Emotions are dramatic. But we can decide how to deal with them.

The series continues where we discuss the traits of the BEST teams and players: the 7Cs! 

Today we talk about being Confident. We say there are two types: feeling confident which is based on emotions and goes up and down on a whim versus true confidence which is an inner belief that you are capable of great things.

We also discuss

What it looks like when players and teams are truly confident

What it looks like when they aren't confident

Body language: slumped shoulders, head down, sluggish

Ways coaches could hurt their confidence

Ways we can help build true confidence

How being confident can help players and expectations

Plus Alicia's tips for coaches to instill the true kind of confidence 🙂

When they’re all-out diving, cheering each other on, and having fun, with that fearless attitude… that’s the best kind of competitive! The series continues where we discuss the traits of the BEST teams and players: the 7Cs! Today we talk about being Competitive. We define it as developing a winning mindset by focusing on the […]

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Instead of asking "how do I motivate my players?" you would be better served to focus on how to improve commitment. Motivation is often based on how they feel, but commitment is a skill. And skills can be worked on and improved!

Today we discuss what being Committed is all about. We talk about what it looks like when players are and aren't committed, what we coaches can do to help or hurt commitment, and some more specific tips on how to improve commitment and mental toughness.

After listening to this episode you'll be able to:

• See what commitment does and doesn't look like
• Avoid (unintentionally) hurting commitment
• Practice how to improve commitment
• Explain the benefits of being committed
• Learn from Alicia's experience last season using our system

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“Mental toughness is the difference between good & great.” Today’s guest has her master’s in education degree in counseling and sport psychology, and uses her training to improve team cohesion and build player-led teams. She’s the head coach at Eckerd College, and since taking the helm she has led the team to more and more impressive seasons, […]

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“You can’t expect your girls to do something you haven’t taught.” Today’s guest is a former head college softball coach who is now a licensed mental healthcare professional, certified Sport Psychology consultant and private softball instructor, helping countless student-athletes & coaches. She stepped down as the head coach at Bridgewater State University in 2017 to pursue her […]

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Today’s guest has her master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences with a concentration in Sport Psychology and uses her training to help her players use mental training every day. She’s the pitching coach at Berry College, and the Vikings pitching staff has become one of the top squads in the nation under her guidance. The team […]

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Today’s guest has his Doctorate (ABD) in Sport Psychology and uses his training to help his players redefine their horizon and reach unexpected new heights. Described as clever, innovative, and hardworking, he has consistently helped his pitching staffs improve. He has coached at some of the top programs in the nation, including Louisiana Lafayette, including his current […]

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