Best Chip On My Shoulder Podcasts (2024)

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Coach Lindsey Nadler: Building confidence and a Mental Edge 1:03:28

5h ago1:03:28

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Every great athlete does some type of mental skills training and this episode will help your athlete find her inner edge and believe in herself more than she ever has before. You’ll learn from Mental Performance Coach, Lindsey Nadler, what separates the good from the great, how parents can help their daughter own her mistakes and move on from failu…

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EP 154 Pastries, science and baking in extreme environments with Rose McAdoo 1:17:05

40m ago1:17:05

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In this episode, Cody talks to Rose McAdoo. She’s a pastry chef and an artist. But it wasn’t until recently that she started embracing the title of artist because she had identified so strongly with being a pastry chef. She’s been working in kitchens since she was 14, and then when she became a chef she decorated wedding cakes in New York. It was a…

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Signs you may be a helicopter parent 28:38

13h ago28:38

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Our athletes don’t need us to solve all their problems, they need us to help them figure things out on their own and regulate emotions so they can grow up to be strong, confident, independent and curious athletes who run into their fears instead of hide from them. This episode shares what you can start doing to help her stay calm under stress bette…

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EP 153 Art, paleontology and dad jokes with Ray Troll 1:30:24

2d ago1:30:24

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In this one, Cody talks to Ray Troll. He’s an artist and he describes himself as a paleo-nerd. Ever since he was a kid, he’s been obsessed with dinosaurs. In fact, before he even learned how to spell his own name, he learned how to spell “dinosaur.” They were also the first things he remembers drawing. He says that as a child drawing was his superp…

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Alex Storako: Playing with a chip on your shoulder 38:06

3d ago38:06

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University of Michigan grad and 2023 National Champion at Oklahoma, Alex Storako, joins us today to talk about how some of her biggest failures prepared her to thrive on the biggest stage. She also answers some questions from some of our Virtual Hitting Academy members like: What her presence and self-talk looks like for her on the mound, why it’s …

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How to hit the high pitch (and other locations) better 28:34

10d ago28:34

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Sometimes we can make hitting a little more complicated than it needs to be. In this episode, I’m sharing three tips on how to train to hit the high pitch (and other locations) with more ease from a tee warm up that I swear by, a productive mindset approach and a front toss drill to help you build discipline at the plate. Watch the 9 spot tee tee w…

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Aubree Munro Watson: Softball is BACK in the Olympics in 2028 but…in Oklahoma City? 43:38

21d ago43:38

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Hear from a former Florida Gator and 2020 Olympian, Aubree Munro Watson, why softball will NOT be played this round in Paris, her unique (COVID) Olympic experience in Tokyo 2020 and why she doesn’t agree with the decision for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic softball games to be played in Oklahoma City. Her take is unlike any you will see, and I’m so g…

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Chatter Marks EP 89 Memories and Monsters Part 2: Sasquatch encounters 1:04:03

28d ago1:04:03

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In this episode, Cody talk to Fred Roehl and David Holthouse about Sasquatch encounters. Fred is a YouTuber and a Sasquatch, or Hairy Man, oral historian. His channel is called “The Subarctic Alaska Sasquatch and Alaska’s Little People” and in it he narrates Sasquatch encounters and also interviews people who tell their Sasquatch stories. At this p…

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Hitting Mentality: Do’s and Don’ts 28:19

25d ago28:19

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Your thoughts in the box can either HELP you or HURT you, and here are 10 ways you can shift your mindset and training to give you the best chances as possible to be successful in the box and beyond! Previous episodes mentioned: Ep. 67 - 10 hitting challenges to amp up your hitting - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/dc50d78b-e2d9-40ce-9f90-cf9d2…

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6 mentalities to help you stand out this summer (inspired by the WCWS) 25:45

1M ago25:45

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This 2024 WCWS was incredible, so incredible that I broke down some of the key moments and players that we can be inspired by and learn from to help us stand out and play to our potential this summer! Previous episodes mentioned: Ep. 141 - Kaitlyn McNally: Maximize performance through nutrition - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c749c6e5-6eb5-4e…

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Chatter Marks EP 88 Memories and Monsters Part 1: Sasquatch in interior and coastal Alaska 1:06:33

1M ago1:06:33

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In this episode of Chatter Marks, Cody talks to Dehrich Chya and Angela Gonzalez about the cultural importance of Sasquatch. Dehrich works at the Alutiiq Museum in Kodiak and Angela is an Athabascan artist and writer. Dehrich’s perspective is of coastal Alaska. He says that the Alutiiq people call Sasquatch or Bigfoot creatures Aula’aq, and its tem…

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Odicci Alexander: Women’s College World Series work ethic 52:58

2M ago52:58

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Women's College World Series (WCWS) LEGEND, Odicci Alexander, brings her fun personality to the podcast today sharing her epic journey of learning how to pitch on YouTube, practicing on her own by throwing into a water well, getting recruited to college by almost chance, and how she’s taken her incredible work ethic with her to the biggest stage in…

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JP Nerbun: How coaches can better work with sports parents, and create an extraordinary team culture Part 2 of 2 34:16

2M ago34:16

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Leadership expert, JP Nerbun, is back for part 2 talking about his traumatic experience from a verbally abusive head coach and how he was able to heal from that negative experience. Later, we talk about similarities between programs with great culture and leadership, how coaches can get their players to buy in to high standards, and how to build a …

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That's a Wrap on Season 1: Next Up, Super Duped? 10:12

2M ago10:12

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Thank YOU for listening. Your hosts wrap up the first season and say goodbye to these chips on their shoulders, while welcoming in the next set for Season Two. Everyone deserves peace, safety, and dignity. You can donate to World Food Program USA to help the most vulnerable in the occupied Palestinian territory, Sudan, Haiti and many other location…

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JP Nerbun: How coaches can better work with sports parents, and create an extraordinary team culture Part 1 of 2 32:54

2M ago32:54

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Bestselling author, podcaster and leadership expert, JP Nerbun, joins us to talk about how coaches can build a better partnership and connection with parents. He believes the key to successful teams and culture is clarity, communication and vulnerability, and this conversation dives into all those elements and more around establishing healthy bound…

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EP 152 Exonerating Alaskans with Jory Knott 1:01:48

2M ago1:01:48

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In this one, Cody talks to Jory Knott. He’s the Executive Director of the Alaska Innocence Project. The Alaska Innocence Project started in 2008 under the direction of Bill Oberly, and it took seven years for them to get their first exoneration — it was the Fairbanks Four case, in which four Alaska Native men were wrongly convicted of murder and su…

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10: Short Story Friday: Everyone Has an Accent (Including Me) 5:33

2M ago5:33

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Short Story Fridays, where I explore the depths of my insecurities, hope you guys enjoy! That short "Iranian accent" clip is from comedian Amir K, check him out, he's hilarious: Amir K - Traffic Court Amir K - Instagram Also mentioned, Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, English

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Pre-game journaling, physical and mental preparation tips, how to work on the high pitch and more! 29:37

2M ago29:37

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I’m excited to share with you the behind the scenes of an “Ask Ashley” session we did recently with my Virtual Hitting Academy members! I get to answer questions they had from: “How do I make sure I’m physically and mentally prepared for games?”, “How did you deal with not being able to hang out with friends a lot because of softball?”, “How can I …

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EP 151 Things can get better with Heidi Huppert 1:02:57

3M ago1:02:57

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In this one, Cody and co-host Aurora Ford talk to Heidi Huppert. Aurora is a former journalist and currently works at Covenant House Alaska; Heidi is the Chief Program Officer at Covenant House. Heidi’s perspective on homelessness in Alaska is unique because, in her younger years, she spent time on the streets of Anchorage. Her mom had a violent an…

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Justin McLeod: 2024 Postseason Predictions 46:15

3M ago46:15

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D1 Softball journalist, Justin McLeod, is BACK sharing some of his 2024 postseason softball predictions along with who his “dark horses” are, what teams are trending upwards at the right time, his take on the transfer portal, and why he believes this might be the year softball breaks out some new household names. Follow Justin’s work at D1 Softball…

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Lizzy Ristano: Swing fundamentals and how to build your competitiveness 1:02:59

3M ago1:02:59

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A huge hitting MENTOR of mine and former Notre Dame Softball Hitting Coach, Lizzy Ristano, is on the show this week talking about the importance of consistently practicing swing fundamentals, timing and tempo, the power of visualization and creating and owning your own style as a hitter. Get ready to boost your hitting IQ and learn what you should …

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EP 150 Furniture, basketball and family with Buddy Bailey 1:16:10

3M ago1:16:10

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In this one, Cody talks to Buddy Bailey. In the late 1990s, Buddy became the face of his dad’s furniture business, Bailey’s Furniture. He was 7 years old when he appeared in his first commercial — the crew filming it realized that the furniture itself didn’t have much character, so they suggested that Buddy get in front of the camera. He was a natu…

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12 things I’ve learned about being a parent 41:27

3M ago41:27

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I can’t believe I’ve been a Mom for an entire YEAR! Here are 12 lessons I’ve learned through raising Barrett these past 12 months that I’m definitely going to need to remind myself of in the future. Enjoy! Join the When the Cleats Come Off Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff Leave a review of When the Cleats…

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EP 149 Human trafficking in Alaska and decolonizing data with Josie Heyano 1:28:22

3M ago1:28:22

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In this one, Cody and co-host Aurora Ford talk to Josie Hayano. Aurora is a former journalist and works at Covenant House Alaska; Josie is a member of the United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking, a presidentially appointed position. She was the first Alaska Native person to be on the board. Every member of the board is a human trafficki…

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09: Conversation Starters and Questions We Don’t Need to Ask 30:38

3M ago30:38

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We talk about the well-meaning but awkward questions we sometimes ask each other. Here's a funny video that gets to the heart of "Where are you from?" Also mentioned, Dr. Derald Wing Sue, who has a whole interesting body of work around microaggressions.

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Keke Tholl: Dominance and leadership behind the plate and in the box 1:08:52

3M ago1:08:52

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This episode with current catcher and leading power hitter for the University of Michigan’s Keke Tholl dives into all things catching from developing strong relationships with her pitchers, drills that help her with her transfer, throwing and more along with building her game IQ day by day. Then we dive into hitting, what drills she loves to feel h…

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Ever grateful. 13:59

4M ago13:59

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How do you know you chose the right university to represent? My experience traveling across the country to watch Purdue Men’s Basketball compete for a National Championship this week solidified that I played at the right school (for me). You deserve to find the right school FOR YOU. Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts - htt…

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Nicole Mendes: How to LOVE competing in the big moments and selflessly lead your team to Championships 46:42

4M ago46:42

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One of the most humble and gifted athletes of our time is joining us on the podcast today talking a bit about her experience playing at Oklahoma and the mindset that helped her shine her brightest in post-season, what it was like being part of the Championship culture at OU and playing for Hall of Fame Coach Patty Gasso, the overwhelming challenges…

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Chatter Marks EP 83 Moving home, revitalizing a language and the magic of radio with Shyanne Beatty 1:08:28

4M ago1:08:28

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For years, Shyanne Beatty has wanted to move back home to Eagle, Alaska. It’s where everything started for her — her love for culture, language, art and music. Today, she sits on her property in Eagle, along the Yukon River, and she imagines herself as a young girl, running down the river banks with about 20 sled dogs or trapping marten out at 40 M…

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5 ways to be a GREAT parent from the stands 34:36

4M ago34:36

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Today I’m sharing a list of do’s and don’ts that will make your experience watching softball better as a parent, and it will especially help your athlete’s experience on the field so she can perform her best and really gain confidence while doing so! Join the When the Cleats Come Off Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecl…

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08: Short Story Friday: Getting Real about Love You Forever by Robert Munsch 3:49

4M ago3:49

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Get the bestselling and tearjerking (for most people) children's book classic, Love You Forever by Robert Munsch: https://bookshop.org/a/11789/9780920668375 Don't take my word for it, read the CDC stats on birth and fertility in the US: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhsr/nhsr179.pdf We use Bookshop affiliate links, which support local bookstores wi…

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Erin Coffel: Dreaming BIG, handling pressure effectively and what it truly takes to be the best at what you do! 28:53

4M ago28:53

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2x All-American and NOW home run record holder from the University of Kentucky, Erin Coffel is BACK sharing with my Virtual Hitting Academy Members how she didn’t let being from a cold state limit her capacity to work hard and dream BIG, what she feel has separated her MOST from her competition, how she’s come close to burnout but what she did to u…

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You can let adversity define you or shape you (you choose!) 39:40

4M ago39:40

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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/adver…

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Chatter Marks EP 82 A chip on my shoulder with Mario Chalmers 1:07:14

5M ago1:07:14

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Mario Chalmers is part of a small group of Alaskans to be drafted to the NBA, including guys like Carlos Boozer and Trajan Langdon. He’s won championships at every level: Two high school championships, one NCAA championship — the one where his 3-pointer put the game into overtime, with his team taking the win — and two NBA championships. He was in …

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Amanda Scarborough: The life of a softball analyst 37:16

5M ago37:16

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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 air…

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EP 148 Skating Anchorage in the ‘90s with Anthony Black and Jerry Smyth 1:15:42

5M ago1:15:42

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In this one, Cody talks to Anthony Black and Jerry Smyth. They both grew up skateboarding in Anchorage in the ‘90s, before there were really any designated areas for skaters. Besides summer skateparks like the one in the outside Ben Boeke ice rink and the Girdwood skatepark, 40 miles outside of Anchorage, spots were few. So, in the summer they skat…

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A little encouragement before tryouts 26:13

5M ago26:13

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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 favori…

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07: Celebrity Fixation and the Ubiquity of Celebrity Content 43:21

5M ago43:21

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If you're in the US, you can donate to UNRWA here: https://www.unrwausa.org/donate You might enjoy the occasional celebrity content but you've probably had your fill of the endless celebrity gossip, Reese Witherspoon x Snoop Dogg collabs (idk if that's a thing but probably at this point), and total celebrity oversaturation in every aspect of our li…

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EP 147 For the glory and the story with IG 1:28:13

5M ago1:28:13

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In this one, Cody talks to Dan Egan, better known as IG. In 1986, he started IG Boarding Shop. At the time, he was competing in big wave surfing, but there really wasn’t much money to be made in it. So, he thought, instead of trying to be in the contests and scraping by, maybe he’ll just make surfboards for all surfers he knows. His surf shop soon …

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Kevin Hinde: Breaking the stigma of travel ball 1:01:52

5M ago1:01:52

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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 d…

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Chatter Marks EP 81 Life lessons from fish camp with Angela Gonzalez 1:16:03

5M ago1:16:03

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Angela Gonzalez is an artist and a writer, and through her beadwork, her blog — the Athabascan Woman Blog — and the Fish Camp Barbie dioramas she creates, she shares her heritage. She says that it’s all a reflection of the way she grew up. Fish camp was a big part of that. As a kid, that’s where she spent most of her summers, about 16 miles from he…

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Morgan Zerkle: The tough get tougher 32:18

5M ago32:18

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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 …

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5 reasons why college softball should be on your TV this weekend 31:20

6M ago31:20

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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 Sp…

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06: Short Story Friday - The Smooth Baritone of the Verbal Advantage Guy (in memory of Charles Harrington Elster) 4:29

6M ago4:29

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This week's Short Story Friday features inimitable transition music from the late 90s vocabulary building program, Verbal Advantage. The program almost veered into Stephen Covey/Dale Carnegie territory, but it was way cooler because it only cared about one thing: giving you a really kick-butt vocabulary which would, according to the author, almost …

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EP 146 Searching for understanding and forgiveness with Robert Stark 1:24:20

6M ago1:24:20

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In this one, Cody talks to Robert Stark. He’s a former army infantryman and the author of Warflower, a book about his upbringing in Alaska and his time in the military. His upbringing was a turbulent one — his dad was absent, his mom struggled with addiction, his brother spent time in prison and his step-dad is serving life in prison for murder. He…

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Get to know how an umpire thinks with Pro Victor Canales 24:56

6M ago24:56

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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 comm…

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The key to boosting your athlete’s confidence and problem-solving skills 32:31

6M ago32:31

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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.ashleybt…

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EP 145 There is no excuse with Andrew Kurka 1:28:11

6M ago1:28:11

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In this one, Cody talks to Paralympic sit-skier Andrew Kurka. From the very beginning, he was pushing his limits. He was the first sit-skier to ride down Christmas Chute at Alyeska, an in-bounds run with a 45-degree pitch that narrows to about 15-feet. And he’s never been afraid to get hurt. He’s broken his back, his ankles, his wrists, ribs, arm, …

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Donnie Danklefsen: Winning teams, cultures and leaders leave clues 1:00:21

6M ago1:00:21

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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 p…

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05: Are all CEOs Narcissists or Do They Just Present as Such? 40:54

6M ago40:54

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You've probably had at least one boss or CEO you've come across who is insufferably self-important, but is that the narcissism or is it just a requirement of the role? We consider the CEO, why they're a glass ball waiting to shatter, and why it's not so easy to replicate their success as they move to new roles. Show notes: The MBA Myth and the Cult…

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