When The Cleats Come Off

This week, I’m interviewing Katie Spada who is a former Ohio State Synchronized Swimmer, National Champion, and now Registered Dietitian teaching former athletes how to understand their identity and relationship with food after sport. We’re talking about how to build a healthy relationship with food and understanding how it can help us perform at the highest level, how to love our bodies and what they can do for us, and we even get into body image and how we’re BOTH still struggling with it ourselves from time to time! She also gives us tips on how ALL FOOD (not just the “healthy” stuff) can benefit us, and how it’s OKAY to eat sweets, carbs and cheeseburgers from time to time! Follow Katie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fueling.former.athletes Visit Katie’s Website - https://www.spadastrongnutrition.com/ ABT Store Collection - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/ Watch the full Interview on YouTube - https://youtu.be/31Z_utg2XP4 Links referred to in the episode: Victoria Garrick - https://www.victoriagarrick.com/ Similar episodes of When the Cleats Come Off: How What You Eat Affects Your Performance with Non-Diet Dietitian Katie Hake - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=katie+hake Overcoming Adversity with Former Pro Baseball Player Chris Vasami - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=vasami Chloe Maleski: The Importance of Mindfulness and Strength - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/chloe-1615859460/

The best coaches have a few core things in common and this week you’re going to learn 4 things I’ve learned from the best coaches I’ve either had or studied that make them some of the very best out there (like HOF Coach Sue Enquist who we had on the podcast in Episodes 13 & 14!). Whether you’re a coach or not, this episode is going to give you insight on what athletes NEED from their coaches in order to become the very best versions of themselves from the importance of encouragement and empowerment to the power of constantly being exposed to challenging environments. Watch “4 qualities THE BEST Coaches have” on YouTube - https://youtu.be/1a7XvzZPbBo Use my code -- ASHLEYB -- to get a discount on your next Always Grind Hitters Notebook - https://alwaysgrind365.com/products/always-grind-hitters-notebook Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off: Episode 38 - “Hitting tips: A faster way to make adjustments” - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/episode-38-hitting-tips-a-faster-way-to-make-adjustments/ Part 1 - Softball is More Than Just a Game with HOF Coach Sue Enquist - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/part-1-softball-is-more-than-just-a-game-with-hof-coach-sue-enquist/ “Home Run Roadmap - LIVE Coaching Call” - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/home-run-roadmap-live-coaching-call/

The recruiting process doesn’t have to be scary. This week, the recruiting queen herself, Tisha Mayhon is going to be sharing tips on where to start with recruiting and steps you should be taking TODAY to set you up for success in the future. Tisha is a former University of North Carolina outfielder who now spends her time teaching athletes how to find their dream school and keeping the process as simple as possible. Even if your athlete isn’t quite at this stage yet, Tish gives incredible advice on how to find your WHY, how to stand out from the rest, creating your list of dream schools and tips on how to best communicate to your future coach! Download the “10 Nonnegotiable Questions to Ask Yourself” freebie! - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e8pBJis0fwLzOPGxCXHWnDVqS-xkyd9P/view?usp=sharing Follow Tisha on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/empoweredisshe - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tisha.mahon.9 - Twitter - https://twitter.com/tishyyy11 Visit her website - **Her new website is being built as we speak, so follow Tisha to know when it’s ready for your eyes to see!** Visit the ABT Virtual Clothing Store - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/ Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off: Jade Hewitt: Softball’s Greatest Hype Woman - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/jade-hewitt-softballs-greatest-hype-woman/ Part 1 with Delaney Spaulding: The Road to the Olympics - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/part-1-with-delaney-spaulding-the-road-to-the-olympics/ Why “Look good, feel good, play good” ACTUALLY works! - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/why-look-good-feel-good-play-good-actually-works/

This week, I'm talking to Team USA Softball pitcher and also the FIRST female recipient of a MILLION DOLLAR contract for a team sport, Monica Abbott. We are talking about pitching strategy, how to be confident and play to your strengths, mastering movement pitches, the importance of recovery, what we have to look forward to in the 2021 Olympics and more. We also talk about MY first encounter hitting against Monica, which will probably have you laughing right along with us. Enjoy. Follow Monica on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/monicaabbott/ Visit her website - https://www.monicaabbott.com/ Follow the 2020 USA Softball Olympic Team- https://www.teamusa.org/usa-softball/team-usa/2020-olympic-team Watch our entire interview on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ZVGzzXR6L2c SImilar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off: Part 1 with Aubree Munro Watson: The Selflessness of Catching and the Road to the Olympic Dream - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/part-1-with-aubree-munro-watson-the-selflessness-of-catching-and-the-road-to-the-olympic-dream/ Part 1 with Delaney Spaulding: The Road to the Olympics - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=delaney+spaulding Natasha Watley: The Art of Slapping - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/natasha-watley-the-art-of-slapping/

In this episode, you’re going to hear one of the most inspirational stories ever told in the game of softball. Former University of Georgia outfielder, Kendall Burton, shares her incredible story of resilience which includes having 23 surgeries by the age of seventeen, an acute ischemic stroke at the age of 18, being told she would never play the sport she loves again, and how she didn’t take “no” for an answer and ended her playing career competing at the Women's College World Series in 2018. You’ll also hear how softball shielded her insecurities, how her parents influenced her on this crazy journey, what it was like competing on the biggest stage at the WCWS and how being “stubborn” isn’t always a bad thing. Kendall is now writing a memoir and inspiring the next generation of athletes with her incomparable story. Learn more about The Toughest Out - https://thetoughestout.com/ Follow Kendall on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kenigrace/ Read the full article “The Toughest Out” by Wayne Drehs - http://www.espn.com/espnw/feature/23264573/love-resiliency-fuel-georgia-softball-player-kendall-burton Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off: Par 2 with Delaney Spaulding: Overcoming the Ultimate Injury - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/part-2-delaney-spaulding-overcoming-the-ultimate-injury/ Defense Wins Championships with TPD Co-Founder and National Champion Morgan Stuart - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=morgan+stuart Overcoming Adversity with Former Pro Baseball Player Chris Vasami - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/overcoming-adversity-with-former-pro-baseball-player-chris-vasami/ Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274

You ARE what you focus on! Most hitters get stuck trying not to: pop up, roll over, swing at the riseball, and strike out….but you’ll find in this episode THOSE THOUGHTS DON’T WORK! In this podcast with yours truly, I’m going to give you cues you can work on with your athlete to help her STOP saying in her head what she doesn’t want, and REPLACE those negative thoughts with what she DOES want to happen. It’s time to help our athletes be BOLD and CONFIDENT with her POSITIVE thoughts, so her performance ends up doing the same! Train with me - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/  Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off: Why “Look good, feel good, play good” actually works! - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/why-look-good-feel-good-play-good-actually-works/  Having a Goal is the Key to Everything - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/having-a-goal-is-the-key-to-everything/ 

I’m THRILLED to introduce to you Dr. Chris Carr who is the current (and first ever!) Director of Performance Psychology and Team Behavioral Health Clinician for the Green Bay Packers. I met him while he was working at Purdue University and he helped guide me through one of the toughest mental battles I had ever faced in my career where I thought about quitting the game of softball. In this conversation, Dr. Carr explains the impact of properly knowing how to goal-set, building relaxation techniques, journaling to become more self aware and drops MULTIPLE resources you can use to keep growing AND practicing your mental muscles, because like he says, if your game is 90% mental, then why don’t we practice it? Ready to have you mind BLOWN like I did a few times?! Get a notebook...you’re going to learn SO MUCH in this one! Follow Dr. Carr on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-carr-50b5687/ Learn about his hire for the Green Bay Packers - https://www.packers.com/news/packers-hire-dr-chris-carr Association for Applied Sport Psychology - https://appliedsportpsych.org/ Headspace App - https://www.headspace.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw38-DBhDpARIsADJ3kjkvx7w5k64xCEe8f-yPWUiTu7pZKTlsXiWn5Bke4gB371pZqg9tIBMaAhV2EALw_wcB MindGym - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/451720.Mind_Gym In Pursuit of Excellence - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/90124.In_Pursuit_of_Excellence Harvey Dorfman - https://sabr.org/journal/article/the-work-of-harvey-dorfman-a-professional-baseball-mental-training-consultant/ Ravens Tight End Hayden Hurst Shares His Journey with Anxiety and Depression - https://www.thesocialjoycollective.com/thegramglowupsummit?affiliate=thesocialjoycollective Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off How to Be Your Biggest Critic AND Your Biggest Fan with Mental Skills Coach Hannah Huesman - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=hannah+huesman

This week on the pod, former college athlete turned Professional Softball photographer and videographer, Jade Hewitt, gives us her journey of a day in the life of a D3 athlete, recruiting tips, how being selfless and humble got her to where she is, and what it's like being the photographer for the FIRST EVER softball TOPPS trading cards and more. Visit Jade's Website - https://www.jadehewittmedia.com/ Follow Jade on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jadehewittmedia/ Follow Jade on Twitter - https://twitter.com/JadeHewittMedia USA Softball Photos - https://www.jadehewittmedia.com/photography-softball2020-usa This is Us Softball Photos - https://www.jadehewittmedia.com/photography-softball2020-thisisuss Athlete's Unlimited - https://auprosports.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw6qqDBhB-EiwACBs6x1wB0FNUdsKg1M0h9X5LBJ-0GhYyqbJFaaC3wboGX3uDLZjymMj27RoC2l0QAvD_BwE Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off Athletes Unlimited Softball, Owning Your Swing, and Dealing with Internet “Trolls” with All-American and Professional Softball Athlete Sam Fischer - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/athletes-unlimited-softball-owning-your-swing-and-dealing-with-internet-trolls-with-all-american-and-professional-softball-athlete-sam-fischer/ The Insensitive Tweet and Creation of "This is Us Softball" - Part 2 with 2x All-American and Pro Athlete Kiki Stokes - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/the-insensitive-tweet-and-creation-of-this-is-us-softball-part-2-with-2x-all-american-and-pro-athlete-kiki-stokes/ Part 1 with Aubree Munro Watson: The Selflessness of Catching and the Road to the Olympic Dream - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/part-1-with-aubree-munro-watson-the-selflessness-of-catching-and-the-road-to-the-olympic-dream/

Ashley sits down this week with AJ Andrews, who is the first female Rawlings Gold Glove Winner, and one of the most talented, confident and empowering female athletes in softball. Learn how one diving play was enough to start being looked at by LSU Softball, the importance of playing with swagger, who she looked up to in the game growing up, how her dad taught her to walk into every room with commanding presence, and how she's breaking MORE barriers inside her brand new podcast! Tune in to Barrier Breaking Women on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6isgHbr20JqZXWiIxOFUAz Goal-Smasher Course - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/2-week-course-opt-in Check out AJ's Website - https://www.ajandrews.com/ Follow AJ on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aj_andrews_/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/aj_andrews_/ TikTok - @ajandrews LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-j-andrews-060142152/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AJAndrewsPage Watch this interview on YouTube - https://youtu.be/9LhhcBC5KuU Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off: Natasha Watley: The Art of Slapping - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/natasha-watley-the-art-of-slapping/ The Insensitive Tweet and Creation of “This is Us Softball” - Part 2 with 2x All-American and Pro Athlete Kiki Stokes: https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/the-insensitive-tweet-and-creation-of-this-is-us-softball-part-2-with-2x-all-american-and-pro-athlete-kiki-stokes/

Does your athlete want to hit her first home run or maybe have a big goal she wants to achieve? In this episode, learn how you can help your athlete develop a roadmap to her goals, and some tips on how to make them happen for her sooner! It’s our job to help HER gain control of her goals and the work it’s going to take to make them happen, and this is your episode to help guide her towards who she wants to be! This is a coaching call I recorded LIVE on Instagram with one of my OG SMASHTRIBE Academy Members who’s big-time goal is to hit her first home run! Learn more about the SMASHTRIBE Academy - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/become-a-member The Trooper Foundation - https://nystf.org/ Chair Drill - https://youtu.be/RsW9v8fHBCY Elbow Drive Drill - https://youtu.be/bUwghIuQu2U

Chloe Maleski is a former track and field athlete at Duke who is teaching athletes this importance of mental fortitude, cognitive performance, stress management, and mindfulness. On this episode of When the Cleats Come Off, Chloe reveals a story of how one coach negatively impacted how she thought of herself and her body, how that doubt helped fuel her passion to study psychology and how to cope with negativity, how she relied on strength training to remind her of her inner strength, and how mastering your mindset is the key to unlocking success on and off the field! Follow Chloe on Instagram - @growithclo_ Check out Chloe's work - https://www.growithclo.com/ Learn more abot the 2-Week GOAL-SMASHER Course - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/2-week-course-opt-in Watch this episode of When the Cleats Come Off on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode! - https://youtu.be/C_6cRf5pngI Links referred to in the episode: The Talent Code - http://danielcoyle.com/the-talent-code/ Calm App - https://www.calm.com/ Similar episodes of When the Cleats Come Off: How to Be Your Biggest Critic AND Your Biggest Fan with Phillies Mental Skills Coach Hannah Huesman - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/how-to-be-your-biggest-critic-and-your-biggest-fan-with-phillies-mental-skills-coach-hannah-huesman/

GEAR UP because Aubree is about to get SOOO passionate about her love of catching! From the importance of building a relationship with her pitchers, knowing AND PLAYING to your strengths, why selflessness is a GOOD THING, when to call a timeout and (what to say to your pitcher to pick her up), how to best communicate with your coach, and SO MUCH MORE! Stay tuned ‘til the end where Aubree shares a bit of her Athletes Unlimited experience, how she lost her identity at Florida and the incredible ministry called “Church on the Dirt” that she and a few USA teammates have built to play for something bigger than themselves. Learn more about: Team USA Softball - https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Softball/Team-USA/2020-Olympic-Team Athletes Unlimited - https://auprosports.com/softball/ Church on the Dirt - https://www.churchonthedirt.com/ Follow Aubree on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aubree1munro/?hl=en Watch this entire interview with Ashley and Aubree on YouTube - https://youtu.be/LYp27V5fBLE Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off: Part 1 with Aubree Munro Watson: The Selflessness of Catching and the Road to the Olympic Dream - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/part-1-with-aubree-munro-watson-the-selflessness-of-catching-and-the-road-to-the-olympic-dream/ Athletes Unlimited Softball, Owning your Swing, and Dealing with Internet “Trolls” with All-American and Professional Softball Athlete Sam Fischer - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zYYb8UNSEPvhdS3YuR1Zl?si=YciUwy92QjebH8xG0sWcHA

Meet the incomparable, tenacious, positive Team USA catcher Aubree Munro! In this episode, you’ll learn how her mom mastered the car-ride home talk, the best way to prepare for a big tryout, how to not let stereotypes get to you, the power of gratitude and the keys to becoming an elite, confident and selfless catcher! We also get a behind the scenes look at her two WCWS Championship titles at Florida, what it was like playing in the inaugural Athlete’s Unlimited league, and her excitement to compete in the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo for Team USA! Buckle up, there’s a reason why we’re making this a 2-part episode! Follow Team USA Softball - https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Softball/Team-USA/2020-Olympic-Team Follow Aubree on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aubree1munro/?hl=en Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off: Part 1 with Delaney Spaulding: The Road to the Olympics - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/part-1-with-delaney-spaulding-the-road-to-the-olympics/ Part 2 with Delaney Spaulding: Overcoming the Ultimate Injury - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/part-2-delaney-spaulding-overcoming-the-ultimate-injury/ A SIT DOWN WITH MY ROLE MODEL: Caitlin Lowe - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/a-sit-down-with-my-role-model-caitlin-lowe/

What if we started looking at our softball talents as an “art from” instead of just skill? This week, meet 4-Time All-American at UCLA, 2-Time Team USA Softball Olympic Medalist, and first ever African American Softball player to compete for Team USA in the Olympics, Natasha Watley! Learn from one of the greatest slappers our game has ever seen the foundations of a great slapper, the similarities between slapping and hitting, how and when slappers should execute three different types of slaps, how she would defend herself at short-stop (LOVED this answer!), how Hall of Fame Coach Sue Enquist believed in her more than she believed in herself at times, and how her legacy is impacting our sport in the most beautiful way with her Natasha Watley Foundation! Buckle up *and get ready to take notes!! This is a fun and EXTREMELY educational episode! Watch the interview with Ashley and Natasha on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Yn8vnyKmWfE Learn more about the Natasha Watley Foundation - http://www.natashawatleyfoundation.org/ Check out more ways you can learn from Natasha - http://www.natashawatley.com/ Follow Natasha on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/natashawatley29/ Check out the brand new ABT Winter Collection! - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/collections/winter-collection Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off: The Insensitive Tweet and Creation of “This is Us Softball” - Part 2 with 2x All-American and Pro Athlete Kiki Stokes - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/the-insensitive-tweet-and-creation-of-this-is-us-softball-part-2-with-2x-all-american-and-pro-athlete-kiki-stokes/ Part 2 - Softball is More Than Just a Game with HOF Coach Sue Enquist - https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-cvhqj-f00519?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=w_share A SIT DOWN WITH MY ROLE MODEL - Caitlin Lowe - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=caitlin+lowe

This episode is tailored for parents AND athletes who are looking for some tools to have a more productive “car ride home” conversation instead of the scary (and sometimes) one-sided conversation. It doesn’t have to be messy and loud. In this episode you’ll learn how to make it more of a mutual, safe (and FUN!) conversation so we can talk about the good things, dabble into the things we need to work on, and then go grab some food, because we know FOOD is the biggest priority post-game! Use discount code “ASHLEYB” on your next AG 365 Notebook here - https://alwaysgrind365.com/collections/softball Check out the 951 Podcast - https://opsoftballtraining.podbean.com/ Learn more about On Purpose Softball - https://www.onpurposesoftball.com/ Follow Kasey on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kasey_lovell/ Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off: Having a Goal is the Key to Everything - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/having-a-goal-is-the-key-to-everything/ Part 1 - Softball is More Than Just a Game with HOF Coach Sue Enquist - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/part-1-softball-is-more-than-just-a-game-with-hof-coach-sue-enquist/ Part 2 - Softball is More Than Just a Game with HOF Coach Sue Enquist - https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-cvhqj-f00519?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=w_share

Join me for Part 2 of the conversation with Team USA shortstop, Delaney Spaulding. Last week, you learned about Delaney’s journey to becoming an Olympic athlete and the sacrifices it took to get her there. But this week, we learn about the devastating injury that almost stripped that Olympic dream away from her. Here’s the story of her overcoming a heartbreaking ACL tear, how COVID had an impact on her recovery, the power of incredible teammates and coaches and her advice on why it’s important to keep injured athletes involved with the team, even when they aren’t cleared to play. If you know of an athlete who is recovering from an injury and the mental and physical strains of it...THIS IS THEIR EPISODE! Learn more about Team USA Softball - https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Softball/Team-USA/2020-Olympic-Team Follow Delaney on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/delaneyylyn/?hl=en Watch this interview with Ashley and Delaney on YouTube - https://youtu.be/5SlBDPPkl_E Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off: Part 2 - Softball is More Than Just a Game with HOF Coach Sue Enquist - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/part-2-softball-is-more-than-just-a-game-with-hof-coach-sue-enquist/ 3 Ways to Become More Positive - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/3-ways-to-become-more-positive/ Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274

In this episode, I’m talking to the inspirational Delaney Spaulding, UCLA All-American, Nike Athlete and current Team USA shortstop. In Part 1, we dive into the power of her two older sisters (who were standouts at Oklahoma and UNC) sparking the inspiration for her to want to play at the highest level, what some of her infield practices and favorite drills are, what sacrifices she had to make to become one of the best in her area, and what it was like growing up in the competitive “softball hub” of California. Next week, we dive deep into the gut-crushing injury that almost took her out of the Olympics, but the powerful story of her strength and endurance to get her back on the field and in pursuit of an Olympic Gold Medal with Team USA. Learn more about Team USA Softball - https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Softball/Team-USA/2020-Olympic-Team Follow Delaney on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/delaneyylyn/?hl=en Good hop, bad hop drill - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9j9ghFTYDw Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off: Part 1 - Softball is More Than Just a Game with HOF Coach Sue Enquist - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/part-1-softball-is-more-than-just-a-game-with-hof-coach-sue-enquist/ A SIT DOWN WITH MY ROLE MODEL - Caitlin Lowe - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=caitlin+lowe Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274

Confidence comes from building upon successes, and if we ONLY look at the BIG successes as “wins” NO WONDER why our athletes struggle with confidence! So, here are three “little” things we need to start celebrating, so we can build upon these “wins” and help your athlete become more confident, driven, and invincible. Learn more about the #SMASHTRIBE Academy - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/become-a-member Join our exclusive ABT Community Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMASHTRIBE Follow (and tag!) me on Instagram of you listening to this episode! - @ashleybtraining Previous podcasts referred to in the episode: A SIT DOWN WITH MY ROLE MODEL - Caitlin Lowe - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/a-sit-down-with-my-role-model-caitlin-lowe/ Part 2 - Softball is More Than Just a Game with HOF Coach Sue Enquist - https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-cvhqj-f00519 Am I Too Hard on My Athlete? - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/am-i-too-hard-on-my-athlete/

Not many people honor, love and respect the game of softball as much as Caitlin Lowe does. It’s been a dream of Ashley’s to have her role model on When the Cleats Come Off AND IT’S FINALLY HAPPENING! Caitlin Lowe is a 4-Time All-American, back-to-back National Champion, Olympic silver medalist, 3-Time Professional All-Star, and now is an Associate Head Coach alongside Mike Candrea at her alma-mater. In this episode, Ashley sits down with Caitlin to talk about her love for the art of slapping, baserunning and outfield, what some of the best coaches in her life (including her dad) taught her, why she loved to practice almost as much as she loved playing, her player-to-coach relationship with Mike Candrea, her retirement story, who HER role model was growing up, what it’s like now raising two kids and coaching in college, and so much more! Follow Caitlin on Twitter - https://twitter.com/caitlinlowe and Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/caitlinlowe/?hl=en Follow Arizona Softball - https://arizonawildcats.com/sports/softball Watch our entire interview on YouTube- https://youtu.be/DFaFQUuZakc Previous podcasts referred to in the episode: Part 2 - Softball is More Than Just a Game with HOF Coach Sue Enquist - https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-cvhqj-f00519 Why Your Athlete Needs a Role Model - https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-59xfa-e7a8f4 “Championship Mindset” with Oklahoma University Softball’s Hitting Coach JT Gasso - https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eg4x4-ebaa30

Today’s guest is a 2-Time All-American at Texas A&M, Big 12 Player of the Year, Big 12 Pitcher of the Year, and played in two Women’s College World Series. Since her playing days, Amanda Scarborough has become a Co-Founder of The Packaged Deal, an ESPN Softball Commentator and started a company called Pitching Angel where she teaches thousands of pitchers from around the world how to become more confident versions of themselves! In this episode, Ashley sits down with Amanda to talk about her pitching journey, how she used her height (5’5”) to her advantage on the mound, how she liked to pump herself up before throwing a pitch, what she believes the core foundations are to become a great pitcher, the fastest way to get over a “big hit” and SO MUCH MORE! Learn more about Pitching Angel - https://www.pitching-angel.com/ Subscribe to Amanda’s page on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/amandascarborough Follow Amanda on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amandascarborough/ Watch our entire interview - https://youtu.be/1lAw8E7lDnc Check out the Goal-Smasher Course - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/2-week-course-opt-in Similar episodes of When The Cleats Come Off: Living the Pitching Dream with Pro Softball Player Haylie Wagner - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/living-the-pitching-dream-with-%e2%80%8bpro-softball-player-haylie-wagner/ Defense Wins Championships with TPD Co-Founder and National Champion Morgan Stuart - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/defense-wins-championships-with-tpd-co-founder-and-national-champion-morgan-stuart/

Ready for some motivation to have this be your athlete's BEST YEAR YET?! Learn from former St. Louis Cardinal Pro Player, Scout, Assistant Hitting Coach and now motivational speaker, CJ Beatty, talk about how we can motivate our athletes to become the best version of themselves and create the right environment for them to thrive! I cannot wait for you to listen to this and share with your athlete how they can become more purpose driven and become the athlete of her dreams. Follow CJ Beatty on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cjbeatty44/ Watch this interview on YouTube - https://youtu.be/hIH29jRW7Jo Similar episodes of When The Cleats Come Off: 4 Qualities of Greatness - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XZcFABYDxXJh7zwzwhFg4?si=lWUHAVB4Ss2ejYq7vGIeAw Having a Goal is the Key to Everything - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NVE5GCEYwvtYgJ06cbwLq?si=iwhJazIHReKb5-d-1Jj6bA Part 1 - Softball is More than Just a Game with HOF Coach Sue Enquist - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6G87B9HGd0TNooRJhnrI0n?si=fv9U4uJwR92z4MKgksd8Mg

Experts say positive thinking leads to more success and happiness... I can't tell you HOW MANY people ask me each week how I'm always able to remain so positive, especially when it may be hard to. First off...I’m NOT always positive, but here are 3 of the ways I believe I'm able to stay optimistic when it matters while others may see their glass half empty at times! Watch this episode recording on YouTube - https://youtu.be/OhqX_VXSstc Find more positivity tips like these on social! ✧Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining ✧Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining ✧Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 http://www.ashleybtraining.com/ Similar When the Cleats Come Off Episodes How to Stay Motivated Amidst the Chaos - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3GDIGwmewTl3NDsmmOPF8Y?si=qMUsIILXQ3yHoi2Gde3yNQ Overcoming Adversity with Former Pro Baseball Player Chris Vasami - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6DIKP3pncFe8Ha950YMiae?si=dPhoJjIQRBWHTdK5vZyY0g

Did you know what you eat can dictate how you perform? Meet my cousin and incredibly talented Dietitian and Fitness Instructor, Katie Hake, as she shares nutrition, sleep and hydration tips that will help your athlete find even more success on and off the field! From smart meal, snack, and fast food tips to the importance of mobility, this episode is PACKED with simple ways athletes can better take care of their bodies so they can become the peak performers they're meant to be! Check out the FREE PDF with more Nutrition Tips Katie has made for you! - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GY_UdwGTPbklH8gNv3F2gexkKbeBAaRl49G85u6Lkt8/edit Watch our Conversation on YouTube - https://youtu.be/Bui4dSVf6Z0 Follow Katie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kthake/ Visit her website! - https://www.katiehake.com/ Listen to the Fit Friends Happy Hour Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/0xxPwTNiBvTynkyrcOVPmy?si=JcmiEHWJTWeELY10iy1rCA Check out Kaylea Snaer’s Yoga for Softball - https://www.udemy.com/user/kaylea-snaer/ Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off Why "Look Good, Feel Good, Play Good" Actually Works! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/49d5VVsRrYPQ0bFhYUGtU3?si=x_qTE3bgRbenoD1kyR1mDQ

Everyone has their own journey of becoming the best versions of themselves in this game, and Haylie Wagner’s pitching journey from growing up in California to playing for the University of Michigan and then becoming a stand-out pitcher in the Pro League is an incredible one! In this chat with current Athletes Unlimited and Chicago Bandits pitcher, learn what it took from her AND her parents to live out her dreams of pitching on the biggest stages and the adversity that came along with it! Even learn a couple pitching tips from the queen herself! I am SO INSPIRED by Haylie! If your athlete has some big dreams (especially if she’s a pitcher!), THIS IS YOUR EPISODE! Watch our Conversation on YouTube - ​https://youtu.be/cjs9jtfzP6I Follow Haylie on Instagram - ​https://www.instagram.com/haywags17/ Check out Athletes Unlimited - ​https://auprosports.com/softball/ FollowHaylieandtheChicagoBandits-h​ ttps://chicagobandits.com/ Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off Athletes Unlimited Softball, Owning Your Swing and Dealing With Internet “Trolls” with Sam Fischer - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zYYb8UNSEPvhdS3YuR1Zl?si=t0CdJMsNQniseC86jWx Rfw Part 2 - Softball if More Than Just a Game with HOF Coach Sue Enquist - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VFEuTXb8FOn6WtktExOF5?si=noFr8q8sRxen_DyJfqv9 TA Playing for HOF Coaches and Building a Competitive Fire - Part 1 with 2x All-American Kiki Stokes - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3pbqT0LCaSbuelwSCyOamU?si=enbFLX3kSFS8fnNsHm j9-w

Defense really does win championships. See how defense expert, Co-Founder of The Packaged Deal and National Champion at Washington, Morgan Stuart, loves to teach her defenders to have better footwork, arm strength, game-smarts! Also learn from her vulnerable story about how she had tremendous doubts in herself...even on the biggest stage. It’s time to start normalizing mental skills work, and I can’t wait for you to see how Morgan is taking it by STORM! Check out Morgan’s “Defense Club” - ​https://www.defenseclub.com/ Learn more about defense from Morgan - ​https://www.morgan-stuart.com/ Watch this interview on YouTube - ​https://youtu.be/PKEkckMfxuc Am I Too Hard on My Athlete? - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KL5DcAzyAIdWB7S2YfVFA?si=o8OkSkDhSnGOaAXDqOG_ -Q Similar episodes of When The Cleats Come Off: “Championship Mindset with Oklahoma University’s Hitting Coach JT Gasso - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4By3G7WV1u99blFfS9oens?si=c2K9S-IqQ7u9VAdkBsHl XA How to Create a “Mental Edge” with Fearless Fastpitch Founder Amanda Schaefer - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0avRQ5LE1gPHpu2LParz6X?si=KrJ0fvgrSrGZjP0uRXghf g

Confidence and mental game are aspects of the game I LOOOOVE researching about and this week, I share with you some elements that gave me that extra boost of confidence I needed to bring out my best come game time! It’s a little weird, but I’m telling you IT WORKS! Here’s how I adopted this phrase into my own game and why I never looked back! Check out our ABT Empowerment Gear! - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com Join the ABT Community on Facebook and tell us how YOUR athlete likes to “look good” for game-day - https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMASHTRIBE Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Similar episodes of When The Cleats Come Off: How to Create a “Mental Edge” with Fearless Fastpitch Founder Amanda Schaefer - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0avRQ5LE1gPHpu2LParz6X?si=trh5pCnZSDaubpFsGlW63w 4 Qualities of Greatness - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XZcFABYDxXJh7zwzwhFg4?si=5vlbKt-3QV6VfKrXfKsV7Q 10 Ways Athletes Can Work From Home - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1aoARrm4Kjgp33Nj1NtYzG?si=DVtugOxnR5C5PcRCnXu31w

Here’s the second interview with my special guest, Kiki Stokes! We get into her story of being the only black player on the ScrapYard Dawgs roster while their GM sent out an insensitive tweet about our nation’s flag. She tells us about how her team rallied behind her to create “This Is Us Softball” and their mission behind their three key words: Awareness, Empowerment and Unity. This was one of the most powerful and important conversations we’ve had on the pod, and I’m eager for you to learn the grit and determination behind multi-All-American and professional softball player, Kiki Stokes! Watch our FULL Conversation on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evbYNVGOgxo Follow Kiki on Instagram - @kstokes10 - and TikTok - @kiki.stokes Learn more about “This is Us Softball” - https://www.thisisussoftball.com/ Learn more about Kiki’s entire softball story - https://spark.adobe.com/page/8n1KCJpmSJ0nH/?fbclid=IwAR1jzryhrXQssNNG8YhGSToyX39HoaE41WgH2UoAqgGwl8A_MsPuDSW_dsc View our new ABT Winter Collection! - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/collections/winter-collection Similar episodes of When The Cleats Come Off: Athletes Unlimited Softball, Owning Your Swing, and Dealing with Internet “Trolls” with All-American and Professional Softball Athlete Sam Fischer - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zYYb8UNSEPvhdS3YuR1Zl?si=yhriiGBuQtiKAOshb8xKyw Why Your Athlete Needs a Role Model - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5l30TmE1CdMKr0NLOKXCHF?si=k0eUkPEGSb6OcDPvCJlCNQ

This week, I had the honor of sitting down with a fellow Big Ten and Pro competitor, Kiki Stokes! For part 1 of our convo, Kiki shares with us what it was like growing up playing FOOTBALL with her brother, being coached by her dad, and what it was like playing for a Hall of Fame Coaching staff who have created an incredible culture at the University of Nebraska! They may even be the reason she has decided to become a college coach at South Dakota State! Tune in for Part 2 of this conversation next week where we talk more about her professional career and how one insensitive tweet by her GM changed the course of her playing career... Follow Kiki on Instagram - @kstokes10 - and TikTok - @kiki.stokes Check out Kiki’s Career Stats at Nebraska - https://huskers.com/sports/softball/roster/kiki-stokes/17582 View our new ABT Winter Collection! - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/collections/winter-collection Similar episodes of When The Cleats Come Off: Your Athlete Needs to Be Versatile - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OVamacJbPnttasyl9Gi2A?si=MS3wne1NR3ShRNCpQQ0nYg Am I Too Hard On My Athlete? - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KL5DcAzyAIdWB7S2YfVFA?si=v-Pg4IDQRzi8fI5tmgEfcw Athletes Unlimited Softball, Owning Your Swing, and Dealing with Internet “Trolls” with All-American and Professional Softball Athlete Sam Fischer - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zYYb8UNSEPvhdS3YuR1Zl?si=yhriiGBuQtiKAOshb8xKyw

In the middle of all this chaos...it seemed like the right time to step away from all the distractions and remind others (and myself) that we still have control of one important thing...OUR GOALS! Here’s a former Live Coaching I did on Facebook and Instagram to share a few of my favorite tips to motivate ourselves, especially when we’re feeling a little lost. Enjoy! - Learn more about the $7 #GOALSMASHER Course - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/2-week-course-opt-in Watch the VIDEO version of this recording on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eflDhoW4vX4 Join me at my next live coaching show and Q&A this Monday at 7pm ET on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Book Reference: “Start With Why” - Simon Sinek - https://simonsinek.com/product/start-with-why/ Website - www.ashleybtraining.com

I truly believe I have the coolest friends in the world. I got to sit down with my great friend (former collegiate and pro baseball player), Chris Vasami, who I call “Yoda” because he just looks at life and the game a little differently than most (you’ll see what I mean about 5 minutes into the interview!). In this convo, we talk about the biggest challenge he’s ever had to overcome (CANCER), the power of a “get-to” mindset, his take on inspiration vs. motivation, what the foundations of a great swing are, and of course we get into how he was able to hit an UNREAL exit velocity of 111mph on his swing just a few weeks ago! Chris is the cream of the crop, and I’m so pumped for you to meet him! Check out Vasami Training and his Exit Velocity Program here: https://www.vasamitraining.com/ Follow Chris on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/chrisvasami/ Become a #SMASHTRIBE Member today! - www.ashleybtraining.com Let me know what your FAVORITE part from the podcast was in the ABT Community on Facebook! - https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMASHTRIBE/

Here’s Part 2 with Sue! Here we tap into a little bit about college recruiting, how she taught “failure-recovery” with her teams, the importance of a GREAT BENCH and you already know there’s so much more! Make sure to share your favorite quotes from this episode on twitter and tag Sue so she can see! - @SueEnquist Check out her One Softball “baby” here! - http://www.onesoftball.com/ Pyramid of Success by John Wooden- http://coachwooden.com/pyramid-of-success Visit our new Online “Empowerment” Store! - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/ Let me know what your FAVORITE part from the podcast was in the ABT Community on Facebook! - https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMASHTRIBE/

Success leaves clues...and this week, we get to learn how legendary USA, NFCA and UCLA Hall of Fame Coach, Sue Enquist, was influenced by her mentor John Wooden, her advice on how to be a GREAT sports parent on game-day and beyond, why she believes softball is LEADING in sports decline but WHAT WE CAN START DOING ABOUT IT! This is the most LOADED interview we’ve ever done on the pod which is exactly why we had to split this interview into two episodes! See you next week for Part 2! Pyramid of Success by John Wooden- http://coachwooden.com/pyramid-of-success One Softball - http://www.onesoftball.com/ Visit our new Online “Empowerment” Store! - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/ Let me know what your FAVORITE part from the podcast was in the ABT Community on Facebook! - https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMASHTRIBE/

I grew up with a dad who was hard on me. I know it. He knows it. We all know it. Even though most of it was the harmless “tough love”, some of it wasn’t, and it had a negative impact on me in the long run. If you’re wondering if you might be “too hard” on your athlete, today I’m giving you the signs that this could be the case and also sharing a few tips on what you can start doing TODAY to do something about it! Check out my next live coaching show and Q&A this Monday at 7pm ET on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Check out the VIDEO version of this recording on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99BWtxpSMLc&t=1364s “Mind Gym” by Gary Mack- https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Gym-Athletes-Guide-Excellence/dp/0071395970 Check out the BRAND NEW ABT Store here - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/ I want to know your FAVORITE part of this episode inside the ABT Community Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMASHTRIBE

Does your athlete need more consistency at the plate or mental toughness and an inner edge? Well, former D1 softball player and current Phillies Mental Skills Coach, Hannah Huesman, works with professional baseball players every single day about how to stay “locked in” when their BEST is needed, which is why I KNEW I needed to have her on the show. In this conversation, we get to learn what mental skills the best players have in common, tactics on how to get out of a slump, how athletes can remain more PRESENT and get the most out of their game, and more! Follow Hannah Huesman and her “Mental Sweat Monday’s” on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hannahhuesman and Twitter - https://twitter.com/hannah_huesman Check out the “Mind Gym Book Club” inside the ABT Community on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMASHTRIBE/ Here’s where you can find the brand new ABT Virtual Store! - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/ Books mentioned: Mind Gym - https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Gym-Athletes-Guide-Excellence/dp/0071395970 Heads Up Baseball - https://headsupbaseball2.com/book/ Atomic Habits - https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 Let me know what your FAVORITE part from the podcast was in the ABT Community on Facebook! - https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMASHTRIBE/

Removing self doubt and gaining inner confidence is easier than we think! In this episode, Mental Skills Coach Amanda Schaefer breaks down how athletes can take their mental muscle to the next level by implementing easy routines and habits into their daily routines, how our phones could be hurting our performance by building anxiety, and how her biggest fear of losing her dad came true and inspired her to build her company Fearless Fastpitch. Below is how you can stay connected with her! The Fearless Warrior Program deadline to enroll is Thursday, Sept. 24th, so make sure you sign up before doors close until 2021! Spots are limited, but my listeners get GUARANTEED access by using this link! - http://www.fearlesswarriorprogram.com/a/34711/4omeRLtk Check out Fearless Fastpitch here - https://fearlessfastpitch.com/ Watch the entire interview with Amanda Schaefer on YouTube - https://youtu.be/vRL5wcVl8tQ Check out the BRAND NEW ABT Online Store! - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/ Let me know what your FAVORITE part from the podcast was in the ABT Community on Facebook! - https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMASHTRIBE/

Current Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Player, Sam Fischer “Samu” and I chat about how her swing is her absolute baby, how she deals with “haters” on social media, what her experience has been like playing in this brand new pro league, and how her dad was and still is her biggest fan and absolute HERO! If you’re eager to learn more about this new pro league that you can find on TV, check out the links below! Follow and support the Athletes Unlimited league here - https://auprosports.com/softball/ See the highlights from the league in Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/auprosports/ Follow Sam’s “The Unknown Pro” Podcast here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjKUurAsJ7_9cz9lDqAGb-Q WATCH the entire interview with Sam Fischer on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcRF_DVW1gU&t=110s Follow Sam on Twitter and Instagram - @samfischer52

I’m PUMPED to introduce you to one of my biggest mentors and friends in the game this week, JT Gasso! Not only did he coach me when I was a junior in college at Purdue, but he is now the offensive coach for one of the HOTTEST offenses in the nation, Oklahoma University. In this interview, we talk about what the “Championship Mindset” means to OU, what hitting strategies he’s teaching his All-American hitters, what it’s like coaching alongside his Hall of Fame mom, Patty Gasso, and so much more! Follow OU Softball here - https://soonersports.com/sports/softball Watch the entire interview with JT Gasso on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFFEy_aXiVs Let me know what your FAVORITE part from the podcast was in the ABT Community on Facebook! - https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMASHTRIBE/

Are you a softball PARENT or COACH? What if I told you some of the things you’re telling your athletes are HURTING their performance rather than HELPING? Today on the pod, I’m sharing with you 5 things I LOVED that my parents and coaches told me to help give me encouragement and belief that I CAN DO THIS rather than add unnecessary pressure and anxiety in my game! Trust me, you’re going to want to adopt these phrases TODAY!

If y’all know my story, I went to Purdue University thinking I was going to be an outfielder, but then quickly was transformed into a second baseman and eventual first baseman. I have NO DOUBT in my mind that because I was a versatile athlete who played multiple sports and had been exposed to so many roles and positions growing up, THAT’S how I was able to become a starter as a freshman at Purdue. This episode is going to teach you a few ways you can help your athlete become more versatile because you NEVER know what role she’s going to need to be ready to fill in the coming years of her career! Learn more about virtual hitting here - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/membership-site Baserunning 101 Episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDLzo-4ijAI&t=2083s

At the very beginning of COVID-19, tons of athletes expressed to me that they were worried about the unknowns of the pandemic and were lacking motivation to keep chugging towards their goals….so here was my solution. I came up with 10 ways athletes can “work from home” and enhance their physical AND mental games inside of quarantine...and this week’s podcast is that VERY list! Even though the circumstances may not be in your favor, there's ALWAYS a way you can develop your game without even going to practice or playing! $7 Goal-Smasher Course - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/2-week-course-opt-in Find Hitting Drills and Motivation on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw?view_as=subscriber “Mind Gym” by Gary Mack- https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Gym-Athletes-Guide-Excellence/dp/0071395970 “Training Camp” by Jon Gordon - https://www.amazon.com/Training-Camp-What-Better-Everyone/dp/0470462086 “Heads Up Baseball” by Ken Ravizza and Tom Hanson - https://www.amazon.com/Heads-Up-Baseball-Playing-Game-Pitch/dp/1570280215 “The Energy Bus” by Jon Gordon- https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Bus-Rules-Fuel-Positive/dp/0470100281/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1LMSPGA70NU7K&dchild=1&keywords=the+energy+bus&qid=1598282303&s=books&sprefix=the+energy+%2Cstripbooks%2C196&sr=1-2 “Who Moved my Cheese” by Spencer Johnson M.D. - https://www.amazon.com/Moved-Cheese-Spencer-Johnson-M-D/dp/0743582853 Become a Member of #SMASHTRIBE- http://www.ashleybtraining.com/becomeamember.html View “10 Ways You Can Work From Home” on YouTube - https://youtu.be/wpsWG-NnGI8 ABT Community Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMASHTRIBE

There’s no way I would have been able to pursue the dream of becoming a D1 athlete without this specific role model I had growing up. In this episode, learn what effect this All-American and Olympian softball player had on me as a young athlete and how one simple phrase helped me tap into my inner excellence. Amanda Lorenz Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3JeGkIaJSA Kerri Walsh-Jennings interview on “The School of Greatness” Podcast - https://lewishowes.com/podcast/negative-self-talk-and-building-success-habits-with-olympic-gold-medalist-kerri-walsh-jennings/ ABT Community Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMASHTRIBE

Goals give us direction. Goals give us motivation. Goals help us reach for a better version of ourselves! If you don’t have a goal yet, you’re in luck because TODAY we’re going to go over the step-by-step process on how to CREATE one and set yourself up to ACHIEVE it! P.s. you might want to save this episode for later so once you REACH this goal, it’ll be time to create a new one!* Resources $7 Goal-Smasher Course: https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/2-week-course-opt-in Rachel Hollis - Author of “Girl, Wash Your Face” and “Girl, Stop Apologizing”: https://msrachelhollis.com/ Connect with Ashley Website: http://www.ashleybtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/smashley_4?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw?view_as=subscriber

In this episode, Ashley talks about the 4 qualities that led to her becoming a D1 athlete. Not only did these qualities help her become GREAT in the game of softball, but they helped her become great OUTSIDE the white lines as well! Resources Mentioned Everything is Firgureoutable Connect with Ashley Website: http://www.ashleybtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/smashley_4?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw?view_as=subscriber

Sneak peek of the greatness that is to come. Connect with Ashley Website: http://www.ashleybtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/smashley_4?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw?view_as=subscriber