How to not get caught up in the softball side of things and keep a pulse on everything else our athletes (and we!) are dealing with.

What if you could guarantee your softball instruction was effective each and every time you worked with a student-athlete?   You know at this point in your career… just because you know what you’re talking about, doesn’t guarantee you’ll be able to help a player reach her potential. Great softball instruction is about more than […]

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Coaching people is more vital than coaching any other physical skill.   It has always been my opinion that the coaches who focus on coaching people are the ones who make the biggest impact. This philosophy is gaining traction now, which makes me very happy. But we still have a ways to go with figuring […]

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When brain training becomes as important as pitching, hitting and throwing, you can take your athletes to the next level!   Whether you’re new to the podcast or have been with us for a while, you KNOW we have to train the mental more. Just like we work to get our feet and hands to […]

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How to get what you want by showing gratitude before you get it Today I am borrowing content that I have found to be very powerful. Now, I’m a believer in goal-setting. You have to know where you want to go before you can start on the right path, right? But it has always bothered […]

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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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