Join us on today’s episode as Carlette and Kathy discuss How Women Win after hearing from the winningest coach in NCAA softball history, Head Women’s Softball Coach at the University of Michigan Carol Hutchins.

WINNING STRATEGIES
1. One notable thing that differs between male and female coaches is that males often recognize the gender of coach, whereas females will often have a “genderless” view. However, it is important to be aware of the gender differences that occur amongst coaches and the different dynamics with male players having a female coach, female players having a male coach, and so forth. Female players who enter into a program with a female head coach may not initially respond well to this dynamic due to female stereotypes of being “motherly” and caring. When the female coach is then hard on them or more stern, it may be an adjustment for these players who have never experienced this before.
2. How do you care about, honor, and love yourself when you fail? Can you come to accept this failure and still strive for perfection and contribute where you can? Being able to separate your identity as an athlete or as a coach from who you are personally as an individual is essential to be able to anchor in your strengths and be able to separate these areas of your life.
3. Every day is a learning day. Be able to find joy on the journey of learning rather than focusing on the frustration that comes along with failure. Being able to define what winning means to you and your team is another great strategy to have that open communication and be on the same page.

Stay tuned THIS FRIDAY to hear Kathy and Carlette Team Up with our next guest on How Women Win Our Way with Former UCLA Head Softball Coach, Sue Enquist. Want to G.I.V.E.H.O.P.E. to other women by sharing how you win?
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