When The Cleats Come Off
Episodes
Katie Spada: How food can work FOR us and not against us!
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m interviewing Katie Spada who is a former Ohio State Synchronized Swimmer, National Champion, and now Registered Dietitian teaching fo...
Episode 42: The BEST coaches do these 4 things
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The best coaches have a few core things in common and this week you’re going to learn 4 things I’ve learned from the best coaches I’ve either ha...
Tisha Mahon: Recruiting Talk - Communication and Finding your WHY
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The recruiting process doesn’t have to be scary. This week, the recruiting queen herself, Tisha Mayhon is going to be sharing tips on where to start...
Monica Abbott: Consistency over Intensity
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm talking to Team USA Softball pitcher and also the FIRST female recipient of a MILLION DOLLAR contract for a team sport, Monica Abbott. ...
Kendall Burton: “The Toughest Out”
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’re going to hear one of the most inspirational stories ever told in the game of softball. Former University of Georgia outfield...
Hitting tips: A faster way to make adjustments
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You ARE what you focus on! Most hitters get stuck trying not to: pop up, roll over, swing at the riseball, and strike out….but you’ll find in this...
Dr. Chris Carr - Green Bay Packers Director of Performance Psychology: Building Mental Toughness
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m THRILLED to introduce to you Dr. Chris Carr who is the current (and first ever!) Director of Performance Psychology and Team Behavioral Health C...
Jade Hewitt: Softball's Greatest Hype Woman
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the pod, former college athlete turned Professional Softball photographer and videographer, Jade Hewitt, gives us her journey of a day in...
AJ Andrews: How to Break Barriers and Take Names
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley 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...
“Home Run Roadmap - LIVE Coaching Call”
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does 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 d...
Chloe Maleski: The Importance of Mindfulness and Strength Training
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chloe Maleski is a former track and field athlete at Duke who is teaching athletes this importance of mental fortitude, cognitive performance, stress ...
Part 2 with Aubree Munro Watson: Leadership Behind the Plate, Identity Struggles, Athletes Unlimited and Church on the Dirt
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
GEAR UP because Aubree is about to get SOOO passionate about her love of catching! From the importance of building a relationship with her pitchers, k...
Part 1 with Aubree Munro Watson: The Selflessness of Catching and the Road to the Olympic Dream
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the incomparable, tenacious, positive Team USA catcher Aubree Munro! In this episode, you’ll learn how her mom mastered the car-ride home talk,...
Natasha Watley: The Art of Slapping
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What 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 Tea...
How to Master “The Car Ride Home Talk”: Recorded Episode from the 951 Podcast with Kasey Lovell
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is tailored for parents AND athletes who are looking for some tools to have a more productive “car ride home” conversation instead of...
Part 2 with Delaney Spaulding: Overcoming the Ultimate Injury
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for Part 2 of the conversation with Team USA shortstop, Delaney Spaulding. Last week, you learned about Delaney’s journey to becoming an Oly...
Part 1 with Delaney Spaulding: The Road to the Olympics
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m talking to the inspirational Delaney Spaulding, UCLA All-American, Nike Athlete and current Team USA shortstop. In Part 1, we d...
3 “little” things we NEED to start celebrating!
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Confidence comes from building upon successes, and if we ONLY look at the BIG successes as “wins” NO WONDER why our athletes struggle with confide...
A SIT DOWN WITH MY ROLE MODEL - Caitlin Lowe
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not 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...
Amanda Scarborough: How to Become a More Confident Pitcher
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’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 Worl...
3 Ways to Help Your Athlete Stay Motivated with CJ Beatty
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for some motivation to have this be your athlete's BEST YEAR YET?! Learn from former St. Louis Cardinal Pro Player, Scout, Assistant Hitting Coa...
3 Ways to Become More Positive
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Experts 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 remai...
How What You Eat Affects Your Performance with Non-Diet Dietitian Katie Hake
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know what you eat can dictate how you perform? Meet my cousin and incredibly talented Dietitian and Fitness Instructor, Katie Hake, as she sha...
Living the Pitching Dream with Pro Softball Player Haylie Wagner
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has their own journey of becoming the best versions of themselves in this game, and Haylie Wagner’s pitching journey from growing up in Cal...
Defense Wins Championships with TPD Co-Founder and National Champion Morgan Stuart
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Defense really does win championships. See how defense expert, Co-Founder of The Packaged Deal and National Champion at Washington, Morgan Stuart, lov...
Why “Look good, feel good play good” actually works!
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Confidence 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 b...
The Insensitive Tweet and Creation of “This is Us Softball” - Part 2 with 2x All-American and Pro Athlete Kiki Stokes
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here’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 w...
Playing for HOF Coaches and Building a Competitive Fire - Part 1 with 2x All-American and Pro Athlete Kiki Stokes
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This 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...
How to Stay Motivated Amidst the Chaos (Former Live Show April 20th)
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 ha...
Overcoming Adversity with Former Pro Baseball Player Chris Vasami
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I 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 Vas...
Part 2 - Softball is More Than Just a Game with HOF Coach Sue Enquist
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here’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...
Part 1 - Softball is More Than Just a Game with HOF Coach Sue Enquist
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Success 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 J...
Am I Too Hard On My Athlete?
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I 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 ...
How to Be Your Biggest Critic AND Your Biggest Fan with Phillies Mental Skills Coach Hannah Huesman
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does your athlete need more consistency at the plate or mental toughness and an inner edge? Well, former D1 softball player and current Phillies Menta...
How to Create a “Mental Edge” with Fearless Fastpitch Founder Amanda Schaefer
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Removing self doubt and gaining inner confidence is easier than we think! In this episode, Mental Skills Coach Amanda Schaefer breaks down how athlete...
Athletes Unlimited Softball, Owning Your Swing, and Dealing with Internet “Trolls” with All-American and Professional Softball Athlete Sam Fischer
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Current Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball Player, Sam Fischer “Samu” and I chat about how her swing is her absolute baby, how she deals with “hate...
“Championship Mindset” with University of Oklahoma Softball’s Hitting Coach JT Gasso
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’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 i...
The POWER of Optimism
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are 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 HEL...
Your Athlete Needs to be Versatile
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If 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...
10 Ways Athletes Can Work From Home
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At 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 motivat...
Why Your Athlete Needs a Role Model
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There’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 episod...
Having a Goal is the Key To Everything
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Goals 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 ...
4 Qualities of Greatness
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 g...
Welcome To When The Cleats Come Off
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sneak peek of the greatness that is to come. Connect with Ashley Website: http://www.ashleybtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ashl...