Bedste Softball Coaching-podcasts (2024)

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Get Them Mentally Ready for the Day - Rewire App Introduction 28:14

1y ago28:14

28:14

Imagine being able to screen your girls before practice to get a true idea of what you're going to get out of them that day? Instead of HOPING you notice the signs. Hoping you don't miss one player among 12-30 players. All so you can get the most out of your limited time with them. And what if that process only took a couple minutes using their pho…

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Get Your Team to Bring the ENERGY - w/ David Lindsay 33:20

1y ago33:20

33:20

Ever look at your team mid-practice (or mid GAME) and think... Are they ALIVE? There are so many things that drain their energy, then before you know it the energy is gone and you might as well call it a day. And if we're honest, we have those days too! Today's guest not only speaks to this topic - he EXUDES energy and positivity! No joke - he had …

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Case Study: Bootcamp alum & Professional HC Candace Fenton-Brockbader 28:28

1+ y ago28:28

28:28

In today's episode, we chat with Bootcamp OG Candace Fenton-Brockbader! You're going to find so many moments in this episode you can relate to. She is a GEM!Af Mental Sweet Spot

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How Culture Kept Us In Coaching 36:02

1+ y ago36:02

36:02

Coaching is hard. You know what I mean. Not the on-field stuff. It's the attitudes... The lack of competitiveness... The people talking smack about how you're doing things. It can be draining. Honestly, that kind of stuff can make you want to quit. Alicia and I have certainly both considered it. Many times. But what keeps us coming back? What keeps…

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The Top 3 Culture Killers (And How to Deal with Them) 31:54

1+ y ago31:54

31:54

Culture can be complicated. You have to get 12-20+ players on the same page, understanding what it takes to achieve the goals they want. As vital as any coach like you knows culture is... it can be difficult to maintain a positive one with so many culture killers out there. But maintaining a strong, supportive culture is honestly THE most important…

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Advice from the TOP softball coaches 2:14

1+ y ago2:14

2:14

We coaches are contantly looking forward. What's next. Where is there room to improve. What can we do better as a coach? But sometimes the answers are already there for us - if we just take a peek into our recent past. With Alicia on a trip with her daughter's soccer team this week, I was struggling with what to air on the podcast. We've got bootca…

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Sometimes You Have to Loosen Your Grip- Mattawan Season Finale 36:51

1+ y ago36:51

36:51

As much as we as coaches want to control the situation and do everything in our power to help our girls succeed... T here are some times when we have to realize - it's not about us. Sometimes we have to let go a bit in order to let the TEAM take the reins. And if you've done your job leading up to that point, it's most likely going to turn out even…

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When They Don't Seem to Give A [shhh] - Mattawan Part 2 35:28

1+ y ago35:28

35:28

Have you ever felt at a loss? Scratching your head... maybe even pulling-your-hair-out level... No clue what to do to get them to CARE? You're certainly not alone. Every coach has been in this spot where you can't seem to figure out what to do to fix what's going on. We have a remedy for getting stuck here (ahem - bootcamp!) that I'll share at the …

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Getting Them To Focus on the Positive - Mattawan's 2023 Season Part 1 23:23

1+ y ago23:23

23:23

We've said it before and we'll say it again: just telling them this game is a game of failure DOESN'T make them stop obsessing on their fails. I know you've experienced this! So what is the magic answer? Of course there isn't only one way... but Alicia shares a few great strategies and activities to start training a more positive mindset! ----- Cur…

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How to Feel Proud Even When You Lose - LC Finale 19:58

1+ y ago19:58

19:58

Coaching is NOT easy. You of all people know that. There are ups and downs - in both on-field performance AND the emotions - that are easy to get wrapped up in. The best seasons are ones where we as coaches can stay out of that trap and use every lesson to build TRUE belief. That's what we talk about today as I wrap up my second season with LaGrang…

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Learning Lessons Every Day (Win or Fail) - LC Part 5 20:41

1+ y ago20:41

20:41

I think we all can agree - it's MUCH easier to see what's going wrong than it is to notice what's going right. Honestly- that's our job as coaches! But we also know how distracting and harmful it can be to performance when we're focusing only on the mistakes. In today's episode, we talk about how we talk about LESSONS and use a daily routine to kee…

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What to Do When the Energy Isn't There - LC part 4 27:39

1+ y ago27:39

27:39

We've all experienced those games when the team we KNOW they're capable of just didn't show up. The energy was off. They were more quiet than usual... maybe tired? Maybe upset about their performance... Just off. But we can't just chock it up to an off day. So what can we do about it? That's what we discuss in today's episode!…

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Creating A Culture System w/ JP Nerbun 36:25

1+ y ago36:25

36:25

There's no doubt about it: Culture is the key to a great season. Even if performance isn't quite there, a strong culture makes it worthwhile. Put the two together? You've helped create an unforgettable few months in your athletes' lives. It can feel like a daunting task sometimes though. There are a LOT of culture killers out there and we coaches a…

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Stronger Relationships, Faster Adjustments - LaGrange 2023 Season Part 3 24:00

2y ago24:00

24:00

If you're listening to this episode, you've likely listened to Alicia's past seasons and learned the same thing I have: strong relationships are the secret weapon. We've all had that moment where we realized we missed a KEY piece of information about a player that would have changed the course of their game, season or even career. And most of the t…

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Getting Them to Believe in Themselves - LaGrange 2023 Season Part 2 21:37

2y ago21:37

21:37

The ultimate goal for coaches like us... The coaches who care most about developing the person THROUGH the sport of softball... Is getting our girls to truly BELIEVE they're capable. That they're capable of of improvement. They're capable of executing what they've practiced. They're capable of bringing their best consistently. But you know as well …

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Less is More - LaGrange College 2023 Season Wk 1 20:34

2y ago20:34

20:34

It's that time of year for spring softball! Since us covering Alicia's season has gotten so much great feedback, we've decided to follow my team this year as well! For those who don't know, I'm in year two at LaGrange College. We're a small liberal arts school in Georgia. We're a part of NCAA DIII and the brand new Collegiate Conference of the Sout…

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From Their Biggest Critic to Their Best Coach - Ray Santiago 35:39

2y ago35:39

35:39

Have you even wondered why your girls are so hard on themselves? Why can't they let things go, even when you're doing everything to convince them they're fine? You don't yell... You tell them you believe in them... Most times nobody else is nearly as upset with the failure as they are. So what's going on?? That's what today's guest will be discussi…

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Developing Confident Young Women - w/ Harvard HC Jenny Rohn 27:44

2y ago27:44

27:44

Most coaches WANT to develop strong young women, but not all of them actually know HOW to build those people skills into their training plans. Today's guest does so with everything from challenge drills to leadership council to "softball school." You're definitely going to take some great ideas away from this episode! Listen in on your favorite pod…

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Being the Coach They'd Choose Again - w/ Jessica Bracamonte 29:11

2y ago29:11

29:11

We get into coaching because we want to help. But you don't get to stay there unless athletes CHOOSE to play for you year in and year out. There will of course be some turnover for various reasons, but on the whole... How many of your girls would choose you again if given the chance? There are a lot of factors that go into it, but if you can create…

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Where to start with the mental game - w/ Lindsey Wilson 39:54

2y ago39:54

39:54

We're in the middle of an amazing era of sport where performers are starting to tap into the power of their minds and COACHES get to be a part of that process! And that can sometimes be overwhelming - there are a million topics we could cover. Where do we start & how do we implement it? Today's guest is a game-changer and she's about to share some …

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Redefining Success - w/ Mike Candrea 35:39

2y ago35:39

35:39

I don't brag often, but I think we're going to win BEST GIFT this season. Because today we're joined by one of the most influential coaches in our game - and one of the best humans we've been so fortunate to meet. Coach Candrea is about to share some absolute GOLDEN nuggets of advice that WILL make you a better coach. Someone who gets more out of t…

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What Today's Athlete Really Needs - w/ Lauren Ammon 30:43

2y ago30:43

30:43

We're definitely coaching a different breed of athlete these days - but that shouldn't come as a surprise. Every generation has their own version of the "kids these days" gripe - it's simply evolution! And that means we need to evolve as coaches too. Actually, let me clarify - we GET to evolve. The even better news? There are strategies you can imp…

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Our Role In Building Their Confidence - w/ Shay Haddow 36:46

2y ago36:46

36:46

Most of our girls could use an extra dose of confidence. Some seem do be on empty. Which means we as coaches have the amazing opportunity to build them up. And who better to get tips on that a mental game consultant who's primary focus is confidence! Ready for some knowledge bombs? Let's go!Af Mental Sweet Spot

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How Elite Level Coaches Get There - w/ Roberto Arroyo 29:21

2y ago29:21

29:21

You don't know what you don't know. Which is why coaches who reach the elite levels KEEP seeking out opportunities to learn & grow. And that's how we got to meet today's guest! He has already developed strong programs & sent girls off to play at their dream schools. He was clearly successful before meeting us. And yet... because he's elite... he ke…

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We Eat Pressure for Breakfast - Mattawan's 2022 Season (Part 3) 48:36

2y ago48:36

48:36

It's not magic. But it sure does feel like it when everything clicks and your girls play FEARLESSLY. If you've followed this podcast for a while, you know alicia has a knack for getting her girls to compete hard and not give up. AND. Her girls still clench up when the pressure is on. They're human! So wanna hear how the Mattawan girls dealt with po…

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There's LOTS of Crying in Softball - Mattawan's 2022 Season (Part 2) 31:44

2y ago31:44

31:44

You know the line (and if you don't, you're on the bench until you watch A League of Their Own!). But as funny as that scene was, we do NOT live in that world anymore. Not only IS there crying in softball - there's a lot of it. And not just the sensitive athletes or the "mentally weak" ones. Even the toughest, most talented athletes tear up nowaday…

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When the Girls Buy In Right Away - Mattawan's 2022 Season (Part 1) 27:16

2y ago27:16

27:16

Every coach goes into a season with a vision of what they want this team to do this year. Now imagine if your girls could buy into that vision immediately AND perform hot out of the gate? Sound like a long shot? Not for this culture veteran! In today's episode, Alicia shares the first part of her high school season: what they worked on, how they pe…

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Lessons from my favorite (& least successful) season - LaGrange College 2022 Season 36:45

2+ y ago36:45

36:45

Have you ever had every intention of pushing something off for just a little bit... and then a million things happened and before long it seems like FOREVER has passed? Of course you have... You're a coach! Well... All we can say is thank you for your patience in this almost year hiatus. We were ALWAYS planning on getting back on the mic, but y'kno…

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It Takes An Army -- w/ Alabama's Montana Fouts 38:31

3y ago38:31

38:31

Have you ever watched the World Series (college softball of course) and thought, “That player is super-human” Like there’s no way the rest of us or my girls could ever do that. We put players like today’s guest on a pedestal for good reason, because they are amazing competitors! But really? They got there with a specific skill set. Certain tools in…

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First Round of Playoffs -- Alicia's HS Postseason 24:21

3+ y ago24:21

24:21

Was this the last weekend Alicia had with her team? Or did they pull it out and make it to the next round of playoffs??? Listen in to today's episode to find out!Af Mental Sweet Spot

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What to Do When They're Not Competing -- Alicia's HS Season 3/3 31:28

3+ y ago31:28

31:28

But wait, there's more! Listen in for some tips on connecting with your athletes & one of the most popular drills Alicia has shared to date!Af Mental Sweet Spot

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What to Do When They're Not Competing -- Alicia's HS Season 2/3 32:45

3+ y ago32:45

32:45

Part 2/3 here! Find out if that Figure-It-Out moment actually worked.Af Mental Sweet Spot

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What to Do When They're Not Competing -- Alicia's HS Season 1/3 27:11

3+ y ago27:11

27:11

It's been a hot minute, but we're back & have a treat in store for you! Listen in to today's episode (and then two more!) as we get caught up on how Alicia's team has been doing over the past several weeks. It's a roller-coaster, Coach. Buckle up!Af Mental Sweet Spot

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Advice From A True Difference-Maker -- w/ Sue Enquist 31:23

3+ y ago31:23

31:23

In honor of our fast-approaching Difference-Makers Bootcamp, we wanted to re-share this GEM of an episode with Sue Enquist. Listen in, get inspired, then come learn more from this rockstar in Bootcamp! We kick off this Sunday, April 18th and go all week! Learn more at mentalsweetspot.com/coachbootcamp Oh, and it's not just for softball coaches anym…

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How to Be A Difference-Maker -- Audio sales page for our upcoming (4/18) Bootcamp 22:43

3+ y ago22:43

22:43

Are you a passionate softball coach who believes in developing the whole person? Do you like making a difference? Then what are you up to next week?! Today's bonus episode is an audio version of our sales page all about the Difference-Maker's Bootcamp (which is quickly approaching & kicks off April 18th!) Think you might wanna join me, other passio…

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Mattawan High School 2021 Season -- Week 1 20:38

3+ y ago20:38

20:38

Alicia's been at this for a while, so you'd think she's experienced it all by now. Not the case! This season brings new challenges: Covid protocols and the need for flexibility An almost brand new team Young leadership with little experience in the well-known culture Listen in to hear how Alicia is tackling a season that will certainly provide a ch…

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What It's Like to Train the Mental Game 22:23

3+ y ago22:23

22:23

When coaches contact us to ask about consulting for their team, the first question is always, "What does that look like?" So we're pulling back the curtain on what Alicia does with the teams she works with! Even if you can't bring someone like Alicia in yet, we share some nuggets she's learned along the way to help make mental training more impactf…

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When There's Not Enough Time... Or $$$ -- Difference-Maker Tips 19:10

3+ y ago19:10

19:10

If I could wave a magic wand and you had ALLLL the time and money you could ever want to use with your team... What would that feel like? Amazing? Freeing? Like your options were limitless? What if I told you you could get these ⬆️ things without adding one minute to the day or a dime to your budget? 🤨 [

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How to Stop Wasting Energy -- Difference-Maker Tips 11:32

3+ y ago11:32

11:32

Coaching is exhausting - usually in all the best ways! But we all know there are energy sucks out there that end up affecting our performance. So, is there anything we can do about it? Or do we just have to suck it up and grind it out? Listen in to hear our take on it!Af Mental Sweet Spot

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How to Be A Hall-of-Fame-Level Coach -- Difference-Maker Tips 9:20

3+ y ago9:20

9:20

If you're our people (and you are!), you're not in this gig for the glory. But the Hall of Fame is a symbol of the impact a coach has made in our sport - and we all want that! To make a difference in the lives of the girls we work with & eventually leave the softball world a little better than we found it. So why not be LIKE a Hall-of-Fame-Level co…

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The Power of Positive Coaching -- w/ Author & Keynote Speaker, Jon Gordon 22:58

3+ y ago22:58

22:58

Now you know how to deal with negative thoughts from yesterday's episode. Today, we're flipping to the positive side! And who better to lead the conversation than Jon Gordon?! If you've ever asked us for a book recommendation, his books ALWAYS make the list. And for good reason! Listen in today as Jon shares his wisdom and advice for being a positi…

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What to Do About Negative Thoughts -- Difference-Maker Tips 11:47

3+ y ago11:47

11:47

First everyone said to be positive. Now they're saying "toxic positivity" is a thing. Both are right. Maybe we're biased here, but it seems to keep getting proven over and over again... >> There's a sweet spot for everything! So what should we do about those pesky negative thoughts? Without getting to fluffy or woo-woo? In today's episode, we share…

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How to Get Your Girls to Focus - w/ the Sweet Spot Think Tank 51:29

4y ago51:29

51:29

Raise your hand if you know what a "mental error" is. If you didn't raise your hand (at least in your head) - you are a coaching unicorn! lol It happens all too often. It's when a player makes a mistake that under normal circumstances she absolutely wouldn't. (Like chucking the ball over the first baseman's head) That's what sparked today's convo a…

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Mental Skills for Mental Health -- w/ Locked In Mental Performance's Derek Mayson 39:12

4y ago39:12

39:12

We're making progress on ending the stigma around mental health, but we've got to keep going! Part of that process is realizing the brain needs training too! That's what we discuss on today's episode with Locked In Mental Performance's Derek Mayson!Af Mental Sweet Spot

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Coaching the Mental Game 90% of the Time -- w/ Ramapo College's Bridgette Quimpo & Ashley O'Beirne-Stever 43:07

4y ago43:07

43:07

Everyone knows the phrase "softball is 90% mental" ... and those same coaches also sheepishly admit they don't actually COACH the mental game that much. But we want to and we're getting closer! Listen in to today's guests as they share our favorite thing - *actionable* ways to develop our girls' mental game. P.S. They PERFECTLY (unintentionally) ma…

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How to Be A Role Model -- Interview with ESPN Analyst & softball great, Jessica Mendoza 34:37

4y ago34:37

34:37

As coaches, we have the honor of being role models. But it's not all rainbows and butterflies. Though we didn't start the interview with the goal of talking about being a role model, that's where the conversation turned and you'll see why! From travel ball to the Olympics, professional to parent... We discuss all the ways she's been (and continues …

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The Missing Piece to the Performance Puzzle -- Case study with Meridian Community College 45:01

4y ago45:01

45:01

The mental game train is picking up speed these days, but there are still questions about how EXACTLY this part of the game can help our teams. That's why we asked today's guest to join us to share some expected outcomes like improved team cohesion and even some BIG personal benefits they didn't expect going into this!…

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Developing Resilience -- w/ Sue Enquist 31:23

4y ago31:23

31:23

Tips from one of the best in the biz on developing strong, resilient COMPETITORS!Af Mental Sweet Spot

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Case Study | Making sure your intentions match your reality -- w/ Bootcamp Alumnus & experienced coach/educator Aryn Henneke 20:24

4y ago20:24

20:24

NO coach goes into a season hoping for drama, stress & disappointing performances. But they happen, right?! Pretty much like clockwork, honestly - no coach or team is immune. So how to certain teams seem to rise above it? More specifically, how do the coaches of those teams LEAD their girls through the hard stuff, SHOWING them how to trust the proc…

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The Past & Future of Coach Development -- w/ FSU Coach professor, CMPC & former softball coach, Dr. Megan Buning 29:04

4y ago29:04

29:04

Coach development has come a long way. For most of us, we've had to figure it out as we go along. And to be fair- we've done a pretty good job! But coaches don't settle for "pretty good" so we've brought in someone who's leading the way in Coach education to discuss what we have to look forward to!Af Mental Sweet Spot

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