The Confidence Catch: Lessons from Jen Schroeder
Talkin' Shop Podcast Guide: Ep 143
This week on Talkin’ Shop, Coach Ballgame sits down with Jen Schroeder, one of the most respected voices in youth softball and athlete development.
Together, they explore some of the biggest challenges facing young athletes today:
How do we build real confidence without tying it to performance?
What leadership skills should sports be teaching beyond wins and losses?
And how can parents and coaches create environments where kids feel safe to fail, grow, and compete?
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The Coach Ballgame Way isn’t about creating perfect athletes.
It’s about helping kids become confident, resilient people who learn to lead, communicate, and believe in themselves.
This conversation is for any parent trying to build confidence without pressure… any coach hoping to develop leaders instead of just players… and anyone who believes youth sports can be about more than the scoreboard. ⚾🎙️
That’s why this guide exists:
to help you take the lessons from this conversation about confidence, leadership, and personal growth… and turn them into practical ways to support young athletes, strengthen team culture, and create experiences that help kids thrive both on and off the field.
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