Cross-Functionality

In episode 21 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie break down how parents can successfully coach their kids while maintaining a strong relationship with their child. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 2:00 – Debating the transfer portal 6:00 – Positive and negative effects of coaching your child 11:00 – Coaching conversations w...

In episode 20 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss how athletes can properly prepare for game competition – both physically and mentally. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 2:00 – Athletes unprepared for competition 5:00 – “4 C’s” of preparing for games 7:00 – Questions to ask an athlete 10:00 – Developing scouting repo...

In episode 19 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss how coaches can help their athletes find their middle ground of consistency through the sweet spot of success. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 2:00 – Sweet Spot for Success 8:00 – Athletes overcoming anxiousness 11:00 – Finding the sweet spot in practice 13:00 – Athl...

In episode 18 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie break down how coaching can create training calendars for their athletes throughout the entire year! TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 5:00 – Training calendar in the fall months 7:00 – Timeframe of creating a calendar 10:00 – Training calendar revolving around hitting 16:00 –...

In episode 17 of Cross-Functionality, Jim is joined by University of Alabama Head Coach Patrick Murphy discussing a variety of topics ranging from his career journey, to leading the Alabama Softball program to the 2012 National Championship, and almost leaving Alabama for LSU! TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 2:00 – Learning ex...

In episode 16 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss coaches filling out player evaluations and completing the player scouting process to maximize that player’s future success. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 2:00 – Players coaching themselves 8:00 – Two types of evaluation methods 12:00 – Creating a training plan 14:0...

In episode 15 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss the importance of planning your lessons as a coach and offer advice of how to help an athlete progress through proper teaching. Plus, a discussion breaks out about a hitting progression pyramid and its’ importance in the maturity of a hitter. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode...

In episode 14 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie dive into how athletes can own their failures and transition those lessons learned into future successes. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 3:00 – Professional approach to failure 11:00 – Owning failure in practice 15:00 – Learning curve to failure 17:00 – “Obstacle is the Way...

In episode 13 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss how hitters, baseball and softball players, and athletes in general can push way negative thoughts, create positive habits and reinforcements to ensure success on the field. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 4:00 – Body language and negative thoughts 9:00 – Striving fo...

In episode 12 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss the importance of hitters keeping a journal and tracking their success, failure, cues, and much more. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 2:00 – Playing multiple sports growing up 13:00 – Keeping a hitting journal 18:00 – Contents of a hitting journal 21:00 - Spacial and...

In episode 11 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie try and offer some suggestions about how to navigate life post-athletic career in any sport. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 2:00 – "Athlete Age" 6:00 – Post-athletic career anxiety  15:00 – Athlete age window 20:00 – Advantages of knowing the career expiration date 22:...

In episode 10 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie dive into some untold stories of Cassie’s college career! TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 2:00 – Misconceptions in coaching 4:00 – Finding a coaching middle ground 12:00 – When athletes know it’s time to hang it up 19:00 – Various untold stories from Cassie’s four years 27:0...

In episode nine of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss the aftermath of the championship game, and what led to the next phase of her life. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 3:00 – What scouts look for in hitters 20:00 – Post-game celebration 23:00 – Hanging up the cleats 25:00 – Life after Cassie’s athletic career 28:00...

In episode eight of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss in-detail the clinching game for Alabama that gave the team their first softball National Championship. From rain delays, to chanting, to a come-from-behind victory, nothing is off the table in this introspect. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 2:00 – Mental health...

In episode seven of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie go through the post-season for the University of Alabama’s softball team on the way to the National Championship. All stories are discussed – both on and off the field. Plus, Jim and Cassie discuss certain hitting mechanics, and how the central nervous system relates to a hitter’s swing. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBA...

In episode six of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie go through Cassie’s senior season – the championship year- in 2012 with stories about the regular season, including an unexpected death, beginning the year undefeated, at 26-0, and a shocking loss on the field. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 2:00 – Pressure of student-athl...

In episode Five of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss the first part of Cassie’s senior season – 2011-12 – from the fall through the winter in preparation for the national championship run in the spring. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 3:00 – Inside the mind of a coach 11:00 – Summer/Fall of Cassie’s senior year 22:00...

In episode Four of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie break down Cassie’s sophomore and Junior year at the University of Alabama. Highlights from the show include discussing Cassie’s offensive approach, taking on more of a leadership role, and an in-depth discussion of a tornado that hit Tuscaloosa during Cassie’s junior year. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACA...

In episode three of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie dive into Cassie’s freshman year as a member of the Crimson-Tide; preparing the summer prior, how she got acclimated on campus, and a detailed look at her regular-season opening weekend success in the spring. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 1:00 – Are college camps worth...

In episode two of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie go in-depth on the recruiting process for Cassie on her road to signing with the University of Alabama to play softball. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE. Episode Notes: 2:00 – Cassie’s recruiting process 6:00 – Cassie’s feelings on getting recruited early in the process 10:00 – Receiving w...

In episode one of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss Cassie breaking her foot, her mental and physical battles in working her way back to the field, to the culmination of winning the “Gatorade Player of the Year” award in 2008. TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE Episode Notes: 1:00 – Introduction to the show 3:00 – Cassie’s work ethic 4...