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When The Cleats Come Off — 254 episodes

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“Born Ready”: The No’s, Heartbreak & Faith Behind Aubree Munro Watson’s Olympic Journey

2

Lead With Love: Rhonda Revelle on Leadership, Faith & Building Nebraska Softball

3

Colleen Fozkos: Train Her Like an Athlete - Strength, Speed & Movement

4

Bonnie Tholl and Carol Hutchins: What the elite of the ELITE are doing different

5

Duke Baxter: How to LOVE being a coach, and be pretty good at it

6

Kali Heivilin: Embrace who you are when you play the game

7

From College Baseball to Softball's Biggest Fan: Agent P's Mission to Impact the Next Generation

8

Rachel Becker: The most humble and consistent lead-off hitter of all time

9

2026 WCWS storylines, predictions, and how to LEARN the game while watching

10

The Joy Behind the Dominance with UCLA All-Time Great Jordan Woolery

11

THE BEST OF SEASON 5

12

Training Tools My Hitters Love—and Why They Work

13

Train Your Mind Like You Train Your Body: Body Mirroring, Gratitude & Visualization with Mental Performance Coach, Amanda Schaefer

14

Let’s recap World Series Game 7…shall we?!

15

Chris Vasami: Finding your non-negotiables as a player and leader

16

You become who you’re surrounded by

17

How your RECOVERY will help you reach peak performance

18

4 discoveries I’ve made in the cages lately

19

Rob Crews: Building a COMPLETE hitter

20

6 ways to attack your next practice

21

Taylor Shumaker: Freshman dominance and playing free

22

No journey is cookie cutter [Re-Air]

23

Trisha Hyde: Why softball needs more female coaches

24

10 things I miss most about travel ball

25

Gray Robertson: The voice of Alabama Softball

26

It’s not my time…

27

Erin Coffel: Even the best get BETTER

28

Alliance All-Star Game Recap!

29

Keirstin Roose: Overcoming hard things in pursuit of becoming your best self

30

Do it scared

31

Trust your instincts

32

Lilly Fecho: What a strong leader looks like on the field and beyond

33

10 minute post-game reflection

34

Cricket

35

Cydnee Schneider: Postseason bliss and finding joy when you compete

36

8 lessons the 2025 WCWS teams can teach us

37

Regionals 2025 recap and transfer portal madness

38

Dad Chats w/ Scott Burkhardt: How he’s “serving the game” as an umpire

39

Dad Chats: Raising three D1 athletes with Scott Burkhardt

40

Dad chats: Coaching experience and practice planning with Scott Burkhardt

41

Justin McLeod: Way too early D1 softball predictions, Part 2 of 2

42

Justin McLeod: Way too early D1 softball predictions, Part 1 of 2

43

An open letter to my first born…

44

Sports Performance Coach Paige Rose: From D1 softball pitching to the U.S. Marine Corps

45

How to practice to COMPETE at the plate (and beyond!)

46

Skylar Wallace: Mastering the voice inside your head

47

Morgan Stuart “The Real Work”: Failure can be a TOOL rather than a fear

48

Body Language: It matters more than you think

49

Jami Lobpries - Travel ball NEEDS to get back to this

50

A pulse of the D1 College Softball world right now…

51

Megan Rembielak (Meg Rem): Drills, drills, drills and getting the MOST out of your practices

52

Building a successful at-home practice SYSTEM to achieve your goals

53

Why I LOVE MLB Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki…and why you should too!

54

Kevin Shelton - Texas Glory Founder: From “softball dad” to creating high standards and a premier culture in travel ball

55

3 ways to increase your competitive edge in 2025

56

If at first you don’t succeed… (FINAL episode of Season 4!)

57

Anna Laible: From softball player to sports journalist at the Olympics

58

Parents - 3 things your daughter needs from you

59

How to effectively communicate with a college coach (over the phone!)

60

3 (easy) ways to work on baserunning in practice

61

[Re-Release] Delaney Spaulding: From ACL tear to an Olympic Silver Medalist

62

Your goals should have you OBSESSED - here’s why!

63

Coach Lindsey Nadler: Building confidence and a Mental Edge

64

Signs you may be a helicopter parent

65

Alex Storako: Playing with a chip on your shoulder

66

How to hit the high pitch (and other locations) better

67

Aubree Munro Watson: Softball is BACK in the Olympics in 2028 but…in Oklahoma City?

68

Hitting Mentality: Do’s and Don’ts

69

6 mentalities to help you stand out this summer (inspired by the WCWS)

70

Odicci Alexander: Women’s College World Series work ethic

71

JP Nerbun: How coaches can better work with sports parents, and create an extraordinary team culture Part 2 of 2

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JP Nerbun: How coaches can better work with sports parents, and create an extraordinary team culture Part 1 of 2

73

Pre-game journaling, physical and mental preparation tips, how to work on the high pitch and more!

74

Justin McLeod: 2024 Postseason Predictions

75

Lizzy Ristano: Swing fundamentals and how to build your competitiveness

76

12 things I’ve learned about being a parent

77

Keke Tholl: Dominance and leadership behind the plate and in the box

78

Ever grateful.

79

Nicole Mendes: How to LOVE competing in the big moments and selflessly lead your team to Championships

80

5 ways to be a GREAT parent from the stands

81

Erin Coffel: Dreaming BIG, handling pressure effectively and what it truly takes to be the best at what you do!

82

You can let adversity define you or shape you (you choose!)

83

Amanda Scarborough: The life of a softball analyst

84

A little encouragement before tryouts

85

Kevin Hinde: Breaking the stigma of travel ball

86

Morgan Zerkle: The tough get tougher

87

5 reasons why college softball should be on your TV this weekend

88

Get to know how an umpire thinks with Pro Victor Canales

89

The key to boosting your athlete’s confidence and problem-solving skills

90

Donnie Danklefsen: Winning teams, cultures and leaders leave clues

91

5 hitting tips to make 2024 the best year yet at the plate!

92

Coach Carol Hutchins: The secret sauce to successful teams

93

Conquer your BIGGEST fear…& a BIG announcement!

94

How to consistently add mental toughness into your training

95

Asia Mape: How to enjoy the game more WITH your athlete

96

Make the most of your off season by doing this

97

7 lessons we all can learn from my Mom

98

Donna Papa: Coaching the art of outfield and baserunning, Part 2 of 2

99

Donna Papa: The key to consistent success as a leader, Part 1 of 2

100

12 valuable lessons I’ve learned from my Dad

101

Molly Fichtner: How to successfully re-build a program and build an outstanding culture

102

Dare to DREAM

103

Gaining the Mental Edge as a Hitter - Recording from “The Fearless Warrior Podcast” w/ Mental Performance Coach, Amanda Schaefer

104

6 ways to increase your chances of winning

105

Cat Osterman: How to find the right school FOR YOU!

106

Cat Osterman: An honest take on travel ball and building a great relationship with our athletes

107

5 easy ways to get more out of your training

108

6 years of GROWTH and CONSISTENCY

109

Patrick Murphy: Building leaders and a Championship culture

110

My Recruiting Story

111

Recruiting 101: Communicating with college coaches

112

Lane Farmer: Empower yourself by using your mind

113

10 ways to separate yourself from your competition

114

Kaitlyn McNally: Maximize performance through nutrition

115

EMBRACE THE SUCK

116

Sam Fischer: Where she thinks professional softball is headed, recruiting tips and why being softball obsessed is a GOOD THING

117

Master your mind, master your GAME!

118

Monica Abbott: “Rise and Shine” to your own greatness

119

I’m a mom!

120

The secret to overcoming perfectionism

121

Where I think professional softball is headed

122

Softball Pre-Game Confidence Meditation (10 min)

123

How to work on better timing at the plate

124

Coach Ballgame: How to make the game FUN again

125

How to make your thoughts HELP you rather than HURT you

126

Kally Vander Valk: Owning your opportunity

127

TRYOUTS! 10 ways to mentally prepare before “show time”

128

Erin Coffel: How she went from Midwest standout to All-American in the SEC

129

10 things to look for while watching college softball

130

Dr. Dot Richardson: How to lead with love and make your dreams become a reality

131

“Mamba Mentality” - How to become the best at what you do

132

Justin McLeod: What to expect this college softball season

133

30 pieces of advice I’d give my younger self

134

Anna Burkhardt: Being different is a good thing

135

They key to making your goals happen in 2023

136

Leah Amico: Living out the G.O.L.D. Standard

137

Sue Enquist: 3 timeless truths parents can use to help your athlete find success

138

No journey is cookie cutter

139

Kristina Burkhardt: How to be a leader by example

140

10 ways to know you’re with a great coach

141

Chris Vasami: Make the most of this off-season

142

3 proven ways to build confidence

143

You should be doing this practice WEEKLY!

144

Tori Vidales: How to stand out at first base and in the box!

145

5 ways to help balance being a student-athlete

146

Nicole Trimboli: How to stand out to coaches, build mental toughness and help get the most out of your athlete

147

10 softball secrets you should know!

148

Tori Vidales: Becoming an Olympian takes time

149

Jennifer Schwartz: Injury prevention and active recovery techniques

150

Hitting Conversations: Posture and loose arms

151

China McCarney: Arm Conditioning and Mental Training

152

Skylar Wallace: Speed kills - How to become an aggressive baserunner

153

10 skills dogs can teach us

154

Carol Hutchins: Building a winning legacy, Part 2 of 2

155

Carol Hutchins: Building a winning legacy, Part 1 of 2

156

DO NOT do these 5 things with your athlete

157

Dr. Amber Selking: Winning the Mental Game

158

Beth Zachary: How to coach your athlete and grow Champions

159

Lean into where you are

160

6 proven ways to elevate your game TODAY

161

Find your bird (focus)

162

10 things the 2022 Oklahoma Softball team taught us this season

163

8 ways to avoid mental fatigue & burnout with School Counselor Holly Hensley

164

5 ways to grow your game while watching the WCWS

165

Kevin DeShazo: Leadership, influence and how to “keep chopping wood”, Part 2 of 2

166

Kevin DeShazo: Leadership, influence and how to “keep chopping wood”, Part 1 of 2

167

Chelsea Suitos: The importance of authentically branding yourself on social media

168

Why mental health NEEDS to be a priority

169

Ashley Carter: How to be more confidently YOU

170

Gessica Garber “Huffy”: How creativity can help your game

171

Umpires are humans, too

172

Scott Burkhardt: What it’s like being a “softball dad”, Part 2 of 2

173

Scott Burkhardt: What it’s like being a “softball dad”, Part 1 of 2

174

LIVE Q&A: Handling pressure, bonding with new teammates

175

The time I hated softball

176

Erika Piancastelli: Always swing hard

177

Katie Cheadle: How to shift from anxiousness to confidence

178

Why you should be watching college softball

179

Kristina Burkhardt: Her “Last Dance” in college softball

180

Baserunning 101

181

Amanda Lorenz: How to get the MOST out of yourself in the box

182

10 things softball has taught me…

183

GOALS: It’s supposed to be hard…

184

Ben-Marvin Egel: A few things golf can teach us, Part 2 of 2

185

Ben-Marvin Egel: A few things golf can teach us, Part 1

186

10 hitting challenges to amp up your hitting

187

Jordan Taylor: Pitch calling and approach, Part 2 of 2

188

Jordan Taylor: Pitch calling and approach, Part 1 of 2

189

5 ways to build accountability with your athlete

190

Chase d’Arnaud - The importance of speed and sprint technique

191

Gratitude and a few hitting tips

192

Natasha Watley: Baserunning tips and why Japan is SO DOMINANT in softball

193

My 5 favorite hitting tools

194

Rachel Folden: How to master your swing and build a great relationship with your athlete (Part 2)

195

Rachel Folden: How to master your swing and build a great relationship with your athlete (Part 1)

196

5 things to work on this off season

197

Morgan Stuart: Master the art of knowing yourself

198

Lauren Haeger: Coaching travel ball, playing with confidence and pro experience

199

LIVE Q&A: Recruiting tips, addressing playing time, and more!

200

Kaylea Snaer: Unleash your potential with yoga and breath-work

201

Mary Murray: Building Team Culture and Prioritizing Mental Health

202

Season 2 Intro!

203

Season 1 FINALE!: Living The Olympic Dream

204

Cat Osterman: Greatness has no age limit

205

Chris Vasami: 5 Hitting Myths (PART 2)

206

Chris Vasami: 5 Hitting Myths (PART 1)

207

Tisha Mahon: Recruiting Talk Pt. 2 - Stand out on social media and at camps!

208

Become a complete hitter

209

The ultimate at-home hitting routine

210

Danielle Lawrie-Locke: Overcoming mom-guilt in pursuit of Olympic Gold

211

Katie Spada: How food can work FOR us and not against us!

212

Episode 42: The BEST coaches do these 4 things

213

Tisha Mahon: Recruiting Talk - Communication and Finding your WHY

214

Monica Abbott: Consistency over Intensity

215

Kendall Burton: “The Toughest Out”

216

Hitting tips: A faster way to make adjustments

217

Dr. Chris Carr - Green Bay Packers Director of Performance Psychology: Building Mental Toughness

218

Jade Hewitt: Softball's Greatest Hype Woman

219

AJ Andrews: How to Break Barriers and Take Names

220

“Home Run Roadmap - LIVE Coaching Call”

221

Chloe Maleski: The Importance of Mindfulness and Strength Training

222

Part 2 with Aubree Munro Watson: Leadership Behind the Plate, Identity Struggles, Athletes Unlimited and Church on the Dirt

223

Part 1 with Aubree Munro Watson: The Selflessness of Catching and the Road to the Olympic Dream

224

Natasha Watley: The Art of Slapping

225

How to Master “The Car Ride Home Talk”: Recorded Episode from the 951 Podcast with Kasey Lovell

226

Part 2 with Delaney Spaulding: Overcoming the Ultimate Injury

227

Part 1 with Delaney Spaulding: The Road to the Olympics

228

3 “little” things we NEED to start celebrating!

229

A SIT DOWN WITH MY ROLE MODEL - Caitlin Lowe

230

Amanda Scarborough: How to Become a More Confident Pitcher

231

3 Ways to Help Your Athlete Stay Motivated with CJ Beatty

232

3 Ways to Become More Positive

233

How What You Eat Affects Your Performance with Non-Diet Dietitian Katie Hake

234

Living the Pitching Dream with ​Pro Softball Player Haylie Wagner

235

Defense Wins Championships with TPD Co-Founder and National Champion Morgan Stuart

236

Why “Look good, feel good play good” actually works!

237

The Insensitive Tweet and Creation of “This is Us Softball” - Part 2 with 2x All-American and Pro Athlete Kiki Stokes

238

Playing for HOF Coaches and Building a Competitive Fire - Part 1 with 2x All-American and Pro Athlete Kiki Stokes

239

How to Stay Motivated Amidst the Chaos (Former Live Show April 20th)

240

Overcoming Adversity with Former Pro Baseball Player Chris Vasami

241

Part 2 - Softball is More Than Just a Game with HOF Coach Sue Enquist

242

Part 1 - Softball is More Than Just a Game with HOF Coach Sue Enquist

243

Am I Too Hard On My Athlete?

244

How to Be Your Biggest Critic AND Your Biggest Fan with Phillies Mental Skills Coach Hannah Huesman

245

How to Create a “Mental Edge” with Fearless Fastpitch Founder Amanda Schaefer

246

Athletes Unlimited Softball, Owning Your Swing, and Dealing with Internet “Trolls” with All-American and Professional Softball Athlete Sam Fischer

247

“Championship Mindset” with University of Oklahoma Softball’s Hitting Coach JT Gasso

248

The POWER of Optimism

249

Your Athlete Needs to be Versatile

250

10 Ways Athletes Can Work From Home

251

Why Your Athlete Needs a Role Model

252

Having a Goal is the Key To Everything

253

4 Qualities of Greatness

254

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