There’s no better way to kick off the Olympics and wrap up Season 1 of When the Cleats Come Off than by listening and learning from some of the very best to pick up a softball! Today, we’re breaking down the BIGGEST moments of every Olympian (past and current) we’ve had so far on the pod -- including an epic Team USA photographer! -- and you’ll be hearing their most powerful stories, motivation and messages that have helped them get to where they are today! ...p.s. Episodes will be picking back up September 1, so make sure you’re subscribed to be the first to listen once we’re back! Episodes referred to in the show: A SIT DOWN WITH MY ROLE MODEL - Caitlin Lowe - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=caitlin+lowe  Parts 1&2 with Delaney Spaulding: The Road to the Olympics & Overcoming the Ultimate Injury -  https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=delaney+spaulding  Monica Abbott: Consistency Over Intensity - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=monica Danielle Lawrie-Locke: Overcoming mom-guilt in pursuit of Olympic Gold - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=danielle+  Parts 1&2 with Aubree Munro Watson: The Selflessness of Catching and the Road to the Olympic Dream & Leadership Behind the Plate, Identity Struggles… - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=aubree+munro  Jade Hewitt: Softball’s Greatest Hype Woman - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=jade+hewitt  Cat Osterman - Greatness has no age limit - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=cat+osterman  Natasha Watley: The Art of Slapping - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=natasha+watley >>Caitlin Lowe: How to get over a loss quicker and have a short term memoryFailure-recovery tipsHow to harness high emotionsBest advice olympian crystal bustos gave her >>Delaney Spaulding: (part 2) Story of ACL TEAR MONTHS FROM WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE TOKYO 2020...ultimate adversity (spoiler she’s in tokyo right how about to COMPETE AGAIN!)What motivated and kept delaney going during this processHow she’s overcoming doubt and fear >>>Monica Abbott: My first AB against herPower of getting aheadHow to be aggressive on BOTH sides of the platePlay to your strengths >>>Danielle Lawrie: How she’s being the ultimate role model for her kidsWhy her daughter is playing baseball instead of softballHow to get your athlete excited to practiceHow not to fear failure >>>Aubree Munro: (part 1) How to give you the best shot at tryoutsMoved from 4th string catcher to Team USAKnew when to level up and move teams >>>Jade Hewitt: Cat Osterman fan girl momentInterviewing Jessica MendozaTop three shooting experiences >>>Cat Osterman: How to show up at your best against tough opponentsHow to keep your composure under stressHow she plays with so much confidenceA lesson she learned coming out of retirement >>>Natasha Watley: Learning from older athletes to help her find her potentialWhen she believed she peaked as a player (you’re not gonna believe it)What the olympic experience is like