The Playbook For Success

020: Jala Wright- See HER, Be HER but Never Stop Betting on Yourself

Welcome to The Playbook for Success Podcast where coaches, athletes, and teams unlock the tools already within them so that they win games, but dominate at the GAME OF LIFE! I am so excited to share this episode with you all this week. It is full of so much game, knowledge, and advice for both coaches and athletes alike. Pro Athlete and former Duke Softball Pitching, Jala Wright is a one of a kind human being who began her playing career at one institution before moving over to Duke where she and her team had the opportunity to compete on the biggest show in college softball. Jala has wisdom far beyond her years and in this episode provides advice for athletes entering new programs, advice for coaching who bring these athletes in, and so much more. For me, one of the best parts of this episode was our discussion on how Coach Young paved a way for her as an African American Athlete to be great and how now Jala aspires to do the same for the next generation of female athletes, particularly those of the black and brown community. Whatever you do, listen to this episode completely, share it with others, and then come back and take notes. The keys to a coaches and teams true success is all throughout this episode. Be sure to follow Jala as she and her Texas Smoke Softball Team are competing and then keep a close eye out as she will be joining the staff at Tennessee as a Graduate Assistant! Twitter/Instagram: @__jalaaa Texas Smoke: @thetexassmoke Duke Softball: @dukesoftball To learn more about the playbook, visit www.coachashleycarter.com To find Coach Ashley Carter on Social Media @coachacarter1 on all platforms

019: Coach Courtney Knight-Energy is Infectious

Welcome to The Playbook for Success Podcast where coaches, athletes, and teams unlock the tools already within them so that they win games, but dominate at the GAME OF LIFE! On this week's episode of the Playbook for Success Podcast, we had the opportunity to sit down and talk to first year Head Softball Coach and friend of mine, Coach Courney Knight. Coach Knight became the head coach of Agnes Scott College last summer and has already made a huge impact on the Division 3 program. If you know him, like I do, this doesnt come as a surprise to you because he genuinely loves the game! This entire episode was all about how to create an infection and energetic environment. He gave some great tips on how to engage those who want to be there and those athletes who sometimes dont. Its been a fun year to watch him shine and I am excited to see how the team continues to flourish under his leadership! This is an interview that you do not want to miss. After you listen to it, please share your key takeaways in the comments and share this episode with anyone who could use the insight found in this podcast. Be sure to also follow Coach Courtney Knight and his Agnes Scott Softball Program. You can find their handles below. Twitter/Instagram: coachknightscourt Claflin Softball: Agnesscottcollege To learn more about the playbook, visit www.coachashleycarter.com To find Coach Ashley Carter on Social Media @coachacarter1 on all platforms

018: Coach Ricky Holden- The Art of Coaching Female Athletes

Welcome to The Playbook for Success Podcast where coaches, athletes, and teams unlock the tools already within them so that they win games, but dominate at the GAME OF LIFE! On this week's episode of the Playbook for Success Podcast, we had the opportunity to sit down and talk to first year Head Softball Coach and friend of mine, Coach Ricky Holden. Coach Ricky was appointed head coach in December of this season and took his team on a major run in their conference tournament. Having entered mid-season and forced to build connection and require a tandard of excellence wasnt an easy thing to do, However, Coach Ricky pulled from his past experienced from the military, his experiences from studying other cultures around the world and his degree in mental health to make it all happen at a really high level and fast pace. This is an interview that you do not want to miss. After you listen to it, please share your key takeaways in the comments and share this episode with anyone who could use the insight found in this podcast. Be sure to also follow Coach Ricky and His Claflin Softball Program. You can find their handles below. Twitter/Instagram: Coach_Rickyh Claflin Softball: Claflin_Softball To learn more about the playbook, visit www.coachashleycarter.com To find Coach Ashley Carter on Social Media @coachacarter1 on all platforms

017: Brittanie Talley - Why be a Sheep When You Could Be a Lion

Welcome to The Playbook for Success Podcast where coaches, athletes, and teams unlock the tools already within them so that they win games, but dominate at the GAME OF LIFE! On this week's episode of the Playbook for Success Podcast, we had the opportunity to sit down and talk to current Head Softball Coach and my former college teammate, Coach Brittanie Talley. Coach Talley is the current leader at Midwestern State University in Texas. She has a decorated past and a wealth of knowledge and experience from both her playing and coaching career. Key Moments in the Interview: - There is nothing like coaching or playing at a community college. You can learn alot about yourself and your coaching capabilities while in that space. - Every level has its own loves and hards. Learning to embrace the hards and love the the loves will set you up for success in your coaching journey - Coaches willing to allow their athletes to evaluate them at the end of the year is a gold mine that can catapult your coaching career and success. - The best teams are going to be player led. - As athletes, it's helpful to seperate how coach communicates with you on the field vs. how they feel about you as a person. Take a listen and let me know in the comments what you think of this week's episode. Instagram: coach.t_sb Twitter/Intagram: CoachBTalley To learn more about the playbook, visit www.coachashleycarter.com To find Coach Ashley Carter on Social Media @coachacarter1 on all platforms

016 Kalei Christensen: Its Only Worth It If It's Worth It To You

Welcome to The Playbook for Success Podcast where coaches, athletes, and teams unlock the tools already within them so that they win games, but dominate at the GAME OF LIFE! On this week's episode of the Playbook for Success Podcast, we had the opportunity to sit down and talk to recent graduate Kalei Christensen and athlete at the University of North Texas. Kale as she is known to be called was a catcher and offensive leader for the mean green softball team. This episode is a great one for parents and athletes to listen to because Kale breaks down what it takes, what she wish she had when she got there, and how she plans to make an impact on the world in the next phase of her life. Key Moments in the Interview: - If you want something, determine if its worth it and make the decision to go all in on it. - 8th grade and 9th grade is a crucial time to make an all in commitment. Decide what you really want - College Sports is a Grind every single day and its worth it only if its worth it to you. - The Mental side of softball is not talked about enough and if she could do anything different from high school to college, it would be adding mental skills to her tool box. Take a listen and let me know in the comments what you think of this weeks episode. Instagram: kalechristensen Twitter/Intagram: meangreensb To learn more about the playbook, visit www.coachashleycarter.com To find Coach Ashley Carter on Social Media @coachacarter1 on all platforms To join her free coaches community on Twitter at https://twitter.com/i/communities/1760455822939943090