When The Cleats Come Off

Women's College World Series (WCWS) LEGEND, Odicci Alexander, brings her fun personality to the podcast today sharing her epic journey of learning how to pitch on YouTube, practicing on her own by throwing into a water well, getting recruited to college by almost chance, and how she's taken her incredible work ethic with her to the biggest stage in college softball and then into the professional game.Follow Odicci on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/double_seas/ Check out the ABT Summer Collection - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/collections/summer-collection?page=1 Watch this Interview on YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&si=o_d_yrHchGasQ1SN Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining More episodes like this one from When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 25 - Amanda Scarborough: How to become a more confident pitcher - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/78faecde-88c1-4bdf-b2ac-c7fa8dd8898d Ep. 51 - Cat Osterman: Greatness has no age limit - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/54421629-6a6c-40f0-bf4b-1afed125808b Ep. 137 - Monica Abbott: Rise and Shine to your own greatness - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/381ae100-07fe-40d6-b746-b85a3d7c6ce8

Leadership expert, JP Nerbun, is back for part 2 talking about his traumatic experience from a verbally abusive head coach and how he was able to heal from that negative experience. Later, we talk about similarities between programs with great culture and leadership, how coaches can get their players to buy in to high standards, and how to build a team that can successfully hold themselves accountable.Check out his book “The Culture System: A Proven Process for Creating an Extraordinary Team Culture” - https://www.tocculture.com/myculturesystem Visit the TOC Culture Website - https://www.tocculture.com/ Follow JP on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jpnerbunWatch this Interview on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/ Follow Ashley B Training on:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw Similar interviews of When the Cleats Come OffEp. 181 - JP Nerbun: How coaches can better work with sports parents, and create an extraordinary team culture Part 1 of 2 - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d1d394b5-7cae-43a4-8f90-db63810f7bb9 Ep. 171 - Kevin Hinde: Breaking the stigma of travel ball - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/36ee63b6-a06d-4ac2-879d-6c5827a891d8 Ep. 80 - The time I hated softball - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/fffdc874-5162-423d-98ef-c2e8bcf33f90

Bestselling 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/ Follow JP on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jpnerbunJoin the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/ Follow Ashley B Training on:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw Similar interviews of When the Cleats Come OffEp. 171 - Kevin Hinde: Breaking the stigma of travel ball - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/36ee63b6-a06d-4ac2-879d-6c5827a891d8 Ep. 12 - Am I Too Hard on My Athlete? - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c23aeaa1-35c0-4f94-a546-83aa78d32251 Ep. 80 - The time I hated softball - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/fffdc874-5162-423d-98ef-c2e8bcf33f90

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 - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff Learn more about the Virtual Hitting Academy - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0 Similar episodes of WTCCO referred to in this one:Ep. - Softball Pre-game Confidence Meditation (10 min) - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/665243b2-1bad-4037-a918-f48f2c7e2333 Ep. 167 - The key to boosting your athlete's confidence and problem-solving skills - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/8ea3b053-d9c8-4595-b669-ba43601576af Ep. 38 - Hitting tips: A faster way to make adjustments - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f7bdde57-78a4-4a79-bd50-dc0dd31d95d5 Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social media!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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

D1 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 Follow Ashley B Training on:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw Similar interviews of When the Cleats Come OffEp. 123 - Justin McLeod: What to expect this college softball season - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d553ea26-f7ef-4a7b-823e-9da66e3639c8 Ep. 173 - Amanda Scarborough: The life of a softball analyst - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/601b4dd9-2363-4113-9557-11db68ee05d9 Ep. 91 - 5 ways to grow your game while watching the WCWS - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/82c8f749-f390-4091-86c9-fe0cb74972d0

A 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 - https://wecoachsports.org/ Lean more about Virtual Hitting Academy - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0 Follow and subscribe to us on social!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Similar episode of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 114 - Chris Vasami: How to make the most of this off season - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000588085290 Ep. 60 - Rachel Folden: How to master your swing and build a great relationship with your athlete - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000539868603 EP. 8 - JT Gasso: “Championship Mindset” with University of Oklahoma Softball's Hitting Coach - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000491508359

I 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 parts on social media!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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come OffEp. 136 - I'm a Mom! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000618646775 Ep. 45 - Danielle Lawrie-Locke: Overcoming Mom-guilt in pursuit of Olympic Gold - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000523878621 Ep. 158 - 7 lessons we all can learn from my Mom - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000636878126

This 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 NIL in college athletics!Follow Keke on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/keke.tholl.2/?hl=en Follow Michigan Softball on Twitter (X) - https://twitter.com/umichsoftball View ABT's 14-Day Confidence Course - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-coaching-opportunities Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Similar topics from When the Cleats Come Off:Carol Hutchins: Building a winning legacy, Part 1 of 2 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000577170651 Kristina Burkhardt: Her last dance in college softball - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000551243459 Ben-Marvin Egel: A few things golf can teach us - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000546973210

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 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000546973210 Ep. 145 - My recruiting story - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000626177329Ep. 163 a Carol Hutchins: The secret sauce to successful teams - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000640407691 Ep. 13 - Softball is more than just a game with HOF Coach, Sue Enquist - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000495523376 Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social media!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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

One 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 Twitter - https://twitter.com/nicole_mendes_ Listen to the “10 Teams, Two Rings” Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z_3p9gsw4c Get your $10 off discount on some When the Cleats Come Off merch here - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/discount/podcast10 Follow and share this episode on social media!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Similar topics from When the Cleats Come Off:Ep 8 - “Championship Mindset” with University of Oklahoma Softball Hitting Coach, JT Gasso - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000491508359 Ep. 125 - Dr. Dot Richardson: How to lead with love and make your dreams become a reality - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000599690728 Ep. 168 - 5 reasons why college softball should be on your TV this weekend - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000644448867

Today 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 of WTCCO referred to in this one:Ep. 167 - Get to know how an umpire thinks with pro Victor Canales - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000643629680 Ep. 166 - The key to boosting your athlete's confidence and problem solving skills - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000642749246 Ep. 13 - Softball is more than just a game with HOF Coach, Sue Enquist - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000495523376 Ep. 30 - How to master the “car ride home talk” - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000509631933 Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social media!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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

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/ Learn more about the Virtual Hitting Academy - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0 Follow Ashley B Training on social:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Similar episodes from When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 127: Erin Coffel: How she went from Midwest standout to an All-American in the SEC - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000602245039 Ep. 83 - Scott Burkhardt: What it's like being a “softball dad”, Part 1 of 2 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000555670125 Ep. 168: 5 reasons why college softball should be on your TV this weekend - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000644448867 Ep. 163: Carol Hutchins: The secret sauce to successful teams - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000640407691

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 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes mentioned:Ep. 80 - “The time I hated softball” - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000554165587 Ep. 39 - “Dr Chris Carr: Green Bay Packers Director of Performance Psychology: Building Mental Toughness” - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000517124706 Ep. 15 - “Overcoming Adversity with Former Pro Baseball Player, Chris Vasami” - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000497258852

One 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 softball - https://www.facebook.com/profile/100044317272013/search/?q=college%20softball Follow Amanda on:Twitter - https://twitter.com/ascarborough Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/amanda9scarborough/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amandascarborough Join the When the Cleats Come Off Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/ Follow and share with me your favorite parts with me 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Similar Episodes of WTCCO:Ep. 25 - Amanda Scarborough: How to become a more confident pitcher - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000505260031 Ep. 168 - 5 reasons why college softball should be on your TV this weekend - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000644448867 Ep. 126 - 10 things to look for while watching college softball - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000601059288

Tryouts 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 - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Similar episodes of WTCCO you might like:Ep. 135 - The secret to overcoming perfectionism - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000610678904 Ep. 128 - TRYOUTS! 10 ways to mentally prepare before “showtime” - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000603251678 Ep. 119 - Leah Amico: Living out the G.O.L.D standard - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000592301063

Travel 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 - https://twitter.com/TeamNCHinde Join the When the Cleats Come Off Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/ Follow and share with me your favorite parts with me 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Ep. 165 - Donnie Danklefsen: Winning teams, cultures and leaders leave clues - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000641956740 Ep. 163 - Carol Hutchins: The secret sauce to successful teams https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000640407691 Ep 131 - Coach Ballgame: How to make the game FUN again - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000606410640

Great 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 - https://twitter.com/mzerkleee Get $10 off When the Cleats Come Off Gear - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/discount/podcast10 Follow and share with me your favorite parts with me 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Ep. 146 - Patrick Murphy: Building leaders and a Championship culture - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000626922757 Ep. 100 - Carol Hutchins: Building a Winning Legacy, Part 1 of 2 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000577170651Ep. 8 - “Championship Mindset” with University of Oklahoma's Hitting Coach, JT Gasso - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000491508359

I'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 live college softball games for the first time - https://www.mlb.com/news/first-college-softball-games-to-be-broadcast-on-mlb-network Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 126 - 10 things to look for while watching college softball - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000601059288 Ep. 77 - Why you should be watching college softball - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000551960482 Ep. 91 - 5 ways to grow your game while watching the WCWS - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000564779397

Most 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 fix that!Watch Victor and I's LIVE conversation on Facebook - https://fb.me/e/4czMbGZg7 Follow Victor on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/victorsyxx/ Follow and share with me your favorite parts with me 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Ep. 160 - Asia Mape: How to enjoy the game MORE with your athlete - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000638407976

This 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=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Ep. 162 - Conquer your BIGGEST fear…and a BIG announcement! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000639791718 Ep. 115 - 10 ways to know you're with a great coach - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000589174016 Ep. 99 - DO NOT do these 5 things with your athlete - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000576327234

Success 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 Follow and share with me your favorite parts with me 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Ep. 146 - Patrick Murphy: Building leaders and a Championship culture - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000626922757 Ep. 100 - Carol Hutchins: Building a Winning Legacy, Part 1 of 2 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000577170651Ep. 8 - “Championship Mindset” with University of Oklahoma's Hitting Coach, JT Gasso - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000491508359

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 Watch the 9 spot tee warm up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9t01wsvShc 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Ep. 120 - They key to making your goals happen in 2023 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000593651079 Ep. 162 - Conquer your BIGGEST fear…and a big announcement! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000639791718

Everyone 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 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Ep. 100 - Carol Hutchins: Building a Winning Legacy, Part 1 of 2 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000577170651Ep. 101 - Carol Hutchins: Building a Winning Legacy, Part 2 of 2 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000577893113 Ep. 13 - Softball is more than just a game w/ HOF Coach Sue Enquist, Part 1 of 2 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000495523376

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 Academy VIP! - 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 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Ep. 152 - Gaining the mental edge as a hitter: Recording from the Fearless Warrior Podcast w/ Mental Performance Coach, Amanda Schaefer - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000631703797

In 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 - 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Ep. 95 - 6 proven ways to elevate your game TODAY - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000568079797 Ep. 105 - Hitting Conversations: Posture and loose arms - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000580877485 Ep. 148 - 5 easy ways to get more out of your training - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000628542097

We 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 - https://ilovetowatchyouplay.com/ Blogs Mentioned in the episode:My daughter quit sports and this is what youth sports parents need to know - https://ilovetowatchyouplay.com/2023/01/27/my-daughter-quit-sports-and-this-is-what-youth-sports-parents-need-to-know/ Why it sucks to be a parent of a good athlete - https://ilovetowatchyouplay.com/2015/09/29/why-it-sucks-to-be-the-parent-of-a-good-athlete/ How To Set Boundaries When You And Your Child Love The Same Sport - https://ilovetowatchyouplay.com/2023/09/28/how-to-set-boundaries-when-you-and-your-child-love-the-same-sport/ Join the VHA Waitlist - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/waitlist 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Ep. 155 - 12 valuable lessons I've learned from my Dad - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000634108550 Ep. 158 - 7 lessons we all can learn from my Mom - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000636878126 Ep. 99 - DO NOT do these 5 things with your athlete -

Some 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=But%20multitasking%20and%20context%20switching,doing%20meaningful%20and%20difficult%20work 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO like this one:Ep. 11 - How to be your biggest critic AND your biggest fan with Phillies Mental Skills Coach, Hannah Huesman - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000493866856 Ep. 65 - Chase d'Arnaud - The importance of speed and sprint technique - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000543582567 Ep. Ep. 124 - “Mamba Mentality” - How to become the best at what you do - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000598664016

Since 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 favorite part w/ me 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Ep. 155 - 12 valuable lessons I've learned from my Dad - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000634108550 Ep. 2 - 4 Qualities of Greatness - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000487146537 Ep. 121 - Anna Burkhardt:Being different is a good thing - ​https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000595139901

Coach 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/ YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Similar episodes of WTCCO:Ep. 156 - Donna Papa: The key to consistent success as a leader, Part 1 of 2 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000634876740 Ep. 76 - Kristina Burkhardt: Her “last dance” in college softball - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000551243459 Ep. 13 - Part 1 - Softball is more than just a game with HOF Coach Sue Enquist - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000495523376

You 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-cleats-come-off/id1525612274 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Similar episodes of WTCCO:Carol Hutchins: Building a winning legacy, Part 1 of 2 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000577170651 Kristina Burkhardt: How to be a leader by example - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000590123460 Part 1 - Softball is more than just a game with HOF Coach Sue Enquist - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000495523376

My 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/whenthecleatscomeoff/ Follow and share with me your favorite part w/ me 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Ep. 83 - Scott Burkhardt: What it's like being a “softball dad”, Part 1 of 2 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000555670125 Ep. 83 - Scott Burkhardt: What it's like being a “softball dad”, Part 1 of 2 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000556426432 Ep. 116 - Kristina Burkhardt: How to be a leaders by example - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000590123460 Ep. 121 - Anna Burkhardt:Being different is a good thing - ​https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000595139901

After 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://dugoutdigestsb.com/2023/10/18/a-little-slowpitch-a-little-banana-ball-and-a-lot-of-fun/ Download FREE recruiting checklist - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/recruitingchecklist Watch this interview and more on my YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&si=EQIrTzKWhIKLB8m4 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Ep. 146 - Patrick Murphy: Building Leaders and a Championship Culture - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000626922757 Ep. 25 - Amanda Scarborough: How to become a more confident pitcher - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000505260031 Ep. 144 - Recruiting 101: Communicating with College Coaches - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000625365479

Today 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Ep. 148: 5 easy ways to get more out of your training - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000628542097 Ep. 120: The key to making your goals happen in 2023 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000593651079 Ep. 118: 3 TIMELESS truths parents can use to help your athlete find success - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000591469372

I 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/the-fearless-warrior-podcast/id1702063074 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 10 - How to create a “Mental Edge” with Fearless Fastpitch Founder, Amanda Schaefer - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000493159769 Ep. 11 - How to be your BIGGEST critic and your BIGGEST fan with Phillies Mental Skills Coach, Hannah Huesman - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000493866856 Ep. 143 - Lane Farmer: How to empower yourself by using your mind - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000624620885

We 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 more than just a game with HOF Coach Sue Enquist - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000496375249 Ep. 146 - Patrick Murphy: Building leaders and a Championship culture - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000626922757 Ep. 103 - Skylar Wallace: Speed Kills - how to become an aggressive baserunner - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000579409323 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

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 - https://x.com/catosterman?s=20 Join the WTCCO Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/ Visit my YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Similar episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep 149: Cat Osterman: An honest take on travel ball and building a strong relationship with your athlete - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000629344565 Ep. 145 - My recruiting story - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000626177329 Tisha Mahon: Recruiting talk - Communication and finding your WHY - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000521405654 Tisha Mahon: Recruiting talk pt. 2 - Stand out on social media and at camps - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000526568932 Recruiting 101: Communicating with college coaches - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000625365479

3x 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.com/catosterman?s=20 Check out my Goal-Smasher Confidence Course - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/offers/GTbUzZdm/checkoutFollow 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining SImilar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Cat Osterman: Greatness has no age limit - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000528817791 Monica Abbott: Consistency over Intensity - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000520208534 Part 1 with Delaney Spaulding: The Road to the Olympics - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000507614677

If 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 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Ep. 135 - The secret to overcoming perfectionism - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000610678904 Ep. 120 - They key to making your goals happen in 2023 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000593651079 Ep. 119 - Leah Amico: Living out the G.O.L.D standard - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000592301063

Let'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/whenthecleatscomeoff/ 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 145 - My Recruiting Story - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000626177329 Ep. 137 - Monica Abbott: “Rise and Shine” to your own greatness - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000619347269 Ep. 5 - 10 ways your athlete can work from home - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000489219473

Alabama 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://www.ashleybtraining.com/recruitingchecklist Watch this interview and more on my YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&si=EQIrTzKWhIKLB8m4 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Part 1 - Softball is more than just a game with HOF Coach Sue Enquist - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000495523376 “Championship Mindset” with University of Oklahoma Softball's Coach JT Gasso - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000491508359 Recruiting 101: Communicating with college coaches - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000625365479

Everyone'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:Recruiting 101: Communicating with college coaches - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000625365479 Tisha Mahon: Recruiting Talk - Stand out on social media and at camps! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000526568932 Scott Burkhardt: What it's like being a “softball dad”, Part 1 of 2 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000555670125 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

In 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: Recruiting Talk - Communication and finding your why - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000521405654 Tisha Mahon: Recruiting Talk Pt. 2 - Stand out on social media and at camps! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000526568932 Chelsea Suitos: The importance of authentically branding yourself on social media - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000560420419 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

Your 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 this podcast grow and leave a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Similar episodes of WTCCO:How to be your biggest critic AND your biggest fan from Phillies Mental Skills Coach Hannah Huesman: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000493866856 How to create a “Mental Edge” from Fearless Fastpitch Founder Amanda Schaefer https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000493159769 How to make your thoughts HELP you rather than HURT you - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000605282861

Everyone 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 greatness - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000619347269 Skylar Wallace: How to become a better baserunner - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000579409323 5 ways to help balance being a student-athlete - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000584744463 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

What 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-your-performance-bootcamp Check out the Always Grind Student-Athlete Planner - https://alwaysgrind365.com/products/ag-student-athlete-planner 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:How what you eat affects your performance with non-diet dietitian, Katie Hake - https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c31b3293-a9b8-4713-9fb1-159e1bb16444/LANDR-Cleats-Hake-Medium-Balanced.mp3 Katie Spada: How food can work FOR us and not against us - https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4ac0bfce-4856-4049-810a-28f870ddc8e2/LANDR-Cleats-43-Finished-Warm-Medium.mp3 Jennifer Schwartz - Injury prevention and acive recovery techniques - https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/bfbc0888-80d0-4a27-97d6-fb4a3cf50b08/LANDR-Cleats-3-10-104-JenSchwartz-Warm-Medium62g7r.mp3

According 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 - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO similar to this one:Sam Fischer: Where she thinks professional softball is headed, recruiting tips and why being softball obsessed is a GOOD THING - https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/00647bff-d570-4c2a-9f07-e15033b0fd61/LANDR-Cleats-139-Fischer-Warm-Medium.mp3 Carol Hutchins: Building a Winning Legacy, Part 1 of 2 - https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f249a8f8-8e64-4450-830a-10da44c62518/LANDR-Cleats-3-4-98-CarolHutchins-Warm-Mediumaiuj7.mp3 Carol Hutchins: Building a Winning Legacy, Part 2 of 2 - https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/21b01a39-ec1e-482c-ae99-c68863f37160/LANDR-Cleats-3-5-99-CarolHutchins2-Warm-Medium8dyzo.mp3

Samu 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 Twitter - https://twitter.com/samfischer52?s=20 Follow and support the Athletes Unlimited league here - https://auprosports.com/softball/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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Athletes Unlimited Softball, Owning Your Swing, and Dealing with Internet “Trolls” with All-American and Professional Softball Athlete Sam Fischer - https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2419819f-9d6c-4d87-ac6d-183bcb9687e7/LANDR-Cleats-Fischer-Medium-Balanced.mp3 Part 2 with Aubree Munro Watson: Leadership Behind the Plate, Identity Struggles, Athletes Unlimited and Church on the Dirt - https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/360c056b-decd-483e-a6d5-675d01a549c9/LANDR-Cleats-Munro2-Warm-Medium.mp3 Living the Pitching Dream with ​Pro Softball Player Haylie Wagner - https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6ba4baf8-0752-4099-b134-5f2eaaf78f1d/LANDR-Cleats-Wagner-Medium-Balanced.mp3

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 $15 off here - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/offers/vor2GWwW?coupon_code=PODCAST15 Find the book “Mind Gym” here - https://amzn.to/44kOOD3 Watch on YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social media!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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO similar to this one:Nicole Trimboli: How to stand out to coaches, build mental toughness and help get the most out of your athlete - https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/574a13ba-71a0-4dba-9ec4-a2b2434c2133/LANDR-Cleats-3-13-107-Trimboli-Warm-Medium.mp3 Dr. Chris Carr - Green Bay Packers Director of Performance Psychology: Building Mental Toughness - https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a57daa3e-ba7f-4b18-a778-7093fc5f782e/LANDR-Cleats-37Carr-Warm-Medium-1-bicbv.mp3

2x 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 more about our Virtual Hitting Academy - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/offers/vor2GWwW?coupon_code=PODCAST15 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Monica Abbott: Consistency over Intensity - https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8351972d-dee2-4ff5-9d1c-f79d4aa19d83/LANDR-Cleats-40Abbot-Warm-Medium.mp3 Cat Osterman: Greatness has no age limit - https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/81129e7e-e615-43de-a8ec-5b52f44a913b/LANDR-Cleats-50CAT-Warm-Medium.mp3 Amanda Scarborough: How to become a more confidence pitcher - https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/027ce60e-7fe8-44a5-9424-18626813a755/LANDR-Cleats-Scarbourough-Balanced-Medium.mp3

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.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=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Dot Richardson: How to lead with love and make your dreams become reality - https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b4a434a6-a6af-4d55-b25c-e1cf5208d75d/LANDR-Cleats-125-DotRichardson-Warm-Medium.mp3 Danielle Lawrie-Locke: Overcoming mom guilt in the pursuit of Olympic Gold - https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c91df016-71b9-40b3-b788-4b8dd2e8fb07/LANDR-Cleats-44Lawrie-Warm-Medium.mp3 The secret to overcoming perfectionism - https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/06be29c8-99d6-44ed-a74f-a7ed4b1f020e/LANDR-Cleats-135-Perfectionism-Warm-Medium.mp3

Have 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.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000495523376 Rate/review When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274 Follow and share 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/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining SImilar Episodes of WTCCO:Softball Pre-Game Confidence Meditation (10 min) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000608622244 How to make your thoughts HELP you rather than HURT you - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000605282861 Hannah Huesman: How to be your biggest critic AND your biggest fan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-eJaOdPvGc&t=31s