Cross-Functionality: Recent Episodes
Jim Tarabocchia
A podcast about coaching intersection, between baseball and softball, male and female, hosted by former college baseball and softball players. Each week, join host Jim Tarabocchia, and former Softball National Champion Cassie Reilly-Boccia discuss hot topics related to coaching, sports, baseball, softball, and getting the most out of athletes - both mentally and physically.
In this week's episode of Cross-Functionality, Jimis joined by strength and conditioning specialist Stephen Portee. Jim and Stephen discuss how strength and conditioning helps an athlete reach their fullpotential through speed and power movements, the right workout programs, and through the integration of new technology. Plus, the guys break down some misconceptions about speed, how much of a factor genetics play in an athlete reaching theirfull potential.
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Episode Notes:
1:00 – Incorporating speed and power movements in strength training
6:00 - Training for speed
8:00 – Using new technology in strength and conditioning for athletes
10:00 – Misconceptions about speed – genetics
16:00 – How speed is different from sport to sport
19:00 – Unlocking the potential of an athlete throughstrength and conditioning
22:00 – Setting up an athlete for future success
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SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY – empowering femaleathletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop intoleaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more information.
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In this week's episode of Cross-Functionality, Jimis joined by special guest Dr. Nick Serio. Nick received his doctorate in sport and performance psychology, and has helped countless high school, college, and pro pitchers reach their ceiling for success. In episode 66, Jim and Nickdiscuss the differences between coaching baseball and softball players, training student-athletes to gain the mental edge, and technology advancements in baseball and softball in recent years.
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Episode Notes:
1:00 – Intersecting coaching baseball and softball players
3:00 – Coaching approaches towards preserving health ofpitchers
7:00 – Current and future pitching trends
10:00 – Training an athlete mentally
14:00 – Going through a mental assessment with athletes
17:00 – The myth of cookie cutter programs
18:00 – Technology advancements in baseball and softball
22:00 – Nick’s advice for athletes in 2024
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Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama SoftballAlum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for moreinformation.
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In this week's episode of Cross-Functionality, Jimis joined by special guest Brett Poniros - Doctor of Rehabilitation and Chiropractic. Jim and Brett dive into causes of injuries, dealing with pain through physical activity, treating nagging pain, and why selecting the rightphysical therapist could plays the most vital role in injury-recovery and prevention.
TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE --- https://youtu.be/153By8CKBpo
Episode Notes:
2:00 – Dealing with pain through physical activity
4:00 – Physical red flags athletes shouldn’t ignore
6:00 – Treating nagging pain
10:00 – Recovery methods for nagging injuries
12:00 – Creating a well-rounded warm-up and mobility program
18:00 – Obstacles face when returning to their respectivesport
22:00 – Selecting the right Physical Therapist andChiropractor
26:00 – The why behind strength training
37:00 – Countering Rehabilitation misinformation
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Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama SoftballAlum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for moreinformation.
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Jim and Jake are back with a brand-new episode of The Lab - Epstein Hitting Podcast! On episode 149, the guys discuss hitters producing quality at-bats, how coaches can interpret quality at-bats, and the proper way for coaches to put players in position to succeed. Plus, Jake discusses how hitters can stay sharp in the off-season, the joy of creating offensive practice plans, and how players can approach preparing for the 2024 season.
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SHOW NOTES:
1:00 – Hitters staying sharp in the off-season
2:00 – Jake’s coaching methods
7:00 – Hitting mechanics Jake looks for in hitters whenrecruiting
12:00 – Creating offensive practice plans
18:00 – How Jake has utilized technology at the Division One level
25:00 – Hitters producing with quality at-bats
29:00 – Different meanings of a quality at-bat
32:00 – Why runs are equal to or greater than hits
36:00 – Putting players in position to be successful
38:00 – Studying for quality at-bats
40:00 – Getting ready for the 2024 season
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Why the Epstein Hitting System?: The Epstein Hitting system was created by 10-year Major League player,Mike Epstein. In addition to leading the 1972 World Series champion A’s in home runs, Mike played for arguably the greatest hitter of all-time, Ted Williams…Using what he learned from his career and from Ted Williams, Mikebuilt a system to identify and fix swing faults. Mike received the only letter of recommendation for hitting instruction Ted Williams ever gave out…After working closely with Mike to learn the craft of teaching hitting, Epstein Hitting is now led by Jake Epstein…Jake has perfected the use of video analysis to create a plan to maximize a player’s swing. In addition to slow-motion video analysis, Jake has built a library of drills that he uses to address the uniqueneeds of individual players. For more information, log on to www.epsteinhitting.com.
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Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama SoftballAlum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for moreinformation.
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Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama SoftballAlum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for moreinformation.
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In episode 53 of Cross-Functionality, Cassie and Jim break down how coaches can relay teachable moments to their athletes for better overall athletic development.
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Episode Notes:
2:00 - Teachable moments in an unstructured enviroment
4:00 – Clarifying moments
6:00 – Seeking alternatives
12:00 – Providing feedback
14:00 – Gaining the commitment from the athlete
19:00 – Different feedback for different athletes
20:00 – Challenges for coaches
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Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more information.
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In episode 52 of Cross-Functionality, Cassie and Jim discusskey elements on working with younger hitters in both Baseball and Softball. Everything from proper communication, utilizing different teaching methods for feedback, and understanding the dangers of over-teaching a younger student leading to bad habits.
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Episode Notes:
1:00 – Parents picking the right coach for their kids
3:00 – Recognizing a hitter’s natural movements from a youngage
10:00 – Kids getting a feel for their bodies at a young age
12:00 – Using the tee
14:00 – How coaches can utilize audio for feedback
16:00 – Kinesthetic power of feedback
18:00 – How coaches can learn the athlete’s learning style
20:00 – Coaches properly using video with younger hitters
23:00 – How to teach younger hitters
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Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes todevelop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more information.
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In episode 51 of Cross-Functionality, Cassie and Jim unravel the secrets behind bat and hand path. Jim and Cassie also explore the critical role of hand path in the swing. Learn how the movement of the hands through the hitting zone can dictate the trajectory of the ball, influence pitch selection, and improve overall contact consistency.
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Episode Notes:
1:00 – Differences between bat and hand path
3:00 – Utilizing technology for a proper bat and hand path
5:00 – Deep dive into bat and hand path
10:00 – Sequencing related to bat and hand path
12:00 – Is bat and hand path individualized?
14:00 – Ideal bat and hand path
18:00 – Bat speed relating to bat quickness and speed in a hitter
20:00 – Feel vs. real
25:00 – Important fact about bat and hand path
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Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more information.
In episode 50 of Cross-Functionality, Cassie and Jim explore the power of visualization and how athletes can translate visualization to on-field success.
TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE --- https://youtu.be/kuroe1L91o8
Episode Notes:
2:00 – Power of Visualization
3:00 – Guided and solo visualization for athletes
6:00 – First-person type of visualization
9:00 – Using visualization to block out previous failures
14:00 – Cassie’s use of visualization
17:00 – University of Alabama’s Visualization room
19:00 – Tactics for visualization
22:00 – Pre-Game visualization
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Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more information.
In episode of Cross-Functionality, Cassie and Jim discuss different ways around the LTAD model of coaching styles when adapting to athletes of all age groups. What is the LTAD model and why is this imperative to coaching different age groups? Plus, Jim and Cassie discuss the importance of plyometrics and understanding your strengths as an athlete.
TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE --- https://youtu.be/bla87SirNCg
Episode Notes:
2:00 – LTAD Model
8:00 – Setting an athletic foundation
13:00 – Cassie gaining an understanding of her athletic training
15:00 – Understanding your strengths as an athlete
18:00 – Applying plyometrics to your training
20:00 – Implementing sports-specific training
25:00 – When to progress the athlete to the next step in the LTAD Model
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Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more information.
In episode 48 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss how athletes from all sports can create opportunities for themselves and take advantage and turn those opportunities into success.
TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE --- https://youtu.be/2BzToATsgJc
Episode Notes:
1:00 – Softball expanding oversees
5:00 – Backgrounds of collegiate softball coaches
8:00 – Collegiate coaches taking different jobs
10:00 – Seeing opportunity as an athlete
12:00 – Cassie’s story of seeing opportunity her freshman year of college
24:00 – How to recognize opportunity
27:00 – Dealing with doubters
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Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more information.
In episode 47 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie uncover the secrets to achieving higher levels of success as athletes. Whether you're a seasoned sports enthusiast or just starting your athletic journey, this podcast will empower you to unleash the champion within and reach your full potential. Through their valuable insights and personal experiences, Cassie and Jim explore a variety of ways for athletes to achieve higher levels of success
TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE --- https://youtu.be/haIzBJSAa7g
Episode Notes:
1:00 – Pitfalls of comparison
8:00 – Maintaining self-confidence and motivation
10:00 – Importance of resilience and accountability
12:00 – Having self-discipline
19:00 – Cassie’s methods for eliminating distractions
25:00 – Athlete getting to the next level with inadequate tools
27:00 – Holding an accountable checklist
30:00 – How Cassie held herself accountable as an athlete
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Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more information.
In episode 46 of Cross-Functionality, Cassie and Jim delve deep into the world of sports and explore the inspiring stories of athletes who have taken responsibility for their actions both on and off the field. Jim and Cassie uncover the transformative power of accountability and how it shapes the lives of these remarkable individuals.
TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE --- https://youtu.be/RNU4pMbJRhQ
Episode Notes:
1:00 – Listener question
4:00 – Knee positioning in a hitting stance
7:00 – Athletes understanding how to take responsibility
10:00 – Smaller ways athletes can take ownership
13:00 – Do systems help athletes stay accountable?
17:00 – How athletes can take responsibility within one sport
19:00 – Younger athletes learning to take responsibility
22:00 – Taking responsibility as an athlete matures
27:00 – Finding the balance between taking ownership things out of our control
29:00 – Taking dietary responsibility
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Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more information.
In episode 45 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie break down how to properly think along with the pitcher in both baseball and softball to increase your chances for success at the plate in both baseball and softball!
TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE --- https://youtu.be/QVWyXU4wFIk
Episode Notes:
1:00 – College World Series discussion
4:00 – Thinking along with the pitcher
6:00 – Overthinking in the box
10:00 – Making in-game changes on the fly
13:00 – Preparing away from the field
20:00 – Cassie’s adjustments at the plate
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Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more information.
In episode 44 of Cross-Functionality, Cassie and Jim discuss how athletes can break bad habit loops they develop over time.
TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE --- https://youtu.be/VFAkrDFDF-Q
Episode Notes:
1:00 – Cassie’s grudge against the Florida Gators
5:00 – Cassie playing against the Gators in college
7:00 – College World Series discussion
13:00 – Henry Davis’ personality traits
16:00 – Athletes understanding how to break bad habit loops
18:00 – Examples of bad habit loops
23:00 – Bad habits compounding
24:00 – Fixing bad habits
27:00 – Do lack of systems contribute to bad habits forming?
30:00 – Examples of how to break bad habit loops
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Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more information.
It’s been said that hitting a baseball or softball is the hardest thing to do in all of sports. Over the years, there have been mechanical misconceptions about hitting developed through a variety of channels.
In episode 43 of Cross-Functionality, Cassie and Jim debunk past and current hitting misconceptions and describe how hitting has evolved with time and technology in both baseball and softball.
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Episode Notes:
1:00 – Importance of proper pitch selection
6:00 – Hitting misconceptions
8:00 – How misconceptions have been formed
12:00 – Most common hitting misconceptions
21:00 – Current-day hitting misconceptions
24:00 – Recycling old principals about hitting
26:00 – Is the term “hinge” a misconception?
29:00 – When to recalibrate the hitter
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Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more information.
In episode 42 of Cross-Functionality, Cassie and Jim shift gears and talk hitting! This week, Cassie and Jim discuss how hitters in baseball and softball can increase their success against a tough opponent on the mound.
TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE.
Episode Notes:
1:00 – The growth of collegiate softball
5:00 –The importance of an approach when facing a tough pitcher
7:00 – How approaches change game-to-game against tough pitchers
9:00 – Wearing a pitcher down
14:00 – How Cassie watches games current day
16:00 – Spotting up the ball
18:00 – Thinking along with the pitcher
20:00 – Should hitters make mechanical changes?
24:00 – Available resources for players
26:00 – How to have success against tough pitchers
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Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more information.
In episode 41 of Cross-Functionality, Cassie and Jim discuss how players can structure a proper hitting warm-up – both physically and mentally – to gain the physical and psychological advantage in game action.
TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE.
Episode Notes:
1:00 – Percentage of athletes that play at the next level
3:00 – Cassie’s student at the Major League level
6:00 – Structuring a hitting warm-up
9:00 – Interchangeable hitting warm-up plans
12:00 – Preparing before a game mentally
15:00 – Changes to a hitter’s warm-up
18:00 – Quality over quantity
24:00 – Hitting warm-ups for baseball and softball parents
27:00 – Proper blueprintfor a hitting warm-up
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Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more information.
This week’s episode of The Lab – Epstein Hitting Podcast, Jim and Jake break down key components for successful hitting coaches. Having to learn new technology, new methods, and new ways of communicating are integral parts in successfully coaching hitters, and the guys provide a blueprint on how to grow the inevitable changes of coaching hitters in the 20th century.
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SHOW NOTES:
2:00 – Listener question
14:00 – Requirements of a successful hitting coach
19:00 – Learning new technology
27:00 – Coaching style
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Why the Epstein Hitting System?: The Epstein Hitting system was created by 10-year Major League player, Mike Epstein. In addition to leading the 1972 World Series champion A’s in home runs, Mike played for arguably the greatest hitter of all-time, Ted Williams…Using what he learned from his career and from Ted Williams, Mike built a system to identify and fix swing faults. Mike received the only letter of recommendation for hitting instruction Ted Williams ever gave out…After working closely with Mike to learn the craft of teaching hitting, Epstein Hitting is now led by Jake Epstein…Jake has perfected the use of video analysis to create a plan to maximize a player’s swing. In addition to slow-motion video analysis, Jake has built a library of drills that he uses to address the unique needs of individual players. For more information, log on to www.epsteinhitting.com.
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In episode 40 of Cross-Functionality, Cassie and Jim enter into the dynamic world of sports leadership, focusing on the essential tactics required to lead a team to victory in a competitive environment. Jim and Cassie explore the critical aspects of sports leadership, including communication, motivation, and decision-making, highlighting their direct impact on team performance.
TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALL STRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE.
Episode Notes:
3:00 – Avoiding creating “practice players” as a coach
6:00 – Leadership and culture
8:00 – Key points related to culture and leadership
10:00 – Cassie’s process to becoming a leader in college
17:00 – How Cassie learned to become a leader
20:00 – Types of leadership tactics
23:00 – Traits of different kind of leaders
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Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more information.
In episode 39 of Cross-Functionality: Cassie and Jim delve deep into the minds of athletes and explore a topic often overlooked: the fear of success. Jim and Cassie uncover the hidden struggles and psychological barriers faced by athletes as they navigate the treacherous path towards greatness through their fear, anxiety, and self-doubt in even the most accomplished athletes.
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Episode Notes:
1:00 – Athletes fear of success
3:00 – Requirements of successful hitting coaches
5:00 – Keeping up with new coaching technology
9:00 – Fear of success examined
11:00 – Lack of consistency
17:00 – Fear of embarrassment
19:00 – Imposter syndrome
20:00 – Athletes overcoming fear of success
24:00 – Coaching different personality types
26:00 – Athletes’ self-Sabatage
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Softball Strength Academy – empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama Softball Alum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes to develop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for more information.
In episode 39 of Cross-Functionality: Cassie and Jim delvedeep into the minds of athletes and explore a topic often overlooked: the fearof success. Jim and Cassie uncover the hidden struggles and psychologicalbarriers faced by athletes as they navigate the treacherous path towardsgreatness through their fear, anxiety, and self-doubt in even the mostaccomplished athletes.
TO WATCH THE FULL VERSION OF THE SHOW, VISIT THE SOFTBALLSTRENGTH ACADEMY YOUTUBE PAGE.
Episode Notes:
1:00 – Athletes fear of success
3:00 – Requirements of successful hitting coaches
5:00 – Keeping up with new coaching technology
9:00 – Fear of success examined
11:00 – Lack of consistency
17:00 – Fear of embarrassment
19:00 – Imposter syndrome
20:00 – Athletes overcoming fear of success
24:00 – Coaching different personality types
26:00 – Athletes’ self-Sabatage
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Softball Strength Academy– empowering female athletes to lead and grow in sport…Led by Alabama SoftballAlum Cassie Reilly-Boccia, Softball Strength Academy teaches young athletes todevelop into leaders and performers. Visit Softballstrengthacademy.com for moreinformation.
In episode 38 of Cross-Functionality, Cassie and Jim explore the competitive drive-in athletes and how to harness that energy into something positive and use as fuel on the athletic field. Top of Form
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Episode Notes:
1:00 – Listener question
10:00 – Requirements for a successful hitting coach
12:00 – Internal competitiveness
15:00 – Implementing competitive moments
20:00 – Setting a competitive environment
22:00 – “MTAQ”
26:00 – Lessons about competitiveness
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In episode 37 of Cross-Functionality, Cassie and Jim delve into the fascinating world of an athlete's energy management system. Cassie and Jim explorethe different types of energy systems that athletes use during exercise and how they can optimize their use for peak performance.
Whether you are a competitive athlete or simply someone who enjoys staying active, this episode is sure to offer valuable insights into the fascinating world of an athlete's energy management system.
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Episode Notes:
3:00 – NCAA Baseball and Softball recruiting
9:00 – Importance of Athletes’ hydration and sleep
14:00 – Times of day to lift
20:00 – Time management and energy management
27:00 – Athletes being properly prepared
33:00 – Athletes energy management system
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In episode 36 of Cross-Functionality, Cassie and Jim explore the importance of dedication for athletes and how it can help them achieve their goals. Athletes face numerous challenges, from tough competitors to grueling training regimens. But one of the most critical factors that separates successful athletes from the rest is dedication. Without dedication, it's nearly impossible to achieve greatness in any sport.
To understand this type of importance, Jim and Cassie talk about the power of habit, and list examples of the right habits for athletes. Plus, Cassie shares a story of her own sacrifice from her time at the University of Alabama as well as an example of being a great teammate and knowing your role.
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Episode Notes:
2:00 – The power of habit
6:00 – Appropriate books to read that helps develop habits
12:00 – Examples of proper habits for athletes
16:00 – Tools for consistency
19:00 – Athletes needing to sacrifice
29:00 – Understanding your role
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In episode 35 of Cross-Functionality, Cassie and Jim explore why goal-setting is so important for athletes, and how to establish realistic and achievable goals that will help them reach their full potential.
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Episode Notes:
2:00 – When amateur players should go to a showcase
11:00 – A player understanding their attributes
15:00 – Players understanding and working on their weaknesses
21:00 – Delayed gratification
22:00 – Self-Awareness checklist
27:00 – How the 2012 Softball National Championship team established goals
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In episode 34 of Cross-Functionality, Cassie and Jim dive into the world of baseball and softball athletes and their pre-game and post-game preparation. We'll discuss the rituals and routines that athletes follow to mentally and physically prepare for competition, as well as the strategies they use to recover after the game.
Whether you're an athlete yourself or simply interested in the world of sports, this episode will provide valuable insights into the preparation and recovery strategies of top athletes. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of pre-game and post-game preparation!
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Episode Notes:
2:00 – Players and the future of AI in baseball and softball
6:00 – Players managing expectations
10:00 – Pre-game preparation plans for athletes
13:00 – Anchor points for pre-game preparation
18:00 – Cassie’s pre-game routine in college
25:00 – “Look good, play good”
28:00 – Guidelines for a proper post-game routine
34:00 – Blueprint for pre-game and post-game mindsetpreparation
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In episode 33 of Cross-Functionality, Cassie and Jim explain the meaning behind player’s feeding into their mistakes and how this helps them become better athletes in the long run. Plus, Cassie explains who her favorite player was growing up and why she looked up to that player.
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Episode Notes:
1:00 – Jim and Cassie growing up the northeast
8:00 – Yankees’ fan Cassie breaking down the projected opening day roster
12:00 – Cassie’s take on Derek Jeter
19:00 – Listener question
22:00 – Definition of players feeding the mistake
26:00 – Best purpose for player’s feeding the mistake
28:00 – Knowing the athlete
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In episode 33 of Cross-Functionality, Cassie and Jim the latest advancements in baseball and softball technology that are changing the way coaches and players approach their process of developments. From high tech bats, sensors, virtual reality, and radar, Cassie and Jim dive deep into theways in which technology continues to revolutionize sports.
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Episode Notes:
4:00 – The most overrated and underrated aspects of hitting
7:00 – Technology revolution in softball
11:00 – Building college cultures
16:00 – Cassie’s favorite piece of technology
23:00 – Coaches learning new technology
30:00 – Putting together a player development plan from technology
34:00 – How players can use technology to simulate game activity
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In episode 31 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss the benefits of vision training for hitters, and how to incorporate such into your training.
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Episode Notes:
2:00 – Hitting to your strengths
7:00 – Pitch clock discussion
9:00 – Soft and hard focus
12:00 – Eye breathing explained
17:00 – Practicing eye focus and breathing
22:00 – Age to incorporate vision training
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In episode 30 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie give an overview of the tactics coaches can use to help their hitters gain confidence at the plate.
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Episode Notes:
2:00 – Jim’s concentration grid experience
4:00 – Weekend of softball
14:00 – Listener question
24:00 – Having an approach
27:00 – Properly utilizing hitting zones
34:00 – Using a confidence resume during tough times
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In episode 29 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie dive into all aspects of the mental side of hitting and break down ways to win the mental game at the plate.
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Episode Notes:
2:00 – Advice for college softball players
5:00 – Having a plan when going up to the plate
10:00 – Visualization
14:00 – Mental approach in the on-deck circle
24:00 – Mental approach in the box
27:00 – Post-at-bat assessment
31:00 – Post-game assessment
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In episode 28 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie unveil and break down Cassie’s pyramid of hitting that helps take hitters to the next level in their athletic maturation.
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Episode Notes:
8:00 – Origins of Cassie’s pyramid
11:00 – Plane adaptation
22:00 – Hitter’s mechanical development
27:00 – Hitter’s movement patterns
30:00 – Drills for mechanical development
32:00 – Framework of the pyramid
34:00 – Progression through each level
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In episode 27 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss how athletes can turn failures in practice and games into fuel for future success.
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Episode Notes:
1:00 – Weight room training
4:00 – Resilience and toughness
7:00 – Reassessment and feedback
18:00 – Too much failure
24:00 – Growth from failure
28:00 – Evolution of failure
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In episode 26 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie break down as facets of training with intention from hitting, to throwing to warming up the proper way to get yourself game-ready. Plus, what does Nick Saban’s office look like and what is a Saban acronym he uses with his athletes?
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Episode Notes:
11:00 – Setting proper goals
15:00 – Training with intention
19:00 – Training with intention – hitting
21:00 – Consolidating goals
24:00 – Training with intention – Throwing
25:00 – The proper time to implement training with intention
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In episode 25 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss the difference between implicit and explicit coaching tactics and how to properly utilize the concepts in various coaching methods.
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Episode Notes:
2:00 – Approach to hitting with runners in scoring position
10:00 – Coach driven vs. athlete driven
14:00 – Players serving as their own coach
16:00 – Explicit coaching tactics
20:00 – Athletes taking ownership
23:00 – Task-driven coaching
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In episode 24 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie go into detail about training variability and how – when done correctly – can change an athlete’s training and evolution for the better.
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Episode Notes:
2:00 – Bat speed and quickness
8:00 – Definition of training variability
11:00 – Time to implement variability
15:00 – Chaos training related to variability
17:00 – Variability and skill acquisition
22:00 – Variability related to an athlete’s fine motor skills
26:00 – Implementing training variability
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In episode 23 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie dissect Jim’s four pillars for a successful softball and baseball swing.
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Episode Notes:
4:00 – Timing and vision
12:00 – Swing plane and bat path
19:00 – Making adjustments
23:00 – Teaching how to make adjustments
25:00 – Hitter’s confidence
27:00 – Hitter’s putting things into perspective
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In episode 22 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss and break down each intangible that athletes need to develop to further their athletic careers.
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Episode Notes:
2:00 – Player intangibles
5:00 – Coaches setting intangibles into their culture
11:00 – Effort intangible
18:00 – Leadership intangible
23:00 – Player’s attitude
29:00 – Player’s intelligence
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In episode 21 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie break down how parents can successfully coach their kids while maintaining a strong relationship with their child.
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Episode Notes:
2:00 – Debating the transfer portal
6:00 – Positive and negative effects of coaching your child
11:00 – Coaching conversations with your child
15:00 – Separating parent from coach
19:00 – Coaching your kids when older
26:00 – Parents coaching younger kids
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In episode 19 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss how athletes can properly prepare for game competition – both physically and mentally.
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Episode Notes:
2:00 – Athletes unprepared for competition
5:00 – “4 C’s” of preparing for games
7:00 – Questions to ask an athlete
10:00 – Developing scouting reports to prepare
17:00 – Creating a preparation plan
19:00 – Blocking out adversity
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In episode 19 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss how coaches can help their athletes find their middle ground of consistency through the sweet spot of success.
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Episode Notes:
2:00 – Sweet Spot for Success
8:00 – Athletes overcoming anxiousness
11:00 – Finding the sweet spot in practice
13:00 – Athletes going through the motions
15:00 – Steps to take to find success
17:00 – Techniques coaches can use for their athletes
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In episode 18 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie break down how coaching can create training calendars for their athletes throughout the entire year!
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Episode Notes:
5:00 – Training calendar in the fall months
7:00 – Timeframe of creating a calendar
10:00 – Training calendar revolving around hitting
16:00 – Preparing the athlete mentally
18:00 – Maintaining in-season
20:00 – Creating calendar for season results
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In episode 17 of Cross-Functionality, Jim is joined by University of Alabama Head Coach Patrick Murphy discussing a variety of topics ranging from his career journey, to leading the Alabama Softball program to the 2012 National Championship, and almost leaving Alabama for LSU!
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Episode Notes:
2:00 – Learning experiences
4:00 – Almost leaving Alabama
16:00 – Pillars of a successful program
20:00 – Winning the 2012 Softball National Championship
25:00 – What Pat looks for in prospective coaches
27:00 – How recruiting student-athletes has changed
36:00 – Picking and choosing the right systems for player development
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In episode 16 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss coaches filling out player evaluations and completing the player scouting process to maximize that player’s future success.
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Episode Notes:
2:00 – Players coaching themselves
8:00 – Two types of evaluation methods
12:00 – Creating a training plan
14:00 – Types of learners
18:00 – Frequency of evaluations
21:00 – Flexibility in evaluations
26:00 – Process of evaluations
28:00 – Unlocking the athlete’s potential
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In episode 15 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss the importance of planning your lessons as a coach and offer advice of how to help an athlete progress through proper teaching. Plus, a discussion breaks out about a hitting progression pyramid and its’ importance in the maturity of a hitter.
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Episode Notes:
3:00 – Getting to know the hitter
8:00 – Biomechanics assessment
10:00 – Evaluating confidence
13:00 – Understanding the hitter
16:00 – Appropriate time to incorporate drills
28:00 – Hitter progression pyramid
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In episode 14 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie dive into how athletes can own their failures and transition those lessons learned into future successes.
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Episode Notes:
3:00 – Professional approach to failure
11:00 – Owning failure in practice
15:00 – Learning curve to failure
17:00 – “Obstacle is the Way”
20:00 – Embracing failure
23:00 – Using failure as a learning experience
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In episode 13 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss how hitters, baseball and softball players, and athletes in general can push way negative thoughts, create positive habits and reinforcements to ensure success on the field.
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Episode Notes:
4:00 – Body language and negative thoughts
9:00 – Striving for perfection
11:00 – Overcoming negative thought patterns
17:00 – Mental training in relation to time of year
22:00 – Failure recovery methods
29:00 – Advice for coaches in helping their athletes mentally
31:00 – Embracing new habits
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In episode 12 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss the importance of hitters keeping a journal and tracking their success, failure, cues, and much more.
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Episode Notes:
2:00 – Playing multiple sports growing up
13:00 – Keeping a hitting journal
18:00 – Contents of a hitting journal
21:00 - Spacial and auditory learners
23:00 – Effectiveness of keeping a hitting journal
27:00 – Keeping detailed notes about at-bats
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In episode 11 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie try and offer some suggestions about how to navigate life post-athletic career in any sport.
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Episode Notes:
2:00 – "Athlete Age"
6:00 – Post-athletic career anxiety
15:00 – Athlete age window
20:00 – Advantages of knowing the career expiration date
22:00 – Friendships/relationships in post-athletic life
27:00 – Cassie’s experience in Iowa
28:00 – Developing a routine post-career
39:00 – Cassie’s favorite hitting drills
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In episode 10 of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie dive into some untold stories of Cassie’s college career!
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Episode Notes:
2:00 – Misconceptions in coaching
4:00 – Finding a coaching middle ground
12:00 – When athletes know it’s time to hang it up
19:00 – Various untold stories from Cassie’s four years
27:00 – Funny road trip stories
31:00 – Athletes handling outside pressures
42:00 – Delivering season tickets
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In episode nine of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss the aftermath of the championship game, and what led to the next phase of her life.
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Episode Notes:
3:00 – What scouts look for in hitters
20:00 – Post-game celebration
23:00 – Hanging up the cleats
25:00 – Life after Cassie’s athletic career
28:00 – Athletes alter-ego
34:00 – Mapping out post-career
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In episode eight of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss in-detail the clinching game for Alabama that gave the team their first softball National Championship. From rain delays, to chanting, to a come-from-behind victory, nothing is off the table in this introspect.
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Episode Notes:
2:00 – Mental health related to athletes
6:00 – Morning of the final game
8:00 – Pre-Game routine
11:00 – Facing the ace of Oklahoma’s pitching staff
15:00 – In-game rain delay fun
17:00 – Second rain delay game-planning
20:00 – Discussion of the final three outs
25:00 -Championship celebration
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In episode seven of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie go through the post-season for the University of Alabama’s softball team on the way to the National Championship. All stories are discussed – both on and off the field. Plus, Jim and Cassie discuss certain hitting mechanics, and how the central nervous system relates to a hitter’s swing.
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Episode Notes:
2:00 – How swinging at 100% relates to the hitter’s central nervous system
13:00 – Listener Question
24:00 – Cassie’s experience at Dunkin Donuts Park
28:00 – 2012 SEC tournament
33:00 – 2012 Super-Regionals
36:00 – How Cassie felt going physically into the World Series
38:00 – Mindset going into the World Series
42:00 – World Series experiences off the field
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In episode six of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie go through Cassie’s senior season – the championship year- in 2012 with stories about the regular season, including an unexpected death, beginning the year undefeated, at 26-0, and a shocking loss on the field.
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Episode Notes:
2:00 – Pressure of student-athletes
12:00 – Affirmation bag week
19:00 – Pitching-dominant in the beginning
22:00 – Various road trips throughout the season discussed
30:00 – Untold stories
32:00 – Cassie’s mindset after the season
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In episode Five of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss the first part of Cassie’s senior season – 2011-12 – from the fall through the winter in preparation for the national championship run in the spring.
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Episode Notes:
3:00 – Inside the mind of a coach
11:00 – Summer/Fall of Cassie’s senior year
22:00 – Senior year mindset
27:00 – Outside activities
33:00 – Winter training
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In episode Four of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie break down Cassie’s sophomore and Junior year at the University of Alabama. Highlights from the show include discussing Cassie’s offensive approach, taking on more of a leadership role, and an in-depth discussion of a tornado that hit Tuscaloosa during Cassie’s junior year.
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Episode Notes:
2:00 – Listener Question
7:00 – Summer prior to sophomore year
12:00 – Becoming more of a leader
15:00 – Change in Cassie’s offensive approach her sophomore year
20:00 – Laying the groundwork for the future
21:00 – Tornado that hit Tuscaloosa Cassie’s junior year
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In episode three of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie dive into Cassie’s freshman year as a member of the Crimson-Tide; preparing the summer prior, how she got acclimated on campus, and a detailed look at her regular-season opening weekend success in the spring.
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Episode Notes:
1:00 – Are college camps worth it for high school athletes?
4:00 – NIL and smaller division one schools
9:00 – Cassie’s summer prior to her freshman year
13:00 – First meeting with new teammates and coaches on campus
17:00 – Having flexibility as an athlete and teammate
21:00 – Biggest challenges Cassie faced
25:00 – What weekends were like with teammates
29:00 – Learning from upperclassmen
32:00 – Winter meetings with coaches
34:00 – Opening weekend of the spring season
37:00 – Becoming a student-athlete
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In episode two of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie go in-depth on the recruiting process for Cassie on her road to signing with the University of Alabama to play softball.
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Episode Notes:
2:00 – Cassie’s recruiting process
6:00 – Cassie’s feelings on getting recruited early in the process
10:00 – Receiving written letters from coaches
14:00 – What led Cassie to her decision to choose Alabama
19:00 – Cassie’s high school career after signing with Alabama
28:00 – Recruiting in 2022 and beyond
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In episode one of Cross-Functionality, Jim and Cassie discuss Cassie breaking her foot, her mental and physical battles in working her way back to the field, to the culmination of winning the “Gatorade Player of the Year” award in 2008.
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Episode Notes:
1:00 – Introduction to the show
3:00 – Cassie’s work ethic
4:00 – Cassie’s jumping-off point
9:00 – Cassie’s set-back
16:00 – Playing tough competition
20:00 – Winning the award
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