In this episode, I sit down with professional fastpitch softball pitcher Chloe Temples to dive deep into the world of competitive softball. Chloe shares her journey from youth leagues to the professional stage, the mental and physical grind of being an elite athlete, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. We talk training routines, overcoming setbacks, staying locked in during high-pressure games, and what it’s really like behind the scenes in pro softball. Whether you’re a softball fan, athlete, or just someone chasing big dreams — Chloe’s story will leave you inspired.

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Welcome to The Athletic Potential Podcast, the show where we dive deep into unlocking your full potential as an athlete. I'm your host, Mike Mathews, and today we’re tackling two major topics that many athletes face during their careers: cranky wrists and ACL surgery.

Whether you’re dealing with the nagging pain of wrist issues or wondering what recovery looks like after an ACL surgery, we’ve got you covered. We’ll be breaking down why these injuries happen, how to handle them, and what you can expect during the recovery process so you can get back to doing what you love—performing at your best.

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On this episode of The Athletic Potential Podcast, we are discussing ways to decrease arm stress during throwing.

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On this episode of The Athletic Potential Podcast, we will be discussing how to manage in-season shoulder and elbow pain.

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On this episode of The Athletic Potential Podcast, we will be discussing spinal health basics, as well as what is the hardest part of the rehab process following Tommy John surgery.

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On this episode of The Athletic Potential Podcast, we'll be discussing a novel soccer conditioning program that we have just implemented. Also, we introduce, John, The Student!!!

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On this episode of The Athletic Potential Podcast, we'll be discussing the 5 reasons why you are not throwing faster.

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On this episode of The Athletic Potential Podcast, we'll be discussing warm-up routines.  The good, the bad, and the ugly.

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On this episode of the athletic potential podcast, we will be discussing key things you can look for in your youth athletes in regards to predicting injuries.

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On this episode of the athletic potential podcast, we will be discussing how long it takes to return to sport following a muscle strain, as well as our go to low back stretching exercises.

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