The Softball Shift

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 …

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 f…

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…

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 mistak…

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…

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 so…

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 see…

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 brou…

Every athlete & coach KNOWS what this means to them. 

But every once in a while, the love gets lost.

Join us today as we share stories of losing that inner drive... and how to get it back for GOOD!

We tell our girls all the time that they have to work hard to achieve their dreams. Today's guest PROVES that to be true! Along with the mental game of course ;)

Today we have Olympian, National Champ…

Coaching isn't for everyone, but for those of use who "get it," it's truly a calling. We have the opportunity to affect our athletes' lives in a positive way, and that is a gift.

AND... Each of us app…

Have you been looking for ideas to help your team come together and work as a unit?

Today's guest has some excellent ideas and tips for doing so!

He also shares pointers from one of the most iconic pr…

Technology isn't what sets the top teams apart. It's how they USE it.

I'm sure by now you've noticed the trend around using technology in our sport.

You can measure speed, spin rate, power... almost e…

When you Build Up Her Self-Confidence, you help her have #morewinsmorefun

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Self-confidence can be fragile, and it's heartbreaking to watch our girls struggle.

In this episode we talk about one of …

Keeping our girls motivated to put the work in is not an easy task. They get tired, bored, distracted, or worse: they're doing it for the wrong reasons.

Today we talk about how to keep your players mo…

When you hang up the clipboard and someone asks you what you're most proud of, it most likely won't be the wins.

I'll be the impact you had on your girls.

• Helping a player come out of her shell
• Getting …