Alex Storako: Playing with a chip on your shoulder

University 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexstorako Join the Virtual Hitting Academy and get $10 off with code PODCAST10  - 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 Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Amanda Scarborough: How to become a more confident pitcher - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/78faecde-88c1-4bdf-b2ac-c7fa8dd8898d Nicole Mendes: How to LOVE competing in the big moments and selflessly lead your team to Championships - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a8747b64-2bc8-44c4-8025-919c6accb163 Keke Tholl: Dominance and leadership behind the plate and in the box - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c585c406-0202-4da6-963b-9c2b9d8cd8cc