009 // Trainings, Transitions & Grind Time

012 // Dr. Chrissy Semler: Mental Performance Training

(VIDEO EPISODE on YT) Heather and GibGab welcome Dr. Chrissy Semler, licensed therapist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant, to the 88 Stitches Podcast to discuss the mental game! This episode is a must listen for athletes, parents and coaches of all ages and levels!! Dr. Semler traveled all the way from Massachusetts to 88 (on Long Island, NY) to host numerous mental performance workshops over a two-day period. While visiting, Heather and GibGab sat down with Chrissy to ~pull back the net~ on what athletes go through in today’s day and age. Chrissy’s expertise and personal anecdotes prove the importance of the athlete’s mentality, on and off the field. The three ladies address topics such as perfectionism, coaching styles, and trophy chasing. Dr. Semler also shares strategies to help athletes succeed under pressure and build more confidence in their sport. Her goal is to help train an athlete’s mind with the same intention and intensity that they train their bodies with.  Give a listen to our most thought provoking and insightful episode yet! Stay up-to-date on all things 88! Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/88stitchesfp/ ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/88stitchesfp/] TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@88stitchesfp⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@88stitchesfp] YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGD1F0VUPv17G-Fctj4mZyw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGD1F0VUPv17G-Fctj4mZyw]

011 // Madi Shaw: All About the QABs!

(VIDEO EPISODE) This week, GibGab reconnects with her Bentley University Graduate Assistant, Madi Shaw. This is their first time seeing each other since March 13th, 2020, aka the day the world ended (#ThanksCovid). So much time has flown by, but these two gal pals just couldn’t stop talking! This jammed pack episode is filled with all the deets to Madi’s softball story. After a short-lived cheerleading career (yep, we’ve all been there), Madi started playing baseball in her early ages. From there, she worked her way into travel softball, ultimately playing under Dave Lotti as a member of his famed Rhode Island Thunder Gold team. She went on to receive a full ride scholarship to play softball for Fordham University, where she was a breakout sensation! The power-lefty, utility player finished her D1 collegiate career within the top-three of all three triple slash categories: 2nd in both on-base percentage (.449) and slugging percentage (.646) and 3rd in career batting average (.342). She also finished 3rd all-time in career RBIs with 157, 4th in home runs with 39, and 7th in walks with 89. This episode includes a discussion about all her successes, and the memories she made along the way, including from Madi’s experiences at A10s and NCAA tournaments.  *QABS = Quality at bats  ~~~ I had so much fun filming this episode! It felt awesome to celebrate Madi’s softball story!! ~ gibgab <3 Stay up-to-date on all things 88! Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/88stitchesfp/ ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/88stitchesfp/] TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@88stitchesfp⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@88stitchesfp] YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGD1F0VUPv17G-Fctj4mZyw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGD1F0VUPv17G-Fctj4mZyw]

010 // Amanda Considine: Student Athlete or N.A.R.P.?

(VIDEO EPISODE, View on YouTube) Sharing unique softball stories sits at the core of 88’s podcast, and this week’s episode does just that. GibGab sits down with her past teammate and good friend, Amanda Considine, sharing how they met nearly 10 years ago, all thanks to travel softball!!  Amanda was a highly competitive and very talented softball player, whose playing career ended when she graduated high school. She reflects on her recruiting days, and reveals why she didn’t advanced playing at the collegiate level. Once in college, Amanda learned how to navigate new environments, new friendships and new adventures in order to discover who ‘Amanda’ was outside the diamond. Did she make the right decision? Could her college experience been better if she chose to play? Listen in to find out :) *N.A.R.P. = Non-athletic regular person Stay up-to-date on all things 88! Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/88stitchesfp/ ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/88stitchesfp/] TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@88stitchesfp⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@88stitchesfp] YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGD1F0VUPv17G-Fctj4mZyw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGD1F0VUPv17G-Fctj4mZyw]

009 // Trainings, Transitions & Grind Time

(VIDEO EPISODE, View on YouTube) As winter training wraps up, Stitchballers’ school ball season will be here sooner than they know it! Heather and GibGab sit down and weigh in on this transition period in NY’s softball schedule. Their candid conversation explores multiple themes critical to a player’s development:  * Being dedicated and putting intention into your training sessions * Developing a voice with your instructors, coaches and teammates * Emphasizing the importance of taking time off (your body will thank you!!) * Building trust between you and your teammates * Being comfortable not being in the driver’s seat Give this episode a listen, especially if you’re a pitcher or catcher, as you begin school ball! Stay up-to-date on all things 88! Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/88stitchesfp/ ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/88stitchesfp/] TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@88stitchesfp⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@88stitchesfp] YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGD1F0VUPv17G-Fctj4mZyw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGD1F0VUPv17G-Fctj4mZyw]

008 // Krista King: Slapping Queen

(VIDEO EPISODE) This week, GibGab sits down with our speedster-slapper extraordinaire, Krista King!! Krista played at Adelphi University, where she was a member of two DII Women’s College World Series Teams. They discuss many pivotal moments in her softball career. From twice injuring her shoulder in high school and completing the PT that came with it, to learning what it meant to be a true teammate when she didn’t get the playing time she’d hoped. She also shares two major player development moments: learning how to become an elite slapper and transitioning from infielder to outfielder when she entered college. Listen in to hear her softball story and laugh along with them as they reminisce on old times.  Stay up-to-date on all things 88! Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/88stitchesfp/ ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/88stitchesfp/] TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@88stitchesfp⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@88stitchesfp] YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGD1F0VUPv17G-Fctj4mZyw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGD1F0VUPv17G-Fctj4mZyw]