Are you a passionate softball coach who believes in developing the whole person? Do you like making a difference? Then what are you up to next week?! Today's bonus episode is an audio version of our sales page all about the Difference-Maker's Bootcamp (which is quickly approaching & kicks off April 18th!) Think you might wanna join me, other passionate coaches & Sue Enquist for a completely unique coaching clinic EXPERIENCE? Listen in, then head to mentalsweetspot.com/coachbootcamp!

Coaching the Mental Game of Softball

How to Be A Difference-Maker -- Audio sales page for our upcoming (4/18) Bootcamp

Alicia's been at this for a while, so you'd think she's experienced it all by now. Not the case! This season brings new challenges: Covid protocols and the need for flexibility An almost brand new team Young leadership with little experience in the well-known culture Listen in to hear how Alicia is tackling a season that will certainly provide a challenge, but one she's ready for!

Mattawan High School 2021 Season -- Week 1

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!

What It's Like to Train the Mental Game

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 practical tips for being more efficient and getting a better ROI!

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? ? [

When There's Not Enough Time... Or $$$ -- Difference-Maker Tips

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!

How to Stop Wasting Energy -- Difference-Maker Tips

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!

How to Be A Hall-of-Fame-Level Coach -- Difference-Maker Tips

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 athletes!

The Power of Positive Coaching -- w/ Author & Keynote Speaker, Jon Gordon

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!

What to Do About Negative Thoughts -- Difference-Maker Tips

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! mentalsweetspot.com/softball-podcast

How to Get Your Girls to Focus - w/ the Sweet Spot Think Tank

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!

Mental Skills for Mental Health -- w/ 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. After this episode, you'll definitely want to snag it for yourself so you can start building resilience like they do! (mentalsweetspot.com/failforward)

Coaching the Mental Game 90% of the Time -- w/ Ramapo College's Bridgette Quimpo & Ashley O'Beirne-Stever

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 look up to.

How to Be A Role Model -- Interview with ESPN Analyst & softball great, Jessica Mendoza

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!

The Missing Piece to the Performance Puzzle -- Case study with Meridian Community College

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

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Coaching the Mental Game of Softball

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