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When The Cleats Come Off — 248 episodes

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

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

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

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

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THE BEST OF SEASON 5

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Training Tools My Hitters Love—and Why They Work

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

8

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

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

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You become who you’re surrounded by

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How your RECOVERY will help you reach peak performance

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4 discoveries I’ve made in the cages lately

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Rob Crews: Building a COMPLETE hitter

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6 ways to attack your next practice

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Taylor Shumaker: Freshman dominance and playing free

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No journey is cookie cutter [Re-Air]

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Trisha Hyde: Why softball needs more female coaches

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10 things I miss most about travel ball

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Gray Robertson: The voice of Alabama Softball

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It’s not my time…

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Erin Coffel: Even the best get BETTER

22

Alliance All-Star Game Recap!

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

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Do it scared

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Trust your instincts

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

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10 minute post-game reflection

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Cricket

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Cydnee Schneider: Postseason bliss and finding joy when you compete

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8 lessons the 2025 WCWS teams can teach us

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Regionals 2025 recap and transfer portal madness

32

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

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Dad Chats: Raising three D1 athletes with Scott Burkhardt

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Dad chats: Coaching experience and practice planning with Scott Burkhardt

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

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

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An open letter to my first born…

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

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

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Skylar Wallace: Mastering the voice inside your head

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

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Body Language: It matters more than you think

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Jami Lobpries - Travel ball NEEDS to get back to this

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A pulse of the D1 College Softball world right now…

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

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

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

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

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3 ways to increase your competitive edge in 2025

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

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

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Parents - 3 things your daughter needs from you

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

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3 (easy) ways to work on baserunning in practice

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

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

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Coach Lindsey Nadler: Building confidence and a Mental Edge

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Signs you may be a helicopter parent

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Alex Storako: Playing with a chip on your shoulder

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

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

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Hitting Mentality: Do’s and Don’ts

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

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Odicci Alexander: Women’s College World Series work ethic

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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

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

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Justin McLeod: 2024 Postseason Predictions

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Lizzy Ristano: Swing fundamentals and how to build your competitiveness

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12 things I’ve learned about being a parent

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

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Ever grateful.

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

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5 ways to be a GREAT parent from the stands

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

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

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Amanda Scarborough: The life of a softball analyst

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A little encouragement before tryouts

79

Kevin Hinde: Breaking the stigma of travel ball

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Morgan Zerkle: The tough get tougher

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

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Get to know how an umpire thinks with Pro Victor Canales

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

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Donnie Danklefsen: Winning teams, cultures and leaders leave clues

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

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Coach Carol Hutchins: The secret sauce to successful teams

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Conquer your BIGGEST fear…& a BIG announcement!

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How to consistently add mental toughness into your training

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

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Make the most of your off season by doing this

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7 lessons we all can learn from my Mom

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

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

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12 valuable lessons I’ve learned from my Dad

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

96

Dare to DREAM

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

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6 ways to increase your chances of winning

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

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

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5 easy ways to get more out of your training

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6 years of GROWTH and CONSISTENCY

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Patrick Murphy: Building leaders and a Championship culture

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My Recruiting Story

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Recruiting 101: Communicating with college coaches

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Lane Farmer: Empower yourself by using your mind

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10 ways to separate yourself from your competition

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Kaitlyn McNally: Maximize performance through nutrition

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EMBRACE THE SUCK

110

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

111

Master your mind, master your GAME!

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

113

I’m a mom!

114

The secret to overcoming perfectionism

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Where I think professional softball is headed

116

Softball Pre-Game Confidence Meditation (10 min)

117

How to work on better timing at the plate

118

Coach Ballgame: How to make the game FUN again

119

How to make your thoughts HELP you rather than HURT you

120

Kally Vander Valk: Owning your opportunity

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

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

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10 things to look for while watching college softball

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

125

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

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Justin McLeod: What to expect this college softball season

127

30 pieces of advice I’d give my younger self

128

Anna Burkhardt: Being different is a good thing

129

They key to making your goals happen in 2023

130

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

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

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No journey is cookie cutter

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Kristina Burkhardt: How to be a leader by example

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10 ways to know you’re with a great coach

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Chris Vasami: Make the most of this off-season

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3 proven ways to build confidence

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You should be doing this practice WEEKLY!

138

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

139

5 ways to help balance being a student-athlete

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

141

10 softball secrets you should know!

142

Tori Vidales: Becoming an Olympian takes time

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Jennifer Schwartz: Injury prevention and active recovery techniques

144

Hitting Conversations: Posture and loose arms

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China McCarney: Arm Conditioning and Mental Training

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

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10 skills dogs can teach us

148

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

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

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DO NOT do these 5 things with your athlete

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Dr. Amber Selking: Winning the Mental Game

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Beth Zachary: How to coach your athlete and grow Champions

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Lean into where you are

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6 proven ways to elevate your game TODAY

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Find your bird (focus)

156

10 things the 2022 Oklahoma Softball team taught us this season

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

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5 ways to grow your game while watching the WCWS

159

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

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

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

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Why mental health NEEDS to be a priority

163

Ashley Carter: How to be more confidently YOU

164

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

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Umpires are humans, too

166

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

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

168

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

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The time I hated softball

170

Erika Piancastelli: Always swing hard

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Katie Cheadle: How to shift from anxiousness to confidence

172

Why you should be watching college softball

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Kristina Burkhardt: Her “Last Dance” in college softball

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Baserunning 101

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

176

10 things softball has taught me…

177

GOALS: It’s supposed to be hard…

178

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

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

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10 hitting challenges to amp up your hitting

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

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

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5 ways to build accountability with your athlete

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

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Gratitude and a few hitting tips

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

187

My 5 favorite hitting tools

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

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

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5 things to work on this off season

191

Morgan Stuart: Master the art of knowing yourself

192

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

193

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

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

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Mary Murray: Building Team Culture and Prioritizing Mental Health

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Season 2 Intro!

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Season 1 FINALE!: Living The Olympic Dream

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Cat Osterman: Greatness has no age limit

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Chris Vasami: 5 Hitting Myths (PART 2)

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Chris Vasami: 5 Hitting Myths (PART 1)

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

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Become a complete hitter

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The ultimate at-home hitting routine

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

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

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Episode 42: The BEST coaches do these 4 things

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Tisha Mahon: Recruiting Talk - Communication and Finding your WHY

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Monica Abbott: Consistency over Intensity

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Kendall Burton: “The Toughest Out”

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Hitting tips: A faster way to make adjustments

211

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

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Jade Hewitt: Softball's Greatest Hype Woman

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AJ Andrews: How to Break Barriers and Take Names

214

“Home Run Roadmap - LIVE Coaching Call”

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Chloe Maleski: The Importance of Mindfulness and Strength Training

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

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

218

Natasha Watley: The Art of Slapping

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

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Part 2 with Delaney Spaulding: Overcoming the Ultimate Injury

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Part 1 with Delaney Spaulding: The Road to the Olympics

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3 “little” things we NEED to start celebrating!

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A SIT DOWN WITH MY ROLE MODEL - Caitlin Lowe

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Amanda Scarborough: How to Become a More Confident Pitcher

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3 Ways to Help Your Athlete Stay Motivated with CJ Beatty

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3 Ways to Become More Positive

227

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

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Living the Pitching Dream with ​Pro Softball Player Haylie Wagner

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

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

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

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

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

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Overcoming Adversity with Former Pro Baseball Player Chris Vasami

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

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

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Am I Too Hard On My Athlete?

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

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

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

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

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The POWER of Optimism

243

Your Athlete Needs to be Versatile

244

10 Ways Athletes Can Work From Home

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Why Your Athlete Needs a Role Model

246

Having a Goal is the Key To Everything

247

4 Qualities of Greatness

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