Fame Coach Sue Enquist beli...

2021-02-2452 min

When The Cleats Come Off Part 2 with Delaney Spaulding: Overcoming the Ultimate InjuryJoin me for Part 2 of the conversation with Team USA shortstop, Delaney Spaulding. Last week, you learned about Delaney’s journey to becoming an Olympic athlete and the sacrifices it took to get her there. But this week, we learn about the devastating injury that almost stripped that Olympic dream away from her. Here’s the story of her overcoming a heartbreaking ACL tear, how COVID had an impact on her recovery, the power of incredible teammates and coaches and her advice on why it’s important to keep injured athletes involved with the team, even when they aren’t cleare...

2021-02-1046 min

When The Cleats Come Off 3 “little” things we NEED to start celebrating!Confidence comes from building upon successes, and if we ONLY look at the BIG successes as “wins” NO WONDER why our athletes struggle with confidence! So, here are three “little” things we need to start celebrating, so we can build upon these “wins” and help your athlete become more confident, driven, and invincible. Learn more about the #SMASHTRIBE Academy - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/become-a-member Join our exclusive ABT Community Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMASHTRIBE Follow (and tag!) me on Instagram of you listening to this episode! - @ashleybtraining...

2021-01-2724 min

When The Cleats Come Off A SIT DOWN WITH MY ROLE MODEL - Caitlin LoweNot many people honor, love and respect the game of softball as much as Caitlin Lowe does. It’s been a dream of Ashley’s to have her role model on When the Cleats Come Off AND IT’S FINALLY HAPPENING! Caitlin Lowe is a 4-Time All-American, back-to-back National Champion, Olympic silver medalist, 3-Time Professional All-Star, and now is an Associate Head Coach alongside Mike Candrea at her alma-mater. In this episode, Ashley sits down with Caitlin to talk about her love for the art of slapping, baserunning and outfield, what some of the best coaches in her lif...

2021-01-201h 14

When The Cleats Come Off How to Stay Motivated Amidst the Chaos (Former Live Show April 20th)In the middle of all this chaos...it seemed like the right time to step away from all the distractions and remind others (and myself) that we still have control of one important thing...OUR GOALS! Here’s a former Live Coaching I did on Facebook and Instagram to share a few of my favorite tips to motivate ourselves, especially when we’re feeling a little lost. Enjoy! - Learn more about the $7 #GOALSMASHER Course - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/2-week-course-opt-in Watch the VIDEO version of this recording on YouTube - https...

2020-11-1142 min

When The Cleats Come Off Your Athlete Needs to be VersatileIf y’all know my story, I went to Purdue University thinking I was going to be an outfielder, but then quickly was transformed into a second baseman and eventual first baseman. I have NO DOUBT in my mind that because I was a versatile athlete who played multiple sports and had been exposed to so many roles and positions growing up, THAT’S how I was able to become a starter as a freshman at Purdue. This episode is going to teach you a few ways you can help your athlete become more versatile because you NEVER know what...

2020-09-0224 min

When The Cleats Come Off 10 Ways Athletes Can Work From HomeAt the very beginning of COVID-19, tons of athletes expressed to me that they were worried about the unknowns of the pandemic and were lacking motivation to keep chugging towards their goals….so here was my solution. I came up with 10 ways athletes can “work from home” and enhance their physical AND mental games inside of quarantine...and this week’s podcast is that VERY list! Even though the circumstances may not be in your favor, there's ALWAYS a way you can develop your game without even going to practice or playing! $7 Goal...

2020-08-2628 min

When The Cleats Come Off Having a Goal is the Key To EverythingGoals give us direction. Goals give us motivation. Goals help us reach for a better version of ourselves! If you don’t have a goal yet, you’re in luck because TODAY we’re going to go over the step-by-step process on how to CREATE one and set yourself up to ACHIEVE it! P.s. you might want to save this episode for later so once you REACH this goal, it’ll be time to create a new one!* Resources $7 Goal-Smasher Course: https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/2-week-course-opt-in Rachel Hollis - Author of “Girl...

2020-08-1232 min

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