
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 ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 254 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Nebraska Head Coach Rhonda Revelle joins When the Cleats Come Off for one of our deepest conversations on leadership yet. We talk about what it means to view leadership as service and what it looks like leading with love at the forefront, the staff a... more
Former Notre Dame Softball Strength & Conditioning Coach Colleen Fozkos joins me to talk about what it REALLY takes to build stronger, faster, more athletic softball players. We dive into why young athletes should learn how to move and train properly... more
This week on When the Cleats Come Off, I'm joined by two of the most respected leaders in college softball—Michigan Head Coach Bonnie Tholl and legendary Hall of Fame coach Carol Hutchins. Recorded live at Amanda Schaefer's Fearless Warrior Mental Ed... more
I’d argue no one was meant to be a coach more than Duke Baxter and this interview is about to tell you exactly why. He not only helps athletes make it to their individual “next levels” but he knows how to coach the PERSON behind the athlete, which ge... more
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Always stoked when I see a new episode has dropped. As the Dad of a HS player that also plays club Ball, as well as being an assistant coach for her team, I find so many Golden Nuggets within each episode. Always a variety of topics and information. Many Mahaloz and please keep them coming by. 🤙🏼
She goes through things in detail and it has helped me be an overall better player.🥎🏆🥇
Ashley is very knowledgeable about the sport and what it takes to be successful at the highest levels. She also brings an unmistakeable Passion, Positivity and Love for the game. Best Softball Podcast Ever!!!
Ashley’s podcasts are an amazing resource for parents and players. I’ve shared several links with parents on my daughter’s 10U team. I offered to create a training resource for my husband (head coach) with resources, drills to do outside of practice, etc. and it includes several links to When the Cleats Come Off. So many of the episodes are accessible to younger players thanks to her experience coaching youth softball players. Love!!!
Ashley’s love and enthusiasm for the game and youth athletes shines through in every single episode!!! So much wisdom, experience and knowledge being passed down to aspiring softball players (and parents) ! My daughter and I have been listening for years (on the long car rides to and from softball games/practices) and I believe this podcast has helped her grow the mental side of her game along with expanding her love and appreciation for the sport she dedicates so much of her time to! Thank you... more
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- The show centers on softball culture, development, and mindset, featuring conversations with elite players, coaches, and influential parents. Episodes frequently explore leadership, program culture, coaching pedagogy, mental skills, injury recovery, and practical training tips for players at youth through college levels. Guests include top athletes, renowned coaches, and parents who share inside perspectives on training routines, recruitment, and sustaining peak performance over time. A standout thread is translating high-level experience into actionable guidance for players, parents, and coaches to apply in everyday practice and competition.
- A notable hallmark is the host's emphasis on authentic, experience-driven insights from both on... more
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Recent guests on When The Cleats Come Off include:
1. Colleen Fozkos
2. Bonnie Tholl
3. Carol Hutchins
4. Duke Baxter
5. Kali Heivelin
6. Rachel Becker
7. Jordan Woolery
8. Meg Rem
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