
5 Fears That Can Keep Talented Athletes From Getting Recruited
Fear of failure. Pressure to be perfect. The weight of not letting anyone down. College-bound athletes are under more pressure than ever — a...
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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!...

Fear of failure. Pressure to be perfect. The weight of not letting anyone down. College-bound athletes are under more pressure than ever — a...

You’ve emailed, posted, showed up, and stayed visible — but still, it’s crickets. If your athlete is putting in the work and getting nothing...

In this episode, we're joined by Jay Paterno — former D1 coach, author, and advocate for the future of college athletics. Son of coaching le...

Most families approach recruiting like they’re walking up to Lake Michigan with a busted rod, random bait, and zero idea what they’re trying...

What do former Division 1 players really want younger athletes to know? In this episode, we’re passing the mic to the ones who’ve lived it —...

We didn’t start this podcast to talk about recruiting. We started it to talk about the real work — the leadership, mindset, and self-trust i...

Most parents think they’re helping. But too often, they’re creating pressure, confusion, and chaos — and it’s costing their daughter opportu...

They crush it in practice. Light it up at local events. But the moment a college coach pulls up to watch? It’s like they forget how to compe...

If you're a softball parent, coach or athlete navigating the college recruiting process , you're in the right place. Welcome to Signed & Rea...

Thousands of softball players spend time, money, and energy trying to get seen — but exposure alone doesn’t get offers. In this episode, we...

Here’s the truth: coaches don’t recruit highlight reels — they recruit how she carries herself when things get hard. In this episode of Sign...

Everyone talks about exposure. But if that were the secret, every player with a highlight reel would be signing letters of intent. In Part 3...

Wondering what you can do to help her in this recruiting journey? Worried you won't have the answers? Stressed about her finding the right f...

The recruiting world can feel like total chaos — and too often, parents are left guessing: Are we doing enough? Are we doing it right? In th...

Imagine being able to screen your girls before practice to get a true idea of what you're going to get out of them that day? Instead of HOPI...

Ever look at your team mid-practice (or mid GAME) and think... Are they ALIVE? There are so many things that drain their energy, then before...

In today's episode, we chat with Bootcamp OG Candace Fenton-Brockbader! You're going to find so many moments in this episode you can relate...

Coaching is hard. You know what I mean. Not the on-field stuff. It's the attitudes... The lack of competitiveness... The people talking smac...

Culture can be complicated. You have to get 12-20+ players on the same page, understanding what it takes to achieve the goals they want. As...

We coaches are contantly looking forward. What's next. Where is there room to improve. What can we do better as a coach? But sometimes the a...

As much as we as coaches want to control the situation and do everything in our power to help our girls succeed... T here are some times whe...

Have you ever felt at a loss? Scratching your head... maybe even pulling-your-hair-out level... No clue what to do to get them to CARE? You'...

We've said it before and we'll say it again: just telling them this game is a game of failure DOESN'T make them stop obsessing on their fail...

Coaching is NOT easy. You of all people know that. There are ups and downs - in both on-field performance AND the emotions - that are easy t...

I think we all can agree - it's MUCH easier to see what's going wrong than it is to notice what's going right. Honestly- that's our job as c...

We've all experienced those games when the team we KNOW they're capable of just didn't show up. The energy was off. They were more quiet tha...

There's no doubt about it: Culture is the key to a great season. Even if performance isn't quite there, a strong culture makes it worthwhile...

If you're listening to this episode, you've likely listened to Alicia's past seasons and learned the same thing I have: strong relationships...

The ultimate goal for coaches like us... The coaches who care most about developing the person THROUGH the sport of softball... Is getting o...

It's that time of year for spring softball! Since us covering Alicia's season has gotten so much great feedback, we've decided to follow my...

Have you even wondered why your girls are so hard on themselves? Why can't they let things go, even when you're doing everything to convince...

Most coaches WANT to develop strong young women, but not all of them actually know HOW to build those people skills into their training plan...

We get into coaching because we want to help. But you don't get to stay there unless athletes CHOOSE to play for you year in and year out. T...

We're in the middle of an amazing era of sport where performers are starting to tap into the power of their minds and COACHES get to be a pa...

I don't brag often, but I think we're going to win BEST GIFT this season. Because today we're joined by one of the most influential coaches...

We're definitely coaching a different breed of athlete these days - but that shouldn't come as a surprise. Every generation has their own ve...

Most of our girls could use an extra dose of confidence. Some seem do be on empty. Which means we as coaches have the amazing opportunity to...

You don't know what you don't know. Which is why coaches who reach the elite levels KEEP seeking out opportunities to learn & grow. And that...

It's not magic. But it sure does feel like it when everything clicks and your girls play FEARLESSLY. If you've followed this podcast for a w...

You know the line (and if you don't, you're on the bench until you watch A League of Their Own!). But as funny as that scene was, we do NOT...

Every coach goes into a season with a vision of what they want this team to do this year. Now imagine if your girls could buy into that visi...

Have you ever had every intention of pushing something off for just a little bit... and then a million things happened and before long it se...

Have you ever watched the World Series (college softball of course) and thought, “That player is super-human” Like there’s no way the rest o...

Was this the last weekend Alicia had with her team? Or did they pull it out and make it to the next round of playoffs??? Listen in to today'...

But wait, there's more! Listen in for some tips on connecting with your athletes & one of the most popular drills Alicia has shared to date!

Part 2/3 here! Find out if that Figure-It-Out moment actually worked.

It's been a hot minute, but we're back & have a treat in store for you! Listen in to today's episode (and then two more!) as we get caught u...

In honor of our fast-approaching Difference-Makers Bootcamp, we wanted to re-share this GEM of an episode with Sue Enquist. Listen in, get i...

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Alicia's been at this for a while, so you'd think she's experienced it all by now. Not the case! This season brings new challenges: Covid pr...