Regardless of who's in the other dugout I'm willing to bet you've been here before...You have a strong team that's experienced success before, but now...<ul><li>They're falling short of expectations</li><li>Nobody is really sure what the issue is, and</li><li>You're starting to wonder if you can get out of the rut</li></ul> Fortunately - we all know that last one is just frustration. Of COURSE we can get out of the rut! It just takes some reflection, planning and a fire inside to succeed.That's exactly what today's guest, Eric Oakley of Kent State, is focusing on with his team this upcoming season. And the best part is... They can even work on this during COVID :)Enjoy!- Mel & Alicia

Regardless of who's in the other dugout I'm willing to bet you've been here before... You have a strong team that's experienced success before, but now...They're falling short of expectationsNobody is really sure what the issue is, andYou're starting to wonder if you can get out of the rut Fortunately - we all know that last one is just frustration. Of COURSE we can get out of the rut! It just takes some reflection, planning and a fire inside to succeed. That's exactly what today's guest, Eric Oakley of Kent State, is focusing on with his team this upcoming season. And the best part is... They can even work on this during COVID :) Enjoy! - Mel & Alicia

Regardless of who's in the other dugout I'm willing to&nbsp;bet you've been here before...You have a strong team that's experienced success before, but now...<ul><li>They're falling short of expectations</li><li>Nobody is really sure what the issue is, and</li><li>You're starting to wonder if you can get out of the rut</li></ul> Fortunately - we all know that last one is just frustration. Of COURSE we can get out of the rut! It just takes some reflection, planning and a fire inside to succeed.That's exactly what today's guest, Eric Oakley of Kent State, is focusing on with his team this upcoming season. And the best part is... They can even work on this&nbsp;during&nbsp;COVID :)Enjoy!- Mel &amp; Alicia

Getting Your Team Play to Their Potential -- w/ Kent State Head Coach Eric Oakley

Welcome to **The Softball Shift: Coaching Softball from the Inside Out**—the go-to podcast for softball coaches dedicated to enhancing their team's mental game and fostering a winning team culture. Hosted by seasoned coaches Mel Rushing and Alicia Smith, who bring over 30 years of combined experience in sport psychology, leadership, and performance coaching, this podcast offers actionable strategies to develop mentally tough athletes and cohesive teams. Each episode dives into topics such as mental training techniques, building resilience, effective communication, and leadership development, providing you with the tools to elevate your coaching game and lead your team to success. Whether you're a seasoned coach or just starting out, **The Softball Shift** is the leader's guide for coaching the mental game of softball.

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