The Fearless Warrior Podcast

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 everywhere. In this episode, Amanda talks about the...

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 parents and coaches, and how these can unin...

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 from personal experiences and Kara's i...

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 during a photoshoot, and the emotional roll...

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 advocates for fellow players and works tirelessly to enha...

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 battles with mental health issues and self-do...

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 Nebraska's 47 seasons as a softb...

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 these mental skills that literally saved his own life....

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 thinking to shape identity and behavior. Drawing...

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 cultivate genuine camaraderie on and off the field...

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 the next generation of softball players w...

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 29th through November 4th in Santia...

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 the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which were actually play...

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 the mental game. He has authored nine books,...

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 are and how you can use them, but when elite...

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, and up until she brought me in to coach he...

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 their culture and chase really big goals i...

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, Host of When the Cleats Come off podcast, wife, a...

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 mental performance coaching. His client...

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.   Episode Highlights: Her support system and her values Why she ultima...

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, Twitter, and LinkedIn. This is a one-minute video...

Welcome to the Fearless Warrior Podcast, a place for athletes, coaches, and parents who know the value of a strong mindset. A place where it’s understood that the ultimate goal is to prepare athletes for life outside the chalk lines I’m your host, Coach AB, a mental performance coach on a mission, former softball coach, wife and mom of three. Each episode we will dive deep into all things mental p...