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.Check out my $7 Goal-Smasher 14-Day Confidence Course - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/offers/GTbUzZdm/checkout Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/ YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining 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  Follow Amanda on:Twitter - https://twitter.com/ascarborough Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/amanda9scarborough/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amandascarborough Join the When the Cleats Come Off Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/ Follow and share with me your favorite parts with me on social!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/ YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Similar Episodes of WTCCO: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 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 Ep. 126 - 10 things to look for while watching college softball - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000601059288

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!Check out the Always Grind 365 SA Planner - https://alwaysgrind365.com/discount/ASHLEYB Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/ YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Similar episodes of WTCCO you might like:Ep. 135 - The secret to overcoming perfectionism - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000610678904 Ep. 128 - TRYOUTS! 10 ways to mentally prepare before “showtime” - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000603251678 Ep. 119 - Leah Amico: Living out the G.O.L.D standard - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000592301063 

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- Follow Team NC Hinde on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TeamNCHinde Join the When the Cleats Come Off Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/ Follow and share with me your favorite parts with me on social!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/ YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining 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

Great things are to come for Marshall Softball as their brand new leader, Morgan Zerkle takes the reins on her first season as Head Coach for The Herd! This fun conversation consists of not only her excitement for the season but also how she came from a mid-major University and still made her dreams of playing professional softball a reality along with how one coach believing in her has allowed her to thrive in her playing and coaching career.Follow Marshall Softball: https://herdzone.com/sports/softball/schedule Follow Morgan on Twitter - https://twitter.com/mzerkleee Get $10 off When the Cleats Come Off Gear - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com/discount/podcast10 Follow and share with me your favorite parts with me on social!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/ YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Ep. 146 - Patrick Murphy: Building leaders and a Championship culture - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000626922757 Ep. 100 - Carol Hutchins: Building a Winning Legacy, Part 1 of 2 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000577170651Ep. 8 - “Championship Mindset” with University of Oklahoma’s Hitting Coach, JT Gasso - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000491508359

I’ve said it before and it’s worth saying again – we NEED to get our athletes watching the college game to not only learn how the game is played and executed at a high level, but to also inspire them to think and play BIGGER than they ever thought imaginable! Here is a list of 5 important reasons why we all need to tap into college softball this Spring, and also WHERE you can tune in!Nearly 3,200 games on ESPN platforms article - https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2024/01/espn-hits-home-run-with-nearly-3200-regular-season-softball-games-across-platforms/ MLB Network to air live college softball games for the first time - https://www.mlb.com/news/first-college-softball-games-to-be-broadcast-on-mlb-network Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274 Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/ YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off:Ep. 126 - 10 things to look for while watching college softball - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000601059288 Ep. 77 - Why you should be watching college softball - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000551960482 Ep. 91 - 5 ways to grow your game while watching the WCWS - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000564779397 

Most of the time umpires are misunderstood and it’s time to give them a voice! This week on the pod, we have professional and collegiate umpire, Victor Canales, sharing a bit of his experience behind the plate (the good, bad and sometimes ugly), the preparation that goes into this profession, insight of the struggle umpires endure and what the commonalities are between the best umpires in the game. Parents and coaches are a BIG reason why some of the best umpires quit the profession which is why we’re at an all-time low on good umpires. We need to fix that!Watch Victor and I’s LIVE conversation on Facebook - https://fb.me/e/4czMbGZg7 Follow Victor on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/victorsyxx/ Follow and share with me your favorite parts with me on social!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/ YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Ep. 160 - Asia Mape: How to enjoy the game MORE with your athlete - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000638407976 

This one element can transform not only how your athlete performs under pressure but also how she carries herself in LIFE! I’m so glad I had parents and coaches teaching me this important skill early on so I could truly live out my potential on and off the field!Learn more about the Virtual Hitting Academy Monthly Membership - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0 Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/ YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Ep. 162 - Conquer your BIGGEST fear…and a BIG announcement! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000639791718 Ep. 115 - 10 ways to know you’re with a great coach - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000589174016 Ep. 99 - DO NOT do these 5 things with your athlete - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000576327234 

Success looks different for everyone, but when it comes to work-ethic, leadership and straight up “guts” when a lot is on the line – the best teams do things similarly. Learn from 2023’s Division 3 National Championship Head Coach, Donnie Danklefsen, what it took from himself, his staff and most importantly his PLAYERS to hoist up the trophy this past season and how he was able to transform this program into something GREAT.Follow Trine Softball - https://www.trinethunder.com/sports/sball/index Follow Donnie on Twitter - https://twitter.com/CoachD_TUSB Follow and share with me your favorite parts with me on social!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/ YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Ep. 146 - Patrick Murphy: Building leaders and a Championship culture - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000626922757 Ep. 100 - Carol Hutchins: Building a Winning Legacy, Part 1 of 2 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000577170651Ep. 8 - “Championship Mindset” with University of Oklahoma’s Hitting Coach, JT Gasso - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000491508359 

The BEST hitters I know really put and emphasis on the little (and sometimes boring) elements of their training which is the exact reason why they are the best. Here are 5 of what I believe are some of the most important things you can be doing this off-season to make this spring/summer your best yet at the plate!Get $20 off the Gold VHA Membership - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/offers/vor2GWwW?coupon_code=GOLD20 Learn more about the Virtual Hitting Academy - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0  Watch the 9 spot tee warm up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9t01wsvShc Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social!Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/ YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining Past episodes of WTCCO you might like:Ep. 120 - They key to making your goals happen in 2023 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000593651079 Ep. 162 - Conquer your BIGGEST fear…and a big announcement! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000639791718