2026 WCWS storylines, predictions, and how to LEARN the game while watching

About this episode

Ashley Burkhardt provides an extensive breakdown of the 2026 WCWS, sharing predictions and insights on how to learn while watching the games.

Join me for a jam-packed episode to get you ready and excited for what’s to come in the 2026 WCWS as I give an extensive breakdown each team, some fun stories behind them and, most importantly, how to not just be a FAN while watching, but how to learn THE MOST while watching these prime-time showdowns. And yes, as requested, I share a little bit of my controversial take on the drama that went down at Super Regionals with Texas Tech and Florida. You won’t want to miss it! 🔗 Follow all things WCWS here: ✨ Let’s Keep the Conversation Going! Let us know inside the When the Cleats Come Off Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1073225329733684 Tag @whenthecleatscomeoff on Instagram and share your biggest takeaway! If you enjoyed this episode: 📩 Share it with a teammate or coach who you think would love it ⭐ Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274 🎧 Follow the show for more fun: @whenthecleatscomeoff and @ashleybtraining If you liked this episode, check these out, too: Ep. 146 - Patrick Murphy: Building leaders and a Championship Culture…

People in this episode

Host: Ashley Burkhardt

Topics covered

• WCWS
• softball
• sports predictions
• learning sports
• team breakdowns
• drama in sports

Keywords

• WCWS
• softball
• Texas Tech
• Florida
• Super Regionals
• sports predictions
• learning sports

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas Tech, Florida

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