When The Cleats Come Off

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!

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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.

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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 

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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Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:

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.

Join the Virtual Hitting Academy (Enrollment closes 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:

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!

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

ABT Community Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/abtcommunity 

Similar episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:

Gratitude and a few hitting tips - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cqwex2C43ShfZLQAsEsZp?si=adab95c73aa847c0

10 Ways Athletes Can Work From Home - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1aoARrm4Kjgp33Nj1NtYzG?si=Vt3jJcFNTimU3xkQNrTmOA 

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/