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When The Cleats Come Off, 257 episodes. Page 2 of 3.

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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

105

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

106

Dare to DREAM

107

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

108

6 ways to increase your chances of winning

109

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

110

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

111

5 easy ways to get more out of your training

112

6 years of GROWTH and CONSISTENCY

113

Patrick Murphy: Building leaders and a Championship culture

114

My Recruiting Story

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Recruiting 101: Communicating with college coaches

116

Lane Farmer: Empower yourself by using your mind

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10 ways to separate yourself from your competition

118

Kaitlyn McNally: Maximize performance through nutrition

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EMBRACE THE SUCK

120

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

121

Master your mind, master your GAME!

122

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

123

I’m a mom!

124

The secret to overcoming perfectionism

125

Where I think professional softball is headed

126

Softball Pre-Game Confidence Meditation (10 min)

127

How to work on better timing at the plate

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Coach Ballgame: How to make the game FUN again

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How to make your thoughts HELP you rather than HURT you

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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

135

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

136

Justin McLeod: What to expect this college softball season

137

30 pieces of advice I’d give my younger self

138

Anna Burkhardt: Being different is a good thing

139

They key to making your goals happen in 2023

140

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

141

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

142

No journey is cookie cutter

143

Kristina Burkhardt: How to be a leader by example

144

10 ways to know you’re with a great coach

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Chris Vasami: Make the most of this off-season

146

3 proven ways to build confidence

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You should be doing this practice WEEKLY!

148

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

149

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

151

10 softball secrets you should know!

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Tori Vidales: Becoming an Olympian takes time

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Jennifer Schwartz: Injury prevention and active recovery techniques

154

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

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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)

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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

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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

173

Ashley Carter: How to be more confidently YOU

174

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

175

Umpires are humans, too

176

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

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

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The time I hated softball

180

Erika Piancastelli: Always swing hard

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Katie Cheadle: How to shift from anxiousness to confidence

182

Why you should be watching college softball

183

Kristina Burkhardt: Her “Last Dance” in college softball

184

Baserunning 101

185

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

186

10 things softball has taught me…

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GOALS: It’s supposed to be hard…

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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

195

Gratitude and a few hitting tips

196

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

197

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