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Imagine being able to screen your girls before practice to get a true idea of what you're going to get out of them that day? Instead of HOPING you notice the signs. Hoping you don't miss one player among 12-30 players. All so you can get the mo
Ever look at your team mid-practice (or mid GAME) and think... Are they ALIVE? There are so many things that drain their energy, then before you know it the energy is gone and you might as well call it a day. And if we're honest, we have those
In today's episode, we chat with Bootcamp OG Candace Fenton-Brockbader! You're going to find so many moments in this episode you can relate to. She is a GEM!
Coaching is hard. You know what I mean. Not the on-field stuff. It's the attitudes... The lack of competitiveness... The people talking smack about how you're doing things. It can be draining. Honestly, that kind of stuff can make you want to q
Culture can be complicated. You have to get 12-20+ players on the same page, understanding what it takes to achieve the goals they want. As vital as any coach like you knows culture is... it can be difficult to maintain a positive one with so m
We coaches are contantly looking forward. What's next. Where is there room to improve. What can we do better as a coach? But sometimes the answers are already there for us - if we just take a peek into our recent past. With Alicia on a trip wit
As much as we as coaches want to control the situation and do everything in our power to help our girls succeed... There are some times when we have to realize - it's not about us. Sometimes we have to let go a bit in order to let the TEAM take
Have you ever felt at a loss? Scratching your head... maybe even pulling-your-hair-out level... No clue what to do to get them to CARE? You're certainly not alone. Every coach has been in this spot where you can't seem to figure out what to do
We've said it before and we'll say it again: just telling them this game is a game of failure DOESN'T make them stop obsessing on their fails. I know you've experienced this! So what is the magic answer? Of course there isn't only one way... bu
Coaching is NOT easy. You of all people know that. There are ups and downs - in both on-field performance AND the emotions - that are easy to get wrapped up in. The best seasons are ones where we as coaches can stay out of that trap and use eve
I think we all can agree - it's MUCH easier to see what's going wrong than it is to notice what's going right. Honestly- that's our job as coaches! But we also know how distracting and harmful it can be to performance when we're focusing only o
We've all experienced those games when the team we KNOW they're capable of just didn't show up. The energy was off. They were more quiet than usual... maybe tired? Maybe upset about their performance... Just off. But we can't just chock it up t
There's no doubt about it: Culture is the key to a great season. Even if performance isn't quite there, a strong culture makes it worthwhile. Put the two together? You've helped create an unforgettable few months in your athletes' lives. It can
If you're listening to this episode, you've likely listened to Alicia's past seasons and learned the same thing I have: strong relationships are the secret weapon. We've all had that moment where we realized we missed a KEY piece of information
The ultimate goal for coaches like us... The coaches who care most about developing the person THROUGH the sport of softball... Is getting our girls to truly BELIEVE they're capable. That they're capable of of improvement. They're capable of ex
It's that time of year for spring softball!Since us covering Alicia's season has gotten so much great feedback, we've decided to follow my team this year as well!For those who don't know, I'm in year two at LaGrange College. We're a small liber
Have you even wondered why your girls are so hard on themselves? Why can't they let things go, even when you're doing everything to convince them they're fine? You don't yell... You tell them you believe in them... Most times nobody else is nea
Most coaches WANT to develop strong young women, but not all of them actually know HOW to build those people skills into their training plans. Today's guest does so with everything from challenge drills to leadership council to "softball school
We get into coaching because we want to help. But you don't get to stay there unless athletes CHOOSE to play for you year in and year out. There will of course be some turnover for various reasons, but on the whole... How many of your girls wou
We're in the middle of an amazing era of sport where performers are starting to tap into the power of their minds and COACHES get to be a part of that process! And that can sometimes be overwhelming - there are a million topics we could cover.
I don't brag often, but I think we're going to win BEST GIFT this season. Because today we're joined by one of the most influential coaches in our game - and one of the best humans we've been so fortunate to meet. Coach Candrea is about to shar
We're definitely coaching a different breed of athlete these days - but that shouldn't come as a surprise. Every generation has their own version of the "kids these days" gripe - it's simply evolution!And that means we need to evolve as coaches
Most of our girls could use an extra dose of confidence. Some seem do be on empty. Which means we as coaches have the amazing opportunity to build them up. And who better to get tips on that a mental game consultant who's primary focus is confi
You don't know what you don't know. Which is why coaches who reach the elite levels KEEP seeking out opportunities to learn & grow.And that's how we got to meet today's guest! He has already developed strong programs & sent girls off to play at
It's not magic. But it sure does feel like it when everything clicks and your girls play FEARLESSLY.If you've followed this podcast for a while, you know alicia has a knack for getting her girls to compete hard and not give up.AND. Her girls st
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