Bold statement from today’s podcast guest, VP and CFO of Jaeger Sports, China McCarney: “If you’re healthier, you can train more.” MOST of us aren’t taking the proper care of our arms before we train and it’s leading to wayyy to many injuries these days. Here, we talk about how to take the proper care of our arms consistently, and we even end with some mental training to help you have more of a clear mind when you play! Follow China on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chinamccarney/ Jaeger ...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 104
How do you learn how to become a better baserunner? TWO WAYS: 1) You watch the greats on the bases like a hawk when they play and 2) You listen and learn HOW THE BEST THINK (fearlessly!) and this week’s episode is just that! Florida Gator, Skylar Wallace, is a force to be reckoned with on the bases and other teams HATE when she gets on. You’ll learn why in this episode and what you can do today to start leveling up your baserunning game. Watch the interview on YouTube - https://youtube.com/playl...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 103
A few weeks ago our first family dog passed and I thought in honor of her, I’d talk about a few things dogs can teach us about how to live life to the fullest, always look out for your people, don’t be afraid to get dirty every once in a while and more. Perspective is everything, and this might be the perfect episode to remind ourselves to not take ourselves too seriously and enjoy every moment we get to play. Check out the BRAND NEW WTCCO Gear! - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/ Follow ...
Sep 07, 2022•21 min•Ep. 102
Last week we learned from Michigan Softball legend Carol Hutchins how she has been able to sustain so much success with her program over the 38 years of her tenure as head coach and this week we get to honor that legacy by talking about one of her favorite topics of all-time “Title IX” and how our game would be essentially nowhere without this incredible law opening up equality to male and female athletes. You’re going to want to tune in to this history lesson. Watch the full interview on YouTub...
Aug 31, 2022•45 min•Ep. 101
Winning is in Carol Hutchins’ blood, and today, we get to learn from the current winningest coach in all of NCAA D1 Softball history a bit of the system that has led to Michigan Softball’s consistent national success. We also dive in on Coach Hutch’s take on how the game has evolved over her tenure and how we as parents and coaches can continue to grow the game and prepare our athletes for ultimate success after softball. Follow Coach Hutch on Twitter - https://twitter.com/UMCoachHutch Watch the...
Aug 24, 2022•51 min•Ep. 100
Throughout my not only 8 years of coaching college and youth athletes but also learning from some of the best coaches and parents in the game, here are 5 things I’ve learned that should definitely be avoided when it comes to helping your athlete reach her potential. One of these MIGHT ruffle some feathers! Check out the BRAND NEW WTCCO Gear! - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/ Follow Ashley on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Follow Ashley on Instagram - https:...
Aug 17, 2022•28 min•Ep. 99
Who would have thought there’s a proven playbook that can help you be the best and most confident version of you on the field?! Well, crazy enough there is and Dr. Amber Selking spills all 8 PROVEN “plays” that can help with building confidence, managing your emotions and be a PEAK performer when your best is needed. (This is an episode I guarantee you’ll be listening to more than once!) Check out the book “Winning the Mental Game: The Playbook for Building Championship Mindsets” here - https://...
Aug 10, 2022•52 min•Ep. 98
What if we look at building a good team culture as building the PEOPLE on our team BEFORE their skills? There are few high school coaches dominating the competitive high school game as much as Beth Zachary and crazy enough, championships are NOT a top priority for her. I’m excited to get our first high school coach on the podcast this week sharing a bit of how she builds a championship culture and amazing leaders through her program! Watch the interview on YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 97
Wrapping up season 2 with a weekly workshop with my Academy members about being where your feet are and leaning into where you are right now. Whether you’re in a great season or a not-so-great one, you have the power inside you to make the most of where you are right now! Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/p9fi-BxXczo Learn more about the Virtual Hitting Academy and get $15 off with code PODCAST15 - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0 SImilar episodes of Whe...
Jul 06, 2022•32 min•Ep. 96
This is a special episode. Today, I’m giving you an inside look and sharing snippets of 6 HUGE topics that guest speakers have recently spoken to my Virtual Hitting Academy members about that are sooooo important in our game to know (in order of appearance): Joe Moroney: How to become a more dominant hitter through journaling Kendall Burton: The key to overcoming self doubt and adversity Chris Vasami: How to bring your practices into games Kristina Burkhardt: How to balance school AND softball w...
Jun 29, 2022•47 min•Ep. 95
Finding our focus is hard, especially when we’re performing in a big moment. This week, let’s dive into the brain and an analogy to help us find more clarity when we play which will, in turn, maximize our success when the pressure is high. Join the Virtual Hitting Academy Waitlist - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/waitlist Winning the Mental Game: A Playbook for Building Championship Mindsets by Dr. Amber Selking - https://www.amplifypublishing.com/product/winning-the-mental-game-the-playbook-fo...
Jun 22, 2022•23 min•Ep. 94
This 2022 Oklahoma Softball Team has won 4 National Championships in the past 6 years, 5 in the past decade and are arguably the greatest team in the history of college softball. I want to spend some time breaking down 10 reasons WHY I believe this historical team was so dominant and what we can learn from them Follow Oklahoma Softball on Twitter - https://twitter.com/OU_Softball See when our upcoming camps are - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/ “10 hitting challenges to amp up your hitting” - h...
Jun 15, 2022•36 min•Ep. 93
19 years of school counseling, playing a collegiate sport and now parenting two teenage athletes herself has taught today’s guest, Holly Hensley, MANY places in sport where we could do better for our athletes. She went viral on Facebook for sharing a few of her answers as to why she believes stress and mental health issues are at an all time high, and what we can start doing about it. Tap here to view Holly’s Facebook post - https://www.facebook.com/holly.b.hensley/posts/10166064347345231 Connec...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 92
It’s the best time of the year! The Women’s College World Series is here and here’s a breakdown of 5 ways you can watch and GROW YOUR GAME at the same time whether you’re a coach, a player or a parent! Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/SZ--zbXTiLA Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Sign up for our weekly newsletter - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/ SImilar episodes of When the Cleats Come Off: Amanda Lorenz: How to get the most out of yourself in ...
Jun 01, 2022•24 min•Ep. 91
Greatness is inconvenient. After talking in last week’s episode with best-selling author/speaker Kevin DeShazo about leadership, the power of optimism, relationships and good communication, this week he dives deeper into developing good habits and what it takes to make your goals happen for you, especially when adversity hits. Greatness takes time, and developing processes that will set us up for success is everything. Follow Kevin on Twitter - https://twitter.com/KevinDeShazo and on Instagram -...
May 25, 2022•38 min•Ep. 90
The greats are obsessed with the process. I’m THRILLED to have, Kevin DeShazo, a really cool dad who happens to also be a best-selling author, speaker, podcaster and a huge mentor of mine on the podcast this week talking all things leadership, trust, optimism, building a championship culture, and the importance of creating good habits to set ourselves up for continued success. Consistency is key, and here, I hope you’ll be inspired by what he’s learned about leadership and what the great teams/l...
May 18, 2022•40 min•Ep. 89
After working for one of the largest brands in the world at Nike, Chelsea has learned the crucial steps of authentic branding and is now teaching players, represented by her co-founded company Players Collxctive, how to build THEIR brands on social and beyond and get deals with high level brands like Louisville Slugger, Adidas, Reebok, New Balance, Pepsi and more. In this episode, Chelsea talks about how athletes in the recruiting process can authentically build their brand, how social media can...
May 11, 2022•58 min•Ep. 88
It’s time to reduce the stigma around mental health. For mental health awareness month, I wanted to share a few resources that can help you and your athlete navigate this part of the game that doesn’t get enough attention. Episodes Mentioned/Resources Dr. Chris Carr - Green Bay Packers Director of Performance Psychology: Building Mental Toughness - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HNjESlTarC1OwWS3D4P93?si=glEvzMVWSxuAZ2wS6Fh2nQ OU Coaches + Mental Health Panel - https://twitter.com/GassoPatty/s...
May 04, 2022•16 min•Ep. 87
Owning who we are is a MUST if we want to be great at anything. Coach Ashley Carter, current University of Washington Volunteer Assistant and Founder of LeadHERShip Athletics, shares the story of how one basketball coach inspired and changed the way she looked at herself and her game, the power of off-days and how to make the most of them, why comparison is being looked at the wrong way and so much more! Cheers to helping our athletes learn there’s only one THEM, and that’s their superpower! For...
Apr 27, 2022•54 min•Ep. 86
You can’t compete at your best without knowing who you are and this week, Notre Dame Softball Alum Gessica (Hufnagle) Garber is talking about how she uses and teaches art to express her emotions, why pushing back pain doesn’t work and simple creative ways you can work through hard things. Follow Gessica and her work on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ghuffy/ Watch this interview on YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr Learn more about the Goal-Smas...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 85
One of the greatest compliments I ever received was from an umpire who told me I always played the game the right way. Today, I’m hoping to give him and every other brave umpire out there the respect they don’t always receive. Follow for more on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ Parts 1&2 with Sue Enquist: Part 1 - Softball is more than just a game with Hall Of Fame Coach Sue Enquist - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6G87B9HGd0TNooRJhnrI0n?si=zfiRU8AiSViu7VzeP6wJCQ Part...
Apr 13, 2022•20 min•Ep. 84
Dad’s back on the show answering some of YOUR questions like: “How do you find the right coach?”, “When do I know when is the right time to let go of coaching my daughter?” and “How can I best support her and her dreams?”. And of course you’ll find out who the favorite Burkhardt child is ;) Check out the first episode with my dad here - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/e/scott-burkhardt-what-it-s-like-being-a-softball-dad-part-1-of-2/ Follow for more on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/a...
Apr 06, 2022•48 min•Ep. 83
A LOT of you have asked for this interview and it’s here! This week, my dad and I are sitting down talking about our journey through the game together, his experience coaching me before and even in travel ball, HIS version of my softball timeline, and more. My dad is one of my biggest fans, and I’m excited for you to learn why I’m one of his! Check out Ashley B Training on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/AshleyBurkhardtTraining Follow for more on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleyb...
Mar 30, 2022•56 min•Ep. 82
I recently did a LIVE Q&A where I asked YOU what questions you wanted more insight on, so today, I’m answering questions like: “How do I create a bond with new teammates? How do I deal with pressure from my coaches and teammates?, How do I know which drills to do in my swing?”, and more! Learn more on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ 14-Day Goal-Smasher Course - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/offers/GTbUzZdm/checkout www.ashleybtraining.com Episodes refe...
Mar 23, 2022•23 min•Ep. 81
Believe it or not, there was a time I didn’t love softball. Here’s the story and how I was able to find myself and the love I have for the game again. Learn more on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ 14-Day Goal-Smasher Course - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/offers/GTbUzZdm/checkout www.ashleybtraining.com Episodes referred to in this episode: How to be your biggest critic AND your biggest fan with Phillies Mental Skills Coach Hannah Huesman - https://ashleyb...
Mar 16, 2022•26 min•Ep. 80
This week, learn from Team Italy’s Erika Piancastelli how she became the amazing hitter that she is, what her Olympic journey was like while also having a mom who competed in the Olympics, what her favorite hitting drills are, why she believes in manifesting your own destiny and so much more! Follow Erika on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/urka_20/ Learn more about RISR here - https://www.risrapp.com/ Similar When the Cleats Come Off Episodes: Cat Osterman: Greatness has no age limit - htt...
Mar 09, 2022•42 min•Ep. 79
This week, learn strategies of how to get out of feeling “stuck”, what to do when under high stress, the importance of celebrating failure and how simple mindfulness practices can enhance your performance with former softball player turned high performance coach, Katie Cheadle! If you’re looking to lean into your best self, this episode is a great place to start! Learn more about Katie and her work by visiting her website - https://www.katiecheadle.com/ Follow Katie on Instagram - https://www.in...
Mar 02, 2022•45 min•Ep. 78
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! Follow me on Instagram for updates on college softball! - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ 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 ROL...
Feb 22, 2022•24 min•Ep. 77
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...
Feb 16, 2022•45 min•Ep. 76
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 MO...
Feb 09, 2022•44 min•Ep. 75
