In this episode of the Fearless Warrior Podcast, I sit down with Janet McCormick, a Mental Performance Coach, to explore what truly separates good athletes from great ones. We dive into the hidden mental barriers athletes face, why “working harder” isn’t always the answer, and how coaches and players can better communicate, lead, and grow together.

Episode Highlights:

• The unseen mental side of athletic performance
• A different way to think about leadership on teams
• What sustains team culture
• Simple shifts that can change how athletes compete

Connect with Janet:

IG: @mindovertalent

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• Book a One on One Session for your Athlete
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We are diving into the archives today and going back to 2020 with Jenna (Lilley) Weisberg, a retired professional softball player. She is an alum for the University of Oregon and Team USA. Jenna opens up about the mindset required to compete at the elite level, and shares her honest insights about overcoming adversity.

Episode Highlights:

• Day in the life of a D1 softball player
• Importance of teammates and team culture
• Overcoming injuries and mental health struggles
• Practical recruiting advice for young athletes
• How writing down your goals can impact long-term success
• The importance of playing with passion and energy

Connect with Jenna:

IG: @jennakate00

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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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On this week's episode of the Fearless Warrior Podcast, I interview Kim Zuroff, a seasoned executive coach and keynote speaker, who helps high-level professionals cut through the chaos, gain clarity, and lead with confidence. We explore how to build sustainable high performance through clarity, one keystone habit, and consistent action, without burning out.

Episode Highlights:

• Defining a clear vision to avoid the wrong ladder
• Consistency over intensity as a winning strategy
• Boundaries with technology as performance tools
• Mindfulness practices for presence and focus
• Playing the long game and enjoying the process

Connect with Kim:

LinkedIn: Kim Zuroff

IG: @kimzuroff

More ways to work with Fearless Warrior

• 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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Today, Coach Kara sat down with a Fearless Warrior Mom to give us the inside scoop on the Fearless Warrior Team Curriculum. She shared how her daughter’s softball team turns mental skills into a real competitive edge.

Episode Highlights:

• How plug-and-play lessons fit busy coaches and engaged parents
• Building a common language for resets and routines
• Turning vulnerability into trust and steady energy
• Repeating the curriculum yearly to refresh culture

Want to learn more about the team curriculum? Send us a DM or an email to hello@fearlessfastpitch.com.

More ways to work with Fearless Warrior

• 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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In today's episode, Coach Kara and our Warriors talk with OU’s Riley Zache. She shares practical routines, recruiting lessons, and advice to younger athletes who want to own their path.

Episode Highlights:

• Living with bilateral hearing loss and adapting to hearing aids
• Shifting mindset freshman year
• Staying ready off the bench and owning preparation
• Identity beyond softball through faith and hobbies
• Blue Collar Mentality learned from Patty Gasso
• Why OU felt like home

Connect with Riley:

IG: @zacheriley

More ways to work with Fearless Warrior

• 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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The 2026 Winter Olympics are a perfect opportunity to watch the world's best athletes compete both physically and mentally.

The Games will take place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, bringing together thousands of athletes from around the globe competing in snow and ice sports such as skiing, figure skating, hockey, snowboarding, bobsled, and more.

Coach Kara, Sarah, and Amara take over this week's podcast to break down the importance of watching mental skills in action. Many of the same mental skills discussed in today’s episode are actively coached inside the Fearless Warrior Program.

If you want to help your athlete build confidence, stay composed under pressure, and compete fearlessly, this episode is your masterclass in Olympic-level mindset.

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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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In today's episode, I am going to give you 3 POWERFUL things you can do tonight that will set you up for success whenever your tryouts are:

1. How to not let your identity be defined by your sport.
2. How to journal so you feel prepared and confident in your skills.
3. How to productively evaluate your performance.

Ready to take your mental prep to the next level so you can have your best season ever? That's all possible inside Fearless Warriors! Our newly formatted resource to have a Mental Performance Coach in your corner. Real skills, live reps, coaching sessions, and more!

More ways to work with Fearless Warrior

• 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, Coach AB and our Warriors sit down with professional softball player Payton Gottshall to unpack the mental work behind elite softball. From SEC doubt to year-round pro play in the U.S. and Mexico, she shares routines, recruiting advice, and the mindset shift that turned pressure into power.

Episode Highlights:

• Journaling for clarity and next-day resets
• Vocal self-talk and mid-inning communication
• Pitcher routines, breath, and between-pitch resets
• Travel recovery, sleep planning, and hobbies
• Transfer choice, culture fit, and finishing strong


Connect with Payton:

IG: @p.gott

More ways to work with Fearless Warrior

• 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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