A 4-step process of learning that you really can trust.   Today’s episode is alllll about the process. We talk about it so often, but when you stop to think about it, can you actually define the process? If you can, fantastic! Here’s another idea for you to consider. If not, you’re not alone! We’ve […]

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5 things to stop doing if you want to build a positive, strong team culture.   Today’s episode flips the script a bit and focuses on what not to do when coaching the mental game. We give lots of tips and advice for what makes a great mind coach, and today is no different. But today […]

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Connection is key, it takes effort, and it can become one of the most enjoyable parts of your coaching.   Welcome back as we continue our conversation from last week! Stacie and I just kept talking, so I decided to break it up into two episodes. The focus of this part of our discussion was […]

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You want to coach the mental game more, but it can feel so overwhelming! Let’s make it simpler.   Today is the first episode of a series on how to coach the mental game. We’ve covered many how-to topics before, but we wanted to circle back around as we launch our new membership and share […]

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Most coaches pour their hearts and countless hours into developing their athletes. But the real magic happens with intentional coaching.   Today’s guest is the founder of Unleash the Athlete and former Head of Leadership Development for IMG Academy. He has worked with the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, and is currently a mental performance […]

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It’s not easy to focus on the positive all the time when you’re constantly trying to raise the bar and get better. That’s what today’s guest learned throughout her career and hopes to pass on to other players! If softball had been in the Olympics the past few cycles, you would have seen today’s guest […]

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Today’s guest is a passionate young woman on a mission to impact lives with her story of resilience. Her honest and relatable delivery of her experiences reminds her audience that there is humor in the challenges we face. By being courageously vulnerable in sharing her biggest heartaches and highest achievements, she hopes others realize that […]

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The best coaching tips we can give you are all about YOU. If you’ve coached long enough, you know there are a lot of things that are out of your control, but are nonetheless FRUSTRATING. Dealing with parents of players who seem to undermine you and don’t trust that you know what you’re doing. Trying […]

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Coaching reflection for Alicia & Wilma It’s the final episode for our mastermind, so it’s time for a coaching reflection! At the end of the season, every coach should take the time to reflect on what went well and what could have gone better. When you reflect honestly, you can set a clear path for […]

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Struggling defensively because they’re afraid to make a mistake Holding players accountable while still being positive When the snowball becomes an AVALANCHE When you feel desperate to “fix it” but don’t know what to do Switching the focus from stress to competition Pressing and trying to control things that are outside of our control COACHING […]

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