The Softball Shift
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The Softball Shift
Signed & Ready is the go-to podcast for college-bound athletes and their families navigating the recruiting process—and preparing to thrive once they get there. Hosted by Alicia Smith, head coach, recruiting mentor, and mental performance expert, this show pulls back the curtain on what really move...
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5 Fears That Can Keep Talented Athletes From Getting Recruited
Fear of failure. Pressure to be perfect. The weight of not letting anyone down.
College-bound athletes are under more pressure than ever — and m...
5 Fears That Can Keep Talented Athletes From Getting Recruited
Fear of failure. Pressure to be perfect. The weight of not letting anyone down.
College-bound athletes are under more pressure than ever — and m...
How to WIN Recruiting (Even When Coaches Suck at Responding)
You’ve emailed, posted, showed up, and stayed visible — but still, it’s crickets.
If your athlete is putting in the work and getting nothing but...
What Families Get Wrong About College Recruiting - with Jay Paterno
In this episode, we're joined by Jay Paterno — former D1 coach, author, and advocate for the future of college athletics. Son of coaching legend Joe P...
Why the Way We “Do” Recruiting Is All Wrong
Most families approach recruiting like they’re walking up to Lake Michigan with a busted rod, random bait, and zero idea what they’re trying to catch....
Recruitment Advice from Former D1 Athletes | Your Player Needs to Hear This!
What do former Division 1 players really want younger athletes to know?
In this episode, we’re passing the mic to the ones who’ve lived it — the...
The Investment No One Talks About — But Every Recruit Needs
We didn’t start this podcast to talk about recruiting.
We started it to talk about the real work — the leadership, mindset, and self-trust it ta...
How Well-Meaning Parents Sabotage Recruiting (Without Even Knowing It)
Most parents think they’re helping.
But too often, they’re creating pressure, confusion, and chaos — and it’s costing their daughter opportuniti...
Why She Chokes When Coaches Are Watching — and How to Fix It
They crush it in practice.
Light it up at local events.
But the moment a college coach pulls up to watch?
It’s like they forget how...
From Exposure to Offers (Pt.1) | Focus On This to Reduce Recruiting Stress
Thousands of softball players spend time, money, and energy trying to get seen — but exposure alone doesn’t get offers. In this episode, we break down...
From Exposure to Offers (Pt.2) | Why Resilience Matters More Than Stats
Here’s the truth: coaches don’t recruit highlight reels — they recruit how she carries herself when things get hard.
In this episode of Signed &...
Exposure to Offers (Pt. 3): The #1 Thing That Gets Her Recruited
Everyone talks about exposure. But if that were the secret, every player with a highlight reel would be signing letters of intent.
In Part 3 of...
Strategic From the Stands (Pt. 1) | How to Lead Her Better Through the Stress
Wondering what you can do to help her in this recruiting journey?
Worried you won't have the answers?
Stressed about her finding the right...
Strategic From the Stands (Pt. 2): Real Talk on What Actually Wins the Recruiting Game
The recruiting world can feel like total chaos — and too often, parents are left guessing:
Are we doing enough? Are we doing it right?
In...
Welcome to Signed & Ready: Where Confidence Meets College Recruiting
If you're a softball parent, coach or athlete navigating the college recruiting process, you're in the right place.
Welcome to Signed & Ready —...
Introducing the Clutch Mentality Bootcamp Podcast
Interested in attending the Clutch Mentality Bootcamp but have some questions? This (10 min) series can help you decide!
Ready to join? Head to...
Get Them Mentally Ready for the Day - Rewire App Introduction
Imagine being able to screen your girls before practice to get a true idea of what you're going to get out of them that day?
Instead of HOPING...
Get Your Team to Bring the ENERGY - w/ David Lindsay
Ever look at your team mid-practice (or mid GAME) and think... Are they ALIVE?
There are so many things that drain their energy, then before yo...
Case Study: Bootcamp alum & Professional HC Candace Fenton-Brockbader
In today's episode, we chat with Bootcamp OG Candace Fenton-Brockbader! You're going to find so many moments in this episode you can relate to. She is...
How Culture Kept Us In Coaching
Coaching is hard. You know what I mean. Not the on-field stuff.
It's the attitudes... The lack of competitiveness... The people talking smack a...
The Top 3 Culture Killers (And How to Deal with Them)
Culture can be complicated.
You have to get 12-20+ players on the same page, understanding what it takes to achieve the goals they want. As vit...
Advice from the TOP softball coaches
We coaches are contantly looking forward. What's next. Where is there room to improve. What can we do better as a coach? But sometimes the answers are...
Sometimes You Have to Loosen Your Grip- Mattawan Season Finale
As much as we as coaches want to control the situation and do everything in our power to help our girls succeed... T
here are some times when we...
When They Don't Seem to Give A [shhh] - Mattawan Part 2
Have you ever felt at a loss? Scratching your head... maybe even pulling-your-hair-out level... No clue what to do to get them to CARE?
You're...
Getting Them To Focus on the Positive - Mattawan's 2023 Season Part 1
We've said it before and we'll say it again: just telling them this game is a game of failure DOESN'T make them stop obsessing on their fails.
...
How to Feel Proud Even When You Lose - LC Finale
Coaching is NOT easy. You of all people know that.
There are ups and downs - in both on-field performance AND the emotions - that are easy to g...
Learning Lessons Every Day (Win or Fail) - LC Part 5
I think we all can agree - it's MUCH easier to see what's going wrong than it is to notice what's going right. Honestly- that's our job as coaches!
What to Do When the Energy Isn't There - LC part 4
We've all experienced those games when the team we KNOW they're capable of just didn't show up.
The energy was off.
They were more quiet...
Creating A Culture System w/ JP Nerbun
There's no doubt about it: Culture is the key to a great season. Even if performance isn't quite there, a strong culture makes it worthwhile.
P...
Stronger Relationships, Faster Adjustments - LaGrange 2023 Season Part 3
If you're listening to this episode, you've likely listened to Alicia's past seasons and learned the same thing I have: strong relationships are the s...
Getting Them to Believe in Themselves - LaGrange 2023 Season Part 2
The ultimate goal for coaches like us... The coaches who care most about developing the person THROUGH the sport of softball... Is getting our girls t...
Less is More - LaGrange College 2023 Season Wk 1
It's that time of year for spring softball!
Since us covering Alicia's season has gotten so much great feedback, we've decided to follow my team...
From Their Biggest Critic to Their Best Coach - Ray Santiago
Have you even wondered why your girls are so hard on themselves? Why can't they let things go, even when you're doing everything to convince them they...
Developing Confident Young Women - w/ Harvard HC Jenny Rohn
Most coaches WANT to develop strong young women, but not all of them actually know HOW to build those people skills into their training plans.
...
Being the Coach They'd Choose Again - w/ Jessica Bracamonte
We get into coaching because we want to help. But you don't get to stay there unless athletes CHOOSE to play for you year in and year out.
Ther...
Where to start with the mental game - w/ Lindsey Wilson
We're in the middle of an amazing era of sport where performers are starting to tap into the power of their minds and COACHES get to be a part of that...
Redefining Success - w/ Mike Candrea
I don't brag often, but I think we're going to win BEST GIFT this season.
Because today we're joined by one of the most influential coaches in...
What Today's Athlete Really Needs - w/ Lauren Ammon
We're definitely coaching a different breed of athlete these days - but that shouldn't come as a surprise.
Every generation has their own versi...
Our Role In Building Their Confidence - w/ Shay Haddow
Most of our girls could use an extra dose of confidence. Some seem do be on empty. Which means we as coaches have the amazing opportunity to build the...
How Elite Level Coaches Get There - w/ Roberto Arroyo
You don't know what you don't know. Which is why coaches who reach the elite levels KEEP seeking out opportunities to learn & grow.
And that's h...