On this week's episode, I sat down with our former Community Manager and Mental Performance Consultant, Hana DeGuzman. We go down memory lane on her path from college softball to working with the MLB across the Minnesota Twins organization as a Mental Performance Coach. She shares the practical tools she uses to help athletes reset under pressure in the professional setting.

Episode Highlights:

• Day-in-the-life on game and non-game days
• Pressure, identity, and the realities of pro baseball
• The road to learning Spanish
• The SERR model
• Best advice learned: stay open-minded

Connect with Hana:

Premier Sport Psychology: https://premiersportpsychology.com/our-team/hana-deguzman/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hanadeguzman

More ways to work with Fearless Fastpitch

• Learn about our proven Mental Skills Program, The Fearless Warrior Program
• Book a One on One Session for your Athlete
• Book a Mental Skills Workshop for your Team or Organization

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In today's episode, I dive into five essential, recurring issues that are wrecking youth athletes' performance and potential. This episode is a must-listen for both parents and athletes struggling with that "invisible block" between practice excellence and game-day performance. 

Episode Highlights:

• Negative effects of not getting enough sleep
• Athletes are underfueling their bodies
• Free Macro Counter: bicepsafterbabies.com/setmymacros 
• Your calendar shows your priorities
• Lack of mental skills
• The parent-athlete relationship

More ways to work with Fearless Fastpitch

• Learn about our proven Mental Skills Program, The Fearless Warrior Program
• Book a One on One Session for your Athlete
• Book a Mental Skills Workshop for your Team or Organization

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This week, we are re-airing our May mentorship call with Laurèn Schiek, retired softball player and podcast host. She explains how maintaining her identity in Christ rather than in softball outcomes allowed her to play fearlessly and persevere through injuries, coaching changes, and a life-changing diagnosis.

Episode Highlights:

• Emphasizes having identity rooted in faith rather than athletic performance
• Shares practical mental reset routines: breath work and physical cues
• Discusses the importance of showing confidence and composure
• Encourages athletes to master their craft through consistent extra work
• Highlights the value of playing with and against talented athletes to elevate your game

Connect with Laurèn:

IG: @laurenschiek23

FB: https://www.facebook.com/laurenschiek23

Podcast: For His Glory

More ways to work with Fearless Fastpitch

• Learn about our proven Mental Skills Program, The Fearless Warrior Program
• Book a One on One Session for your Athlete
• Book a Mental Skills Workshop for your Team or Organization

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In today's episode, I share my unfiltered journey from softball coach to full-time mental performance coach, revealing the struggles, mistakes, and pivotal moments that shaped my business success. Joining me are fellow mental performance coaches to ask questions and create a transparent discussion about the realities of building a mental performance coaching business.

Episode Highlights:

• The transition from leaving the 9-5 job to owning a business
• How I discovered mental performance coaching
• Marketing strategies
• Overcoming imposter syndrome as a mental performance coach
• Gradually building systems and hired a team to help the business

If you loved this episode and want to connect with me about the Mental Performance Coach Mastermind, send me a DM at https://www.instagram.com/fearlessfastpitch or reach out by email [email protected]. There are only a few spots available, and our next Mastermind Cohort will start on October 7th!

More ways to work with Fearless Fastpitch

• Learn about our proven Mental Skills Program, The Fearless Warrior Program
• Book a One on One Session for your Athlete
• Book a Mental Skills Workshop for your Team or Organization

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• Instagram @fearlessfastpitch
• X @CoachAB_
• YouTube @fearlessfastpitch5040

We're taking you back to 2023 with a parent workshop on: The Power of Routines and Accountability. I dive into the importance of building consistent habits that emphasize self-reflection and ownership to create resilient competitors who can bounce back from mistakes.

Episode Highlights:

• Mental skills work best when treated consistently, regardless of performance 
• Over-praising after poor performances creates disconnection
• Nagging and bribing create external pressure rather than internal motivation
• What went well? What could be better? How to change for next time?
• Athletes typically gravitate to just 1-2 mental skills that work best for them

More ways to work with Fearless Fastpitch

• Learn about our proven Mental Skills Program, The Fearless Warrior Program
• Book a One on One Session for your Athlete
• Book a Mental Skills Workshop for your Team or Organization

Follow us on Social Media

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• Instagram @fearlessfastpitch
• X @CoachAB_
• YouTube @fearlessfastpitch5040

This week, we are sharing our April mentorship call with Courtney Wyche, a professional softball pitcher for the New York Rise. She shares her journey from self-taught pitcher to professional athlete competing internationally with insights on mental toughness and developing your personal brand.

Episode Highlights:

• The Four B's: Breathe, Be in the moment, Believe, Battle
• Breathing to music rhythms to stay centered during games
• Recommends young athletes play multiple sports 
• Encourages athletes to believe in themselves regardless of what others say

Connect with Courtney:

IG: @courtneyyy42

More ways to work with Fearless Fastpitch

• Learn about our proven Mental Skills Program, The Fearless Warrior Program
• Book a One on One Session for your Athlete
• Book a Mental Skills Workshop for your Team or Organization

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• Instagram @fearlessfastpitch
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On today's episode, Amber Brueseke, founder and owner of Biceps After Babies and mom of 4, shares how she helped thousands of women use macro counting to build nutrition plans that are both effective and enjoyable. We explore how focusing on nutrition awareness—not restriction—can dramatically improve athletic performance while building a healthier relationship with food and body.

Episode Highlights:

• Macro tracking is an awareness tool to understand what your body needs
• Most athletes aren't getting enough protein
• Recovery nutrition is often overlooked but crucial
• Parents should model good nutrition rather than forcing it

Connect with Amber: 

Website: https://www.bicepsafterbabies.com/

IG: @biceps.after.babies

Podcast: Biceps After Babies Radio

More ways to work with Fearless Fastpitch

• Learn about our proven Mental Skills Program, The Fearless Warrior Program
• Book a One on One Session for your Athlete
• Book a Mental Skills Workshop for your Team or Organization

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• Instagram @fearlessfastpitch
• X @CoachAB_
• YouTube @fearlessfastpitch5040

Today, we are airing our February mentorship call with Ashley Trierweiler, a professional softball player with the New York Rise. Coach Kara and our Warriors interviewed her about her softball journey, revealing how faith helped her overcome mental challenges and position changes to succeed at the highest level. 

Episode Highlights:

• Her faith in Christ helps manage performance anxiety
• Transitioned from outfield to first base just before the season at GCU
• Focus on controlling what you can control rather than perfectionism
• Using prayer as a mental skill
• The journey is going to be hard with challenges, but it's going to be worth it

Connect with Ashley:

IG: @ashleyy.tree

More ways to work with Fearless Fastpitch

• Learn about our proven Mental Skills Program, The Fearless Warrior Program
• Book a One on One Session for your Athlete
• Book a Mental Skills Workshop for your Team or Organization

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We are celebrating 2 years of the podcast and our 100th episode!!! This week, Team Fearless sits down to discuss what we've learned over the years and where we're headed. This special episode reveals the passion, purpose, and people behind the mission to bring mental performance coaching to athletes across the country.

Episode Highlights:

• Discover what mental skills each coach wishes they had learned earlier
• Explore dream locations for future Fearless events
• Hear what each team member would do if they won the lottery 
• The origin story of Fearless

If you enjoyed this episode, give us a review, and/or shoot us a DM. Let us know who you want us to interview and what topics you want us to cover in our next 100 episodes!

More ways to work with Fearless Fastpitch

• Learn about our proven Mental Skills Program, The Fearless Warrior Program
• Book a One on One Session for your Athlete
• Book a Mental Skills Workshop for your Team or Organization

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• Instagram @fearlessfastpitch
• X @CoachAB_
• YouTube @fearlessfastpitch5040

We have a special treat for you this week. I sat down with Rachel Coons, founder of Money Mom Club. We explore how money mindset impacts youth athletes, revealing practical strategies for supporting athletic journeys without transferring financial stress onto your kids.

Episode Highlights:

• Having conversations with children about the value of investing in their sport
• Simple ways to reduce grocery spending
• Why side hustles are ideal for sports parents 
• Tips for managing the high costs of sports while maintaining a healthy relationship with money

Connect with Rachel:

IG: @heyrachelcoons

TikTok: @heyrachelcoons

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heyrachelcoons/

Podcast: Money Mom Podcast

More ways to work with Fearless Fastpitch

• Learn about our proven Mental Skills Program, The Fearless Warrior Program
• Book a One on One Session for your Athlete
• Book a Mental Skills Workshop for your Team or Organization

Follow us on Social Media

• Facebook @fearlessfastpitchmentaltraining
• Instagram @fearlessfastpitch
• X @CoachAB_
• YouTube @fearlessfastpitch5040