What does it really take to become the best version of yourself as an athlete? In this episode of The Coach & Counselor, former MLB outfielder and Colorado Rockies first-round draft pick Choo Freeman shares the lessons that shaped his journey from a multi-sport high school standout to the Major Leagues and now influence theContinue reading “Becoming the Athlete You’re Meant to Be”
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From National Champion to Building the Future of Softball | Kevin Blaskowski
What comes after winning a national championship?For Kevin Blaskowski, it meant helping shape the future of softball.After more than 800 collegiate victories, an NCAA Division II National Championship, and decades of building championship programs, Kevin now focuses on developing the next generation of athletes through American Freedom and Coach B Softball Academy.In this episode ofContinue reading “From National Champion to Building the Future of Softball | Kevin Blaskowski”
Raising Competitors, Not Just Athletes
Sports are about more than wins, losses, and championships; they’re one of the greatest classrooms for life.In this episode of The Coach & Counselor, Tony Gilio sits down with Russ Romano, founder of D1 Mindset Coach, former Division I pitcher, and certified mental performance coach, to discuss what it truly means to develop competitors, notContinue reading “Raising Competitors, Not Just Athletes”
Beyond the Jersey: What Truly Builds Great Athletes
In this episode of The Coach & Counselor Podcast, we sit down with Axie Estrada, author, mentor, coach, and founder of Legendary Built, for a powerful conversation about what truly builds great athletes beyond the game itself.With more than 14 years of coaching experience and over 300 athletes mentored, Axie shares her perspective on mindset,Continue reading “Beyond the Jersey: What Truly Builds Great Athletes”
Be the Voice That Builds Better Athletes | Why Confidence Isn’t Built by Accident- Ashlie Rowley
Ashlie Rowley, former University of Florida catcher and team captain, has spent more than 20 years developing athletes across every level of the game—from youth softball to collegiate competition and beyond.After her playing career, she went on to coach at the University of Tennessee, contributing to a Women’s College World Series run and earning recognitionContinue reading “Be the Voice That Builds Better Athletes | Why Confidence Isn’t Built by Accident- Ashlie Rowley”
The Secret Every Great Athlete Knows (But Nobody Talks About) Alexis Gilio
State champion. Record holder. Division I softball standout at BYU and Louisiana Tech. 💪 Alexis Gilio knows the pressure, the grind, and the growth that come with competing at the highest level — especially as a woman in sports. In this episode, she shares the secret every great athlete knows (but nobody talks about): mindsetContinue reading “The Secret Every Great Athlete Knows (But Nobody Talks About) Alexis Gilio”
Beyond the Field: Coaching, Mindset, and the Softball Grind with Krystal Anthony
Former Division I player Krystal Anthony brings a powerful mix of coaching insight, recruiting knowledge, and real talk about the mental side of the game. From guiding travel teams to mentoring the next generation of athletes, Krystal shares lessons on leadership, mindset, and keeping softball’s true spirit alive. Whether you’re a coach, parent, or playerContinue reading “Beyond the Field: Coaching, Mindset, and the Softball Grind with Krystal Anthony”
The Love of the Game- Ava Kuszak
This week on the Coach & Counselor podcast, we sit down with Ava Kuszak, a multi-sport athlete best known for her impact on the diamond as a Division I softball player at the University of Nebraska. Ava shares her journey through softball and soccer, how she’s embraced the mental side of the game, and whyContinue reading “The Love of the Game- Ava Kuszak”
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