Oct 13, 20261h 7m
“If you want to get something done, ask the busiest person you know.” Former UCLA catcher turned entrepreneur, and founder of Jen Schro Catching, Jen Schroeder joins us to talk about finding your voice, leading with...
About this Podcast:
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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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.
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Recent episodes include "Jen Schroeder: More Than a Catcher - Finding Your Voice & Owning Your Role" (13 October 2026, 67 minutes), "Your Goals Don’t Care If You’re Motivated" (30 September 2026, 40 minutes), and "“Born Ready”: The No’s, Heartbreak & Faith Behind Aubree Munro Watson’s Olympic Journey" (16 September 2026, 54 minutes).
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When The Cleats Come Off publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 53 minutes.
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Episode #255
Your Goals Don’t Care If You’re Motivated
Sep 30, 202640 minEverybody has goals—but a goal is really just a dream with work boots on. In this slightly unhinged car-ride-home episode, Ashley gets real about the gap between SAYING you want something and actually doing the boring...
- Sep 16, 202654 min
Olympian and two-time National Champion Aubree Munro Watson returns to the podcast to talk about her new book, Born Ready: Making the Most of the Moments That Mark Our Lives . Aubree shares the “Born Ready moments” that...
- Sep 2, 20261h 10m
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...
- Aug 19, 20261h 15m
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...
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- Aug 5, 202637 min
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...
- Jul 22, 20261h 9m
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...
- Jul 8, 202659 minS0
<p>Pro softball player and Alabama standout Kali Heivilin joins the show for an honest conversation about the journey it took to finally play her freest, most confident softball during her senior season at Alabama...
- Jul 8, 202659 min
Pro softball player and Alabama standout Kali Heivilin joins the show for an honest conversation about the journey it took to finally play her freest, most confident softball during her senior season at Alabama, where...
Episode #248
From College Baseball to Softball's Biggest Fan: Agent P's Mission to Impact the Next Generation
Jun 24, 202653 minS0<p>love of the game started as a collegiate baseball player at Eastern Connecticut. In this episode, we talk hitting, coaching, player development, and the passion that drives him to help young baseball and softball...
Episode #248
From College Baseball to Softball's Biggest Fan: Agent P's Mission to Impact the Next Generation
Jun 24, 202653 minlove of the game started as a collegiate baseball player at Eastern Connecticut. In this episode, we talk hitting, coaching, player development, and the passion that drives him to help young baseball and softball...
- Jun 10, 20261h 7mS0
<p>What does it take to become one of the most consistent hitters in college softball history?</p><p>All-American Rachel Becker shares the mindset, preparation, and daily habits that helped her become a record setting...
- May 27, 202651 minS0
<p>Join me for a jam-packed episode to get you ready and excited for what’s to come in the 2026 WCWS as I give an extensive breakdown each team, some fun stories behind them and, most importantly, how to not just be a...
- May 13, 202640 minS0
<p>This week on When the Cleats Come Off, UCLA star Jordan Woolery joins the show to talk about what’s fueled her dominance at the plate, how she’s learned to play with freedom and joy, and the mindset behind one of the...
Episode #244
THE BEST OF SEASON 5
Dec 17, 20251h 4mS0<p>Season 5 gave us 18 guests and a whole lot of “wait…that’s really good” moments. So for this finale, I’m bringing those highlights back — the motivation, the coaching nuggets, the practice ideas — all the stuff...
Episode #243
Training Tools My Hitters Love—and Why They Work
Nov 19, 202524 minS0<p>Let’s talk practical hitting tools: what’s working, why it’s working, and how you can use these concepts to help hitters find better timing, barrel feel, and confidence—without getting lost in mechanics.</p><p>Direct...
- Nov 12, 202553 minS0
<p>In this episode, Ashley sits down with mental skills coach, Amanda Shaefer, to explore three science-backed tools that can transform your mental game: body mirroring, gratitude, and visualization.</p><p>You’ll learn...
Episode #241
Let’s recap World Series Game 7…shall we?!
Nov 5, 202532 minS0<p>This MLB post season was the ABSOLUTE epitome of insane! Let’s recap the highlights of the wildest Game 7 probably EVER from team culture, CLUTCH defense and big hits and, most importantly, selflessness beyond...
- Oct 29, 202558 minS0
<p>In this episode with popular guest of the show, Chris Vasami, we touch on Shohei Ohtani’s breakout game 3 of the 2025 World Series, and we go into all things player and human development, from how to get the most out...
Episode #239
You become who you’re surrounded by
Oct 22, 202526 minS0<p>You know that teammate who just makes you a better person and competitor JUST by being around them? 2x National Champ at the University of Florida (and my pro teammate) Lauren Haeger was that for me. Learn how she...
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