Episode 77

Making A Difference When You Can't Get On The Field Part 1

Published on: 16th March, 2020

(This episode was originally released when softball & the country was shut down by COVID, but it applies to any time we can't be on the field where we'd prefer to be!)

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We have to prepare our girls for any challenge that comes our way. But now most of us our wondering... How could we have we prepared them for this?

Much of what is happening now with battle against the spread of Coronavirus is unprecedented. Nobody saw this coming. And most of us weren't prepared for losing our seasons.

Even if there's a chance of resuming, the feelings right now include

- Feeling like you've lost a part of yourself

- Frustration because it's out of your control

- Stress and anxiety at the thought of "what do I do now?"

These are all natural reactions to what is happening, and it's ok to not feel good about it. It's also completely within our power to flip the narrative and make the best out of a crappy situation. 

And the best news is...

We've been teaching our girls how to reframe tough situations this whole time! That's what we discuss today as we all navigate this new territory.

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Coaching the Mental Game of Softball
Team culture & mental performance stories, tips & strategies for softball coaches
If you're the type of coach who believes team culture is key, mental training is a secret weapon, and we can make the biggest impact when we coach the whole person, this podcast is for you!

Hey there! We're Melanie Rushing and Alicia Smith - just a couple of softball coaches like you, who want to share our passion for building team culture & mentally tough players. :)

New episodes are released on Mondays and are typically about 30 minutes long. Just enough time to drive the field or give it a good drag.
We share what we've learned in our 30+ combined years of on-field experience (influenced by our Sport Psych, Coaching Sport Performance & Leadership education)

PLUS we bring on guests from the top softball teams, field of sport psychology and those who specialize in sport performance!

SO if you want to learn actionable tips and strategies to help your team win more games and have more fun head to your podcast player of choice & subscribe!

Talk to you soon!

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Melanie Rushing

If you're the type of coach who believes team culture is key, mental training is a secret weapon, and we can make the biggest impact when we coach the whole person, this podcast is for you!

Hey! We're Melanie Rushing & Alicia Smith - just a couple of softball coaches like you, who want to share our passion for building team culture & mentally tough players.

New episodes are released on Mondays and are typically about 30 minutes long. Just enough time to drive the field or give it a good drag.

We share what we've learned in our 30+ combined years of on-field experience (influenced by our Sport Psych, Coaching Sport Performance & Leadership education)

PLUS we bring on guests from the top softball teams, field of sport psychology and those who specialize in sport performance!

SO if you want to learn actionable tips and strategies to help your team win more games and have more fun head to your podcast player of choice & subscribe!

Talk to you soon!