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Bonnie Tholl and Carol Hutchins: What the elite of the ELITE are doing different
Episode 251
This week on When the Cleats Come Off, I'm joined by two of the most respected leaders in college softball—Michigan Head Coach Bonnie Tholl and legen…
9 hours ago
Duke Baxter: How to LOVE being a coach, and be pretty good at it
Episode 250
I’d argue no one was meant to be a coach more than Duke Baxter and this interview is about to tell you exactly why. He not only helps athletes make i…
2 weeks ago
Kali Heivilin: Embrace who you are when you play the game
Episode 249
Pro softball player and Alabama standout Kali Heivilin joins the show for an honest conversation about the journey it took to finally play her freest…
4 weeks ago
From College Baseball to Softball's Biggest Fan: Agent P's Mission to Impact the Next Generation
Episode 248
love of the game started as a collegiate baseball player at Eastern Connecticut. In this episode, we talk hitting, coaching, player development, and …
1 month, 1 week ago
Rachel Becker: The most humble and consistent lead-off hitter of all time
Episode 247
What does it take to become one of the most consistent hitters in college softball history?
All-American Rachel Becker shares the mindset, preparation…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
2026 WCWS storylines, predictions, and how to LEARN the game while watching
Episode 246
Join me for a jam-packed episode to get you ready and excited for what’s to come in the 2026 WCWS as I give an extensive breakdown each team, some fu…
2 months, 1 week ago
The Joy Behind the Dominance with UCLA All-Time Great Jordan Woolery
Episode 245
This week on When the Cleats Come Off, UCLA star Jordan Woolery joins the show to talk about what’s fueled her dominance at the plate, how she’s lear…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
THE BEST OF SEASON 5
Episode 244
Season 5 gave us 18 guests and a whole lot of “wait…that’s really good” moments. So for this finale, I’m bringing those highlights back — the motivat…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Training Tools My Hitters Love—and Why They Work
Episode 243
Let’s talk practical hitting tools: what’s working, why it’s working, and how you can use these concepts to help hitters find better timing, barrel f…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Train Your Mind Like You Train Your Body: Body Mirroring, Gratitude & Visualization with Mental Performance Coach, Amanda Schaefer
Episode 242
In this episode, Ashley sits down with mental skills coach, Amanda Shaefer, to explore three science-backed tools that can transform your mental game…
8 months, 3 weeks ago