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Why we should honor the good, the bad, and most especially the ugly
I think it’s about time I step out of my comfort zone and share some of the real things I’ve experienced as an athlete and beyond. Who knows where this journey will pull me, but we all know it’s when we get out of that comfort zone where we learn more about ourselves than we ever thought imaginable.
So, here goes nothing…
Okay, here’s the deal. I’ve always encouraged my players to write down the good, the bad, and the ugly that happens to them in softball. It sounds silly, but hear me out. I have them write things like: their favorite softball memory of all time, those tiny details of their routine that allows them to be their own, unique self, maybe that terrible strike-out to end a REALLY important game which left them feel defeated or even that cue that “clicked” in their brain which brought out the best swing they’ve ever felt in their life.
I truly believe writing things down helps our brain...
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Ashley Burkhardt Egel
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Hey, I'm Ashley! Since picking up a softball at the age of 7, I have experienced just about every realm of the game from little league, travel ball (with my dad as my coach), to playing at the college and professional level and I can't wait to teach you some lessons I've learned from the game in this blog!
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