When The Cleats Come Off
188 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Hey! I’m Ashley Burkhardt, a Midwest girl who lived out her dream of becoming a D1 softball player and, later, a professional athlete. SO MANY parents ask me how my parents were able to raise THREE daughters to become D1 athletes, and I truly believe it wasn’t a coincidence. I’m ready to share with you a little bit of how WE did it (from the car-ride home conversations to traveling 4 hours a week to lessons!) and give you some tips and tricks to help your daughter reach her dreams. I’m eager to also share with you interviews with some of the BEST softball influencers, parents and coaches to see how THEY did it...because, just like you, I’m eager to learn how to become the best version of myself, and learning from other people’s journeys is how we can make that happen. Buckle up! This is going to be a FUN ride!
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AJ Andrews: How to Break Barriers and Take Names
March 31, 2021 09:13 - 1 hour - 169 MBAshley sits down this week with AJ Andrews, who is the first female Rawlings Gold Glove Winner, and one of the most talented, confident and empowering female athletes in softball. Learn how one diving play was enough to start being looked at by LSU Softball, the importance of playing with swagger, who she looked up to in the game growing up, how her dad taught her to walk into every room with commanding presence, and how she's breaking MORE barriers inside her brand new podcast! Tune in ...
“Home Run Roadmap - LIVE Coaching Call”
March 24, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 79 MBDoes your athlete want to hit her first home run or maybe have a big goal she wants to achieve? In this episode, learn how you can help your athlete develop a roadmap to her goals, and some tips on how to make them happen for her sooner! It’s our job to help HER gain control of her goals and the work it’s going to take to make them happen, and this is your episode to help guide her towards who she wants to be! This is a coaching call I recorded LIVE on Instagram with one of my OG SMASHTRIBE ...
Chloe Maleski: The Importance of Mindfulness and Strength Training
March 17, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 103 MBChloe Maleski is a former track and field athlete at Duke who is teaching athletes this importance of mental fortitude, cognitive performance, stress management, and mindfulness. On this episode of When the Cleats Come Off, Chloe reveals a story of how one coach negatively impacted how she thought of herself and her body, how that doubt helped fuel her passion to study psychology and how to cope with negativity, how she relied on strength training to remind her of her inner strength, and how...
Part 2 with Aubree Munro Watson: Leadership Behind the Plate, Identity Struggles, Athletes Unlimited and Church on the Dirt
March 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBGEAR UP because Aubree is about to get SOOO passionate about her love of catching! From the importance of building a relationship with her pitchers, knowing AND PLAYING to your strengths, why selflessness is a GOOD THING, when to call a timeout and (what to say to your pitcher to pick her up), how to best communicate with your coach, and SO MUCH MORE! Stay tuned ‘til the end where Aubree shares a bit of her Athletes Unlimited experience, how she lost her identity at Florida and the incredibl...
Part 1 with Aubree Munro Watson: The Selflessness of Catching and the Road to the Olympic Dream
March 03, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 129 MBMeet the incomparable, tenacious, positive Team USA catcher Aubree Munro! In this episode, you’ll learn how her mom mastered the car-ride home talk, the best way to prepare for a big tryout, how to not let stereotypes get to you, the power of gratitude and the keys to becoming an elite, confident and selfless catcher! We also get a behind the scenes look at her two WCWS Championship titles at Florida, what it was like playing in the inaugural Athlete’s Unlimited league, and her excitement to...
Natasha Watley: The Art of Slapping
February 24, 2021 10:01 - 52 minutes - 119 MBWhat if we started looking at our softball talents as an “art from” instead of just skill? This week, meet 4-Time All-American at UCLA, 2-Time Team USA Softball Olympic Medalist, and first ever African American Softball player to compete for Team USA in the Olympics, Natasha Watley! Learn from one of the greatest slappers our game has ever seen the foundations of a great slapper, the similarities between slapping and hitting, how and when slappers should execute three different types of slap...
How to Master “The Car Ride Home Talk”: Recorded Episode from the 951 Podcast with Kasey Lovell
February 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBThis episode is tailored for parents AND athletes who are looking for some tools to have a more productive “car ride home” conversation instead of the scary (and sometimes) one-sided conversation. It doesn’t have to be messy and loud. In this episode you’ll learn how to make it more of a mutual, safe (and FUN!) conversation so we can talk about the good things, dabble into the things we need to work on, and then go grab some food, because we know FOOD is the biggest priority post-game! U...
Part 2 with Delaney Spaulding: Overcoming the Ultimate Injury
February 10, 2021 10:01 - 46 minutes - 107 MBJoin me for Part 2 of the conversation with Team USA shortstop, Delaney Spaulding. Last week, you learned about Delaney’s journey to becoming an Olympic athlete and the sacrifices it took to get her there. But this week, we learn about the devastating injury that almost stripped that Olympic dream away from her. Here’s the story of her overcoming a heartbreaking ACL tear, how COVID had an impact on her recovery, the power of incredible teammates and coaches and her advice on why it’s importa...
Part 1 with Delaney Spaulding: The Road to the Olympics
February 03, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 126 MBIn this episode, I’m talking to the inspirational Delaney Spaulding, UCLA All-American, Nike Athlete and current Team USA shortstop. In Part 1, we dive into the power of her two older sisters (who were standouts at Oklahoma and UNC) sparking the inspiration for her to want to play at the highest level, what some of her infield practices and favorite drills are, what sacrifices she had to make to become one of the best in her area, and what it was like growing up in the competitive “softball ...
3 “little” things we NEED to start celebrating!
January 27, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 57.1 MBConfidence comes from building upon successes, and if we ONLY look at the BIG successes as “wins” NO WONDER why our athletes struggle with confidence! So, here are three “little” things we need to start celebrating, so we can build upon these “wins” and help your athlete become more confident, driven, and invincible. Learn more about the #SMASHTRIBE Academy - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/become-a-member Join our exclusive ABT Community Facebook Group- https://www.face...
A SIT DOWN WITH MY ROLE MODEL - Caitlin Lowe
January 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 170 MBNot many people honor, love and respect the game of softball as much as Caitlin Lowe does. It’s been a dream of Ashley’s to have her role model on When the Cleats Come Off AND IT’S FINALLY HAPPENING! Caitlin Lowe is a 4-Time All-American, back-to-back National Champion, Olympic silver medalist, 3-Time Professional All-Star, and now is an Associate Head Coach alongside Mike Candrea at her alma-mater. In this episode, Ashley sits down with Caitlin to talk about her love for the art of slappi...
Amanda Scarborough: How to Become a More Confident Pitcher
January 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 165 MBToday’s guest is a 2-Time All-American at Texas A&M, Big 12 Player of the Year, Big 12 Pitcher of the Year, and played in two Women’s College World Series. Since her playing days, Amanda Scarborough has become a Co-Founder of The Packaged Deal, an ESPN Softball Commentator and started a company called Pitching Angel where she teaches thousands of pitchers from around the world how to become more confident versions of themselves! In this episode, Ashley sits down with Amanda to talk about he...
3 Ways to Help Your Athlete Stay Motivated with CJ Beatty
January 06, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBReady for some motivation to have this be your athlete's BEST YEAR YET?! Learn from former St. Louis Cardinal Pro Player, Scout, Assistant Hitting Coach and now motivational speaker, CJ Beatty, talk about how we can motivate our athletes to become the best version of themselves and create the right environment for them to thrive! I cannot wait for you to listen to this and share with your athlete how they can become more purpose driven and become the athlete of her dreams. Follow CJ Beat...
3 Ways to Become More Positive
December 30, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 40.4 MBExperts say positive thinking leads to more success and happiness... I can't tell you HOW MANY people ask me each week how I'm always able to remain so positive, especially when it may be hard to. First off...I’m NOT always positive, but here are 3 of the ways I believe I'm able to stay optimistic when it matters while others may see their glass half empty at times! Watch this episode recording on YouTube - https://youtu.be/OhqX_VXSstc Find more positivity tips like these on soci...
How What You Eat Affects Your Performance with Non-Diet Dietitian Katie Hake
December 23, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBDid you know what you eat can dictate how you perform? Meet my cousin and incredibly talented Dietitian and Fitness Instructor, Katie Hake, as she shares nutrition, sleep and hydration tips that will help your athlete find even more success on and off the field! From smart meal, snack, and fast food tips to the importance of mobility, this episode is PACKED with simple ways athletes can better take care of their bodies so they can become the peak performers they're meant to be! Check out...
Living the Pitching Dream with Pro Softball Player Haylie Wagner
December 16, 2020 10:01 - 1 hour - 158 MBEveryone has their own journey of becoming the best versions of themselves in this game, and Haylie Wagner’s pitching journey from growing up in California to playing for the University of Michigan and then becoming a stand-out pitcher in the Pro League is an incredible one! In this chat with current Athletes Unlimited and Chicago Bandits pitcher, learn what it took from her AND her parents to live out her dreams of pitching on the biggest stages and the adversity that came along with it! Ev...
Defense Wins Championships with TPD Co-Founder and National Champion Morgan Stuart
December 10, 2020 02:57 - 1 hour - 169 MBDefense really does win championships. See how defense expert, Co-Founder of The Packaged Deal and National Champion at Washington, Morgan Stuart, loves to teach her defenders to have better footwork, arm strength, game-smarts! Also learn from her vulnerable story about how she had tremendous doubts in herself...even on the biggest stage. It’s time to start normalizing mental skills work, and I can’t wait for you to see how Morgan is taking it by STORM! Check out Morgan’s “Defense Club” - ...
Why “Look good, feel good play good” actually works!
December 02, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 43.7 MBConfidence and mental game are aspects of the game I LOOOOVE researching about and this week, I share with you some elements that gave me that extra boost of confidence I needed to bring out my best come game time! It’s a little weird, but I’m telling you IT WORKS! Here’s how I adopted this phrase into my own game and why I never looked back! Check out our ABT Empowerment Gear! - https://ashley-b-training.myshopify.com Join the ABT Community on Facebook and tell us how YOUR athlete like...
The Insensitive Tweet and Creation of “This is Us Softball” - Part 2 with 2x All-American and Pro Athlete Kiki Stokes
November 25, 2020 10:02 - 50 minutes - 116 MBHere’s the second interview with my special guest, Kiki Stokes! We get into her story of being the only black player on the ScrapYard Dawgs roster while their GM sent out an insensitive tweet about our nation’s flag. She tells us about how her team rallied behind her to create “This Is Us Softball” and their mission behind their three key words: Awareness, Empowerment and Unity. This was one of the most powerful and important conversations we’ve had on the pod, and I’m eager for you to learn...
Playing for HOF Coaches and Building a Competitive Fire - Part 1 with 2x All-American and Pro Athlete Kiki Stokes
November 18, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 127 MBThis week, I had the honor of sitting down with a fellow Big Ten and Pro competitor, Kiki Stokes! For part 1 of our convo, Kiki shares with us what it was like growing up playing FOOTBALL with her brother, being coached by her dad, and what it was like playing for a Hall of Fame Coaching staff who have created an incredible culture at the University of Nebraska! They may even be the reason she has decided to become a college coach at South Dakota State! Tune in for Part 2 of this conversatio...
How to Stay Motivated Amidst the Chaos (Former Live Show April 20th)
November 11, 2020 10:01 - 42 minutes - 96.9 MBIn the middle of all this chaos...it seemed like the right time to step away from all the distractions and remind others (and myself) that we still have control of one important thing...OUR GOALS! Here’s a former Live Coaching I did on Facebook and Instagram to share a few of my favorite tips to motivate ourselves, especially when we’re feeling a little lost. Enjoy! - Learn more about the $7 #GOALSMASHER Course - https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/2-week-course-opt-in Watch...
Overcoming Adversity with Former Pro Baseball Player Chris Vasami
November 04, 2020 09:34 - 1 hour - 199 MBI truly believe I have the coolest friends in the world. I got to sit down with my great friend (former collegiate and pro baseball player), Chris Vasami, who I call “Yoda” because he just looks at life and the game a little differently than most (you’ll see what I mean about 5 minutes into the interview!). In this convo, we talk about the biggest challenge he’s ever had to overcome (CANCER), the power of a “get-to” mindset, his take on inspiration vs. motivation, what the foundations of a g...
Part 2 - Softball is More Than Just a Game with HOF Coach Sue Enquist
October 28, 2020 09:01 - 41 minutes - 94.1 MBHere’s Part 2 with Sue! Here we tap into a little bit about college recruiting, how she taught “failure-recovery” with her teams, the importance of a GREAT BENCH and you already know there’s so much more! Make sure to share your favorite quotes from this episode on twitter and tag Sue so she can see! - @SueEnquist Check out her One Softball “baby” here! - http://www.onesoftball.com/ Pyramid of Success by John Wooden- http://coachwooden.com/pyramid-of-success Visit our new Online...
Part 1 - Softball is More Than Just a Game with HOF Coach Sue Enquist
October 21, 2020 09:07 - 47 minutes - 108 MBSuccess leaves clues...and this week, we get to learn how legendary USA, NFCA and UCLA Hall of Fame Coach, Sue Enquist, was influenced by her mentor John Wooden, her advice on how to be a GREAT sports parent on game-day and beyond, why she believes softball is LEADING in sports decline but WHAT WE CAN START DOING ABOUT IT! This is the most LOADED interview we’ve ever done on the pod which is exactly why we had to split this interview into two episodes! See you next week for Part 2! Pyramid ...
Am I Too Hard On My Athlete?
October 14, 2020 10:04 - 35 minutes - 80.5 MBI grew up with a dad who was hard on me. I know it. He knows it. We all know it. Even though most of it was the harmless “tough love”, some of it wasn’t, and it had a negative impact on me in the long run. If you’re wondering if you might be “too hard” on your athlete, today I’m giving you the signs that this could be the case and also sharing a few tips on what you can start doing TODAY to do something about it! Check out my next live coaching show and Q&A this Monday at 7pm ET on: Fac...
How to Be Your Biggest Critic AND Your Biggest Fan with Phillies Mental Skills Coach Hannah Huesman
October 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBDoes your athlete need more consistency at the plate or mental toughness and an inner edge? Well, former D1 softball player and current Phillies Mental Skills Coach, Hannah Huesman, works with professional baseball players every single day about how to stay “locked in” when their BEST is needed, which is why I KNEW I needed to have her on the show. In this conversation, we get to learn what mental skills the best players have in common, tactics on how to get out of a slump, how athletes can ...
How to Create a “Mental Edge” with Fearless Fastpitch Founder Amanda Schaefer
September 30, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 96.2 MBRemoving self doubt and gaining inner confidence is easier than we think! In this episode, Mental Skills Coach Amanda Schaefer breaks down how athletes can take their mental muscle to the next level by implementing easy routines and habits into their daily routines, how our phones could be hurting our performance by building anxiety, and how her biggest fear of losing her dad came true and inspired her to build her company Fearless Fastpitch. Below is how you can stay connected with her! ...
Athletes Unlimited Softball, Owning Your Swing, and Dealing with Internet “Trolls” with All-American and Professional Softball Athlete Sam Fischer
September 23, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes - 133 MBCurrent Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Player, Sam Fischer “Samu” and I chat about how her swing is her absolute baby, how she deals with “haters” on social media, what her experience has been like playing in this brand new pro league, and how her dad was and still is her biggest fan and absolute HERO! If you’re eager to learn more about this new pro league that you can find on TV, check out the links below! Follow and support the Athletes Unlimited league here - https://auprosports.com...
“Championship Mindset” with University of Oklahoma Softball’s Hitting Coach JT Gasso
September 16, 2020 09:13 - 1 hour - 74 MBI’m PUMPED to introduce you to one of my biggest mentors and friends in the game this week, JT Gasso! Not only did he coach me when I was a junior in college at Purdue, but he is now the offensive coach for one of the HOTTEST offenses in the nation, Oklahoma University. In this interview, we talk about what the “Championship Mindset” means to OU, what hitting strategies he’s teaching his All-American hitters, what it’s like coaching alongside his Hall of Fame mom, Patty Gasso, and so muc...
“Championship Mindset” with Oklahoma University Softball’s Hitting Coach JT Gasso
September 16, 2020 05:13 - 1 hour - 74 MBI’m PUMPED to introduce you to one of my biggest mentors and friends in the game this week, JT Gasso! Not only did he coach me when I was a junior in college at Purdue, but he is now the offensive coach for one of the HOTTEST offenses in the nation, Oklahoma University. In this interview, we talk about what the “Championship Mindset” means to OU, what hitting strategies he’s teaching his All-American hitters, what it’s like coaching alongside his Hall of Fame mom, Patty Gasso, and so muc...
The POWER of Optimism
September 09, 2020 09:02 - 22 minutes - 25.3 MBAre you a softball PARENT or COACH? What if I told you some of the things you’re telling your athletes are HURTING their performance rather than HELPING? Today on the pod, I’m sharing with you 5 things I LOVED that my parents and coaches told me to help give me encouragement and belief that I CAN DO THIS rather than add unnecessary pressure and anxiety in my game! Trust me, you’re going to want to adopt these phrases TODAY!
Your Athlete Needs to be Versatile
September 02, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 28.2 MBIf y’all know my story, I went to Purdue University thinking I was going to be an outfielder, but then quickly was transformed into a second baseman and eventual first baseman. I have NO DOUBT in my mind that because I was a versatile athlete who played multiple sports and had been exposed to so many roles and positions growing up, THAT’S how I was able to become a starter as a freshman at Purdue. This episode is going to teach you a few ways you can help your athlete become more versatile b...
10 Ways Athletes Can Work From Home
August 26, 2020 11:42 - 28 minutes - 33 MBAt the very beginning of COVID-19, tons of athletes expressed to me that they were worried about the unknowns of the pandemic and were lacking motivation to keep chugging towards their goals….so here was my solution. I came up with 10 ways athletes can “work from home” and enhance their physical AND mental games inside of quarantine...and this week’s podcast is that VERY list! Even though the circumstances may not be in your favor, there's ALWAYS a way you can develop your game without e...
Why Your Athlete Needs a Role Model
August 19, 2020 09:57 - 31 minutes - 35.9 MBThere’s no way I would have been able to pursue the dream of becoming a D1 athlete without this specific role model I had growing up. In this episode, learn what effect this All-American and Olympian softball player had on me as a young athlete and how one simple phrase helped me tap into my inner excellence. Amanda Lorenz Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3JeGkIaJSA Kerri Walsh-Jennings interview on “The School of Greatness” Podcast - https://lewishowes.com/podcast/negati...
Having a Goal is the Key To Everything
August 12, 2020 16:44 - 32 minutes - 36.9 MBGoals give us direction. Goals give us motivation. Goals help us reach for a better version of ourselves! If you don’t have a goal yet, you’re in luck because TODAY we’re going to go over the step-by-step process on how to CREATE one and set yourself up to ACHIEVE it! P.s. you might want to save this episode for later so once you REACH this goal, it’ll be time to create a new one!* Resources $7 Goal-Smasher Course: https://ashley-burkhardt-training.mykajabi.com/2-week-course-opt-in Rach...
4 Qualities of Greatness
August 04, 2020 23:54 - 17 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode, Ashley talks about the 4 qualities that led to her becoming a D1 athlete. Not only did these qualities help her become GREAT in the game of softball, but they helped her become great OUTSIDE the white lines as well! Resources Mentioned Everything is Firgureoutable Connect with Ashley Website: http://www.ashleybtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/smashley_4?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...
4 Qualities for Greatness
August 04, 2020 19:54 - 17 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode, Ashley talks about the 4 qualities that led to her becoming a D1 athlete. These qualities are not only good for sports but for becoming great in life, as well. Resources Mentioned Everything is Firgureoutable Connect with Ashley Website: http://www.ashleybtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/smashley_4?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com...
Welcome To When The Cleats Come Off
July 29, 2020 20:42 - 5 minutes - 12.9 MBSneak peek of the greatness that is to come. Connect with Ashley Website: http://www.ashleybtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/smashley_4?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw?view_as=subscriber