What Great Teams Say Out Loud
A practical guide to team conversations that build trust, with a coach conversation guide and player worksheet.
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OWN THE MOMENT!
Five mental-game tools for handling pressure, trusting preparation, and bringing confidence into the next big moment.
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Words of Winners
90 side-by-side language replacements to help coaches turn self-criticism into self-coaching and give the whole team a shared way to respond.
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Olympic gold medalist · Teamwork & mindset
Jessica Mendoza
An Olympic gold medalist and former Team USA outfielder, Jessica teaches players and coaches how to handle big moments and build stronger team connections.
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Hall of Fame coach · Competitive mindset
Marla Townsend
UAB’s founding softball head coach and a Hall of Fame inductee, Marla focuses on confidence, self-talk, resilience, and team leadership.
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