# Taylor Shumaker: Freshman dominance and playing free

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Podcast: [When The Cleats Come Off](https://stenobird.com/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off-831444)
Published: 2025-09-10T10:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://ashleybtraining.podbean.com
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## Resource

She’s one of the best freshmen to EVER pick up a bat at the University of Florida and used that confidence to get her the NFCA Freshman of the Year award. Today, Taylor Shumaker is sharing what preparation led her to this position, her mindset when she’s competing in the box and what she looks forward to going into her sophomore season. Follow Taylor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tayyshu   Follow her and Gator Softball - https://floridagators.com/sports/softball/roster/taylor-shumaker/17779   Check out the Virtual Hitting Academy - https://www.ashleybtraining.com/virtual-hitting-academy-2-0   Leave a review of When the Cleats Come Off on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-cleats-come-off/id1525612274   Similar episodes from When the Cleats Come Off: Ep. 57 - Lauren Haeger: Coaching travel ball, playing with confidence and pro experience - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/16dba9c6-f6e6-4111-9a4c-53a48733b4f4/   Ep. 67 - 10 challenges to amp up your hitting - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/dc50d78b-e2d9-40ce-9f90-cf9d2129f2b1/   Ep. 187 - Hitting Mentality: Do’s and Don’ts - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c1bfa430-8c02-415c-a43a-74798ed8ddac/   Ep. 60 - Rachel Folden: How to master your swing and build a great relationship with your athlete - https://player.captivate.fm/episode/085128cf-72c0-49ca-8085-703936c1c402/   Follow Ashley B Training on social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleybtraining   YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQEV5CsE0jKP7PZn7Pr_uw   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshleyBurkhardtTraining/   Twitter - https://twitter.com/smashley_4   Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleybtraining

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