A LOT of you have asked for this interview and it’s here! This week, my dad and I are sitting down talking about our journey through the game together, his experience coaching me before and even in travel ball, HIS version of my softball timeline, and more. My dad is one of my biggest fans, and I’m excited for you to learn why I’m one of his! 

Check out Ashley B Training on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/AshleyBurkhardtTraining

Follow for more on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ 

Learn more about Joan Joyce here - https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/33610061/softball-great-ex-lpga-golfer-joan-joyce-dies-age-81 

Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:

Kristina Burkhardt: Her last dance in college softball - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/kristina-burkhardt-her-last-dance-in-college-softball/ 

A SIT DOWN WITH MY ROLE MODEL - Caitlin Lowe - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=caitlin+lowe

Why you should be watching college softball - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/why-you-should-be-watching-college-softball/ 

I recently did a LIVE Q&A where I asked YOU what questions you wanted more insight on, so today, I’m answering questions like: “How do I create a bond with new teammates? How do I deal with pressure from my coaches and teammates?, How do I know which drills to do in my swing?”, and more!

Learn more on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ 

14-Day Goal-Smasher Course - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/offers/GTbUzZdm/checkout 

www.ashleybtraining.com 

Episodes referred to in this episode:

You you should be watching college softball - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KKPdq2zuGc0CvsNEzxMAN?si=e06b6c4ffece4317 

LIVE Q&A: Recruiting tips, addressing playing time and more! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rdy9hobAKsO5GfY5z85Cc?si=5b68445247274e3e 

Why look good, feel good, play good actually works! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/49d5VVsRrYPQ0bFhYUGtU3?si=f4ea8a4d4be541a3 

Believe it or not, there was a time I didn’t love softball. Here’s the story and how I was able to find myself and the love I have for the game again.

Learn more on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ 

14-Day Goal-Smasher Course - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/offers/GTbUzZdm/checkout 

www.ashleybtraining.com 

Episodes referred to in this episode:

How to be your biggest critic AND your biggest fan with Phillies Mental Skills Coach Hannah Huesman - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/how-to-be-your-biggest-critic-and-your-biggest-fan-with-phillies-mental-skills-coach-hannah-huesman/ 

Dr. Chris Carr - Green Bay Packers Director of Performance Psychology: Building Mental Toughness - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/dr-chris-carr-green-bay-packers-director-of-performance-psychology-building-mental-toughness-1618413382/ 

Morgan Stuart: Master the art of knowing yourself - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/morgan-stuart-master-the-art-of-knowing-yourself/ 

This week, learn from Team Italy’s Erika Piancastelli how she became the amazing hitter that she is, what her Olympic journey was like while also having a mom who competed in the Olympics, what her favorite hitting drills are, why she believes in manifesting your own destiny and so much more!

Follow Erika on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/urka_20/ 

Learn more about RISR here - https://www.risrapp.com/ 

Similar When the Cleats Come Off Episodes:

Cat Osterman: Greatness has no age limit - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/cat-osterman-greatness-has-no-age-limit/ 

Living the pitching dream with Pro softball player Haylie Wagner - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/living-the-pitching-dream-with-%E2%80%8Bpro-softball-player-haylie-wagner/ 

Gratitude and a few hitting tips - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/gratitude-and-a-few-hitting-tips/ 

This week, learn strategies of how to get out of feeling “stuck”, what to do when under high stress, the importance of celebrating failure and how simple mindfulness practices can enhance your performance with former softball player turned high performance coach, Katie Cheadle! If you’re looking to lean into your best self, this episode is a great place to start!

Learn more about Katie and her work by visiting her website - https://www.katiecheadle.com/ 

Follow Katie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katiecheadle/ 

Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:

How to be your biggest critic AND your biggest fan with Phillies Mental Skills Coach Hannah Huesman - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/how-to-be-your-biggest-critic-and-your-biggest-fan-with-phillies-mental-skills-coach-hannah-huesman/ 

Dr. Chris Carr - Director of Green Bay Packers Performance Psychology: Building mental toughness - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/dr-chris-carr-green-bay-packers-director-of-performance-psychology-building-mental-toughness-1618413382/ 

How to create a mental edge with Fearless Fastpitch founder, Amanda Schaefer - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/how-to-create-a-mental-edge-with-fearless-fastpitch-founder-amanda-schaefer/ 

In this episode I’m giving you 5 reasons why you should be watching softball and what to start looking out for so you can learn from the players and coaches and grow your game even more!

Follow me on Instagram for updates on college softball! - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ 

Episodes referred to in this episode:

Kristina Burkhardt: Her “Last Dance” in college softball - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/kristina-burkhardt-her-last-dance-in-college-softball/ 

A SIT DOWN WITH MY ROLE MODEL - Caitlin Lowe - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=caitlin+lowe

Why your athlete needs a role model - https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/cd7ad298-0d5c-497b-8603-b9868b075211/episodes/1a0cdb99-f263-428d-a737-11da7618ae7c/when-the-cleats-come-off-why-your-athlete-needs-a-role-model 

My middle sis has entered the chat! Learn a bit of us growing up in the game, her love of the outfield, some of her recruiting story, how she has overcome breaking BOTH her hands, and what she’s thinking about going into her final collegiate season! Get ready for some laughs, some tears and some fun!

Follow Kristina on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kristina_burkhardt/ 

Watch this Interview on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr 

Similar topics we’ve had on When the Cleats Come Off

Ben-Marvin Egel: A few things golf can teach us -  https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-hqsfh-116ed3f 

Part 2 with Delaney Spaulidng: Overcoming the ultimate injury - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-emjrg-f9862c 

Overcoming Injury with former pro baseball player Chris Vasami - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-czzw9-f1497f 

LIE Q&A: Recruiting tips, addressing playing time and more! - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wr94k-10f0037 

It’s time we talk about the topic NO ONE is talking about…and that’s baserunning! Learn in this episode how to be more aggressive, make smarter decisions and WHEN a good time is to take risks so your team can score more runs this season! 

Watch this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDLzo-4ijAI&t=1224s 

Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ 

Learn from some of the BEST base-stealers (and slappers) to ever play the game!

A SIT DOWN WITH MY ROLE MODEL - Caitlin Lowe - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=caitlin+lowe

Natasha Watley: Baserunning and why japan is SO DOMINANT in softball - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=natasha+watley 

This week, we have one of the most PASSIONATE softball players on the podcast and it’s none other than Florida Gator standout, Amanda Lorenz! She’s here teaching us what a true competitor looks like in the box, how she believes athletes become “burnt-out” and what it’s like being able to say she is one of the newest members of Team USA!

Follow Amanda on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amandalorenz 

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Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:

Natasha Watley: Baserunning tips and why Japan is SO GOOD at softball - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3yGmpYrzZC0HZKmGN6Xwg8?si=a13oZBeZS2CT8pM0zpAENg  

Monica Abbott: Consistency over intensity - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4DecwvOeEY1ZEJOzYeAefj?si=671e3109b5eb4b32  

A SIT DOWN WITH MY ROLE MODEL - Caitlin Lowe - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=caitlin+lowe

It’s my BIRTHDAY WEEK and I wanted to give you a special episode reflecting on the ten biggest things this game has taught me AND IS STILL TEACHING ME to this day. We talk about things like patience, respect, bravery and more and I hope it inspires you and your athlete to “play” for something bigger than her and maybe learn a few ways to really enjoy the game to the fullest and avoid burnout.

Follow Ashley on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ 

Join the conversation inside the ABT Community Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/abtcommunity 

Former WTCCO Episodes Mentioned: 

A SIT DOWN WITH MY ROLE MODEL: Caitlin Lowe - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ldvzmwXIAPCnJ2Kmt1yWk?si=FUxJsTmZQoiw3_GeVZfDoQ 

Natasha Watley: Baserunning tips and why Japan is SO GOOD at softball - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3yGmpYrzZC0HZKmGN6Xwg8?si=a13oZBeZS2CT8pM0zpAENg 

Why your athlete needs a role model - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5l30TmE1CdMKr0NLOKXCHF?si=36095f6463594d6b 

Monica Abbott - Consistency over intensity - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4DecwvOeEY1ZEJOzYeAefj?si=671e3109b5eb4b32