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What’s your calling? 💭 Find out more about how Rhonda Revelle is living out her own calling, her view on selfless leadership, what is the core of Nebraska Softball’s championship culture and so much more on the latest episode of When the Cleats Come Off Podcast!

“Lead with Love: Rhonda Revelle on Leadership, Faith and Building Nebraska Softball”

https://www.ashleybtraining.com/rhonda-revelle

“I wish someone would’ve told 15-year-old me this.”

You are NOT behind.

Someone else being better than you right now doesn’t mean they always will be.

Someone committing before you doesn’t mean you’re failing.

Someone throwing harder, getting more attention, playing on the “better” team, or having more success doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you.

I wasted way too much energy comparing my path to everyone else’s.

And FAILURE? I thought failure meant I wasn’t good enough.

Now I know failure was probably one of the greatest teachers I ever had.

The bad games. Getting my ass kicked. Not being picked. Questioning myself. Feeling like everyone else was moving forward while I was standing still.

None of it meant I was behind.

I was becoming the athlete I needed to become.

I just wish I understood that at 15.

It’s one of the reasons I’ve written so much about the mental side of this game. I want young athletes to have some of the 💩 I didn’t have.

One of the deepest conversations the podcast has seen yet...

you were a dream to sit down with ♥️

"Lead With Love: Rhonda Revelle on Leadership, Faith & Building Nebraska Softball"

Take a listen...

YES THIS IS REALLY HAPPENING AND HER AND I CANNOT WAIT 👏!!!!!

📞 Didn’t get a call yesterday?

So did some future All-Americans.

But do you know what they’re going to do other than feel sorry for themselves?

Dig in to their game even more than they ever have.

They know it’s not an ultimatum, it’s a new challenge, and maybe even a motivator.

The people in their corner are going to see them DO something about it…and most of that work is going to be in silence.

They may even take this personally.

They’re going to look internally at how they can level up EVEN MORE…physically and mentally.


📈Maybe it’s game planning how to progress in every area of their game this off season.

💪 Maybe it’s taking the weight room more seriously and getting stronger and more athletic.

💻 Maybe it’s taking this recruiting stuff more seriously.

📖 Maybe they’re going to dive into their mental game and start reading/listening more leadership and mental skills books and podcasts . (Comment BOOKS and I’ll send you some of my very favorites that changed the game for me).

But most importantly they’re going to keep trusting THEIR OWN process…and keep their eyes focused on THEM.


🗓️ September 1st is just another day on the calendar.

Don’t let this ONE day of the calendar make you panic.

Let this test be the next challenge you overcome.

Trust yourself and who you’re becoming.

You’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.

Your story has already been written.

Trust the process.

Adjust what needs to be adjusted and instead of HOPING keep WORKING.

Make those who didn’t notice you yesterday HAVE to notice you next time they see you.

It’s all a choice.

I MAY have gotten a call or two on day one (if I had a Sept 1st like you) but based on where my career took me, finishing my career as a professional athlete, you would’ve thought I got 100 calls.

Keep working.

Keep your eyes on YOU.

Your race isn’t over.

It actually just started.

DIG IN.

2028’s need to read this

It’s September 1st for the Class of 2028 recruits!

Today marks the first day college softball coaches can begin contacting many players in the class of 2028.

For some athletes, today will bring calls and dreams beginning to unfold.

For others, today might feel quiet. If that’s you, don’t let silence make you question your value.

Run your race.
Don’t compare.

It’s okay to step away from social media today, this week, month, or even year- if that’s what your heart needs.

Hebrews 12:1 reminds us, Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, for you!

Keep showing up, keep growing, keep trusting.

The right opportunity in the right time is worth waiting for. You’re not behind. Keep your eyes on Him, trust the process, and know that He is writing a story greater than you can imagine. His ways are highest!

Much love to you all! 🙏🏽💙