Coach Kara and our Warriors interviewed Alexis (Lex) Pupillo, University of Alabama softball alum and professional softball player for the Florida Vibe. She was a key contributer that helped Alabama reach the 2026 College Softball World Series. Lex is proof that rock bottom is not the end of the story. It is the beginning of the best one.

Episode Highlights:

• The transfer from UNI to Alabama and what happened the moment she walked into the facility and knew it was right
• Why she does not believe in slumps and the mindset reframe that will change the way your athlete thinks
• Isolation her junior year and the healing work it took to come back from that
• The power of "Mudita" and why Patrick Murphy builds it into Alabama's team culture
• Why yes, yes, yes hitting is the most aggressive and effective mindset tool she uses in the box

Connect with Alexis:

IG: @alexispupillo

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If you have ever told your players to "trust the process" and then realized you never actually gave them a process, this episode is going to hit differently. I walk through the exact systems I use to build player-led teams. Whether you are a high school coach, a travel ball coach, or a parent trying to understand what is really happening between the ears, this one is for you.

Episode Highlights:

• The Beach Ball analogy that explains why talented players fall apart under pressure
• Fountains and Drains framework for nipping drama
• Building repeatable processes for your players
• How clapping on the field changed an athlete's entire mental state
• High level strategies for intentional culture before season starts

Mental Performance skills can be trained just like physical skills. We've created a complete, easy to install mental performance curriculum that helps athletes compete with confidence, bounce back from mistakes, lead their teammates, and perform under pressure. All without adding hours to your practice plans or panicking mid-season!

Our Curriculum does the heavy lifting for you and your coaching staff. Less googling, more actionable skills. Everything you need to teach mental performance: organized, practical, and ready to use with your team on your own!

Our 10-Week Curriculum includes:
- Weekly Guided Video and Activity (just hit play!)
- Printable Athlete Worksheet
- Practice Plan Implementation

Give your athletes real tools they can use to manage stress, play loose, and perform at their best on game day!

More ways to work with Fearless Warrior

• Learn about our proven Mental Skills Program, The Fearless Warrior Program
• Book a One on One Session for your Athlete
• Book a Mental Skills Workshop for your Team or Organization

Follow us on Social Media

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• Instagram @fearlesswarrior
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I had the honor of being a presenter at this year's Nebraska Coaches Association Clinic, where I break down exactly how to train the mental game during season. So if you are a coach, this episode is for you!

Episode Highlights:

• How to implement mental skills without adding more time to your practice plan.
• Why asking for your players' perspective before giving yours is the secret to Gen Z buy-in
• Why one mental practice per week can be just as valuable as a physical one
• The difference between neutral thinking and positive self-talk
• How to match a mental skill with a hard drill so your athletes are building mental strength the same way they build physical strength

Mental Performance skills can be trained just like physical skills. We've created a complete, easy to install mental performance curriculum that helps athletes compete with confidence, bounce back from mistakes, lead their teammates, and perform under pressure. All without adding hours to your practice plans or panicking mid-season!

Our Curriculum does the heavy lifting for you and your coaching staff. Less googling, more actionable skills. Everything you need to teach mental performance: organized, practical, and ready to use with your team on your own!

Our 10-Week Curriculum includes:
- Weekly Guided Video and Activity (just hit play!)
- Printable Athlete Worksheet
- Practice Plan Implementation

Give your athletes real tools they can use to manage stress, play loose, and perform at their best on game day!

More ways to work with Fearless Warrior

• Learn about our proven Mental Skills Program, The Fearless Warrior Program
• Book a One on One Session for your Athlete
• Book a Mental Skills Workshop for your Team or Organization

Follow us on Social Media

• Facebook @fearlesswarriors.org
• Instagram @fearlesswarrior
• Instagram @fearless.coach.ab
• X @CoachAB_
• YouTube @fearlesswarriorcoaching