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When coaches contact us to ask about consulting for their team, the first question is always, "What does that look like?" So we're pulling back the curtain on what Alicia does with the teams she works with! Even if you can't bring someone like Alicia in yet, we share some nuggets she's learned along the way to help make mental training more impactful!

If I could wave a magic wand and you had ALLLL the time and money you could ever want to use with your team... What would that feel like? Amazing? Freeing? Like your options were limitless? What if I told you you could get these ⬆️ things without adding one minute to the day or a dime to your budget? 🤨 [<- your face right now] No, really! There's a way! Listen in to today's episode for practic...

Coaching is exhausting - usually in all the best ways! But we all know there are energy sucks out there that end up affecting our performance. So, is there anything we can do about it? Or do we just have to suck it up and grind it out? Listen in to hear our take on it!

If you're our people (and you are!), you're not in this gig for the glory. But the Hall of Fame is a symbol of the impact a coach has made in our sport - and we all want that! To make a difference in the lives of the girls we work with & eventually leave the softball world a little better than we found it. So why not be LIKE a Hall-of-Fame-Level coach now?! Listen in to find out how!

Now you know how to deal with negative thoughts from yesterday's episode. Today, we're flipping to the positive side! And who better to lead the conversation than Jon Gordon?! If you've ever asked us for a book recommendation, his books ALWAYS make the list. And for good reason! Listen in today as Jon shares his wisdom and advice for being a positive coach who ALSO gets the best out of their athle...

First everyone said to be positive. Now they're saying "toxic positivity" is a thing. Both are right. Maybe we're biased here, but it seems to keep getting proven over and over again... >> There's a sweet spot for everything! So what should we do about those pesky negative thoughts? Without getting to fluffy or woo-woo? In today's episode, we share an ancient story with some great advice!

Raise your hand if you know what a "mental error" is. If you didn't raise your hand (at least in your head) - you are a coaching unicorn! lol It happens all too often. It's when a player makes a mistake that under normal circumstances she absolutely wouldn't. (Like chucking the ball over the first baseman's head) That's what sparked today's convo as we talk about the real issue: lack of focus! men...

We're making progress on ending the stigma around mental health, but we've got to keep going! Part of that process is realizing the brain needs training too! That's what we discuss on today's episode with Locked In Mental Performance's Derek Mayson!

Everyone knows the phrase "softball is 90% mental" ... and those same coaches also sheepishly admit they don't actually COACH the mental game that much. But we want to and we're getting closer! Listen in to today's guests as they share our favorite thing - *actionable* ways to develop our girls' mental game. P.S. They PERFECTLY (unintentionally) made a case for our Fail Forward Practice Bundle. Af...

As coaches, we have the honor of being role models. But it's not all rainbows and butterflies. Though we didn't start the interview with the goal of talking about being a role model, that's where the conversation turned and you'll see why! From travel ball to the Olympics, professional to parent... We discuss all the ways she's been (and continues to be) an impressive leader for our young women to...

The mental game train is picking up speed these days, but there are still questions about how EXACTLY this part of the game can help our teams. That's why we asked today's guest to join us to share some expected outcomes like improved team cohesion and even some BIG personal benefits they didn't expect going into this!

Tips from one of the best in the biz on developing strong, resilient COMPETITORS!

NO coach goes into a season hoping for drama, stress & disappointing performances. But they happen, right?! Pretty much like clockwork, honestly - no coach or team is immune. So how to certain teams seem to rise above it? More specifically, how do the coaches of those teams LEAD their girls through the hard stuff, SHOWING them how to trust the process? That's part of what we discuss in today's...

Coach development has come a long way. For most of us, we've had to figure it out as we go along. And to be fair- we've done a pretty good job! But coaches don't settle for "pretty good" so we've brought in someone who's leading the way in Coach education to discuss what we have to look forward to!

Every athlete & coach KNOWS what this means to them.  But every once in a while, the love gets lost. Join us today as we share stories of losing that inner drive... and how to get it back for GOOD!

We tell our girls all the time that they have to work hard to achieve their dreams. Today's guest PROVES that to be true! Along with the mental game of course ;) Today we have Olympian, National Champion & ESPN Analyst Danielle Lawrie to share her journey and some insight into what it takes to get to her level.

Coaching isn't for everyone, but for those of use who "get it," it's truly a calling. We have the opportunity to affect our athletes' lives in a positive way, and that is a gift. AND... Each of us approach it differently! In today's episode with my (Mel's) good friend, Jeanne Hess, we talk about growing as coaches, enjoying the journey and getting clear on who we are.

Have you been looking for ideas to help your team come together and work as a unit? Today's guest has some excellent ideas and tips for doing so! He also shares pointers from one of the most iconic programs in sports history: the Yankees! So if you want to learn what it takes to build a team of leaders who play for each other, listen in!

Whether you're a first-time coach or 20-year veteran, work at 10u or DI, if you want to make a difference by developing strong young women, you're a Sweet-Spotter!

Technology isn't what sets the top teams apart. It's how they USE it. I'm sure by now you've noticed the trend around using technology in our sport. You can measure speed, spin rate, power... almost everything! But the technology itself isn't what helps your players. What helps them get motivated, build confidence and make improvements... is how YOU use that data! Listen in today to learn more abo...

When you Build Up Her Self-Confidence, you help her have #morewinsmorefun ----- Self-confidence can be fragile, and it's heartbreaking to watch our girls struggle. In this episode we talk about one of the biggest confidence killers: comparison.

Keeping our girls motivated to put the work in is not an easy task. They get tired, bored, distracted, or worse: they're doing it for the wrong reasons. Today we talk about how to keep your players motivated using our new format! How to Win More Games & Have More Fun Focus on the process Show them you care about their growth, not the outcome Ask their input so they take ownership of their jour...

When you hang up the clipboard and someone asks you what you're most proud of, it most likely won't be the wins. I'll be the impact you had on your girls. Helping a player come out of her shell Getting another to see the importance of a team Seeing them grow into strong, confident young women That's the dream for us Sweet Spotters, right? That's exactly what Alicia discusses with some of her forme...

We've got another awesome episode lined up for you today! We're talking to a private instructor this time and the specific, actionable ways she trains her athletes to help them overcome the dreaded fear of failure. So many girls deal with this and just as many coaches struggle to figure out how to get them over this hurdle! That's where we come in! Tiffany Deering shares her story of getting...

Many coaches we talk to want quick, actionable things they can do with their girls to build their mental game. Bonus if they can be worked right into the practice plan or games. That's exactly what today's guest shares!