We have a special treat for you today. I had the privilege of interviewing Coach Tim Walton, Florida Gators Head Softball Coach. We unpack how Florida Softball sustains excellence through fit-first recruiting, honest feedback, routines, and preparation that drives confidence.

Episode Highlights:

• Whole-person development
• Recruiting for culture fit and long-term relationships
• Confidence built from preparation, not praise
• Routines, resets, and portable processes
• Tell The Truth Tuesday and film with purpose

Connect with Coach Walton:

IG: @_timwalton

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• Learn about our proven Mental Skills Program, The Fearless Warrior Program
• Book a One on One Session for your Athlete
• Book a Mental Skills Workshop for your Team or Organization

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This week, we step outside of softball and head into the drag racing world. I sat down with Melanie Johnson, a professional drag racer, who shares how tiny adjustments, sharp focus, and trust in instinct turn five seconds of chaos into calm execution.

Episode Highlights:

• Pre-run routines that reduce noise
• Evidence-based self-talk and focus cues
• Visual strategies, focal points, and cockpit blinders
• Practice tree habits and reaction time limits
• Reframing fear of failure and NIL-era stress
• "Shrinking moments"

Connect with Melanie:

IG: @melaniejohnsonracing

Website: https://melaniejohnsonracing.com/

More ways to work with Fearless Fastpitch

• Learn about our proven Mental Skills Program, The Fearless Warrior Program
• Book a One on One Session for your Athlete
• Book a Mental Skills Workshop for your Team or Organization

Follow us on Social Media

• Facebook @fearlessfastpitchmentaltraining
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• X @CoachAB_
• YouTube @fearlessfastpitch5040

For today's episode, Dr. Nicole Woodard, founder of the Symptom Whisperer and physical therapist, and I explore how pain often acts as a protective signal and why many “orthopedic” problems start in the brain. She delves into the integration of science and somatics and offers practical advice for athletes and their families, stressing the importance of rest, proper training, and holistic care.

Episode Highlights:

• Brain-first rehab transforming re-injury risk
• Anchor points and athlete language for buy-in
• Sleep, travel, and nutrition as performance levers
• Fail fast with support and shared standards

Connect with Dr. Nicole:

IG: @symptomwhisperer

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-woodard-b11068196/

Website: https://www.symptomwhisperer.com/

More ways to work with Fearless Fastpitch

• Learn about our proven Mental Skills Program, The Fearless Warrior Program
• Book a One on One Session for your Athlete
• Book a Mental Skills Workshop for your Team or Organization

Follow us on Social Media

• Facebook @fearlessfastpitchmentaltraining
• Instagram @fearlessfastpitch
• X @CoachAB_
• YouTube @fearlessfastpitch5040