When The Cleats Come Off

Season 5 gave us 18 guests and a whole lot of “wait…that’s really good” moments. So for this finale, I’m bringing those highlights back — the motivation, the coaching nuggets, the practice ideas — all the stuff you’ll want in your back pocket this offseason.Join us for the Mental Edge Experience in Michigan Jan 17th, 2026 here! - http://www.fearlesswarriorprogram.com/a/2148211589/4omeRLtk Check out our WTCCO merch store: https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/collections/new-when-the-cleats-come-off-collection Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1073225329733684Honorable Mention Episodes:Ep. 222: 10 minute post-game reflection episode  - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000713420780 Ep. 228: Erin Coffel: Even the best get BETTER - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000719776038 Ep. 221: Bluey Episode: Cricket - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000712428011  Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274 Follow all things Ashley B Training:Website - ashleybtraining.com 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 

Let’s talk practical hitting tools: what’s working, why it’s working, and how you can use these concepts to help hitters find better timing, barrel feel, and confidence—without getting lost in mechanics.Direct link to my Amazon Storefront - https://www.amazon.com/shop/ashleybtraining?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_BJHK91BNQSJYEASC9MZM&nbsp;VUK Grips: Use code ASHLEY for their best deal -&nbsp; https://vukgripz.com?bg_ref=MSpGpaTqlCZVTee: INSANE DEAL $75 off thru the Holidays! (CODE: ABT in the future!) - https://www.zvtee.com/Miller Mat: Use code ASHLEY for 15% off! - https://themillermat.com/&nbsp;CamWood Bats: Use code ABTRAIN for 20% off! - https://camwoodbats.com/products/softball-custom-hands-speed-trainer&nbsp;Similar episodes from When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 60 - Rachel Folden: How to master your swing and build a great relationship with your athlete - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/085128cf-72c0-49ca-8085-703936c1c402/&nbsp;Ep. 159 - Make the most of your off season by doing this - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d8c823d0-a315-49f7-9011-bf18e763b250/&nbsp;Ep. 114 - Chris Vasami: Make the MOST of this off-season - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9e602311-a8cf-4365-a33e-0f874e9d736a/&nbsp;Ep. 236 - Rob Crews: Building a COMPLETE hitter - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/257fb3dc-900a-4b92-8c69-a04947e79df3/&nbsp;Head to the Ashley Burkhardt Training website - ashleybtraining.com&nbsp;Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1073225329733684&nbsp;Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Follow Ashley B Training on social:Instagram - <a...

In this episode, Ashley sits down with mental skills coach, Amanda Shaefer, to explore three science-backed tools that can transform your mental game: body mirroring, gratitude, and visualization.You’ll learn how to build stronger connections through body language, rewire your brain through gratitude, and mentally prepare for success before it even happens.Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or parent, this conversation will help you play — and live — with more focus, confidence, and calm.🧠 What You’ll Learn:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp; &nbsp; How body mirroring builds trust and confidence&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp; &nbsp; The science of gratitude and its impact on mindset&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp; &nbsp; Why visualization activates the same pathways as physical practice&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;•&nbsp; &nbsp; Simple ways to make these tools part of your daily routine💡 Your Mental Challenge This Week:1️⃣ Mirror someone’s body language and notice the shift.2️⃣ Write down 3 things you’re grateful for.3️⃣ Visualize your next moment of success before it happens.Small shifts = big results. 💪🔗 Connect with Amanda: https://www.facebook.com/fearlessfastpitchmentaltraining🌐 Website: https://www.fearlesswarriorprogram.com/📸 Instagram: @fearlessfastpitch✨ Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!Which of the three — body mirroring, gratitude, or visualization — are you going to try first?Let us know inside the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1073225329733684&nbsp;Tag @ashleybtraining on Instagram and share your biggest takeaway!If this episode made you think differently about your mindset:⭐ Leave a quick review🎧 Follow the show for more mental game tips📩 Share it with a teammate or coach who needs this messagePast episodes with Amanda:Ep. 10 - How to create a “mental edge” with Fearless Fastpitch Founder Amanda Schaefer - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/304c6bde-2880-4bc8-b7d4-26ec40f40588/&nbsp;Ep. 152 - Gaining the mental edge as a hitter: Recording from the Fearless Warrior Podcast w/ Mental Performance Coach, Amanda Schaefer - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c3332097-04b1-46ae-9194-55ee630f10b5/&nbsp;Ep. 162 - Conquer your BIGGEST fear…and a BIG announcement! - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/bdf014fe-d735-4522-bced-b78ad4a61f13/

This MLB post season was the ABSOLUTE epitome of insane! Let’s recap the highlights of the wildest Game 7 probably EVER from team culture, CLUTCH defense and big hits and, most importantly, selflessness beyond measure!Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1073225329733684&nbsp;Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Similar episodes from When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 240 - Chris Vasami: How to find your non-negotiables as a player and leader - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/794d6d36-8400-4302-a125-08953739c1d3/&nbsp;Ep. 11 - How to be your BIGGEST critic and your BIGGEST fan with Phillies Mental Skills Coach Hannah Huesman - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1a44bdf7-e580-4c39-b0e1-312ce84c8c65/&nbsp;Ep. 202 - Why I LOVE MLB Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki…and why you should too! - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7a476523-1512-46da-973f-8176c39d61f4/&nbsp;Ep. 60 - Rachel Folden: How to master your swing and build a great relationship with your athlete - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/085128cf-72c0-49ca-8085-703936c1c402/&nbsp;Follow Ashley B Training on social:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining&nbsp;

In this episode with popular guest of the show, Chris Vasami, we touch on Shohei Ohtani’s breakout game 3 of the 2025 World Series, and we go into all things player and human development, from how to get the most out of yourself and those around you, how to keep your circle of influence small but strong and also how to attack some of our biggest fears as players.Follow Chris on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisvasami/Check out Chris’ website - https://www.vasamitraining.com/Download Chris’ FOCUS PDF - https://files.captivate.fm/library/eeadc6ae-189f-4d60-8d20-eeda956f93f4/Vasami-Document-Front.pdfSimilar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 15 - Overcoming adversity with former Pro baseball player Chris Vasami - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww95cDFKIOE&amp;t=398s&nbsp;Ep. 50 - Chris Vasami: 5 Hitting Myths - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U-UzSLQp10&amp;t=1892s&nbsp;Ep. 114 - Chris Vasami: Make the most of this off-season - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9e602311-a8cf-4365-a33e-0f874e9d736a/&nbsp;Follow Ashley B Training on social:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining&nbsp;

You know that teammate who just makes you a better person and competitor JUST by being around them? 2x National Champ at the University of Florida (and my pro teammate) Lauren Haeger was that for me. Learn how she helped me level up MY game during a time I needed it most in this episode!Get $10 off ABT and podcast merch! - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/discount/podcast10&nbsp;Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1073225329733684&nbsp;Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Episodes mentioned in this podcast:Ep. 57 - Lauren Haeger:Coaching travel ball, playing with confidence and pro experience - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/16dba9c6-f6e6-4111-9a4c-53a48733b4f4/&nbsp;Ep. 25 - Amanda Scarborough: How to become a more confident pitcher - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/78faecde-88c1-4bdf-b2ac-c7fa8dd8898d/&nbsp;Ep. 170 - Kevin Hinde: Breaking the stigma of travel ball - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/36ee63b6-a06d-4ac2-879d-6c5827a891d8/&nbsp;Follow Ashley B Training on social:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining&nbsp;

Learn how taking your nutrition, stretching/mobility, and sleep more seriously will help give you an ultimate edge on the field. I don’t care how old you are, if you aren’t intentional about taking care of YOU, you won’t be able to be at your best as often as you want to be.Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1073225329733684&nbsp;Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Learn more about the Virtual Hitting Academy - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0&nbsp;Episodes mentioned in this podcast:Ep. 22 - How What You Eat Affects Your Performance with Non-Diet Dietitian Katie Hake - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/eb428627-b23d-408b-9a41-a11f7ad8c757/&nbsp;Ep. 141 - Kaitlyn McNally: Maximize performance through nutrition - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c749c6e5-6eb5-4efe-8dd9-e9bc7fef0e97/&nbsp;Ep. 44 - Katie Spada: How food can work FOR us and not against us! - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/13c833b8-da15-4d4d-b46e-1c38571631df/&nbsp;(Ep. 106 - Jennifer Schwartz: Injury prevention and active recovery techniques) -&nbsp; https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b1851732-16e3-41da-8a15-712e24c5215b/&nbsp;Follow Ashley B Training on social:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining&nbsp;

From verbal cues that are working well for my hitters to helping them discover what they’re truly made of physically and mentally, this episode is geared towards elevating your athletes' training and the ownership of their swing.Get 10% off Always Grind Notebooks with code ASHLEYB - https://alwaysgrind365.com/discount/ASHLEYB&nbsp;Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1073225329733684&nbsp;Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Similar episodes from When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 60 - Rachel Folden: How to master your swing and build a great relationship with your athlete - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/085128cf-72c0-49ca-8085-703936c1c402/&nbsp;Ep. 236 - Rob Crews: Building a COMPLETE hitter - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/257fb3dc-900a-4b92-8c69-a04947e79df3/&nbsp;Ep. 187 - Hitting Mentality: Do’s and Don’ts - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c1bfa430-8c02-415c-a43a-74798ed8ddac/&nbsp;Ep. 15 - Overcoming Adversity with former Pro Baseball Player Chris Vasami - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/cb39a8c1-09f4-4b2e-b44e-ae131fd035d2/&nbsp;Follow Ashley B Training on social:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

One of our sports most enthusiastic hitting coaches, Rob Crews, is here to share his ideas around EMPOWERING hitters in the cage, the biomechanics and similarities of elite swings and how coaches can get more out of their hitters and OWN their strengths!Follow Rob Crews in Instagram -&nbsp; and Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/completegame&nbsp;Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1073225329733684&nbsp;Check out the SILVER and GOLD Virtual Hitting Academy Memberships - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0&nbsp;Ashley Burkhardt Training Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;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://player.captivate.fm/episode/dbebe068-2a3a-4088-92de-63ffeffc91ad/&nbsp;Ep. 60 - Rachel Folden: How to master your swing and build a great relationship with your athlete, Part 1 of 2 - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/085128cf-72c0-49ca-8085-703936c1c402/&nbsp;Ep. 114 - Chris Vasami: Make the MOST of this off-season - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9e602311-a8cf-4365-a33e-0f874e9d736a/&nbsp;Follow Ashley B Training on social:&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining&nbsp;

Most of us really need to start loving practice and taking it more seriously if we want to become our best self in this game. Here are six simple ways you can start attacking your practices so games will feel easy AND you’ll probably find yourself reaching new heights in your game faster than you ever thought you could.Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1073225329733684&nbsp;Get 10% off Always Grind Notebooks with code ASHLEYB - https://alwaysgrind365.com/discount/ASHLEYB&nbsp;Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Similar episodes from When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 215 - Dad chats: Coaching experience and practice planning with Scott Burkhardt - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0aba3293-7c1e-45d8-b6ec-2dfaf813b1d3/&nbsp;Ep. 204 - Megan Rembielak (Meg Rem): Drills, drills, drills and getting the MOST out of your practices - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a6f06d04-a445-478a-a10a-7e48dc41e2ff/&nbsp;Ep. 60 - Rachel Folden: How to master your swing and build a great relationship with your athlete - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/085128cf-72c0-49ca-8085-703936c1c402/&nbsp;Ep. 26 - A SIT DOWN WITH MY ROLE MODEL - Caitlin Lowe - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f2a2bbc8-1ece-424d-b839-96d1b142ba7d/&nbsp;Follow Ashley B Training on social:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining&nbsp;

She’s one of the best freshmen to EVER pick up a bat at the University of Florida and used that confidence to get her the NFCA Freshman of the Year award. Today, Taylor Shumaker is sharing what preparation led her to this position, her mindset when she’s competing in the box and what she looks forward to going into her sophomore season.Follow Taylor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tayyshu&nbsp;Follow her and Gator Softball - https://floridagators.com/sports/softball/roster/taylor-shumaker/17779&nbsp;Check out the Virtual Hitting Academy - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0&nbsp;Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Similar episodes from When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 57 - Lauren Haeger: Coaching travel ball, playing with confidence and pro experience - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/16dba9c6-f6e6-4111-9a4c-53a48733b4f4/&nbsp;Ep. 67 - 10 challenges to amp up your hitting - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/dc50d78b-e2d9-40ce-9f90-cf9d2129f2b1/&nbsp;Ep. 187 - Hitting Mentality: Do’s and Don’ts - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c1bfa430-8c02-415c-a43a-74798ed8ddac/&nbsp;Ep. 60 - Rachel Folden: How to master your swing and build a great relationship with your athlete - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/085128cf-72c0-49ca-8085-703936c1c402/&nbsp;Follow Ashley B Training on social:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

Whether you’re on your recruiting journey or simply have big goals ahead of you in this game, ZERO roads to the same destination are exactly the same and it’s time to start owning yours instead of comparing it to others. Learn how to put yourself in the driver's seat to get to the destination of your dreams.Check out virtual training opportunities with Ashley including the Virtual Hitting Academy - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-coaching-opportunities&nbsp;Review the podcast on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274 or Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2ix6LNCDOAVmeTUVqym264?si=d681bca5aedb418b&nbsp;Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 169 - Morgan Zerkle: The tough get tougher - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7754813f-03f0-4e33-8004-1c4c4eb6bcfd/&nbsp;Ep. 8 - JT Gasso: Championship Mindset with Oklahoma Hitting Coach - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5dd9794e-45fd-4857-a9ba-1962943f8adf/&nbsp;Ep. 9 - Sam Fischer: Athlete’s Unlimited Softball, Owning your Swing and Dealing with Internet “Trolls” - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/51258a10-f398-4c5c-9d65-4e925a6d1871/&nbsp;Ep. 116 - Kristina Burkhardt: How to be a leader by example - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/81aa0d02-c4af-4ebf-a1dc-12fed500b9da/&nbsp;Follow Ashley B Training on social:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining&nbsp;

Social media influencer and the internet's favorite travel softball coaching Mom, Trisha Hyde, is here sharing the good, the bad and the ugly moments of travel ball, why her Dad was one of her favorite coaches, what to emphasize when coaching a youth pitcher and also get to know what we can expect with her new softball brand Ball Her Play.Follow Trisha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trishahyde/ , https://www.instagram.com/coachtrishh/&nbsp; TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trishahyde&nbsp;Get 10% off Ball Her Play Merch with code “HEAT” - https://ballherplay.com/&nbsp;Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Follow Ashley B Training on social:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining&nbsp;Similar episodes from When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 41 - Monica Abbott: Consistency over Intensity - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/dff9c02b-5f2b-4dab-9e84-23c31b2d2a86/&nbsp;Ep. 25 - Amanda Scarborough: How to become a more confident pitcher - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/78faecde-88c1-4bdf-b2ac-c7fa8dd8898d/&nbsp;Ep. 206 - Jami Lobpries: Travel ball NEEDS to get back to this - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0cd3f22c-1944-49f6-b29a-fb4053993197/&nbsp;Ep. 170 - Kevin Hinde: Breaking the stigma of travel ball - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/36ee63b6-a06d-4ac2-879d-6c5827a891d8/&nbsp;

My first travel softball team is what made me not only fall in love with the game, and it was the people, experiences and competitive environment our coaches helped create. Without such an incredible travel softball culture on my first team and elite National travel team, I truly believe I wouldn’t have pursued it in college AND professionally!&nbsp;Follow the Indiana Magic Gold Organization - https://indianamagicgold.com/&nbsp;Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Join our When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Your next episode listen:Ep. 215 - Dad Chats: Coaching experience and practice planning with Scott Burkhardt - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0aba3293-7c1e-45d8-b6ec-2dfaf813b1d3/&nbsp;Ep. 206 - Jami Lobpries - Travel ball NEEDS to get back to this - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0cd3f22c-1944-49f6-b29a-fb4053993197/&nbsp;Ep. 201 - Kevin Shelton - Texas Glory Founder: From “softball dad” to creating high standards and a premier culture in travel ball - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f13a60fc-4e3f-4b53-b539-e8897d6e14fa/&nbsp;Ep. 170 - Kevin Hinde: Breaking the stigma of travel ball - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f13a60fc-4e3f-4b53-b539-e8897d6e14fa/&nbsp;Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

Very few are as obsessed with the Crimson Tide as much as Gray Robertson and very few do play-by-play with as much enthusiasm as him. So, he HAD to make his debut on this podcast to reflect on all things Alabama Softball, how Patrick Murphy has one of the greatest cultures in college softball, his legendary Out of the Box podcast, exciting things to come for Softball America and what makes him such a pro at calling softball games.Follow Gray on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/grayrobertson2&nbsp;And Twitter - https://x.com/gray_robertson&nbsp;Check out the Out of the Box Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-the-box/id1450903931&nbsp;See what Softball America is up to - https://www.on3.com/softball/&nbsp;Check out our When the Cleats Come Off Podcast merch - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/collections/new-when-the-cleats-come-off-collection&nbsp;Similar episodes from When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 172 - Amanda Scarborough: The life of a softball analyst - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/601b4dd9-2363-4113-9557-11db68ee05d9/&nbsp;Ep. 213 - Justin McLeod: Way too early D1 softball predictions, Part 1 of 2 - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/623f9af1-61d9-4323-bc80-80b59b9c8633/&nbsp;Ep. 227 - Alliance All-Star Game Recap! - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/37750bfe-d32c-4963-bd6b-9188059cde00/&nbsp;Follow Ashley B Training on social:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining&nbsp;

If you’re stuck feeling like you’re not at your peak performance or in a bit of a slump right now, you’re not alone. This episode emphasizes perspective and just might give you enough motivation to be a little more present and own where you’re at, because you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be and your time is COMING!Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Join our When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off that are mentioned:Ep. 225 - Do it scared - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9b8382ce-9dbb-4af2-942a-8324c526a343/&nbsp;Ep. 142 - 10 ways to separate yourself from your competition - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/3ed527c1-e37d-4efa-a1ce-0a86ba98608b/&nbsp;Ep. 199 - If at first you don’t succeed - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0365f65c-65e8-4117-8675-569c8d8ca609/&nbsp;Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

The reigning AUSL Hitter of the Year is back on the podcast for a live interview during her mid-season break to talk about training camp with Team USA led by HC Patty Gasso, what it has been like working and training with Florida Softball in her off season, how she’s gone from not feeling like herself her first season as a pro to leading the AUSL in almost all offensive categories, how even the best get butterflies when they compete and more!Follow Erin on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erin.coffel/&nbsp;Grab her TOPPS card - https://www.topps.com/products/erin-coffel-2025-ausl-topps-now%C2%AE-card-25-look-for-autos&nbsp;Follow the AUSL - https://theausl.com/&nbsp;Follow Ashley B Training on social:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining&nbsp;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://player.captivate.fm/episode/dbebe068-2a3a-4088-92de-63ffeffc91ad/&nbsp;Ep. 174 - Erin Coffel: Dreaming BIG, handling pressure effectively and what it truly takes to be the best at what you do! - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5fd63268-bab2-43ec-beae-0fe316c43132/Ep. 139 - Sam Fischer: Where she thinks professional softball is headed, recruiting tips and why being softball obsessed is a GOOD THING -&nbsp; https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6bb38ed7-df5b-4539-ab30-c5f879917057/&nbsp;&nbsp;Ep. 57 - Lauren Haeger: Coaching travel ball, playing with confidence and pro experience - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/16dba9c6-f6e6-4111-9a4c-53a48733b4f4/&nbsp;

Come with me as I take you on my journey coaching in the Alliance Fastpitch All-Star game (found on ESPN+) with players committed to Oklahoma, Washington, UCLA, Notre Dame AND MORE!Learn more about Alliance Fastpitch - https://thealliancefastpitch.com/&nbsp;Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Join the Virtual Hitting Academy - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0&nbsp;Join our When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Episodes Mentioned:Ep. 206 - Jami Lobpries: Travel ball NEEDS to get back to this - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0cd3f22c-1944-49f6-b29a-fb4053993197/&nbsp;Ep. 31 - Natasha Watley: The art of slapping - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a75e6c1b-05af-45b7-9568-8be1bb395590/&nbsp;Ep. 63 - Natasha Watley: Baserunning tips and why Japan is SO dominant in softball - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d748e6dc-781a-4868-976b-2e3b66bb834d/&nbsp;Ep. 167 - Get to know how an umpire thinks with Pro Victor Canales - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/45c97dc1-d631-4825-b17f-4d6adefc7371/&nbsp;Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

Coastal Carolina Softball standout, Keirstin Rooose, shares her obsession of the game that started in northern Indiana, what her transfer portal journey was like to get her to commit to Georgia for her final season, how she’s overcome multiple knee and shoulder surgeries along with recently finding out she has Type 1 Diabetes.&nbsp;Follow Keirstin on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/keirstin.roose/&nbsp;Follow her on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@keirstin.roose&nbsp;Follow her podcast “Like a Girl” on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/likeagirl_pod/&nbsp;Watch the interview on YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&amp;si=XBSh6zjqiRSbpGYf&nbsp;Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 76 - Kristina Burkhardt: Her “Last Dance” in college softball - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/76cb5ca5-8efb-48fd-aa3c-79b93a6303dc/&nbsp;Ep. 211 - Sports Performance Coach Paige Rose: From D1 softball pitching to the U.S. Marine Corps - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/87569f81-c147-4cfc-b00a-5f993ebe8e3a/&nbsp;Ep. 29 - Part 2 with Delaney Spaulding: Overcoming the Ultimate Injury - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/76deeee8-7fcb-4347-b82e-6bb31d769e6b/&nbsp;Ep. 106 - Jennifer Schwartz: Injury prevention and active recovery techniques - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b1851732-16e3-41da-8a15-712e24c5215b/&nbsp;Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;

All of us hurt our progress by just showing up when we feel like it. This is your reminder that most days you’re not going to “feel like” putting in the work BUT consistency compiles, excuses are slowing us down and it’s ACTION that’s going to get us where we want to be in our game.&nbsp;Check out the Goal-Smasher Confidence Course - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/offers/GTbUzZdm/checkout&nbsp;Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Join our When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Similar episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 3 - Having a goal is the key to everything - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0304c950-9325-4ff6-aef3-fe6083af207b/Ep. 41 - Monica Abbott - Consistency over Intensity -&nbsp; ​https://player.captivate.fm/episode/dff9c02b-5f2b-4dab-9e84-23c31b2d2a86/&nbsp;Ep. 89 - Leadership, influence and how to “keep chopping wood” - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af28444c-edd9-402a-913f-f5aa22af9ec9/&nbsp;Ep. 193 - Your goals should have you OBSESSED - here’s why! - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/288a65d6-1ae5-4387-959a-eb660bbdb63a/&nbsp;Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

Playing free doesn’t happen by chance. It comes from preparation. Learn why it MATTERS to put in the reps but also how you can use those reps to trust your stuff come gametime!Leave a review of WTCCO on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 70 - Ben-Marvin Egel: A few things golf can teach us (Part 1 of 2) - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ebee6aa3-7cca-42ef-b34b-af325be94c8f/&nbsp;Ep. 222 - 10 minute post-game reflection - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f76b5036-d96c-4849-b49c-582991f9ef50/&nbsp;Ep. 133 - Softball Pre-Game Confidence Meditation (10 min) - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/665243b2-1bad-4037-a918-f48f2c7e2333/&nbsp;Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;

Learn from All-Big Ten pitcher, Purdue University record holder (and maid of honor in my wedding!) Lilly Fecho, about her dominant presence on the mound, how she practiced self-talk to give her an advantage, the importance of having a strong pitcher/catcher relationship and how softball brings you some friends for life – so cherish it!Join the Virtual Hitting Academy - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0&nbsp;Watch the interview on YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&amp;si=XBSh6zjqiRSbpGYf&nbsp;Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 20 - Living the pitching dream with Pro Softball Player Haylie Wagner- https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a42ba0dd-3de8-4e88-a511-674c662f84a7/&nbsp;Ep. 25 - Amanda Scarborough: Hot to become a more confident pitcher - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/78faecde-88c1-4bdf-b2ac-c7fa8dd8898d/&nbsp;Ep. 69 - Jordan Taylor: Pitch calling and approach, Part 1 of 2 - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/8106b024-24b3-4b93-b1dd-27f8d04c4ec2/&nbsp;Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;

The best in the world break down each performance into an easy process where they can highlight their “wins”, analyze their “losses” and quickly learn from their mistakes and move on. IN THAT ORDER. Tune in to get a full breakdown of your performance in a simple, consistent reflection you can use to help you level up.Softball Pre-Game Confidence Meditation (10 min) - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/665243b2-1bad-4037-a918-f48f2c7e2333/&nbsp;Get 10% off your next Always Grind 365 Notebook - https://alwaysgrind365.com/discount/ASHLEYB&nbsp;&nbsp;Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 11 - How to be your biggest critic AND your biggest fan with Phillies Mental Skills Coach, Hannah Huesman - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1a44bdf7-e580-4c39-b0e1-312ce84c8c65/&nbsp;Ep. 192 - Coach Lindsey Nadler: Building confidence and a Mental Edge - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a57465a3-16e0-4eae-bf4b-6e3111cefd62/&nbsp;Ep. 206 - Jami Lobpries - Travel ball NEEDS to get back to this - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0cd3f22c-1944-49f6-b29a-fb4053993197/&nbsp;Ep. 203 - Building a successful at-home practice SYSTEM to achieve your goals - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2228e100-d0ed-4443-92c0-9b1c642ac5d3/&nbsp;Follow and share your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter (X) - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

Ashley breaks down her favorite Bluey episode as it teaches us the valuable lessons sports can teach us – in this case Cricket – along with the beauty of staying in it even when things get tough.Ep. 185 - Odicci Alexander: Women's College World Series work ethic - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0fb11a7b-dda8-4902-8d5f-58782860a00c/&nbsp;Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 219 - 8 lessons the WCWS teams can teach us - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e2b91a71-07dd-4c69-9b0b-9a96189c3bd1/&nbsp;Ep. 155 - 12 valuable lessons I’ve learned from my dad - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/62a30f31-ef72-4460-8068-8e721f4f52d4/&nbsp;Ep. 158 - 6 lessons we all can learn from my Mom - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ef68d3cf-ee4e-4f93-8f19-5eddc5532ad1/&nbsp;Follow and share your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter (X) - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

This 2025 post-season has had some superstars and Cydnee is one of them! Learn what it was like living in the moment and being an ESPN highlight reel, how her JUCO experience helped her love the game again before transferring to Southeastern Louisiana and what her experience has been playing for these impactful coaches!Follow Cydnee on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cyd_schneider1/&nbsp;Watch the interview on YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&amp;si=XBSh6zjqiRSbpGYf&nbsp;Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 219 - 8 lessons the 2025 WCWS can teach us - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e2b91a71-07dd-4c69-9b0b-9a96189c3bd1/&nbsp;Ep. 109 - Nicole Trimboli: How to stand out to coaches, build mental toughness and help get the most out of your athletes - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a828e617-0f46-4b4e-9c3c-80d9e9bad222/Ep. 17 - Playing for HOF coaches and building a competitive fire - Part 1 w/ 2x All-American Kiki Stokes - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/145c73dc-225d-4b5f-9834-b27068f6040b/&nbsp;Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;

Each of the well deserved teams participating in the 2025 WCWS can teach us some valuable lessons we can take into our own “games” and make us all better players, coaches and parents. I guarantee you’ll watch each of these teams differently after you hear them.Join the Virtual Hitting Academy #smashtribe - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0&nbsp;Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 214 - Justin McLeod: Way too early D1 softball predictions (Part 2) - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/623f9af1-61d9-4323-bc80-80b59b9c8633/&nbsp;Ep. 218 - Regionals 2025 recap and transfer portal madness - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d4159eea-d2b0-40ce-aa8f-77b93fc2f7a3/&nbsp;Ep. 91 - 5 ways to grow your game while watching the WCWS - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/82c8f749-f390-4091-86c9-fe0cb74972d0/&nbsp;Ep. 168 - 5 reasons why college softball should be on your TV this weekend - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9408e58d-45eb-4d76-8bef-c79e08814a48/&nbsp;Follow and share your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter (X) - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

This might’ve been the greatest D1 softball regional weekend I’ve ever witnessed and this week, I’m breaking down some of the top jaw-dropping moments along with my take on the fact that there are over 1000 athletes in the transfer portal right now and how that will impact the college game.Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Dr. Dot Richardson: How to lead with love and make your dreams become a reality - https://youtu.be/QYFrmRpulqA?si=_8OLVyrL1KAMgHcZ&nbsp;Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 91 - 5 ways to grow your game while watching the WCWS - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/82c8f749-f390-4091-86c9-fe0cb74972d0/&nbsp;Ep. 168 - 5 reasons why college softball should be on your TV this weekend - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9408e58d-45eb-4d76-8bef-c79e08814a48/&nbsp;Ep. 186 - 6 mentalities to help you stand out this summer (inspired by the WCWS) - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/4d838666-22f9-4bbf-8f9f-a3742c44e0c8/&nbsp;Ep. 213/214 - Justin McLeod: Way too early D1 softball predictions (Part 1) - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/623f9af1-61d9-4323-bc80-80b59b9c8633/&nbsp;Follow and share your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter (X) - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

These past two weeks you’ve gotten to learn the passion my dad has for coaching and raising strong and confident daughters, but this week you get to learn about his new passion: umpiring. Learn why he chooses the “tight” strike zone that he does, how he’s able to keep his cool so well, what he does/doesn’t like to see from coaches in games and also why he’s definitely the right man for the “job”! Scott Burkhardt: What it’s like being a “softball dad”, Part 1 Scott Burkhardt: What it’s like being a “softball dad”, Part 2Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Follow and share your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter (X) - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

No two athletes (and in our case three) are the same, and this week, my Dad is back talking about the similarities and unique differences between my two D1 athletes sisters and I and how we built a competitive edge from our very own backyard. Scott Burkhardt: What it’s like being a “softball dad”, Part 1 Scott Burkhardt: What it’s like being a “softball dad”, Part 2Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Follow and share your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter (X) - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

My dad is BACK (finally!) on the podcast chatting about his experience coaching my sisters and I at the youth and elite basketball and softball levels, how he enjoyed practice planning more than anything, who a few of his coaching mentors were/are, and more!Scott Burkhardt: What it’s like being a “softball dad”, Part 1 Scott Burkhardt: What it’s like being a “softball dad”, Part 2Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Follow and share your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter (X) - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

Justin is back this week elaborating on what teams are trending upward right now, what upsets we’ll likely see as conference season plays out, and who his dark horses and predictions are to play in the WCWS this year. If you want a deep dive from a professional softball analyst, this is YOUR episode!Visit the D1 Softball website - https://d1softball.com/&nbsp;Follow Justin on Twitter - https://x.com/justfactsmaam?s=21&amp;t=4CzDk_g6V2rLnq0Wj3DHNA&nbsp;Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come OffEp. 213 - Justin McLeod: Way too early D1 softball predictions, Part 1 of 2 - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/623f9af1-61d9-4323-bc80-80b59b9c8633/&nbsp;Ep. 181 - Justin McLeod: 2024 Post season predictions - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7a862403-725c-472e-8ecf-0683bad95b15/&nbsp;Ep. 205 - A pulse of the D1 softball world right now - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9c9328d4-702c-4f76-8fa4-4b44d32fcc10/&nbsp;Ep. 172 - Amanda Scarborough: The life of a softball analyst - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/601b4dd9-2363-4113-9557-11db68ee05d9/&nbsp;Follow and share your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter (X) - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

The softball obsession is in Justin’s blood. Tune in to this week’s episode to learn the role model players that stand out to him, what a great team culture looks like, his love for mid-majors making statements against Power 4 schools, his thoughts on the transfer portal and more.Visit the D1 Softball website - https://d1softball.com/&nbsp;Follow Justin on Twitter - https://x.com/justfactsmaam?s=21&amp;t=4CzDk_g6V2rLnq0Wj3DHNA&nbsp;Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 205 - A pulse of the D1 softball world right now - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9c9328d4-702c-4f76-8fa4-4b44d32fcc10/Ep. 181 - Justin McLeod: 2024 Post season predictions - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7a862403-725c-472e-8ecf-0683bad95b15/&nbsp;&nbsp;Ep. 168 - 5 reasons why college softball should be on your TV this weekend - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9408e58d-45eb-4d76-8bef-c79e08814a48/&nbsp;&nbsp;Ep. 126 - 10 things to look for while watching college softball - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1ad85059-06b9-4dc6-b7e6-e6de2a06f495/Follow and share your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter (X) - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

With the role of big brother coming his way any minute, here’s an open letter to my first born of things I want him to know when he grows older…coming from his mom who’s also a first born.&nbsp;Join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 179 - 12 things I’ve learned about being a parent - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d95043ae-5276-49a1-8f9a-2181ad194f2e/&nbsp;Ep. 136 - I’m a mom! - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/deefa3fb-63db-4b5f-ba39-245682e419f4/&nbsp;Ep. 158 - 7 lessons we all can learn from my mom - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ef68d3cf-ee4e-4f93-8f19-5eddc5532ad1/&nbsp;Ep. 155 - 12 valuable lessons I’ve learned from my dad - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/62a30f31-ef72-4460-8068-8e721f4f52d4/&nbsp;Follow and share your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter (X) - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

Former George Washington pitcher, Paige Rose, has an incredible story of joining the U.S. Marine Corps soon after competing collegiately and how it paved the way for her to jump into strength and conditioning training and helping athletes build the foundations of physical and mental strength in the weight room. Whether you want to be an elite athlete or simply a stronger, more confident version of you, this is THE inspiring episode you need to tune into!Follow Paige and her training on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/train_darkhorse/&nbsp;Visit Paige’s Dark Horse Website - https://traindarkhorse.com&nbsp;Watch this conversation on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Join our When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 34 - Chloe Maleski: The Importance of Mindfulness and Strength Training - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/eccc2f5d-2d96-4399-99c0-59b31c963565/&nbsp;Ep. 104 - China McCarney: Arm Conditioning and Mental Training - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/925798b7-8c07-468d-b25d-54e17c73cb10/&nbsp;Ep. 55 - Kaylea Snaer: Unleash your potential with yoga and breath work - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/00924013-79f3-4313-a919-2fca9c539833/&nbsp;Ep. 161 - How to consistently add mental toughness to your training - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/4602f83f-e826-4c14-870c-2a084f787a25/&nbsp;Follow and share your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter (X) - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - <a...

Success in the box comes from within, but unless it’s practiced, it’s hard to see it translate to games. This episode is for coaches and players to put into practice shifting our thoughts from hurtful to helpful, building a solid routine to rely on, having an “alter ego” when you step on that field to compete and help you feel prepared and READY to take on your opponents this season!Ep. 133 - Softball Pre-Game Confidence Meditation (10min) - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/665243b2-1bad-4037-a918-f48f2c7e2333/&nbsp;Get 10% off the Always Grind 365 Notebooks w/ code ASHLEYB - https://alwaysgrind365.com/&nbsp;Join our When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 207 - Body Language: It matters more than you think - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d1e26dca-7ede-4826-91c6-1e64610182a1/&nbsp;Ep. 176 - Nicole Mendes: How to LOVE competing in the big moments - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a8747b64-2bc8-44c4-8025-919c6accb163/&nbsp;Ep. 180 - Lizzy Ristano: Swing fundamentals and how to build you competitiveness - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b2bf78b7-fc91-41f2-8500-9a136e62a18d/&nbsp;Ep. 97 - Beth Zachary: How to coach your athlete and grow Champions - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d218b92d-e871-4852-a2c2-a4cd7d82d923/&nbsp;Ep. 11 - How to be your biggest critic AND your biggest fan with Phillies Mental Skills Coach, Hannah Huesman - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1a44bdf7-e580-4c39-b0e1-312ce84c8c65/&nbsp;Follow and share your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter (X) - <a...

University of Florida standout, Skylar Wallace, spent time with my Virtual Hitting Academy members talking about mastering the inner voice inside our head, how to bet on ourselves when we’re out on the field, working to be in a relaxed “flow” state using imagery to see ourselves succeed and so much more!Follow Skylar on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/skylar.wallace/&nbsp;Get your free month of the SILVER VHA Membership - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/offers/zw67q249?coupon_code=VHAPOD&nbsp;Watch the interview on YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&amp;si=XBSh6zjqiRSbpGYf&nbsp;Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 102 - Skylar Wallace: Speed Kills - How to become an aggressive baserunner - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/208bf70b-7cf7-4bae-9048-66f3ed6fd4b1/&nbsp;Ep. 207 - Body Language: It matters more than you think - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d1e26dca-7ede-4826-91c6-1e64610182a1/&nbsp;Ep. 192 - Coach Lindsay Nadler: How to build confidence and a mental edge - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a57465a3-16e0-4eae-bf4b-6e3111cefd62/&nbsp;

2009 National Champion at the University of Washington, Morgan Stuart, is getting REAL on the podcast sharing stories of her inner struggles of depression and lack of confidence while playing softball even at the highest level but what she would do differently if she had a chance to go back and talk to her younger self.Get your hands on her book “The Real Work”: https://therealwrk.com/book/real-wrk&nbsp;Follow Morgan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morganstuart18&nbsp;Take the “Failure Personality Quiz” - https://therealwrk.com/personality-quiz&nbsp;Find When the Cleats Come Off on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&amp;si=QrG-Fefyrk-RvZ2I&nbsp;Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 21 - Defense Wins Championships with TPD Co-Founder and National Champion Morgan Stuart - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/3710341b-2ac7-4b23-9093-107c6b6926c8/&nbsp;Ep. 58 - Morgan Stuart: Master the art of knowing yourself - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/44e97203-d9a1-4d32-9aee-99823aadf10a/&nbsp;Ep. 39 - Dr. Chris Carr - Green Back Packers Director of Performance Psychology: Building Mental Toughness - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c4f36b16-9dcc-4863-80f8-39a4ab0b537b/&nbsp;Ep. 11 - How to be your biggest critic AND your biggest fan with Phillies Mental Performance Coach Hannah Huesman - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1a44bdf7-e580-4c39-b0e1-312ce84c8c65/&nbsp;Follow and share your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter (X) - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

Change your body, change your mind. Science states that how you carry and present yourself has a direct correlation to your success, so in this episode, we’re diving into why it’s important to take your body language and posture seriously and ways it can help you build up your confidence in a matter of minutes!Ted Talk with Amy Cuddy - https://youtu.be/Ks-_Mh1QhMc&nbsp;The Body Language Expert: 4 Body Language Tricks That Will Make Them Love You And Respect You! - Doctor Amy Cuddy - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-diary-of-a-ceo-with-steven-bartlett/id1291423644&nbsp;Check our Ashley’s 2-week Goal-Smasher Confidence Course - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/2-week-course-opt-in&nbsp;Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Join our When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Past episodes mentioned:Ep. 13 - Softball is more than just a game w/ HOF Coach Sue Enquist, Part 1 of 2 - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/abad8344-cb63-4808-841c-438316e81ce8/&nbsp;Ep. 133 - Softball Pre-Game Confidence Meditation (10min) - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/665243b2-1bad-4037-a918-f48f2c7e2333/&nbsp;Ep. 151 - 6 ways to increase your chances of winning - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a7c17415-5c67-403e-bafe-ce7506a6c762/&nbsp;Ep. 98 - Dr. Amber Selking: Winning the Mental Game - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/affa6b8a-df5c-49e8-9cf6-70bafddf5db5/&nbsp;Follow and share your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter (X) - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok -

Let’s face it. The world of travel ball has turned into a political game, and that’s not what’s going to help the game of softball move in a positive direction. Insert Jami Lobpries. Her vision with The Alliance Fastpitch is bringing travel ball back to where it SHOULD be…with the focus on the ATHLETE FIRST. And here’s how she’s doing it.The Alliance Fastpitch Website - https://thealliancefastpitch.com/&nbsp;Follow Alliance on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thealliancefastpitch/&nbsp;Check out WTCCO Podcast Merch - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/collections/new-when-the-cleats-come-off-collection&nbsp;Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Join our When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come OffEp. 201 - Kevin Shelton - Texas Glory Founder - From “softball dad” to creating high standards and a premier culture in travel ball - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f13a60fc-4e3f-4b53-b539-e8897d6e14fa/&nbsp;Ep. 88 - Chelsea Suitos: The importance of authentically branding yourself on social media - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d5e67b08-daf7-4d78-9c19-4ce34cdfd049/&nbsp;Ep. 170 - Kevin Hinde: Breaking the stigma of travel ball - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/36ee63b6-a06d-4ac2-879d-6c5827a891d8/&nbsp;Ep. 57 - Lauren Haeger: Coaching travel ball, playing with confidence and pro experience - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/16dba9c6-f6e6-4111-9a4c-53a48733b4f4/&nbsp;Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter (X) - <a href="https://twitter.com/smashley_4" rel="noopener

It’s EARLY but things are HAPPENING in the D1 softball world. Huge upsets, pitchers hitting bombs along with throwing no-hitters, walk-off DRAMA, and how you can watch so many games LIVE on TV! Here’s an early take on what you need to know and watch for this (already!) intense 2025 season!D1 Softball Website - https://d1softball.com/&nbsp;In the Circle Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-circle/id1129600119&nbsp;NCAA Softball Twitter (X) - https://x.com/NCAASoftball&nbsp;Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Join our When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Past episodes mentioned:Ep. 172 - the life of a softball analyst (where to watch, etc) - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/601b4dd9-2363-4113-9557-11db68ee05d9/&nbsp;Ep. 77 - why you should be watching college softball - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/edf97984-42cf-423c-a279-f75b5352266b/&nbsp;Ep. 126 - 10 things to look for while watching college softball - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1ad85059-06b9-4dc6-b7e6-e6de2a06f495/&nbsp;Ep. 168 - 5 reasons why college softball should be on your TV this weekend - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9408e58d-45eb-4d76-8bef-c79e08814a48/&nbsp;&nbsp;Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter (X) - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

Learn straight from the YouTube and social media coaching sensation, Megan Rembielak, not just all the drills you need to know to become a better competitive softball player on the diamond but also learn the ins and outs of how she’s become one of the most “viral” and respected coaches in the game, how to effectively run a successful practice, throwing tips on how to avoid common arm injuries, and how you can connect better with your athletes to help get their absolute best out of them!Follow MegRem on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MegRemSoftball/&nbsp;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megremsoftball/&nbsp;TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megremsoftball&nbsp;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/MegRem-Softball-100063622779590/&nbsp;Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Join our When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Past episodes similar to this one:Morgan Stuart: Defense wins Championships…. - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/3710341b-2ac7-4b23-9093-107c6b6926c8/&nbsp;Morgan Stuart: Master the art of knowing yourself - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/44e97203-d9a1-4d32-9aee-99823aadf10a/&nbsp;Building a successful at-home practice SYSTEM to achieve your goals - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2228e100-d0ed-4443-92c0-9b1c642ac5d3/&nbsp;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/&nbsp;Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter (X) - <a...

Without proper habits and concrete SYSTEMS, our goals are so much harder to achieve! In this 30min recorded mental skills workshop with my Virtual Hitting Academy Members, we discussed how to create a S.M.A.R.T. goal and most importantly how to develop a disciplined at-home training system which will help you reach that goal FASTER and create the discipline to show up and train, especially when distractions get in our way,Read “Atomic Habits” by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3WMpKmM&nbsp;View the VHA Membership - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0&nbsp;Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Join our When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Past episodes similar to this one:Ep. 193 - Your goals should have you OBSESSED - here’s why! - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/288a65d6-1ae5-4387-959a-eb660bbdb63a/&nbsp;Ep. 120 - How to make your goals happen in 2023 - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2f2df7df-9cf8-41df-9ac2-16d66f3b6470/&nbsp;Ep. 72 - GOALS: It’s supposed to be hard - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/48dfe9a6-4199-4d36-8553-6061b021f1fa/&nbsp;Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter (X) - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

There are VERY few baseball players I loved watching as much as Ichiro, so I decided to devote an entire “fangirling” episode to him now that he was just elected into the MLB Hall of Fame this week for being one of the best hitters and respectable players the game has ever seen.&nbsp;Learn the “Ichiro Drill” on my YouTube Channel - https://youtu.be/dy0dVzGXdsg&nbsp;Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts (200th giveaway rules below!) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Join our When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Episodes Mentioned:Ep. 31 - Natasha Watley: The Art of Slapping - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/a75e6c1b-05af-45b7-9568-8be1bb395590/&nbsp;Ep. 63 - Natasha Watley: Baserunning tips and why Japan is SO DOMINANT in softball - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d748e6dc-781a-4868-976b-2e3b66bb834d/&nbsp;Ep. 41: Monica Abbott: Consistency over Intensity - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/dff9c02b-5f2b-4dab-9e84-23c31b2d2a86/&nbsp;Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter (X) - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining&nbsp;200th Episode Giveaway Rules:Subscribe to When the Cleats Come Off wherever you listen to the podcastWrite a review on Apple Podcasts(5 bonus entries if you join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook group and write in a post which episode was your absolute favorite and why! - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/)Email me at [email protected] with the username you used in the subject line — if you’ve already written a review, just send me an email with your username!Check your emails on

Get to know my former professional softball GM for the Dallas Charge, Kevin Shelton, as he shares the ins and outs of the pro softball world back in 2015, how being a “softball dad” turned into building one of the most premier travel ball organizations in the country, the Texas Glory, and how, in 20 years coaching, he and has helped over over 850 athletes live out their dream in college while creating a respected travel ball dynasty.Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts (200th giveaway rules below!) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Join our When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Follow more from the Texas Glory - https://www.texasgloryfastpitch.com/&nbsp;Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Jade Hewitt: Softball’s greatest hype woman - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d7add010-7381-4c27-b7a3-f4c878c062b4/&nbsp;Lauren Haeger: Coaching travel ball, playing with confidence and pro experience - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/16dba9c6-f6e6-4111-9a4c-53a48733b4f4/&nbsp;Scott Burkhardt: What it’s like being a “softball dad”, Part 1 of 2 - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1827a77c-c6eb-4e23-917f-6e422766ff6b/&nbsp;Follow and share your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter (X) - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining&nbsp;200th Episode Giveaway Rules:Subscribe to When the Cleats Come Off wherever you listen to the podcastWrite a review on Apple Podcasts(5 bonus entries if you join the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook group and write in a post which episode was your absolute favorite and why! - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/)Email me at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Increasing your competitiveness isn’t complicated, but most aren’t willing to do the little things to get there. If you go all-in on even just one of these three mentalities in 2025, I can basically guarantee this will be your best, most competitive year yet on and off the diamond!&nbsp;Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts (200th giveaway rules below!) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Join our When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;“Toughness: Developing true strength on and off the court” by Jay Bilas” - https://a.co/d/0cx1pDO&nbsp;Goal and Motivational Episodes Mentioned:Ep. 3 - Having a goal is the key to everything - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0304c950-9325-4ff6-aef3-fe6083af207b/Ep. 52 - Season 1 FINALE!: Living The Olympic Dream - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d71acb7a-06cf-4459-b74f-3f4ce84a463f/&nbsp;Ep. 89 - Leadership, influence and how to “keep chopping wood” - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af28444c-edd9-402a-913f-f5aa22af9ec9/&nbsp;Ep. 125 - Dr. Dot Richardson: How to lead with love and make your dreams become a reality - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/496136e9-6683-4757-8b27-4408469c22b3/&nbsp;Ep. 193 - Your goals should have you OBSESSED - here’s why! - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/288a65d6-1ae5-4387-959a-eb660bbdb63a/&nbsp;Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining&nbsp;200th Episode Giveaway Rules:Subscribe to When the Cleats Come Off wherever...

There have been countless times in my career where I wanted to throw in the towel, give up when it got tough because I was embarrassed by how I looked when I first tried something. We’ve all been there…BUT we don’t have to STAY there! Today I’m sharing a few of those moments I’m most proud of not giving up on, because the person who came out on the other side is pretty dang happy she stuck with it. As we wrap up Season 4 with this episode, I just want to extend a thank you to those who have been on this wild ride with us. 4 years in and 40 more to go ;)&nbsp;Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Join our When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/&nbsp;Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining&nbsp;Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep 173 - “You can let adversity define you or shape you (you choose!) - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/aa47a5ed-f285-40f1-a3d2-8bb859796e6d/&nbsp;Ep. 171 - “A little Encouragement before tryouts - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c87c8baa-519f-4c1e-8a84-fff882bec5d8/&nbsp;Ep. 145 - “My recruiting story” - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/eee840ec-c41e-4652-956e-5e0b30a64e9d/&nbsp;Ep. 80 - “The time I hated softball” - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/fffdc874-5162-423d-98ef-c2e8bcf33f90/

There aren’t a whole lot of female sports broadcasters out there, but sophomore at UNC Chapel Hill, Anna Laible, is in pursuit of changing the game. Learn her persistent and gritty approach to making her dreams become a reality by starting as a writer for Sports Illustrated Kids, hosting The National Dog Show - Junior and recently being invited to covering the most recent Olympics in Paris!Follow Anna on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anna_laible?igsh=c3ptcWtrNHQ0cW1p&nbsp;Follow her Speak Up Sports Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-up-sports/id1555180774&nbsp;Read Anna’s top 5 articles from Paris 2024:‘Representing the Wildcats is always special’: Steph Curry on Davidson at the Olympics - https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/olympics/article290690554.html&nbsp;Someone Biles cements “GOAT” label with another gold - https://www.wralsportsfan.com/simone-biles-cements-g-o-a-t-label-with-another-gold/21555165/&nbsp;A’ja Wilson shouts out home state of SC after Team USA’s quarterfinal win in Olympics - https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-womens-basketball/article290862389.html&nbsp;From Elon to the Olympics: Former college basketball player on NBC broadcast crew in Paris - https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/olympics/article290507574.html&nbsp;Team USA track star Kendall Ellis is back and better than ever for second Olympics - https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article290650039.html&nbsp;Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining&nbsp;Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Amanda Scarborough: The life of a softball analyst - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000648178950" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

This snippet from a parent session I led at Amanda Schaefer’s Fearless Warrior Retreat breaks down a few key elements to consider to help grow the bond between you and your athlete and help her reach her goals without feeling like you’re overstepping!Join the Virtual Hitting Academy - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0&nbsp;Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social media!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/&nbsp;YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr&nbsp;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining&nbsp;Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/&nbsp;Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4&nbsp;Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining&nbsp;Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Gaining a “mental edge” as a hitter - Recording from the “Fearless Warrior Podcast” with mental performance coach, Amanda Schaefer - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c3332097-04b1-46ae-9194-55ee630f10b5/&nbsp;&nbsp;[Re-Release] Delaney Spaulding: From ACL tear to Olympic Silver Medalist - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000664569798Sue Enquist: 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&nbsp;

Whether you’re in the recruiting process now, will be in the future, or just want to learn the NECESSARY skills to have a good conversation with someone, this episode is for you! I’m a midwest girl here to teach you how to be a genuinely effective communicator and feel more prepared for (what could be) nerve wracking conversations! You’ve got this!Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;More When the Cleats Come Off episodes about recruiting:My recruiting story - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/eee840ec-c41e-4652-956e-5e0b30a64e9d/&nbsp;Chelsea Suitos: The importance of authentically branding yourself on social media - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d5e67b08-daf7-4d78-9c19-4ce34cdfd049/&nbsp;Recruiting 101 - Communicating with college coaches - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c15d4138-83a7-4159-aaf2-e7689f7ec043/&nbsp;Tisha Mahon: Recruiting talk - Communication and finding your why - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/26b4e092-8ef0-4fc0-8efb-6f005c2f907f/&nbsp;Tisha Mahon: Recruiting talk Part 2 - How to stand out on social media and at camps! - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ebf60417-a984-4ea5-b6e1-3e298a3abdf5/&nbsp;

Just like anything, the best way to become faster and build reactionary skills on the bases is to practice it which will lead to more aggressive and smart baserunners! Here are 3 easy ways to implement essential baserunning skills to your practice today so your team can find themselves scoring MORE runs for you tomorrow!JOIN THE *NEW* BASERUNNING COURSE WAITLIST! - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/baserunning&nbsp;Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274&nbsp;Similar episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 75 - Baserunning 101 - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e443df23-5aff-4190-a037-1ec6d8550895/&nbsp;Ep. 157 - Coach Donna Papa: Coaching the art of outfield and baserunning - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2124d2cb-a452-43d9-ac3e-1b2717c8dbff/&nbsp;Ep. 63 - Natasha Watley: Baserunning tips and why Japan is SO DOMINANT in softball - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d748e6dc-781a-4868-976b-2e3b66bb834d/&nbsp;