I can’t believe I’ve been a Mom for an entire YEAR! Here are 12 lessons I’ve learned through raising Barrett these past 12 months that I’m definitely going to need to remind myself of in the future. Enjoy!

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Ep. 136 -  I’m a Mom! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000618646775 

Ep. 45 - Danielle Lawrie-Locke: Overcoming Mom-guilt in pursuit of Olympic Gold - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000523878621 

Ep. 158 - 7 lessons we all can learn from my Mom - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000636878126 

This episode with current catcher and leading power hitter for the University of Michigan’s Keke Tholl dives into all things catching from developing strong relationships with her pitchers, drills that help her with her transfer, throwing and more along with building her game IQ day by day. Then we dive into hitting, what drills she loves to feel her best at the plate (physically and mentally) and lastly, we dive into her leadership role as Michigan’s SAAC Vice President and how she was recently able to  speak at a congressional hearing in Washington D.C. on matters of NIL in college athletics!

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Carol Hutchins: Building a winning legacy, Part 1 of 2 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000577170651 

Kristina Burkhardt: Her last dance in college softball - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000551243459 

Ben-Marvin Egel: A few things golf can teach us - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000546973210

How do you know you chose the right university to represent? My experience traveling across the country to watch Purdue Men’s Basketball compete for a National Championship this week solidified that I played at the right school (for me). You deserve to find the right school FOR YOU. 

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Past episodes of WTCCO like this one:

Ep. 70 - Ben-Marvin Egel: A few things golf can teach us, Part 1 of 2 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000546973210 

Ep. 145 - My recruiting story - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000626177329

Ep. 163 a Carol Hutchins: The secret sauce to successful teams -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000640407691 

Ep. 13 - Softball is more than just a game with HOF Coach, Sue Enquist - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000495523376 

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One of the most humble and gifted athletes of our time is joining us on the podcast today talking a bit about her experience playing at Oklahoma and the mindset that helped her shine her brightest in post-season, what it was like being part of the Championship culture at OU and playing for Hall of Fame Coach Patty Gasso, the overwhelming challenges she’s faced in her career, and some recruiting advice to help you find the right school for you!

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Listen to the “10 Teams, Two Rings” Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z_3p9gsw4c 

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Similar topics from When the Cleats Come Off:

Ep 8 - “Championship Mindset” with University of Oklahoma Softball Hitting Coach, JT Gasso - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000491508359 

Ep. 125 - Dr. Dot Richardson: How to lead with love and make your dreams become a reality - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000599690728 

Ep. 168 - 5 reasons why college softball should be on your TV this weekend - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000644448867

Today I’m sharing a list of do’s and don’ts that will make your experience watching softball better as a parent, and it will especially help your athlete’s experience on the field so she can perform her best and really gain confidence while doing so!

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Past episodes of WTCCO referred to in this one:

Ep. 167 - Get to know how an umpire thinks with pro Victor Canales - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000643629680 

Ep. 166 - The key to boosting your athlete’s confidence and problem solving skills - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000642749246 

Ep. 13 - Softball is more than just a game with HOF Coach, Sue Enquist - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000495523376 

Ep. 30 - How to master the “car ride home talk” - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000509631933 

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2x All-American and NOW home run record holder from the University of Kentucky, Erin Coffel is BACK sharing with my Virtual Hitting Academy Members how she didn’t let being from a cold state limit her capacity to work hard and dream BIG, what she feel has separated her MOST from her competition, how she’s come close to burnout but what she did to ultimately avoid it, how her Dad has supported her throughout her career, how she trained to handle pressure well and more!

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Ep. 127: Erin Coffel: How she went from Midwest standout to an All-American in the SEC - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000602245039 

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Ep. 163: Carol Hutchins: The secret sauce to successful teams - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000640407691

Adversity hits every single one of us but the difference between the average players and the ELITE ones are the ones who see adversity as a catapult to their next success. Today you’ll hear 3 big adversities I’ve faced in my career that I was able to learn and become better from, so you can learn a bit of what TO do and NOT TO DO when failure/adversity comes your way.

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Past episodes mentioned:

Ep. 80 - “The time I hated softball” - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000554165587 

Ep. 39 - “Dr Chris Carr: Green Bay Packers Director of Performance Psychology: Building Mental Toughness” - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000517124706 

Ep. 15 - “Overcoming Adversity with Former Pro Baseball Player, Chris Vasami” - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000497258852 

One of the best college softball analysts in the game, Amanda Scarborough, is BACK on the podcast this week sharing a bit of her behind the scenes life behind the mic, why she thinks pitchers are struggling a bit more early on this year, her take on the new rules we’ve seen implemented this season (like a pitch clock and allowing pitchers to be airborne), a breakdown of how YOU can find and watch games, and some of her predictions for the rest of the D1 season.

Amanda’s post on how to find/watch college softball - https://www.facebook.com/profile/100044317272013/search/?q=college%20softball  

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Ep. 25 - Amanda Scarborough: How to become a more confident pitcher - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000505260031 

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Tryouts can be a stressful and scary time, but it doesn’t have to be! Here’s an episode to get your mind right before an important moment in your career and help you play a little more free but still FOCUSED! You’ve got this!

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Travel softball has gotten a “bad rap” lately, but today’s guest, Kevin Hinde - Coach of 18U Team NC, is doing it RIGHT. From helping 30+ players in the Team NC organization get recruited to developing top-notch practices, players, team culture (and coaching staff!), Kevin is the perfect guest to crush the stigma of travel ball and show us how to do it right – even at the pressures of the highest level. 

Follow Kevin and Team NC 18U - https://www.teamncfastpitch.com/page/show/3310157-18u-hinde-all-seasons- 

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Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:

Ep. 165 - Donnie Danklefsen: Winning teams, cultures and leaders leave clues - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000641956740 

Ep. 163 - Carol Hutchins: The secret sauce to successful teams https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000640407691 

Ep 131 - Coach Ballgame: How to make the game FUN again - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000606410640