Coaching the Mental Game of Softball

Welcome to **The Softball Shift: Coaching Softball from the Inside Out**—the go-to podcast for softball coaches dedicated to enhancing their team's mental game and fostering a winning team culture. Hosted by seasoned coaches Mel Rushing and Alicia Smith, who bring over 30 years of combined experience in sport psychology, leadership, and performance coaching, this podcast offers actionable strategies to develop mentally tough athletes and cohesive teams. Each episode dives into topics such as mental training techniques, building resilience, effective communication, and leadership development, providing you with the tools to elevate your coaching game and lead your team to success. Whether you're a seasoned coach or just starting out, **The Softball Shift** is the leader's guide for coaching the mental game of softball.

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Softball gal 6812

Love

I love this! Been helping me with softball since I was 12. Have seen some extreme changes in the way I practice and play. Thanks!!!
KJM777

Player to coach…

This podcast has prepared me for the huge responsibility of coaching young souls. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Amazing how Alicia hasn’t stopped coaching me since I was 13. God bless and thank you-
levle34

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I have played softball 🥎 since 8 and I have played tournament ball but I have learn teamwork through the experience
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I only play 10u but I learned more about being a good teammate then I have learned from any where outside of softball 🥎 I listen to this before bed and I have learned so much
SN1PERS_FEARLE55

So fun to listen and relate to 😆

As a varsity softball player I enjoy listening to this podcast!!! I have learned so much about what I can do to become a better part of the team, and do my best for my teammates!
isubball13

Actionable and Proven Strategies

I love how Alicia and Mel break down exactly what to do. This stuff isn’t rocket science but it can be really confusing. Their step by step strategies make it crystal clear.
Paige Tonz

The BEST mindset podcast for athletes!

I absolutely love The Mental Sweetspot! Alicia and Mel are some of the most genuine people and coaches I have ever met. They have a gift of constantly bringing in the most valuable guests on their podcast. We are so lucky to have women like Alicia and Mel to share experience, knowledge, and passion with us! Thank you both for showing up and bringing so much to this community!
Going Yard Podcast

Great Information!!

If you are coach looking to help your players take the next step no matter what age thus podcast is for you!! Keep Up The Great Work!!
Ikua

Simply Amazing

I’ve been struggling to get ready to coach my 9 yr olds park league softball team. I am truly nervous, but then this podcast put me at ease. Each conversation these coaches have, and the ideas they share on this media forum fits me perfect. Thank You so much for putting this podcast out. Many Blessing and keep um coming🤙🏾
Em101895

Best podcasts!!!

A lot of coaches don’t realize the true impact the mental side of the game has on players and the positivity and confidence it gives to a team. Alicia and Mel do such an outstanding job with interviewing different coaches and truly giving the best advice on the mental game.
Sftbllr

Great start to a day...

Mel and Alicia do a great job of keeping the podcast short, most are between 25-30 minutes, but PACKED with quality content. As a coach, and believer in the mental game, I love listening to a podcast on a run or on my way to work to get inspired for my day and my practice. They have a ton of knowledge and they SHARE it! THANK YOU MENTAL SWEET SPOT!!