<h3 class="ql-align-center">This game should be fun, right? </h3>And what's more fun than performing our best and winning! Many coaches, players and teams struggle to balance having fun and being competitive. It sometimes seems like you can't have both, but today's episode shows that's not the case.<ul><li>You can have fun competing</li><li>You can have fun stretching past your comfort zone</li><li>You can have fun because you've put in the work it takes to succeed.</li></ul> ﻿ All you have to do is teach your girls the mental skills it takes to keep the game fun! Despite pressure, mistakes, and even losing.

This game should be fun, right? And what's more fun than performing our best and winning! Many coaches, players and teams struggle to balance having fun and being competitive. It sometimes seems like you can't have both, but today's episode shows that's not the case.You can have fun competingYou can have fun stretching past your comfort zoneYou can have fun because you've put in the work it takes to succeed. ﻿ All you have to do is teach your girls the mental skills it takes to keep the game fun! Despite pressure, mistakes, and even losing.

This game should be fun, right? And what's more fun than performing our best and winning!&nbsp;Many coaches, players and teams struggle to balance having fun and being competitive. It sometimes seems like you can't have both, but today's episode shows that's not the case.<ul><li>You can have fun competing</li><li>You can have fun stretching past your comfort zone</li><li>You can have fun because you've put in the work it takes to succeed.</li></ul> ﻿&nbsp;All you have to do is teach your girls the mental skills it takes to keep the game fun! Despite pressure, mistakes, and even losing.

How To Make Winning Fun -- w/ Pitching Coach to An NCAA DIII Pitcher Of The Year, Nikki Miller

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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