When The Cleats Come Off
Hey! I’m Ashley Burkhardt, a Midwest girl who lived out her dream of becoming a D1 softball player and, later, a professional athlete. SO MANY parents ask me how my parents were able to raise THREE daughters to become D1 athletes, and I truly believe it wasn’t a coincidence. I’m ready to share with you a little bit of how WE did it (from the car-ride home conversations to traveling 4 hours a week to lessons!) and give you some tips and tricks to help your daughter reach her dreams. I’m eager to...
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Episodes (489)
Recruiting 101: Communicating with college coaches
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Lane Farmer: Empower yourself by using your mind
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10 ways to separate yourself from your competition
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Kaitlyn McNally: Maximize performance through nutrition
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EMBRACE THE SUCK
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Sam Fischer: Where she thinks professional softball is headed, recruiting tips a...
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Master your mind, master your GAME!
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Monica Abbott: “Rise and Shine” to your own greatness
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I’m a mom!
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The secret to overcoming perfectionism
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Where I think professional softball is headed
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Softball Pre-Game Confidence Meditation (10 min)
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How to work on better timing at the plate
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Coach Ballgame: How to make the game FUN again
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How to make your thoughts HELP you rather than HURT you
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Kally Vander Valk: Owning your opportunity
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TRYOUTS! 10 ways to mentally prepare before “show time”
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Erin Coffel: How she went from Midwest standout to All-American in the SEC
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10 things to look for while watching college softball
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Dr. Dot Richardson: How to lead with love and make your dreams become a reality
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“Mamba Mentality” - How to become the best at what you do
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Justin McLeod: What to expect this college softball season
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30 pieces of advice I’d give my younger self
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Anna Burkhardt: Being different is a good thing
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They key to making your goals happen in 2023
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Leah Amico: Living out the G.O.L.D. Standard
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Sue Enquist: 3 timeless truths parents can use to help your athlete find success
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No journey is cookie cutter
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Kristina Burkhardt: How to be a leader by example
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10 ways to know you’re with a great coach
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Chris Vasami: Make the most of this off-season
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3 proven ways to build confidence
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You should be doing this practice WEEKLY!
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Tori Vidales: How to stand out at first base and in the box!
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5 ways to help balance being a student-athlete
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Nicole Trimboli: How to stand out to coaches, build mental toughness and help ge...
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10 softball secrets you should know!
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Tori Vidales: Becoming an Olympian takes time
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Jennifer Schwartz: Injury prevention and active recovery techniques
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Hitting Conversations: Posture and loose arms
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China McCarney: Arm Conditioning and Mental Training
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Skylar Wallace: Speed kills - How to become an aggressive baserunner
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10 skills dogs can teach us
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Carol Hutchins: Building a winning legacy, Part 2 of 2
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Carol Hutchins: Building a winning legacy, Part 1 of 2
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DO NOT do these 5 things with your athlete
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Dr. Amber Selking: Winning the Mental Game
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Beth Zachary: How to coach your athlete and grow Champions
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Lean into where you are
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6 proven ways to elevate your game TODAY
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