There’s no better way to kick off the Olympics and wrap up Season 1 of When the Cleats Come Off than by listening and learning from some of the very best to pick up a softball! Today, we’re breaking down the BIGGEST moments of every Olympian (past and current) we’ve had so far on the pod -- including an epic Team USA photographer! -- and you’ll be hearing their most powerful stories, motivation and messages that have helped them get to where they are today! ...p.s. Episodes will be picking back up September 1, so make sure you’re subscribed to be the first to listen once we’re back!
Episodes referred to in the show:
A SIT DOWN WITH MY ROLE MODEL - Caitlin Lowe - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=caitlin+lowe
Parts 1&2 with Delaney Spaulding: The Road to the Olympics & Overcoming the Ultimate Injury - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=delaney+spaulding
Monica Abbott: Consistency Over Intensity - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=monica
Danielle Lawrie-Locke: Overcoming mom-guilt in pursuit of Olympic Gold - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=danielle+
Parts 1&2 with Aubree Munro Watson: The Selflessness of Catching and the Road to the Olympic Dream & Leadership Behind the Plate, Identity Struggles… - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=aubree+munro
Jade Hewitt: Softball’s Greatest Hype Woman - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=jade+hewitt
Cat Osterman - Greatness has no age limit - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=cat+osterman
Natasha Watley: The Art of Slapping - https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com/?s=natasha+watley
>>Caitlin Lowe: 33:40-38:32
- How to get over a loss quicker and have a short term memory
- Failure-recovery tips
- How to harness high emotions
- Best advice olympian crystal bustos gave her
>>Delaney Spaulding: (part 2) 6:46-16:37
- Story of ACL TEAR MONTHS FROM WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE TOKYO 2020...ultimate adversity (spoiler she’s in tokyo right how about to COMPETE AGAIN!)
- What motivated and kept delaney going during this process
- How she’s overcoming doubt and fear
>>>Monica Abbott: 32:33-41:25
- My first AB against her
- Power of getting ahead
- How to be aggressive on BOTH sides of the plate
- Play to your strengths
>>>Danielle Lawrie: 18:35-28:27
- How she’s being the ultimate role model for her kids
- Why her daughter is playing baseball instead of softball
- How to get your athlete excited to practice
- How not to fear failure
>>>Aubree Munro: (part 1) 10:13-17:03
- How to give you the best shot at tryouts
- Moved from 4th string catcher to Team USA
- Knew when to level up and move teams
>>>Jade Hewitt: 45:03-53:20
- Cat Osterman fan girl moment
- Interviewing Jessica Mendoza
- Top three shooting experiences
>>>Cat Osterman: 36:26-42:50
- How to show up at your best against tough opponents
- How to keep your composure under stress
- How she plays with so much confidence
- A lesson she learned coming out of retirement
>>>Natasha Watley: 22:08-29:12
- Learning from older athletes to help her find her potential
- When she believed she peaked as a player (you’re not gonna believe it)
- What the olympic experience is like
