Best Coach Ab Amanda Schaefer Podcasts (2024)

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064: Not Taking "No" For an Answer and Chasing Your Dreams with Lerin Lockwood of Lion Latch 39:56

7h ago39:56

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Lerin Lockwood is the founder and creator of Lion Latch, a product that provides secure storage for small valuables like jewelry and rings. After ruining her engagement ring coaching softball, she was inspired to create a place to store and protect jewelry for athletes. On today's episdoe, she shares about grit, determination, and never taking "No"…

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063: Not Making the Lineup to Two-Time All American: Bailey Landry Domangue's Story 42:12

7d ago42:12

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Bailey Landry Domangue is a two-time All-American former LSU softball player. She lead her team to 3 World Series appearances as a Tiger and has the record for career hits at LSU. After college she went on to play professionally for three years. Now she is a wife and mother and advocates for topics that she feels passionately about. Our conversatio…

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062: Three Ways You've Been Giving Your Power Away and How to Get it Back with Coach AB 34:05

8d ago34:05

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Today's episode is a recording of a recent keynote presentation Coach AB gave for a career day at Milford High School in Nebraska. In it, she explores ways that all people, athletes and non-athletes alike may be giving away their power and how to reclaim it. She shares stories of her own journey to founding Fearless Fastpitch as well as inspiring s…

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061: Bringing a Resilient Mindset in New Environments with Sydney Stewart 28:19

15d ago28:19

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For this week's episode, we are sharing the guest speaker call with Sydney Stewart! Sydney is a current collegiate softball player, who started her career at the University of Washington. While at UW, she made an immediate impact as a freshman, starting 44 games at catcher. This summer, she transferred to the University of Arizona where she will re…

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060: How to "Embrace the Suck" with Ellè Nelson 43:41

23d ago43:41

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Ellè Nelson is a mental performance coach and a former collegiate soccer player. She currently lives in London, working as a mental performance specialist for Charlton Athletic Football Club. She's used her own experience as an elite athlete in high performance environments to guide her work with individuals and teams. In our conversation today, we…

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059: How to Redefine Success Beyond Statistics with Janie Reed 27:16

30d ago27:16

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Today, we are sharing our Guest Speaker conversation with Janie Reed from June of 2020. Janie played her collegiate softball at Oregon where she earned all Pac-12 and All-American honors. After college, she represented the USA at the 2020 olympics where she helped Team USA win silver. In our conversation, Janie talks about dealing with the disappoi…

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58: The Journey From JUCO to Division 1 Softball with Allie Helton 27:11

1M ago27:11

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Today on the pod, we are re-releasing our Guest Speaker conversation with UNO softball player, Allie Helton. Allie shares her story about what the transition was like going from a JUCO to a Division 1 school and how visualization helped her succeed. She opens up about the emotional and physical challenges she faced, from adhering to stricter guidel…

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057: What it Means to "Live Yes, And" with Travis Thomas 39:05

1M ago39:05

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Over the past 25 years, Travis Thomas transformed a career in improvisational comedy to becoming one of the top keynote speakers in the industry. He went from living the improv principles of “Yes, And” on stage, to inspiring elite leaders, professional athletes, and working his way to the World Cup as a leadership and mental skills coach. He has si…

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056: How the Fearless Warrior Program Helped the Transition to College Ball with Abi Brown 25:36

2M ago25:36

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Today we are re-airing our Live Guest Speaker Event from August with Abi Brown. Abi is a Division I softball player at the University of South Dakota and alumni of the Fearless Warrior Program. Abby opens up about the highs and lows of her transition from high school to college, sharing how essential mental performance tools helped her overcome ini…

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055: In Your Shoes: Fearless Parents Share Why Mental Skills Training Was Exactly What Their Athletes Needed (Part 1) 29:31

2M ago29:31

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Are you considering joining the Fearless Warrior Program? Then this week's episodes are for you! I invited a few of our Fearless Parents to come and share the good, the bad, the skepticism, and all their doubts they had when first discovering Fearless. They share how the program helped their daughters both on and off the field and how much it helpe…

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055: In Your Shoes: Fearless Parents Share Why Mental Skills Training Was Exactly What Their Athletes Needed (Part 2) 30:15

2M ago30:15

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Are you considering joining the Fearless Warrior Program? Then this week's episodes are for you! I invited a few of our Fearless Parents to come and share the good, the bad, the skepticism, and all their doubts they had when first discovering Fearless. They share how the program helped their daughters both on and off the field and how much it helpe…

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054: Uncovering the Truth About Mental Performance Coaching - with 5 Top Mental Performance Coaches 1:16:43

2M ago1:16:43

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I am so excited for today's episode! I recently had the opportunity to organize a retreat with 5 Mental Performance coaches who are as passionate as I am about growing the mental game. We decided to hit record around our morning coffee and chat about all things mental performance. From getting on our soap boxes about why every athlete needs a menta…

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53:[RE-RELEASE] Becoming a Better Coach Through Mental Performance, How to "Push the Rock" with Brian Cain, MPM 32:29

2M ago32:29

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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 m…

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52: [RE-RELEASE] What is Mental Performance and How to "Hunt the Good" with Hannah Huesman, MS, CMPC 46:34

3M ago46:34

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To celebrate one year of the Fearless Warrior Podcast, we are re-releasing our all time most popular episode! Today we are going all the way back to our very first episode about how to "hunt the good" with Hannah Huesman. Hannah is currently the mental performance coordinator for the Texas Rangers organization. She also travels for speaking engagem…

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051: [RE-RELEASE] You are More Than Your Sport, Not Letting the Negative Voice Win with Jordy Bahl 39:23

3M ago39:23

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To celebrate one year of the Fearless Warrior Podcast, we are re-releasing our all time most popular episode! This recording is from our LIVE in-person Guest Speaker Event we did at our Fearless Warrior Retreat last year. Jordy shares so much of her personal struggles and insights, even if you already listened once, it's worth another listen! Episo…

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050: Raising a Competitive Child with a Balance of Joy and Discipline Featuring My Mom 25:43

3M ago25:43

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What if the secret to raising successful athletes lies not in rigorous training, but in unconditional support and a balance of joy and discipline? This week, we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Fearless Warrior podcast with my most special guest yet—my mother, Lisa Beeson. She takes us on a nostalgic journey from my early days on the "Pink…

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049: [Live] Shining Light on Our Struggles with College Panel Jordy, Abbie, Lauren and Hannah 48:08

4M ago48:08

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Our episode this week is the live recording of our College Panel from the Fearless Warrior retreat. We asked 4 current Nebraska Cornhuskers to share with us about the mental aspects of being a collegiate softball player. They shared their mental and physical struggles and gave us an inside look at how mental skills have helped them navigate the inc…

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048: What College Coaches are Looking For with Hall of Fame Coach, Leslie Huntington 44:37

4M ago44:37

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On today's episode, we had the honor of having a conversation with Hall of Fame Coach Leslie Huntington. Leslie has been the head coach for the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire softball team for 24 years. She is the program's all-time wins leader and lead the team to their first National Championship in 2008. In our episode today, she gives a ins…

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047: Playing Under Pressure with Ruby Meylan 30:08

4M ago30:08

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Ruby Meylan was a guest speaker for our Warrior Members this past week. Ruby started out her collegiate softball career playing for the University of Washington Huskies. She was a stand-out pitcher for them, earning All Pac-12 as well as All-American honors in her freshman year. This summer, Ruby announced that she will be transferring to Oklahoma …

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046: Routines of an Olympian with Ali Aguilar 29:04

4M ago29:04

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This week, we are re-airing a guest speaker zoom call with University of Washington Alum Ali Aguilar. Ali is a professional softball player with the USSSA Pride and a silver medalist with Team USA. Learn how early experiences in travel ball and the pressures of recruitment shaped her path, culminating in a mindset shift that propelled her to the 20…

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045: Raise Your Kids to Be Okay With People Not Liking Them with Amber Brueseke 38:55

5M ago38:55

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On this week's episode, we are sharing a conversation I had on another podcast, Biceps After Babies Radio with host Amber Brueseke. Amber is a registered nurse, personal trainer, Macros Coach and mom of 4. In our conversation we discuss how we can raise children with high confidence and why that matters. Episode Highlights Where confidence comes fr…

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044: Marathon Mindset and Applying Mental Skills Beyond Sports with Carly Musser 50:54

5M ago50:54

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Today on the Podcast I got to interview Carley Musser who is a mental performance coach inside Fearless Warriors. Carley went to WVU, where she studied sport and exercise psychology. She then went on to earn her Master's Degree in sport, exercise, and performance psychology from Barry University. She has her own practice, CM Mental Performance, and…

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043: Finding Purpose After a Career-Ending Injury with Kelsey O'Connor 54:10

5M ago54:10

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Kelsey O'Connor is a motivational speaker, former D1 student athlete and a recent social work graduate from North Carolina state university. After recovering from a head injury that abruptly ended her athletic career. Kelsey graduated and delivered a commencement speech that went viral on Tik Tok and Facebook with over 30 million views across platf…

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042: From College Triumphs to Olympic Challenges with Dejah Mulipola 29:16

6M ago29:16

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We were lucky enough to have Dejah Mulipola as a guest speaker for our Warriors in November of 2023, and we decided to share our conversation with her on the podcast this week! Dejah was a 2 time All-American catcher at Arizona University and currently plays professionally for the Oklahoma City Spark. She was on Team USA when they won the silver me…

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041: How Taryn Kern's Mental Preparation is Paying Off in the WCWS 31:04

6M ago31:04

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Our episode this week features a guest speaker interview we did in August of 2023 with Taryn Kern. Taryn was a standout freshman player for Indiana University in 2023 and helped lead her team to one of the best seasons in program history, including a deep run in the Women's College World Series. When we spoke to her, she had just transferred to Sta…

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040: Reflecting on the College World Series with Odicci Alexander 31:08

6M ago31:08

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With the Women's College World Series starting this weekend, we thought we would release our Guest Speaker conversation with 2021's WCWS break-out star, Odicci Alexander. Odicci is currently a professional pitcher for Athletes Unlimited. She played her college career at JMU where she lead her team to their first ever College World Series appearance…

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[RE-RELEASE] 021: Fostering Grit and Glory at Mizzou Softball with Larissa Anderson 46:38

6M ago46:38

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Listen as Coach Anderson recounts the pivotal moments of reshaping Mizzou's softball program into a culture of accountability and #OwnIt. With the wisdom of a seasoned coach, Anderson dives into the genesis of the "Own It" mantra, a philosophy rooted in the principles of Navy SEALs leadership, and how it's been instrumental in rallying her team ami…

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039: The Psychology of Peak Performance with Hana DeGuzman 44:18

6M ago44:18

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This week, I sit down with a member of Team Fearless, Hana DeGuzman. Hana has worn many hats with Fearless, including coach, retreat leader and social media manager. She just recently graduated from Boston University with her Masters of Education in Counseling and Sports Psychology. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Pug…

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038: Nurturing the Next Generation of Confident Girls with Jill from Girls Mentorship 31:14

7M ago31:14

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Today on the podcast, I sat down with Jill from Girls Mentorship. Girls Mentorship is an organization specializing in nurturing young women with skills that foster perspective, ownership, worthiness, empowerment and reassurance. They seek to help each girl embrace her potential and prepare to take on any challenge with confidence. In this episode, …

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037:Dominating on the Field and in the Classroom, with UNO's Lynsey Tucker and Kamryn Meyer 31:53

7M ago31:53

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Lynsey Tucker is a Junior at the University of Nebraska Omaha (Div 1). A lefty slapper and true utility with speed, she has seen the field as an underclassmen starter in a competitive conference. She shares her mental game strategies as well as the hurdles she has overcome to play at the highest level. Her teammate Kamryn Meyer also joins the conve…

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036: I Struggled in College: What I Wish I Knew with Coach AB 46:29

7M ago46:29

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Our podcast episode this week features our very own Coach AB! Amanda Schaefer is a former collegiate pitcher and founder of Fearless Fastpitch. In this episode she shares her journey through high school and college softball and how her experiences pushed her to embark on a mission to teach other athletes mental skills. Episode Highlights: How Coach…

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035: How to Communicate Your Hopes, Goals, and Desires for Your Athlete with Nicole Erickson 36:34

8M ago36:34

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Today on the podcast we are sharing a Parent Workshop with Nicole Erickson, a Certified Mental Performance Coach. In this workshop, she helps parents think about their goals and dreams for their daughters and how to best communicate with them. The skills learned in this workshop will help parents who are trying to be more intentional in the ways th…

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034: Parent Workshop: How to Build Your Daughter's Confidence with Coach AB 45:28

8M ago45:28

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This week's episode is a re-airing of a popular parent workshop called Conversations to Create Confidence. This is normally a $200 workshop, but today you can get it for free on the Fearless Warrior Podcast! During this training, Coach AB talks about how you can connect with your daughter and help to give her the tools to build lasting confidence t…

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033: Overcoming Perfectionism with Carley Musser 51:33

8M ago51:33

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This week's episode is a Parent Workshop from our archives with Carley Musser. Carly is a mental performance coach and owner of CM Mental Performance. She has a masters degree in Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology and strives to help athletes master their minds so they can master their craft. In this parent workshop, Carly talks about how t…

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032: Turning Adversity into Opportunity and Being Mentally Tough with Gladine Frasso 35:09

8M ago35:09

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ABOUT GLADINE FRASSO Gladine Frasso is a dynamic and sought-after keynote speaker renowned for her inspiring journey of resilience, confidence, and overcoming adversity. She owns I Am Mentally Tough, which seeks to improve the mental game of athletes and maximize their performance. In our conversation, Coach G shares her personal experiences where …

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031: Lies My Anxiety Has Told Me with Brittany Richmond 40:03

9M ago40:03

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Our episode this week features Brittany Richmond, a teen mental health speaker who has dealt with her own personal anxiety for years. In our conversation we talk about what anxiety is like for those suffering, as well as how to learn to cope with it. Her perspective and insights will benefit parents as well as athletes as we all try to improve our …

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030: Understanding Emotions and Creating Common Language with Gen Z with Coach K 37:52

9M ago37:52

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Our guest on the podcast today is Kristyna Bertolone, also known as Coach K, who is the owner/founder and head coach at Game Changers, a mental performance coaching group. Coach K is a former college athlete, PE teacher and high school coach who loves to provide the resources, tools and knowledge to athletes and coaches so they can feel empowered t…

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029: Unlocking the Next Level by Believing in Yourself With Kiki Stokes O'Connor 44:14

9M ago44:14

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This week's episode is a look back on our guest speaker interview with Kiki Stokes-O'Connor. Kiki was a four year starter at Nebraska and contributed to their 2017 7th place win at the College World Series and their 2014 Big Ten Championship. Since college she has played professionally in both the USSSA as well as Athletes Unlimited. She is current…

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028: What it Means to Compete Every Day With Jake Thompson 41:57

9M ago41:57

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Jake Thompson is a Keynote speaker, published author, coach and owner of Compete Everyday, a company focused on helping people boost their leadership skills to create the life they want. Jake teaches that the life we desire is closer than we think and that it’s the small shifts in our daily focus, mentally and practically, that build a winning life…

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027:Breaking Through Barriers By Knowing Your Athlete's Tendencies With Ashley Carter 36:59

9M ago36:59

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Our guest this week is Coach Ashley Carter. Ashley is a team-building and leadership expert who empowers leaders and athletes to unlock the tools already within them so that they dominate not just the game, but also the game of life! Her mission in life is to arm athletes, students, teams, coaches, and teachers with the identity, confidence, and me…

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026: Navigating Peaks and Valleys in Life With Cory Huminksy 35:59

10M ago35:59

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This week's podcast episode is a re-broadcast of this month's guest speaker presentation, Coach Cory Huminsky. Cory is a pitching instructor out of Pittsburgh, PA. Cory is a former University of Pittsburgh student-athlete, where she holds the career and single season ERA records for Pitt Softball. She is also a former Colorado Gatorade Player of th…

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025: Leading BETTER Teams: Managing Emotions, Addressing Drama and Building Trust with Kevin DeShazo 49:03

10M ago49:03

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This week, the Fearless Warrior Podcast welcomes mental performance coach, Kevin DeShazo to the Pod! Kevin is the co-founder of Better, a system that helps coaches improve their teams from the inside out through better mindset, leadership, and performance. We talk about how coaches can effectively manage athletes’ emotions for peak performance. Epi…

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024: More Than Meets the Eye: Overcoming Life's Setbacks to Achieve Her Dreams with Taylor McQuillin 36:15

10M ago36:15

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This week's podcast episode is another Guest Speaker Replay from March of 2020. Taylor McQuillin was a standout pitcher at the University of Arizona, represented Team Mexico at the 2020 Olympics and is a current pro, playing with Athletes Unlimited. In our conversation, Taylor shares what her journey to the pros looked like, including overcoming pa…

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023: Unleashing Her Potential: Syncing Training with the Female Athlete's Cycle for Maximum Performance with Renae Fieck 38:15

10M ago38:15

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This week on the Pod, we've invited cycle synchronization expert Renae Fieck to teach us more about the female cycle and how to use this knowledge to maximize our performance. Our conversation navigates the often uncharted territory of how menstrual cycles intricately affect brain function and the day-to-day lives of women. We shed light on the com…

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022: Cultivating Champions on the Diamond with Amanda Scarborough 33:47

11M ago33:47

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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 ev…

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020: TOP 5 Mistakes Parents (and Coaches) Make that Damage Their Athlete’s Confidence With Coach AB 33:23

11M ago33:23

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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 par…

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019: How Being a Multi-Sport Athlete Set Her Up to Become an All-American Rugby Player with Kara Remington 41:32

11M ago41:32

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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…

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018: Growing the Game: Behind the Scenes of Women's Sports Photography with Jade Hewitt 37:24

12M ago37:24

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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…

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017: From Rec League To Pro: Finding Joy At Every : Level With Sam Fischer 27:45

12M ago27:45

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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 advocat…

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016: The Toughest Out: Kendall Burton on Overcoming Challenges and Staying Resilient 47:39

12M ago47:39

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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 battl…

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