Best Coach AB, Amanda Schaefer, Mental Performance Coach Podcasts (2024)

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050: Raising a Competitive Child with a Balance of Joy and Discipline Featuring My Mom 25:43

3h ago25:43

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What if the secret to raising successful athletes lies not in rigorous training, but in unconditional support and a balance of joy and discipline? This week, we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Fearless Warrior podcast with my most special guest yet—my mother, Lisa Beeson. She takes us on a nostalgic journey from my early days on the "Pink…

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049: [Live] Shining Light on Our Struggles with College Panel Jordy, Abbie, Lauren and Hannah 48:08

6d ago48:08

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Our episode this week is the live recording of our College Panel from the Fearless Warrior retreat. We asked 4 current Nebraska Cornhuskers to share with us about the mental aspects of being a collegiate softball player. They shared their mental and physical struggles and gave us an inside look at how mental skills have helped them navigate the inc…

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048: What College Coaches are Looking For with Hall of Fame Coach, Leslie Huntington 44:37

13d ago44:37

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On today's episode, we had the honor of having a conversation with Hall of Fame Coach Leslie Huntington. Leslie has been the head coach for the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire softball team for 24 years. She is the program's all-time wins leader and lead the team to their first National Championship in 2008. In our episode today, she gives a ins…

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047: Playing Under Pressure with Ruby Meylan 30:08

22d ago30:08

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Ruby Meylan was a guest speaker for our Warrior Members this past week. Ruby started out her collegiate softball career playing for the University of Washington Huskies. She was a stand-out pitcher for them, earning All Pac-12 as well as All-American honors in her freshman year. This summer, Ruby announced that she will be transferring to Oklahoma …

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046: Routines of an Olympian with Ali Aguilar 29:04

28d ago29:04

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This week, we are re-airing a guest speaker zoom call with University of Washington Alum Ali Aguilar. Ali is a professional softball player with the USSSA Pride and a silver medalist with Team USA. Learn how early experiences in travel ball and the pressures of recruitment shaped her path, culminating in a mindset shift that propelled her to the 20…

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045: Raise Your Kids to Be Okay With People Not Liking Them with Amber Brueseke 38:55

1M ago38:55

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On this week's episode, we are sharing a conversation I had on another podcast, Biceps After Babies Radio with host Amber Brueseke. Amber is a registered nurse, personal trainer, Macros Coach and mom of 4. In our conversation we discuss how we can raise children with high confidence and why that matters. Episode Highlights Where confidence comes fr…

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044: Marathon Mindset and Applying Mental Skills Beyond Sports with Carly Musser 50:54

1M ago50:54

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Today on the Podcast I got to interview Carley Musser who is a mental performance coach inside Fearless Warriors. Carley went to WVU, where she studied sport and exercise psychology. She then went on to earn her Master's Degree in sport, exercise, and performance psychology from Barry University. She has her own practice, CM Mental Performance, and…

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043: Finding Purpose After a Career-Ending Injury with Kelsey O'Connor 54:10

2M ago54:10

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Kelsey O'Connor is a motivational speaker, former D1 student athlete and a recent social work graduate from North Carolina state university. After recovering from a head injury that abruptly ended her athletic career. Kelsey graduated and delivered a commencement speech that went viral on Tik Tok and Facebook with over 30 million views across platf…

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042: From College Triumphs to Olympic Challenges with Dejah Mulipola 29:16

2M ago29:16

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We were lucky enough to have Dejah Mulipola as a guest speaker for our Warriors in November of 2023, and we decided to share our conversation with her on the podcast this week! Dejah was a 2 time All-American catcher at Arizona University and currently plays professionally for the Oklahoma City Spark. She was on Team USA when they won the silver me…

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041: How Taryn Kern's Mental Preparation is Paying Off in the WCWS 31:04

2M ago31:04

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Our episode this week features a guest speaker interview we did in August of 2023 with Taryn Kern. Taryn was a standout freshman player for Indiana University in 2023 and helped lead her team to one of the best seasons in program history, including a deep run in the Women's College World Series. When we spoke to her, she had just transferred to Sta…

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040: Reflecting on the College World Series with Odicci Alexander 31:08

3M ago31:08

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With the Women's College World Series starting this weekend, we thought we would release our Guest Speaker conversation with 2021's WCWS break-out star, Odicci Alexander. Odicci is currently a professional pitcher for Athletes Unlimited. She played her college career at JMU where she lead her team to their first ever College World Series appearance…

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[RE-RELEASE] 021: Fostering Grit and Glory at Mizzou Softball with Larissa Anderson 46:38

3M ago46:38

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Listen as Coach Anderson recounts the pivotal moments of reshaping Mizzou's softball program into a culture of accountability and #OwnIt. With the wisdom of a seasoned coach, Anderson dives into the genesis of the "Own It" mantra, a philosophy rooted in the principles of Navy SEALs leadership, and how it's been instrumental in rallying her team ami…

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039: The Psychology of Peak Performance with Hana DeGuzman 44:18

3M ago44:18

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This week, I sit down with a member of Team Fearless, Hana DeGuzman. Hana has worn many hats with Fearless, including coach, retreat leader and social media manager. She just recently graduated from Boston University with her Masters of Education in Counseling and Sports Psychology. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Pug…

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038: Nurturing the Next Generation of Confident Girls with Jill from Girls Mentorship 31:14

3M ago31:14

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Today on the podcast, I sat down with Jill from Girls Mentorship. Girls Mentorship is an organization specializing in nurturing young women with skills that foster perspective, ownership, worthiness, empowerment and reassurance. They seek to help each girl embrace her potential and prepare to take on any challenge with confidence. In this episode, …

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037:Dominating on the Field and in the Classroom, with UNO's Lynsey Tucker and Kamryn Meyer 31:53

4M ago31:53

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Lynsey Tucker is a Junior at the University of Nebraska Omaha (Div 1). A lefty slapper and true utility with speed, she has seen the field as an underclassmen starter in a competitive conference. She shares her mental game strategies as well as the hurdles she has overcome to play at the highest level. Her teammate Kamryn Meyer also joins the conve…

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036: I Struggled in College: What I Wish I Knew with Coach AB 46:29

4M ago46:29

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Our podcast episode this week features our very own Coach AB! Amanda Schaefer is a former collegiate pitcher and founder of Fearless Fastpitch. In this episode she shares her journey through high school and college softball and how her experiences pushed her to embark on a mission to teach other athletes mental skills. Episode Highlights: How Coach…

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035: How to Communicate Your Hopes, Goals, and Desires for Your Athlete with Nicole Erickson 36:34

4M ago36:34

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Today on the podcast we are sharing a Parent Workshop with Nicole Erickson, a Certified Mental Performance Coach. In this workshop, she helps parents think about their goals and dreams for their daughters and how to best communicate with them. The skills learned in this workshop will help parents who are trying to be more intentional in the ways th…

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034: Parent Workshop: How to Build Your Daughter's Confidence with Coach AB 45:28

5M ago45:28

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This week's episode is a re-airing of a popular parent workshop called Conversations to Create Confidence. This is normally a $200 workshop, but today you can get it for free on the Fearless Warrior Podcast! During this training, Coach AB talks about how you can connect with your daughter and help to give her the tools to build lasting confidence t…

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033: Overcoming Perfectionism with Carley Musser 51:33

5M ago51:33

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This week's episode is a Parent Workshop from our archives with Carley Musser. Carly is a mental performance coach and owner of CM Mental Performance. She has a masters degree in Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology and strives to help athletes master their minds so they can master their craft. In this parent workshop, Carly talks about how t…

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032: Turning Adversity into Opportunity and Being Mentally Tough with Gladine Frasso 35:09

5M ago35:09

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ABOUT GLADINE FRASSO Gladine Frasso is a dynamic and sought-after keynote speaker renowned for her inspiring journey of resilience, confidence, and overcoming adversity. She owns I Am Mentally Tough, which seeks to improve the mental game of athletes and maximize their performance. In our conversation, Coach G shares her personal experiences where …

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031: Lies My Anxiety Has Told Me with Brittany Richmond 40:03

5M ago40:03

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Our episode this week features Brittany Richmond, a teen mental health speaker who has dealt with her own personal anxiety for years. In our conversation we talk about what anxiety is like for those suffering, as well as how to learn to cope with it. Her perspective and insights will benefit parents as well as athletes as we all try to improve our …

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030: Understanding Emotions and Creating Common Language with Gen Z with Coach K 37:52

5M ago37:52

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Our guest on the podcast today is Kristyna Bertolone, also known as Coach K, who is the owner/founder and head coach at Game Changers, a mental performance coaching group. Coach K is a former college athlete, PE teacher and high school coach who loves to provide the resources, tools and knowledge to athletes and coaches so they can feel empowered t…

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029: Unlocking the Next Level by Believing in Yourself With Kiki Stokes O'Connor 44:14

6M ago44:14

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This week's episode is a look back on our guest speaker interview with Kiki Stokes-O'Connor. Kiki was a four year starter at Nebraska and contributed to their 2017 7th place win at the College World Series and their 2014 Big Ten Championship. Since college she has played professionally in both the USSSA as well as Athletes Unlimited. She is current…

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028: What it Means to Compete Every Day With Jake Thompson 41:57

6M ago41:57

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Jake Thompson is a Keynote speaker, published author, coach and owner of Compete Everyday, a company focused on helping people boost their leadership skills to create the life they want. Jake teaches that the life we desire is closer than we think and that it’s the small shifts in our daily focus, mentally and practically, that build a winning life…

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027:Breaking Through Barriers By Knowing Your Athlete's Tendencies With Ashley Carter 36:59

6M ago36:59

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Our guest this week is Coach Ashley Carter. Ashley is a team-building and leadership expert who empowers leaders and athletes to unlock the tools already within them so that they dominate not just the game, but also the game of life! Her mission in life is to arm athletes, students, teams, coaches, and teachers with the identity, confidence, and me…

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026: Navigating Peaks and Valleys in Life With Cory Huminksy 35:59

6M ago35:59

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This week's podcast episode is a re-broadcast of this month's guest speaker presentation, Coach Cory Huminsky. Cory is a pitching instructor out of Pittsburgh, PA. Cory is a former University of Pittsburgh student-athlete, where she holds the career and single season ERA records for Pitt Softball. She is also a former Colorado Gatorade Player of th…

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025: Leading BETTER Teams: Managing Emotions, Addressing Drama and Building Trust with Kevin DeShazo 49:03

7M ago49:03

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This week, the Fearless Warrior Podcast welcomes mental performance coach, Kevin DeShazo to the Pod! Kevin is the co-founder of Better, a system that helps coaches improve their teams from the inside out through better mindset, leadership, and performance. We talk about how coaches can effectively manage athletes’ emotions for peak performance. Epi…

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024: More Than Meets the Eye: Overcoming Life's Setbacks to Achieve Her Dreams with Taylor McQuillin 36:15

7M ago36:15

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This week's podcast episode is another Guest Speaker Replay from March of 2020. Taylor McQuillin was a standout pitcher at the University of Arizona, represented Team Mexico at the 2020 Olympics and is a current pro, playing with Athletes Unlimited. In our conversation, Taylor shares what her journey to the pros looked like, including overcoming pa…

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023: Unleashing Her Potential: Syncing Training with the Female Athlete's Cycle for Maximum Performance with Renae Fieck 38:15

7M ago38:15

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This week on the Pod, we've invited cycle synchronization expert Renae Fieck to teach us more about the female cycle and how to use this knowledge to maximize our performance. Our conversation navigates the often uncharted territory of how menstrual cycles intricately affect brain function and the day-to-day lives of women. We shed light on the com…

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022: Cultivating Champions on the Diamond with Amanda Scarborough 33:47

7M ago33:47

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Amanda Scarborough is an ESPN softball analyst and founder of Pitching Angel. She joins us this week to share her story and insights about what it takes to be a top-tier pitcher. From dealing with intense pressure to finding therapeutic solace in writing, Amanda delves into her personal journey, sharing how she became an inspiration for pitchers ev…

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020: TOP 5 Mistakes Parents (and Coaches) Make that Damage Their Athlete’s Confidence With Coach AB 33:23

8M ago33:23

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Have you ever witnessed the detrimental effects of over-criticism on a young athlete's spirit? As a former softball coach and parent, I've seen firsthand how a relentless pursuit of perfection can undermine rather than uplift. On the Fearless Warrior podcast this week, I, Coach AB, share my personal journey through the blunders we often make as par…

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019: How Being a Multi-Sport Athlete Set Her Up to Become an All-American Rugby Player with Kara Remington 41:32

8M ago41:32

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Today on the podcast you get to meet a member of Team Fearless! Fearless community manager and former All-American rugby player, Kara Remington. This episode dives headfirst into her journey from rugby rookie to a spot on a Division 1 rugby team, highlighting how the sport's combination of team dynamics and democratic game play drew her in. Drawing…

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018: Growing the Game: Behind the Scenes of Women's Sports Photography with Jade Hewitt 37:24

8M ago37:24

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Our episode this week is a peek into what it's like to be a professional sports photographer. Jade Hewitt is a former college softball player who now spends her time behind the lens, capturing female athletes across multiple sports. In this episode, Jade shares about the adrenaline rush of being in the dugout, the challenge of quick decision-making…

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017: From Rec League To Pro: Finding Joy At Every : Level With Sam Fischer 27:45

8M ago27:45

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This week we have the pleasure of hosting Sam Fisher, a former Team USA player and current Athletes Unlimited Athlete, who generously shares her journey from rec league to All-American college player to professional athlete. Sam gives us a peek into her role as a player executive committee member for Athletes Unlimited, a position where she advocat…

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016: The Toughest Out: Kendall Burton on Overcoming Challenges and Staying Resilient 47:39

9M ago47:39

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Ever hit a wall in life and felt like it's game over? We've all been there, but our guest, Kendall Burton, takes resilience to a whole new level. Kendall, a former college softball player, now turned motivational speaker and coach, shares her awe-inspiring journey of overcoming hurdles to achieve her goals. In this episode, Kendall shares her battl…

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015: The Art of Mindful Coaching: Behind the Scenes with Legendary Division 1 Coach, Rhonda Revelle 49:26

9M ago49:26

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Today's guest is Nebraska softball head coach, Rhonda Revelle. She is entering her 31st year at her alma mater, Nebraska. Rhonda has led the Huskers to over 1, 000 victories, and fun fact, she was a member of Nebraska's 1982 Women's College World Series team, which was the inaugural year of the NCAA World Series. She has been a part of the 34 of Ne…

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014: 5 Ways to Take Control of Your Life's Story by Owning YOUR Pen with Charlie Smith 47:39

9M ago47:39

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Charlie Smith is a world renowned speaker and mental performance coach. He has become a good friend of mine and a fellow coach on this journey. I have seen behind the scenes of the impact he is creating in the world. His story is so impactful. Having survived a violent childhood and overcoming a battle with substance abuse, Charlie has applied thes…

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013: How to Identify and Overcome Limiting Beliefs with Angie Brown 52:02

10M ago52:02

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In this week's episode I have brought on my dear friend and fellow coach, Angie Brown, as we discuss the power of belief systems and the astounding transformation that can occur when these are challenged. We explore the significance of nurturing affirmative beliefs from a young age, emphasizing the power of curiosity, questioning, and critical thin…

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012: Leading with Resilience, Jessie Warren's Approach to Overcoming Challenges 34:03

10M ago34:03

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Today's episode is from our Guest Speaker recording vault. Jessie Warren, former FSU and pro player with the USSSA Pride, spoke to our warriors in March of 2022. In our conversation, Jessie turns her gaze towards leadership, accountability, and how to triumph over challenges. She gives us a peek into what it truly means to be a leader, how to culti…

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011: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone, Embracing Failure, and Finding the Fun Again with Morgan Stuart 52:44

10M ago52:44

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I am so excited to share my conversation with Morgan Stuart. She played college softball at Washington and was on the 2009 women's college world series championship team. She also played on the Philippines women's national softball team. Now she coaches full-time in California. I love that our missions are aligned in that we care about empowering t…

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010: How Aliyah Andrews Went from Doubting Her Physical Ability to Becoming Unstoppable #AirAliyah in the Outfield 29:35

10M ago29:35

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You might recognize Aliyah Andrews for her spectacular diving catches, which have been featured on ESPN's sports center, top 10. These catches have lead her to being dubbed "Air Aliyah". Aliyah is a former LSU tiger for and current professional athlete with Athletes Unlimited. She will also represent team USA at the pan American games held October …

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009: Finding Faith Through Adversity and Representing Team USA with Aubree Munro 43:01

11M ago43:01

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Every so often on the fearless warrior podcast, we will be bringing back interviews from the archives. Why? Because they are too good not to share with you all. Last June in 2022, we hosted Aubree Monroe Watson as a guest speaker inside the fearless warrior program. We wanted her to share her experience and her journey with team USA softball during…

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008: The Direct Impact of Parents on Athlete Performance with Collin Henderson, Master Your Mindset 36:09

11M ago36:09

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Today I got to hit record with another amazing mental performance coach and friend of mine, Colin Henderson. He is a mindset coach with Limitless Minds founded by Trevor Moawad, Russell Wilson, Harry Wilson, and DJ Edison. He is also currently working with UCLA Women's Basketball and he cares so much about the mission of growing awareness to train …

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007: Overcoming Injury and Finding Her Faith to Becoming a National Champion with Giselle "G" Juarez, Oklahoma Softball 2021 30:32

11M ago30:32

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Hey Fearless Fam, I am so excited to be using this podcast to share some of the greatest wisdom nuggets and God winks along this journey. I have been running Fearless Warriors our online mental training program since 2019 and every month for the past 4+ years we have interviewed guest speakers! It's one thing to tell you how important mental skills…

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006: Getting the Most out of Your Student Athletes and Leading with Joy with Coach Shelly Mowinkel, Milford Softball 51:50

11M ago51:50

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Coach Shelly Mowinkel is in her third season at the helm of Milford softball as the head coach and she is a business technology teacher at Milford high school. My favorite part about getting to know Shelly is how she pours into the relationships around her. I've had the privilege of coaching Shelly's daughter inside the fearless warrior program, an…

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005: Getting Team Buy-In and Building Culture with Coach Tom Horton, Papio South Softball 42:47

12M ago42:47

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Coach Horton is in his fifth season at the helm of Papillion Lavista, south softball. He's in his 14th year as head coach and 23 years in fast pitch. I've had the opportunity to coach alongside Tom and his team as a mental performance coach. What I love most about working with high school athletes is the ability to support coaches as they build the…

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004: Gaining the Mental Edge as a Hitter with Ashley Egel Burkhardt, host When the Cleats Come Off Podcast 49:56

12M ago49:56

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Ashley Egel, or as most of you know her, Ashley Burkhardt is a former D1 and professional softball player from the midwest who has built a coaching platform that has reached thousands of athletes who are looking for tools to unleash their potential in the game no matter where they live. She is the creator and founder of the Virtual Hitting Academy,…

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003: Becoming a Better Coach Through Mental Performance, How to "Push the Rock" with Brian Cain, MPM 32:16

1y ago32:16

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Brian Cain is the creator of the mental performance mastery, the MPM coaching certification, 30 days to MPM for athletes program. He is a best-selling author, speaker and consultant. He's a number one international best-selling author and highly sought after speaker and mental performance coach and is regarded as the world's foremost authority on m…

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002: You are More Than Your Sport, Not Letting the Negative Voice Win with Jordy Bahl 40:43

1y ago40:43

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I am so excited for you guys to hear this interview. We got a chance to interview Jordy Bahl at our Fearless Warrior Retreat back in July in Omaha, Nebraska. This was such a life giving and just an amazing conversation. I love how Jordy is so authentic and we could not go without sharing this with the rest of our fearless fam. Highlights of the Epi…

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001: What is Mental Performance and How to "Hunt the Good" with Hannah Huesman, MS, CMPC 46:20

1y ago46:20

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Hannah Huesman is currently the mental performance coordinator for the Texas Rangers organization. She also travels for speaking engagements on how training your mental skills can help any performer. Hannah has worked with the FDNY, MLB, business executives, actors, and athletes of all ages. She is also the host of mental sweat Monday on Instagram,…

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