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.

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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 

Creating a goal is the easy part, but if you’re not actually COMMITTED to it, it’s just a fantasy. Learn what the difference is between someone who actually MAKES their goals happn vs. someone who would “like” for their goals to happen. There's a big difference.

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Having a goal is the key to everything – https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NVE5GCEYwvtYgJ06cbwLq?si=2d3e8061ed774682 

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

Here’s where my hubby and I get more into the nitty gritty of how we were both raised to be elite competitors, a little of what his experience caddying on the PGA tour looked like and what he believes differentiates the GREAT from the average in any sport.

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Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:

5 ways to build accountability with your athlete - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zLZ4hDlx5Z57KBldOn7RF?si=e23c2b35541f4b7c 

Dr. Chris Carr - Green Bay Packers Director of Performance Psychology: Building Mental Toughness - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HNjESlTarC1OwWS3D4P93?si=4e207ce4668147fd 

Am I Too Hard on My Athlete? - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KL5DcAzyAIdWB7S2YfVFA?si=1c1402d890e94e0b 

I have NEVER done an episode like this before…today I’m sitting down with my HUSBAND talking about all things 5 months of married life has taught us (of course!), what the toughest mental sport of all time (GOLF) can teach us about our mental game, the importance of composure and more! Was this my favorite interview so far?! HECK YES IT WAS!

Join the Virtual Hitting Academy (Enrollment ends January 14th!) - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0 

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

Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:

A SIT DOWN WITH MY ROLE MODEL: Caitlin Lowe -  https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/a-sit-down-with-my-role-model-caitlin-lowe/ 

Episode 42: The BEST coaches do these 4 things - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mYOYyY7Ckh9MVEG6sDS21?si=bc011a27bcb54327 

How to master “the car-ride home talk” - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0SKKnhilnqu0VQvoyP5zwQ?si=1867f6aad22844e8 

Today, I’m giving you a list of 10 hitting challenges you can add to your practices to level up your hitting and learn how to COMPETE and SUCCEED UNDER PRESSURE!

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In part two of my conversation with Taylor we dive into how to be more confident with your pitch calling, how to make adjustments when things don’t go your way, and what a hitter’s body language can tell you about them.

Jordan’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/7ordan7aylor/ 

Virtual Hitting Academy Waitlist - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/waitlist 

Always Grind 365 Notebooks - https://alwaysgrind365.com/collections/softball 

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

Amanda Scarborough: How to become a more confidence pitcher - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xUZib2Nf7apwpclWz7IJc?si=I-lNL0PcSEKmWP9MkId7iw 

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/ 

One of the greatest pitchers of all time teaches us how to develop confidence as a pitcher, tips on how she throws her curveball, screwball, change up and more, why she loves any opportunity to “trick the brain” of hitters, and the odd similarities between pitching and hitting.

Jordan’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/7ordan7aylor/ 

Virtual Hitting Academy Waitlist - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/waitlist 

Goal-Smasher Confidence Course - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/2-week-course-opt-in 

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

Amanda Scarborough: How to become a more confidence pitcher - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xUZib2Nf7apwpclWz7IJc?si=I-lNL0PcSEKmWP9MkId7iw 

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/ 

Here are 5 steps to developing more accountability with your athlete which will lead to more trust between you and her and how you can help her stay motivated towards her goals!

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

Sign up for the Virtual Hitting Academy Waitlist - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/waitlist 

Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits 

Episodes mentioned in this recording:

A SIT DOWN WITH MY ROLE MODEL - Caitlin Lowe: https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/a-sit-down-with-my-role-model-caitlin-lowe/ 

Having a goal is the key to everything - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/having-a-goal-is-the-key-to-everything/ 

Former MLB utility player, Chase d’Arnaud’s biggest separator on the field was his speed and baserunning smarts. Gear up for a fun, exciting conversation that has been LONG overdue on the podcast about baserunning and also the support his dad gave him and his brother Travis growing up.

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

Follow Chase Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/natashawatley29/ and TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chase_darnaud 

Watch my Baseballism video “Ballplayers Like Us” filmed by Chase - https://www.instagram.com/tv/CALq722nB2T/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 

Learn more about Chase’s speed training in Southern California - https://www.chasedarnaud.com/training 

Join the ABT Email List  - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/sign-up-for-my-email-list    

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Your Athlete Needs to Be Versatile - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OVamacJbPnttasyl9Gi2A?si=db7352650dc6416e 

Natasha Watley: Baserunning tips and why Japan is SO DOMINANT in softball - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3yGmpYrzZC0HZKmGN6Xwg8?si=dJU0sPesSbeBjWPe0OLGQA

Overcoming Adversity with Former Pro Baseball Player Chris Vasami - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6DIKP3pncFe8Ha950YMiae?si=XcfdbtUPQdWEo7YUr-RqYg 

‘Tis the season to be grateful! In this episode I share a gratitude practice that has absolutely changed the game for me and also a snippet of a LIVE recording where I answered a few hitting questions covering swing mechanics and a few successful hitting approaches I used at the plate!

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Find the show notes and video from this episode here - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/blog/gratitude-and-a-few-hitting-tips 

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Natasha Watley: Baserunning tips and why Japan is SO DOMINANT in softball - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3yGmpYrzZC0HZKmGN6Xwg8?si=19f7184385f74a32