3 NCAA Champions and 3 Olympic Gold Medals, Leah O’Brien Amico joins Inside the Circle with Coach Pat to talk team buy in and the mindset it takes

D1 isn’t automatically better. 👀🥎 The biggest name or highest division doesn’t always mean the best opportunity for an athlete. Coach Pat and Cheri from Collegiate Sports Advocate discuss why recruiting should be about finding the right fit—where an athlete can develop, contribute, succeed academically, and enjoy the experience. Don’t chase the label. Chase the fit. 🎯 Save this and share it with an athlete or sports parent navigating the recruiting process. #CoachPatBurns #CollegiateSportsAdvocate #CollegeRecruiting #StudentAthlete #SoftballRecruiting

Free has no value. 👀 Free advice might sound appealing, but what’s the hidden cost when it comes to an athlete’s future? Coach Pat and Cheri from Collegiate Sports Advocate break down why quality guidance, experience, and the right strategy matter when navigating the recruiting process. When the stakes are this high, the value isn’t just in getting advice—it’s in getting the right advice. 🎯🥎 Save this clip and share it with a sports parent or student-athlete navigating recruiting. #CoachPatBurns #CollegiateSportsAdvocate #CollegeRecruiting #StudentAthlete #RecruitingAdvice

Fix your first. 🎯 It’s a simple quote, but one every athlete needs to hear. Coach Pat and Cheri from Collegiate Sports Advocate break down why athletes need to focus on what they can control, address what needs work, and take ownership of their development before looking elsewhere. Sometimes the biggest improvements start with you. 💪🥎 Save this one and share it with an athlete who needs the reminder. #CoachPatBurns #CollegiateSportsAdvocate #StudentAthlete #AthleteDevelopment #SoftballRecruiting

What do coaches really want to see? 🥎👀 Spoiler: it’s not just home runs. Coach Pat Burns breaks down what actually gets a coach’s attention and why being a valuable player goes far beyond what shows up on the scoreboard. 🎥 Watch the full clip and share it with a player or sports parent who needs to hear this. . . #CoachPatBurns #Softball #SoftballRecruiting #CollegeSoftball #StudentAthlete #SoftballParents #SoftballTips

When should recruiting prep actually start? 🥎👀 Coach Pat Burns and Tiffany Worthy Deering break down why waiting until recruiting season is in full swing may already put athletes behind—and what players and families should be thinking about earlier in the process. 🎙️ Watch the conversation and follow for more recruiting insights. . . #CoachPatBurns #SoftballRecruiting #CollegeSoftball #SoftballPlayers #StudentAthletes #SoftballParents #RecruitingTips

The best sports parents know when to coach—and when to simply be a parent. 🥎❤️ Tiffany Worthy Deering joins Coach Pat Burns to talk about what young athletes truly need from their parents: support, encouragement, and the freedom to enjoy the game. Because sometimes the best thing you can say after the game is simply, **“I loved watching you play.”** 🎙️ What do you think makes a great sports parent? Drop your thoughts below. . . #CoachPatBurns #TiffanyWorthyDeering #SportsParents #YouthSports #SoftballParents #BaseballParents #AthleteDevelopment

One T-ball moment changed everything. 🥎 Tiffany Worthy Deering takes Coach Pat Burns back to the experience that ultimately led her to walk away from softball—but we’ll let her tell the story. Tiffany was part of the University of Michigan’s 2005 NCAA Women’s College World Series championship team. 🏆 What happened? 👀 Watch the full clip to find out. 🎙️ Follow for more moments from the conversation between Coach Pat Burns and Tiffany Worthy Deering. . . #CoachPatBurns #Softball #SportsStories #AthleteJourney #SportsPodcast

🏆 What happens when winning championships starts to feel… normal? Coach Pat sits down with guest Tiffany Worthy Deering to talk about what it was like being part of a culture where winning became the expectation—and the mindset that came with sustained success. 🎙️ Catch this clip from the conversation and follow for more from the podcast. . . #CoachPat #Podcast #ChampionshipMindset #WinningCulture #Leadership #SportsPodcast

Alot of families and players are on X and social media for recruiting. Imagine if there was a one stop hub that organized it all in one place, social media, emails, camps, emails.. That’s the idea behind APSrecruits.com

Michele Smith, 2x Olympic gold medalist and ESPan analyst discusses the importance of Tee work. Focusing on the body and mechanics not the ball.

Softball is a conduit that opens opportunities. What you do with those opportunities is who you are.

2x Gold Medal Olympian and ESPN broadcaster Michele Smith discusses the importance of developing through Practice Inside the Circle with Coach Pat

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From a Hall of Fame career in the circle to three decades in the booth, Michele has become a beacon to young female athletes and what they can aspire to achieve.