When The Cleats Come Off

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