When The Cleats Come Off

Ashley Burkhardt
When The Cleats Come Off

Hey! I’m Ashley Burkhardt, a Midwest girl who lived out her dream of becoming a D1 softball player and, later, a professional athlete. SO MANY parents ask me how my parents were able to raise THREE daughters to become D1 athletes, and I truly believe it wasn’t a coincidence. I’m ready to share with you a little bit of how WE did it (from the car-ride home conversations to traveling 4 hours a week to lessons!) and give you some tips and tricks to help your daughter reach her dreams. I’m eager to also share with you interviews with some of the BEST softball influencers, parents and coaches to see how THEY did it...because, just like you, I’m eager to learn how to become the best version of myself, and learning from other people’s journeys is how we can make that happen. Buckle up! This is going to be a FUN ride!

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    3 ways to increase your competitive edge in 2025

    Increasing your competitiveness isn’t complicated, but most aren’t willing to do the little things to get there. If you go all-in on even just one of these three mentalities in 2025, I can basically guarantee this will be your best, most competitive year yet on and off the diamond!  Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts (200th giveaway rules below!) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274  Join our When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/  “Toughness: Developing true strength on and off the court” by Jay Bilas” - https://a.co/d/0cx1pDO  Goal and Motivational Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 3 - Having a goal is the key to everything - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0304c950-9325-4ff6-aef3-fe6083af207b/ Ep. 52 - Season 1 FINALE!: Living The Olympic Dream - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d71acb7a-06cf-4459-b74f-3f4ce84a463f/  Ep. 89 - Leadership, influence and how to “keep chopping wood” - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/af28444c-edd9-402a-913f-f5aa22af9ec9/  Ep. 125 - Dr. Dot Richardson: How to lead with love and make your dreams become a reality - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/496136e9-6683-4757-8b27-4408469c22b3/  Ep. 193 - Your goals should have you OBSESSED - here’s why! - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/288a65d6-1ae5-4387-959a-eb660bbdb63a/  Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social! Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/  YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining  200th Episode Giveaway Rules: Subscribe to When the Cleats Come Off wherever...

    32 min
  2. 09/11/2024

    If at first you don’t succeed… (FINAL episode of Season 4!)

    There have been countless times in my career where I wanted to throw in the towel, give up when it got tough because I was embarrassed by how I looked when I first tried something. We’ve all been there…BUT we don’t have to STAY there! Today I’m sharing a few of those moments I’m most proud of not giving up on, because the person who came out on the other side is pretty dang happy she stuck with it. As we wrap up Season 4 with this episode, I just want to extend a thank you to those who have been on this wild ride with us. 4 years in and 40 more to go ;)  Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274  Join our When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenthecleatscomeoff/  Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social! Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/  YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining  Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off: Ep 173 - “You can let adversity define you or shape you (you choose!) - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/aa47a5ed-f285-40f1-a3d2-8bb859796e6d/  Ep. 171 - “A little Encouragement before tryouts - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c87c8baa-519f-4c1e-8a84-fff882bec5d8/  Ep. 145 - “My recruiting story” - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/eee840ec-c41e-4652-956e-5e0b30a64e9d/  Ep. 80 - “The time I hated softball” - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/fffdc874-5162-423d-98ef-c2e8bcf33f90/

    37 min
  3. 09/04/2024

    Anna Laible: From softball player to sports journalist at the Olympics

    There aren’t a whole lot of female sports broadcasters out there, but sophomore at UNC Chapel Hill, Anna Laible, is in pursuit of changing the game. Learn her persistent and gritty approach to making her dreams become a reality by starting as a writer for Sports Illustrated Kids, hosting The National Dog Show - Junior and recently being invited to covering the most recent Olympics in Paris! Follow Anna on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anna_laible?igsh=c3ptcWtrNHQ0cW1p  Follow her Speak Up Sports Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-up-sports/id1555180774  Read Anna’s top 5 articles from Paris 2024: ‘Representing the Wildcats is always special’: Steph Curry on Davidson at the Olympics - https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/olympics/article290690554.html Someone Biles cements “GOAT” label with another gold - https://www.wralsportsfan.com/simone-biles-cements-g-o-a-t-label-with-another-gold/21555165/ A’ja Wilson shouts out home state of SC after Team USA’s quarterfinal win in Olympics - https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/university-of-south-carolina/usc-womens-basketball/article290862389.html From Elon to the Olympics: Former college basketball player on NBC broadcast crew in Paris - https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/olympics/article290507574.html Team USA track star Kendall Ellis is back and better than ever for second Olympics - https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/article290650039.html  Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social! Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/  YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining  Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off: Amanda Scarborough: The life of a softball analyst - a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000648178950" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    49 min
  4. 08/28/2024

    Parents - 3 things your daughter needs from you

    This snippet from a parent session I led at Amanda Schaefer’s Fearless Warrior Retreat breaks down a few key elements to consider to help grow the bond between you and your athlete and help her reach her goals without feeling like you’re overstepping! Join the Virtual Hitting Academy - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0  Leave a review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274 Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social media! Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/  YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining  Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off: Gaining a “mental edge” as a hitter - Recording from the “Fearless Warrior Podcast” with mental performance coach, Amanda Schaefer - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c3332097-04b1-46ae-9194-55ee630f10b5/   [Re-Release] Delaney Spaulding: From ACL tear to Olympic Silver Medalist - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000664569798 Sue Enquist: 3 timeless truths parents can use to help your athlete find success - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274?i=1000591469372

    22 min
  5. 07/31/2024

    Your goals should have you OBSESSED - here’s why!

    When you become obsessed with becoming the best version of you as an athlete, you may be surprised with what you can achieve. Here’s a clip from my speech at the Fearless Warrior Retreat in Omaha, Nebraska about how to choose the right goal for you, make sure you focus on the process and also why having good role models to look up to can help you stay inspired and driven in your pursuit of it! Learn more about the Fearless Warrior Program - https://www.fearlesswarriorprogram.com/  Follow and share with me your favorite parts on social media! Website - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/  YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmey7_LOSN8tSia6gcWqtIzTTyTDpOodr  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4  Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining  Similar Episodes of When the Cleats Come Off: Caitlin Lowe: A sit down with my ROLE MODEL - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f2a2bbc8-1ece-424d-b839-96d1b142ba7d/ Gaining a “mental edge” as a hitter - Recording from the “Fearless Warrior Podcast” with mental performance coach, Amanda Schaefer - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c3332097-04b1-46ae-9194-55ee630f10b5/   Dot Richardson: How to lead with love and make your dreams become a reality - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/496136e9-6683-4757-8b27-4408469c22b3/  Aubree Munro-Watson: Softball is BACK in the Olympics in 2028…but in OKC? - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9f4aaae9-47d4-4e4d-ac31-57eaf1a223de/

    24 min
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Hey! I’m Ashley Burkhardt, a Midwest girl who lived out her dream of becoming a D1 softball player and, later, a professional athlete. SO MANY parents ask me how my parents were able to raise THREE daughters to become D1 athletes, and I truly believe it wasn’t a coincidence. I’m ready to share with you a little bit of how WE did it (from the car-ride home conversations to traveling 4 hours a week to lessons!) and give you some tips and tricks to help your daughter reach her dreams. I’m eager to also share with you interviews with some of the BEST softball influencers, parents and coaches to see how THEY did it...because, just like you, I’m eager to learn how to become the best version of myself, and learning from other people’s journeys is how we can make that happen. Buckle up! This is going to be a FUN ride!

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