Podcast Episodes

Lilly Fecho: What a strong leader looks like on the field and beyond

Episode 223

Learn from All-Big Ten pitcher, Purdue University record holder (and maid of honor in my wedding!) Lilly Fecho, about her dominant presence on the mound, how she practiced self-talk to give her an ad…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

10 minute post-game reflection

Episode 222

The best in the world break down each performance into an easy process where they can highlight their “wins”, analyze their “losses” and quickly learn from their mistakes and move on. IN THAT ORDER. …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cricket

Episode 221

Ashley breaks down her favorite Bluey episode as it teaches us the valuable lessons sports can teach us – in this case Cricket – along with the beauty of staying in it even when things get tough.

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Published on 5 months ago

Cydnee Schneider: Postseason bliss and finding joy when you compete

Episode 220

This 2025 post-season has had some superstars and Cydnee is one of them! Learn what it was like living in the moment and being an ESPN highlight reel, how her JUCO experience helped her love the game…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

8 lessons the 2025 WCWS teams can teach us

Episode 219

Each of the well deserved teams participating in the 2025 WCWS can teach us some valuable lessons we can take into our own “games” and make us all better players, coaches and parents. I guarantee you…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Regionals 2025 recap and transfer portal madness

Episode 218

This might’ve been the greatest D1 softball regional weekend I’ve ever witnessed and this week, I’m breaking down some of the top jaw-dropping moments along with my take on the fact that there are ov…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Dad Chats w/ Scott Burkhardt: How he’s “serving the game” as an umpire

Episode 217

These past two weeks you’ve gotten to learn the passion my dad has for coaching and raising strong and confident daughters, but this week you get to learn about his new passion: umpiring. Learn why h…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Dad Chats: Raising three D1 athletes with Scott Burkhardt

Episode 216

No two athletes (and in our case three) are the same, and this week, my Dad is back talking about the similarities and unique differences between my two D1 athletes sisters and I and how we built a c…

Published on 6 months ago

Dad chats: Coaching experience and practice planning with Scott Burkhardt

Episode 215

My dad is BACK (finally!) on the podcast chatting about his experience coaching my sisters and I at the youth and elite basketball and softball levels, how he enjoyed practice planning more than anyt…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Justin McLeod: Way too early D1 softball predictions, Part 2 of 2

Episode 214

Justin is back this week elaborating on what teams are trending upward right now, what upsets we’ll likely see as conference season plays out, and who his dark horses and predictions are to play in t…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago