Stacie Mahoe

The WCWS has been so wild, but also so great hasn’t it?

It’s also got me thinking about …

Big moments. Small habits.

Every rep might seem like no big deal in the moment. It’s “just another rep.” In and of itself, it doesn’t seem like it matters much.

But every single one of those reps prepares you for the big moment.

When you step into the box in the bottom of the 7th, or when you’re getting ready to throw that 3-2 pitch with the game on the line … every rep is either in your back pocket … or it isn’t.

Journaling is like each of those reps.

On its own? It doesn’t seem like much. But combined with daily ex*****on, it adds up to something you can actually feel … a steadiness, a confidence, a foundation that holds strong when the pressure is on.

That’s what Think Like a Champ Volume 2 is for 🙌🏾

It’s a space to show up for yourself daily. And every time you do, your foundation for success gets a little stronger.

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Let’s get it 💞

Stacie Mahoe | Think Like a Champ Journal The Think Like a Champ Journal is a fun, hands on tool you can use to help you master your mindset for softball and life.

Still shot of this play is textbook softball. Elsa Morrison is not blocking the plate and in perfect position to field precise throw from Sophia Knight in center. Ump positioned himself perfectly to see the play. And Karlyn Pickens is backing up the play if the ball gets away to hold other runners. What a sequence. (link to video in comments)

💯 all of this!

The Women’s College World Series is one of the greatest classrooms in softball if you’re willing to pay attention.

Don’t just watch the home runs. Watch how these women carry themselves when the lights get stupid bright. Watch the body language after a strikeout. Watch the way they attack the next pitch after an error. Watch how they respond when 12,000 people are losing their minds around them.

Anybody can celebrate success. The real lesson is hidden in the struggle.

Watch the pitcher who just gave up a bomb and still demands the ball back. Watch the hitter who punched out twice and still steps in the box believing she’s the baddest player on the field. Watch the teammate in the dugout who keeps bringing energy when her name isn’t being called.

That’s the stuff that gets you here.

The WCWS isn’t built on talent alone. It’s built on thousands of reps nobody saw. Early mornings. Empty cages. Missed parties. Sore bodies. Failure after failure after failure until eventually the game starts giving something back.

So if you’re sitting in those stands dreaming about being on that field one day, don’t just be a fan.

Study them.

Steal their habits. Their toughness. Their resilience. Their confidence. Their swagger.

Because if you want to stand on that field one day, understand this:

The hard work isn’t over when you get there.

The hard work is what gets you there.

And damn… every second of the grind is worth it when your cleats finally hit that dirt 🩷

Do you know a player that is just SO hard on herself?
This is for her ...
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Be patient with yourself as the pieces come together 💞

In honor of you ...
Sending so much love to the friends and family of our heroes 💞

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That feeling when your pitcher hangs an 0-2 pitch over the plate at it gets smashed out of the park 😭

When your opponent jumps out to a big lead at the start of the game, remember …

1. You don’t have to get it all back at once.

2. If they can score a bunch, so can you. Let their rally remind you that you can have one of your own.

3. Errors can be overcome.
KEEP PLAYING BALL 🥎