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When The Cleats Come OffAlliance All-Star Game Recap!Come with me as I take you on my journey coaching in the Alliance Fastpitch All-Star game (found on ESPN+) with players committed to Oklahoma, Washington, UCLA, Notre Dame AND MORE!Learn more about Alliance Fastpitch - https://thealliancefastpitch.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 Join the Virtual Hitting Academy - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0 Join our When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.fac...2025-07-2326 minWhen The Cleats Come OffDo it scaredAll of us hurt our progress by just showing up when we feel like it. This is your reminder that most days you’re not going to “feel like” putting in the work BUT consistency compiles, excuses are slowing us down and it’s ACTION that’s going to get us where we want to be in our game. Check out the Goal-Smasher Confidence Course - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/offers/GTbUzZdm/checkout Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cle...2025-07-0910 minWhen The Cleats Come Off8 lessons the 2025 WCWS teams can teach usEach of the well deserved teams participating in the 2025 WCWS can teach us some valuable lessons we can take into our own “games” and make us all better players, coaches and parents. I guarantee you’ll watch each of these teams differently after you hear them.Join the Virtual Hitting Academy #smashtribe - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0 Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...2025-05-2835 minWhen The Cleats Come OffBuilding a successful at-home practice SYSTEM to achieve your goalsWithout proper habits and concrete SYSTEMS, our goals are so much harder to achieve! In this 30min recorded mental skills workshop with my Virtual Hitting Academy Members, we discussed how to create a S.M.A.R.T. goal and most importantly how to develop a disciplined at-home training system which will help you reach that goal FASTER and create the discipline to show up and train, especially when distractions get in our way,Read “Atomic Habits” by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3WMpKmM View the VHA Membership - https://www.ashle...2025-02-0528 minWhen The Cleats Come OffWhy I LOVE MLB Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki…and why you should too!There are VERY few baseball players I loved watching as much as Ichiro, so I decided to devote an entire “fangirling” episode to him now that he was just elected into the MLB Hall of Fame this week for being one of the best hitters and respectable players the game has ever seen. Learn the “Ichiro Drill” on my YouTube Channel - https://youtu.be/dy0dVzGXdsg Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts (200th giveaway rules below!) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274 Join o...2025-01-2930 minWhen The Cleats Come OffKevin 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 17When The Cleats Come OffParents - 3 things your daughter needs from youThis snippet from a parent session I led at Amanda Schaefer’s Fearless Warrior Retreat breaks down a few key elements to consider to help grow the bond between you and your athlete and help her reach her goals without feeling like you’re overstepping!Join the Virtual Hitting Academy - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social media!Website - https...2024-08-2822 minWhen The Cleats Come OffYour goals should have you OBSESSED - here’s why!When you become obsessed with becoming the best version of you as an athlete, you may be surprised with what you can achieve. Here’s a clip from my speech at the Fearless Warrior Retreat in Omaha, Nebraska about how to choose the right goal for you, make sure you focus on the process and also why having good role models to look up to can help you stay inspired and driven in your pursuit of it!Learn more about the Fearless Warrior Program - https://www.fearlesswarriorprogram.com/ Follow and share wit...2024-07-3124 minWhen The Cleats Come OffCoach Lindsey Nadler: Building confidence and a Mental EdgeEvery great athlete does some type of mental skills training and this episode will help your athlete find her inner edge and believe in herself more than she ever has before. You’ll learn from Mental Performance Coach, Lindsey Nadler, what separates the good from the great, how parents can help their daughter own her mistakes and move on from failure quickly and also teaches athletes a few ways you can build your identity not just as a softball player but as a confident woman who is resilient and owns who she is. Follow Coach Lindsey on Tik...2024-07-241h 03When The Cleats Come OffSigns 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 minWhen The Cleats Come OffAlex Storako: Playing with a chip on your shoulderUniversity of Michigan grad and 2023 National Champion at Oklahoma, Alex Storako, joins us today to talk about how some of her biggest failures prepared her to thrive on the biggest stage. She also answers some questions from some of our Virtual Hitting Academy members like: What her presence and self-talk looks like for her on the mound, why it’s important to have a great pitcher-catcher relationship, her experience playing for two HOF coaches, how she’s gotten through many mental blocks on the mound, the importance of building trust with her defense and more!Follow Alex on I...2024-07-1038 minWhen The Cleats Come OffHow to hit the high pitch (and other locations) betterSometimes we can make hitting a little more complicated than it needs to be. In this episode, I’m sharing three tips on how to train to hit the high pitch (and other locations) with more ease from a tee warm up that I swear by, a productive mindset approach and a front toss drill to help you build discipline at the plate.Watch the 9 spot tee tee warm up (45 swings) on YouTube - https://youtu.be/H9t01wsvShc?si=IQjzlEpDkf0ih-VI Get $10 off VHA with code PODCAST10 - https://www.ash...2024-07-0328 minWhen The Cleats Come OffAubree Munro Watson: Softball is BACK in the Olympics in 2028 but…in Oklahoma City?Hear from a former Florida Gator and 2020 Olympian, Aubree Munro Watson, why softball will NOT be played this round in Paris, her unique (COVID) Olympic experience in Tokyo 2020 and why she doesn’t agree with the decision for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic softball games to be played in Oklahoma City. Her take is unlike any you will see, and I’m so grateful to have her on talking about it!Follow Aubree on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aubree1munro/?hl=en and Twitter - https://x.com/Aubree_Munro1 Read USA S...2024-06-2643 minWhen The Cleats Come OffHitting Mentality: Do’s and Don’tsYour thoughts in the box can either HELP you or HURT you, and here are 10 ways you can shift your mindset and training to give you the best chances as possible to be successful in the box and beyond!Previous episodes mentioned:Ep. 67 - 10 hitting challenges to amp up your hitting - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/dc50d78b-e2d9-40ce-9f90-cf9d2129f2b1 Ep. 127 - Erin Coffel: How she went from Midwest standout to All-American at Kentucky - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/dbebe068-2a3a-4088-92de...2024-06-1928 minWhen The Cleats Come Off6 mentalities to help you stand out this summer (inspired by the WCWS)This 2024 WCWS was incredible, so incredible that I broke down some of the key moments and players that we can be inspired by and learn from to help us stand out and play to our potential this summer!Previous episodes mentioned:Ep. 141 - Kaitlyn McNally: Maximize performance through nutrition - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c749c6e5-6eb5-4efe-8dd9-e9bc7fef0e97 Ep. 22 - How What You Eat Affects Your Performance with Non-Diet Dietitian - Katie Hake - https://player.captivate.fm/ep...2024-06-1225 minWhen The Cleats Come OffPre-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 minWhen The Cleats Come OffLizzy Ristano: Swing fundamentals and how to build your competitivenessA huge hitting MENTOR of mine and former Notre Dame Softball Hitting Coach, Lizzy Ristano, is on the show this week talking about the importance of consistently practicing swing fundamentals, timing and tempo, the power of visualization and creating and owning your own style as a hitter. Get ready to boost your hitting IQ and learn what you should be including in your next hitting practice (coaches AND players, alike)!Reach out to Lizzy and see the full podcast shownotes here - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/blog/lizzy-ristano-lizzy-ristano-swing-fundamentals-and-how-to-build-your-competitiveness Learn more about WeCOACH...2024-05-011h 02When The Cleats Come Off12 things I’ve learned about being a parentI can’t believe I’ve been a Mom for an entire YEAR! Here are 12 lessons I’ve learned through raising Barrett these past 12 months that I’m definitely going to need to remind myself of in the future. Enjoy!Join the When the Cleats Come Off Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274 Follow and share with me your favorite p...2024-04-2441 minWhen The Cleats Come OffKeke 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 08When The Cleats Come OffEver grateful.How do you know you chose the right university to represent? My experience traveling across the country to watch Purdue Men’s Basketball compete for a National Championship this week solidified that I played at the right school (for me). You deserve to find the right school FOR YOU. Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274 Past episodes of WTCCO like this one:Ep. 70 - Ben-Marvin Egel: A few things golf can teach us, Part 1 of 2 - ht...2024-04-1013 minWhen The Cleats Come Off5 ways to be a GREAT parent from the standsToday I’m sharing a list of do’s and don’ts that will make your experience watching softball better as a parent, and it will especially help your athlete’s experience on the field so she can perform her best and really gain confidence while doing so!Join the When the Cleats Come Off Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274 Past episodes o...2024-03-2734 minWhen The Cleats Come OffErin 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 minWhen The Cleats Come OffYou can let adversity define you or shape you (you choose!)Adversity hits every single one of us but the difference between the average players and the ELITE ones are the ones who see adversity as a catapult to their next success. Today you’ll hear 3 big adversities I’ve faced in my career that I was able to learn and become better from, so you can learn a bit of what TO do and NOT TO DO when failure/adversity comes your way.Check out my $7 Goal-Smasher 14-Day Confidence Course - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/offers/GTbUzZdm/checkout Follow and share with me yo...2024-03-1339 minWhen The Cleats Come OffAmanda Scarborough: The life of a softball analystOne of the best college softball analysts in the game, Amanda Scarborough, is BACK on the podcast this week sharing a bit of her behind the scenes life behind the mic, why she thinks pitchers are struggling a bit more early on this year, her take on the new rules we’ve seen implemented this season (like a pitch clock and allowing pitchers to be airborne), a breakdown of how YOU can find and watch games, and some of her predictions for the rest of the D1 season.Amanda’s post on how to find/watch college soft...2024-03-0637 minWhen The Cleats Come OffA little encouragement before tryoutsTryouts can be a stressful and scary time, but it doesn’t have to be! Here’s an episode to get your mind right before an important moment in your career and help you play a little more free but still FOCUSED! You’ve got this!Check out the Always Grind 365 SA Planner - https://alwaysgrind365.com/discount/ASHLEYB Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/ YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr Instagram...2024-02-2826 minWhen The Cleats Come OffKevin Hinde: Breaking the stigma of travel ballTravel softball has gotten a “bad rap” lately, but today’s guest, Kevin Hinde - Coach of 18U Team NC, is doing it RIGHT. From helping 30+ players in the Team NC organization get recruited to developing top-notch practices, players, team culture (and coaching staff!), Kevin is the perfect guest to crush the stigma of travel ball and show us how to do it right – even at the pressures of the highest level. Follow Kevin and Team NC 18U - https://www.teamncfastpitch.com/page/show/3310157-18u-hinde-all-seasons- Follow Team NC Hinde on Twitter...2024-02-211h 01When The Cleats Come OffMorgan 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 minWhen The Cleats Come Off5 reasons why college softball should be on your TV this weekendI’ve said it before and it’s worth saying again – we NEED to get our athletes watching the college game to not only learn how the game is played and executed at a high level, but to also inspire them to think and play BIGGER than they ever thought imaginable! Here is a list of 5 important reasons why we all need to tap into college softball this Spring, and also WHERE you can tune in!Nearly 3,200 games on ESPN platforms article - https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2024/01/espn-hits-home-run-with-nearly-3200-regular-season-softball-games-across-platforms/ MLB Network to air...2024-02-0731 minWhen The Cleats Come OffGet to know how an umpire thinks with Pro Victor CanalesMost of the time umpires are misunderstood and it’s time to give them a voice! This week on the pod, we have professional and collegiate umpire, Victor Canales, sharing a bit of his experience behind the plate (the good, bad and sometimes ugly), the preparation that goes into this profession, insight of the struggle umpires endure and what the commonalities are between the best umpires in the game. Parents and coaches are a BIG reason why some of the best umpires quit the profession which is why we’re at an all-time low on good umpires. We need to f...2024-01-3124 minWhen The Cleats Come OffThe key to boosting your athlete’s confidence and problem-solving skillsThis one element can transform not only how your athlete performs under pressure but also how she carries herself in LIFE! I’m so glad I had parents and coaches teaching me this important skill early on so I could truly live out my potential on and off the field!Learn more about the Virtual Hitting Academy Monthly Membership - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0 Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/ YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list...2024-01-2432 minWhen The Cleats Come OffDonnie Danklefsen: Winning teams, cultures and leaders leave cluesSuccess looks different for everyone, but when it comes to work-ethic, leadership and straight up “guts” when a lot is on the line – the best teams do things similarly. Learn from 2023’s Division 3 National Championship Head Coach, Donnie Danklefsen, what it took from himself, his staff and most importantly his PLAYERS to hoist up the trophy this past season and how he was able to transform this program into something GREAT.Follow Trine Softball - https://www.trinethunder.com/sports/sball/index Follow Donnie on Twitter - https://twitter.com/CoachD_TUSB Follo...2024-01-171h 00When The Cleats Come Off5 hitting tips to make 2024 the best year yet at the plate!The BEST hitters I know really put and emphasis on the little (and sometimes boring) elements of their training which is the exact reason why they are the best. Here are 5 of what I believe are some of the most important things you can be doing this off-season to make this spring/summer your best yet at the plate!Get $20 off the Gold VHA Membership - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/offers/vor2GWwW?coupon_code=GOLD20 Learn more about the Virtual Hitting Academy - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0 ...2024-01-1033 minWhen The Cleats Come OffCoach Carol Hutchins: The secret sauce to successful teamsEveryone wants to be a part of a successful team, but not everyone is willing to work for it. Learn from 2005 National Champion and the winningest coach in Division 1 softball, Carol Hutchins, what she’s seen the most successful players and teams do that set themselves apart from the rest. Learn more about the Virtual Hitting Academy! - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0 Learn more about the Fearless Warrior Program (use code ASHLEYB50 for $50 off!) - https://www.fearlesswarriorprogram.com/enrollment Follow and share with me your favorite parts on so...2024-01-0332 minWhen The Cleats Come OffConquer your BIGGEST fear…& a BIG announcement!What’s your biggest fear? For most athletes it’s letting our teammates down that gets us stuck in a negative mindset which ends up hurting our performance. Today, I’m hanging with my good friend and Founder of Fearless Fastpitch, Amanda Schaefer, and we’re talking about how to conquer that big fear, own what makes you, YOU and learn the biggest key to repeating our successes. And stay tuned for a HUGE announcement I’ve been keeping secret (that you’re the FIRST to know about!)Everything you need to know about becoming a Virtual Hitting Acad...2023-12-2737 minWhen The Cleats Come OffHow to consistently add mental toughness into your trainingIn order to feel more prepared and relaxed for games, we NEED to make our practices tougher. Today, I’m sharing a conversation I had with my VIrtual Hitting Academy members going over some of my favorite mental challenges to intentionally add into your practice that will help you build your mental grit and resilience to help prepare you for the big pressure moments in games.Join the Virtual Hitting Academy Waitlist - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/waitlist Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social!Website - htt...2023-12-2035 minWhen The Cleats Come OffAsia Mape: How to enjoy the game more WITH your athleteWe all want to do what’s best for our athletes and today’s guest is no exception. Learning from her mistakes as a sports parent with her daughter (as you may have read in her viral blog “My daughter quit sports and this is what youth sports parents need to know”), Award Winning Sports Journalist, Asia Mape, is sharing some of the do’s and don’ts she’s learned on her journey with three athletic daughters to help parents enjoy watching their athlete play rather than potentially hurt their experience.“I Love to Watch You Play” Website...2023-12-1351 minWhen The Cleats Come OffMake the most of your off season by doing thisSome people will make the most of their off season by honing in on their skills while others will sit back and “hope for the best”. Don’t be the second one. Today you’ll learn how to make your training as efficient as you can while also getting to enjoy the process of getting better.Join the Virtual Hitting Academy Waitlist - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/waitlist Single-tasking neuroscientist article link - https://blog.rescuetime.com/single-tasking/#:~:text=enjoy%20your%20work.-,Focusing%20on%20one%20thing%20at%20a,you'll%20get%20more%20done&text...2023-12-0643 minWhen The Cleats Come Off7 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 minWhen The Cleats Come OffDonna 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 minWhen The Cleats Come OffDonna 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 minWhen The Cleats Come Off12 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 minWhen The Cleats Come OffMolly Fichtner: How to successfully re-build a program and build an outstanding cultureAfter playing for and being mentored by one of the greatest coaches in our time, Patrick Murphy, at Alabama, Molly Fichtner has “changed the game” for University of Louisiana Monroe Softball into being one of the most elite college playing environments in the country. Today, you’re going to learn what makes Molly such a great leader that her team LOVES playing for, what she does to work on her team’s culture, why Molly believes it’s the PEOPLE that make the PROGRAM and a lot more!Learn more about the ULM Celebrity Softball Game - https://du...2023-11-011h 10When The Cleats Come OffDare to DREAMToday we're talking about the importance of having a dream, how to take your first steps to make it happen, and a little motivation to get you going!Check out the book Mind Gym - https://amzn.to/3SaLR4G Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/ YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/s...2023-10-2530 minWhen The Cleats Come OffGaining the Mental Edge as a Hitter - Recording from “The Fearless Warrior Podcast” w/ Mental Performance Coach, Amanda SchaeferI recently was a guest on my good friend, Amanda Schaefer’s, BRAND NEW show called The Fearless Warrior Podcast and we pulled back the curtain about what to do when we find ourselves burnt out, some of our favorite mental skills to teach, how to basically “hack” confidence, the incredible role our families played in our careers and so much more! She was gracious enough to let me re-air this episode on my podcast for you to enjoy and I sure hope you do! Listen to The Fearless Warrior Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...2023-10-1854 minWhen The Cleats Come Off6 ways to increase your chances of winningWe all love winning, right? Well, even though we can’t control whether we win or lose, we CAN take advantage of a few things in our control and increase our chances of winning. Here are 6 relatively simple ways we can increase those chances.Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/ Previous Episodes Mentioned:Ep. 141 - Kaitlyn McNally: Maximizing performance through nutrition - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000623149477 Ep. 14: Part 2 - Softball is m...2023-10-1119 minWhen The Cleats Come OffCat Osterman: How to find the right school FOR YOU!Cat not only played at the collegiate level but also COACHED there for several years and has a unique perspective on the recruiting world and how you can not only separate yourself from the rest, but also ENJOY this wild ride in the process. If you need help choosing the right school or the right level for you, or you just want a better idea of steps you need to take you’ve come to the right place!Follow Cat on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catosterman Follow Cat on Twitter - h...2023-10-0440 minWhen The Cleats Come OffCat Osterman: An honest take on travel ball and building a great relationship with our athletes3x Olympian and 4x All-American, Cat Osterman, is BACK on the show this week (and next!) sharing a bit more of how she and her dad were a TEAM in pursuit of her big dreams, a bit of how retirement and mom life has been treating her lately, and her honest take on the travel ball space and how we as coaches and parents can (and should!) make it a better environment for our athletes.Follow Cat on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catosterman Follow Cat on Twitter - https://x.co...2023-09-2753 minWhen The Cleats Come Off5 easy ways to get more out of your trainingIf you’re looking for simple ways to get MORE out of the work you’re already putting in to get better to your game, buckle up, because today I’m giving you five easy ways to amp up your training and really start moving the needle on your potential.Check out the Always Grind 365 Notebooks - https://alwaysgrind365.com/discount/ASHLEYB Learn some of my favorite Hitting Drills on my YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8v5aW2uPWxQR-pYDc_nWvfM&si=762QJwANH0XymUpP Follow...2023-09-2022 minWhen The Cleats Come Off6 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 minWhen The Cleats Come OffPatrick Murphy: Building leaders and a Championship cultureAlabama Sports Hall of Fame and National Championship Coach from the University of Alabama, Patrick Murphy joins us today for an epic conversation about leadership and the incredible culture he has built in Tuscaloosa under his tenure. Here, you’ll learn the story behind the word “Mudita” and why Alabama softball LIVES by it, the intangible skills he teaches his teams to ultimately become better PEOPLE outside of the white lines, the importance of selflessly owning your role and how both of those equate to championships…and this is just scratching the surface!Download FREE recruiting checklist - https...2023-09-061h 01When The Cleats Come OffMy 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 minWhen The Cleats Come OffRecruiting 101: Communicating with college coachesIn this episode you’ll find a list of unique questions to ask coaches during the recruiting process, some questions they’ll likely ask you so you can prepare and a checklist you’ll want to have to keep you ahead of the game during the recruiting process. Whether you’re in the thick of the recruiting process or you’ll be in it soon, this is an episode you’ll want to prepare yourself with!Download the Recruiting Checklist - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/recruitingchecklist Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Tisha Mahon: Re...2023-08-2337 minWhen The Cleats Come OffLane Farmer: Empower yourself by using your mindYour thoughts will determine your success and in this episode you’ll learn how to stay optimistic when things don’t go your way, slumps and how to get out of them, how to create a growth mindset to set yourself up for success, and how parents can help build a stronger foundation and relationship with their athlete with Founder and CEO of “The Formula”, Lane Farmer. Follow Lane and his work on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yourformulanow/ Visit Lane’s website - https://www.yourformulanow.com/ Help thi...2023-08-161h 08When The Cleats Come Off10 ways to separate yourself from your competitionEveryone is looking for ways to stand out from their competition, and here are 10 of the most important ways you can do so! The more you work on these the better you will become in the long run…guaranteed!Leave a review on apple podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274 Episodes Referred to in this episode:Kaitlyn McNally: Maximize performance through nutrition - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000623149477 Monica Abbott: “Rise and Shine” to your own...2023-08-0918 minWhen The Cleats Come OffKaitlyn McNally: Maximize performance through nutritionWhat you eat can positively or negatively affect your performance and in today’s conversation with sports-specific Dietitian-Nutritionist, Kaitlyn McNally, you’ll learn some meal prep planning, great snack and hydration ideas for a long day at the ballpark, how to properly recover and take care of your body with food, how to keep your energy high from the first to last games of the day, and so much more!Follow Kaitlyn on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/youth.sports.nutrition Fuel Your Performance Bootcamp - https://kaitlyn-mcnally-s-school.teachable.com/p/fuel...2023-08-0253 minWhen The Cleats Come OffEMBRACE THE SUCKAccording to Coach Carol Hutchins from Michigan, working hard is only the entry point to becoming great. Everyone is working hard, but how can you stand out from the rest of the pack and achieve the greatness that you never even realized you could achieve?Goal-Smasher Confidence Course - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/2-week-course-opt-in Virtual Hitting Academy - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0 Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/ YouTube - htt...2023-07-2515 minWhen The Cleats Come OffSam Fischer: Where she thinks professional softball is headed, recruiting tips and why being softball obsessed is a GOOD THINGSamu is BACK on the pod diving deeper into WHY she wanted to go mid-major for college and why she would have it no other way, how she’s able to always keep the game fun, some exciting new elements of Athletes Unlimited, where she thinks professional softball is headed with having two different leagues now…and we even go off on a Twitter tangent as to why we think athletes looking to get recruited are getting it WRONG and how they SHOULD go about it! Follow Sam on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samfischer52/ and Twitt...2023-07-191h 03When The Cleats Come OffMaster your mind, master your GAME!Until we’ve mastered how we can manage our thoughts, confidence will be hard to find under the pressures of the game of softball. Today, we’re learning the characteristics of Mental toughness from my favorite mental skills book “Mind Gym” which include the 7 C’s: competitiveness, controlling the controllables, keeping our composure and how to be more courageous even when our backs are against the wall. We wrap up talking about how to be fully present and at our peak performance in the moments when our very best is needed.Join us inside Virtual Hitting Academy and get $1...2023-07-1235 minWhen The Cleats Come OffMonica Abbott: “Rise and Shine” to your own greatness2x Olympic Medalist, Monica Abbott, is back as a new author and loving her new retirement life! In this episode, she goes deeper into her journey to make her dream of becoming an Olympian a reality, how she has been able to shift her struggles into her strength, the steps that are NECESSARY to make your goals happen, the support her parents had on her journey, a special project she hasn’t made public yet and so much more! Check out Monica Abbott’s new book - https://www.monicaabbott.com/store Learn...2023-07-0551 minWhen The Cleats Come OffI’m a mom!Never could I EVER be more proud to have grown up as an athlete because the lessons sports taught me have helped me prepare for this new gig as a mother and then some! From the power of persistence, patience, discipline, teamwork (thanks hubby!)...all of these traits I learned through softball have been tested within these first few weeks of parenthood! It feels SO GOOD to be back on the mic sharing a few lessons I’ve learned about being a new mom to kick off Season 4! Learn more about our Virtual Hitting Academy - https://www...2023-06-2829 minWhen The Cleats Come OffThe secret to overcoming perfectionismHave you ever wondered why some people are able to move on from a mistake faster than others? They approach their process as a main priority and today I’m teaching you a few, simple ways you can work on flexing this important mental muscle OFTEN so you can be more clutch for your team in the big moments, overcome adversity quicker and find wayyy more joy when you’re playing, coaching or even parenting your athlete through the game they love!Learn “failure recovery” strategies from this former episode with HOF Coach Sue Enquist: https://podcasts.apple.co...2023-04-2615 minWhen The Cleats Come OffWhere 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 minWhen The Cleats Come OffSoftball 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 minWhen The Cleats Come OffHow 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 minWhen The Cleats Come OffCoach 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 18When The Cleats Come OffHow 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 minWhen The Cleats Come OffSue 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 Off10 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.
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When The Cleats Come OffDO 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!
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When The Cleats Come OffLean into where you areWrapping up season 2 with a weekly workshop with my Academy members about being where your feet are and leaning into where you are right now. Whether you’re in a great season or a not-so-great one, you have the power inside you to make the most of where you are right now!
Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/p9fi-BxXczo
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SImilar episodes of When the Cle...2022-07-0631 min
When The Cleats Come Off6 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 OffFind 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 Off10 things the 2022 Oklahoma Softball team taught us this seasonThis 2022 Oklahoma Softball Team has won 4 National Championships in the past 6 years, 5 in the past decade and are arguably the greatest team in the history of college softball. I want to spend some time breaking down 10 reasons WHY I believe this historical team was so dominant and what we can learn from them
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“10 hitting challenges to amp up your hitting” - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/10-hit...2022-06-1535 min
When The Cleats Come Off8 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
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When The Cleats Come Off5 ways to grow your game while watching the WCWSIt’s the best time of the year! The Women’s College World Series is here and here’s a breakdown of 5 ways you can watch and GROW YOUR GAME at the same time whether you’re a coach, a player or a parent!
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When The Cleats Come OffChelsea Suitos: The importance of authentically branding yourself on social mediaAfter working for one of the largest brands in the world at Nike, Chelsea has learned the crucial steps of authentic branding and is now teaching players, represented by her co-founded company Players Collxctive, how to build THEIR brands on social and beyond and get deals with high level brands like Louisville Slugger, Adidas, Reebok, New Balance, Pepsi and more. In this episode, Chelsea talks about how athletes in the recruiting process can authentically build their brand, how social media can be used for GOOD, the power of NIL and how college athletes can effectively take advantage of this...2022-05-1158 min
When The Cleats Come OffGessica Garber “Huffy”: How creativity can help your gameYou can’t compete at your best without knowing who you are and this week, Notre Dame Softball Alum Gessica (Hufnagle) Garber is talking about how she uses and teaches art to express her emotions, why pushing back pain doesn’t work and simple creative ways you can work through hard things.
Follow Gessica and her work on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ghuffy/
Watch this interview on YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr
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When The Cleats Come OffScott 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/
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When The Cleats Come OffScott 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!
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When The Cleats Come OffThe 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.
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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 OffErika Piancastelli: Always swing hardThis week, learn from Team Italy’s Erika Piancastelli how she became the amazing hitter that she is, what her Olympic journey was like while also having a mom who competed in the Olympics, what her favorite hitting drills are, why she believes in manifesting your own destiny and so much more!
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When The Cleats Come OffKatie Cheadle: How to shift from anxiousness to confidenceThis week, learn strategies of how to get out of feeling “stuck”, what to do when under high stress, the importance of celebrating failure and how simple mindfulness practices can enhance your performance with former softball player turned high performance coach, Katie Cheadle! If you’re looking to lean into your best self, this episode is a great place to start!
Learn more about Katie and her work by visiting her website - https://www.katiecheadle.com/
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When The Cleats Come OffWhy 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!
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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/
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When The Cleats Come OffBaserunning 101It’s time we talk about the topic NO ONE is talking about…and that’s baserunning! Learn in this episode how to be more aggressive, make smarter decisions and WHEN a good time is to take risks so your team can score more runs this season!
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Learn from some of the BEST base-stealers (and slappers) to ever play the game!
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When The Cleats Come Off5 ways to build accountability with your athleteHere are 5 steps to developing more accountability with your athlete which will lead to more trust between you and her and how you can help her stay motivated towards her goals!
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When The Cleats Come OffLauren Haeger: Coaching travel ball, playing with confidence and pro experiencePitchers who hit are a RARE GEM and there’s no one in our game that has done both better than Lauren Haeger. In this episode you’ll learn her extraordinary pitching and hitting journey, why she believes her vulnerability and the way she was raised helped her with her confidence on the biggest stage, her interesting take on professional softball,and what led her to coaching travel ball and ways she would change it if she could!
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When The Cleats Come OffSeason 1 FINALE!: Living The Olympic DreamThere’s no better way to kick off the Olympics and wrap up Season 1 of When the Cleats Come Off than by listening and learning from some of the very best to pick up a softball! Today, we’re breaking down the BIGGEST moments of every Olympian (past and current) we’ve had so far on the pod -- including an epic Team USA photographer! -- and you’ll be hearing their most powerful stories, motivation and messages that have helped them get to where they are today! ...p.s. Episodes will be picking back up September 1, so make sure you...2021-07-211h 22
When The Cleats Come OffCat Osterman: Greatness has no age limitLearn from 38 year old Olympic Gold and Silver medalist, Cat Osterman, this week what it takes to become one of the very best and age even better. Cat shares her experience growing up knowing she wanted to be a pitcher, how she fell in love with the process, THRIVED in college and the Olympic stage and why she’s hungry to bring back the Gold for Team USA this Summer in Tokyo 2020!
Follow Cat on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/catosterman
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When The Cleats Come OffBecome 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.
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When The Cleats Come OffThe 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.
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When The Cleats Come OffDanielle Lawrie-Locke: Overcoming mom-guilt in pursuit of Olympic GoldShoot for an Olympic medal or be a mom? What if you could do BOTH?! Danielle Lawrie-Locke is setting the ultimate example for her kiddos of what it means to fight hard for the things you want most...even if mom-guilt creeps in from time to time! This incredible WCWS Champion and Current Team Canada Pitcher will be competing in the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo and is a social media superstar modeling her journey of coming out of retirement and pursuing her dream of a gold medal around her chest! We go DEEP into mom guilt, the power of having...2021-06-021h 10
When The Cleats Come OffKatie 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 OffEpisode 42: The BEST coaches do these 4 thingsThe best coaches have a few core things in common and this week you’re going to learn 4 things I’ve learned from the best coaches I’ve either had or studied that make them some of the very best out there (like HOF Coach Sue Enquist who we had on the podcast in Episodes 13 & 14!). Whether you’re a coach or not, this episode is going to give you insight on what athletes NEED from their coaches in order to become the very best versions of themselves from the importance of encouragement and empowerment to the power of constantly being ex...2021-05-1921 min
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When The Cleats Come OffMonica Abbott: Consistency over IntensityThis week, I'm talking to Team USA Softball pitcher and also the FIRST female recipient of a MILLION DOLLAR contract for a team sport, Monica Abbott. We are talking about pitching strategy, how to be confident and play to your strengths, mastering movement pitches, the importance of recovery, what we have to look forward to in the 2021 Olympics and more. We also talk about MY first encounter hitting against Monica, which will probably have you laughing right along with us. Enjoy.
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When The Cleats Come OffKendall Burton: “The Toughest Out”In this episode, you’re going to hear one of the most inspirational stories ever told in the game of softball. Former University of Georgia outfielder, Kendall Burton, shares her incredible story of resilience which includes having 23 surgeries by the age of seventeen, an acute ischemic stroke at the age of 18, being told she would never play the sport she loves again, and how she didn’t take “no” for an answer and ended her playing career competing at the Women's College World Series in 2018. You’ll also hear how softball shielded her insecurities, how her parents influenced her on this cr...2021-04-2856 min
When The Cleats Come OffHitting tips: A faster way to make adjustmentsYou ARE what you focus on! Most hitters get stuck trying not to: pop up, roll over, swing at the riseball, and strike out….but you’ll find in this episode THOSE THOUGHTS DON’T WORK! In this podcast with yours truly, I’m going to give you cues you can work on with your athlete to help her STOP saying in her head what she doesn’t want, and REPLACE those negative thoughts with what she DOES want to happen. It’s time to help our athletes be BOLD and CONFIDENT with her POSITIVE thoughts, so her performance ends up doin...2021-04-2122 min
When The Cleats Come OffJade Hewitt: Softball's Greatest Hype WomanThis week on the pod, former college athlete turned Professional Softball photographer and videographer, Jade Hewitt, gives us her journey of a day in the life of a D3 athlete, recruiting tips, how being selfless and humble got her to where she is, and what it's like being the photographer for the FIRST EVER softball TOPPS trading cards and more.
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When The Cleats Come OffAJ 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!
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When The Cleats Come OffPart 1 with Aubree Munro Watson: The Selflessness of Catching and the Road to the Olympic DreamMeet the incomparable, tenacious, positive Team USA catcher Aubree Munro! In this episode, you’ll learn how her mom mastered the car-ride home talk, the best way to prepare for a big tryout, how to not let stereotypes get to you, the power of gratitude and the keys to becoming an elite, confident and selfless catcher! We also get a behind the scenes look at her two WCWS Championship titles at Florida, what it was like playing in the inaugural Athlete’s Unlimited league, and her excitement to compete in the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo for Team USA! Buckle up, ther...2021-03-0356 min