When I talk about achieving The Gold Standard, this concept can be applied to every area of your life - being a parent, a business owner, your everyday routine, how you apply yourself in your faith, as a leader, or a mentor…the list goes on and on. Maybe you are working to achieve The Gold Standard in every area of your life, or maybe you’re just focusing on one area at a time. It will look different for everyone and that is up to you. Reflect: Take some time to reflect on what areas of your life you are working on Recharge: Recharge your focus by remembering your purpose of why achieving The Gold Standard in that area is so important to you Rise: Get ready to rise up and continue to work toward those goals for the upcoming month How are you setting yourself up to achieve the Gold Standard in your life for the upcoming month of May? ✨ #AchieveMore #goalsetting #grind #attitude #TheGoldStandard #motivation #mindset #focus #newmonth #maygoals #reflect #mentalmindset #goals #motivationalspeakers #mentors #mindsetwarriors

My focus is to empower the next generation of leaders with The Gold Standard Mindset: Would you like me to keynote at your next corporate event or provide training to unlock your team’s potential? While my Summer speaking schedule is filling up quickly, there are a few spots available! You can apply to have me speak at your next conference, retreat, or event by visiting my website (the Link is in my bio!) and filling out the speaker request form! #speaking #speakers #summerspeaking #corporateevents #corporatespeakers #faithbasedspeakers #faithbasedevents #olympicspeakers #motivationalspeakers #motivation #conferences #retreats

Thank you to all of you who purchased and supported my book launch this past month. If you haven’t already, please leave me a review on Amazon! Every review counts in helping others reach their Gold Standard! “A person impacts others by what they say and what they do which comes from what they think and feel. The level of impact one person has on others involves one’s desire to plan, the trust one has in making sacrifices, commitment while working hard, patience to learn from failure and the determination to be better than yesterday. To live a life of excellence begins with one’s faithfulness to God and being obedient to the plans and purpose He has for each of us. Leah Amico is an example of such a person whose faithfulness and obedience to God has helped her to succeed in many ways and live a life of excellence. This book will help you to not only be a better leader, but more importantly, a better person. Thank You God for blessing us all with the opportunity to live a better life from this book filled with so many incredible life lesson experiences shared by Leah Amico.” - Verified Customer #GoldStandard #booklaunch #lessonsinlife #personaldevelopment #goldstandardlife #olympics #motivational #acheivesuccess #growth #personaldevelopment

I’ll be sharing about The Gold Standard with Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs in Irvine, CA tomorrow 🥇🥇🥇 The networking afterward with the groups I speak to is always one of my favorite parts.

Discover the power of G.O.L.D.: -Goal Setting -Overcoming Obstacles -Leadership -Dedication Which one of these drove your success today? 🌟 #mindset #leaders #livegold #thegoldstandard #goldstandardliving #achievemore #focus #goals #goalsetting

Day 1 of Recording The Gold Standard Book for audiobook is complete! Wow! It is more tiring that you realize. It was fun and challenging at the same time. Excited to keep going tomorrow 🥇

Critical Action Steps for Achieving the Gold Standard in Your Life 1- Accept advice from others 2- Build resilience and grit 3- Keep a proper perspective 4- Get comfortable with being uncomfortable Which one of these do you need to work on? #actionsteps #goldstandardmindset #selfgrowth #motivation #goforgold #growth #development #leadershipskills

Let’s celebrate every small victory on the way to greatness. While the ultimate goal as a softball player was to play in the Olympics, the reality of achieving that goal was the sum of all the small goals and steps that I needed to take to get there. Not every goal of mine was/is this large, but the importance of celebrating each small step along the way is a step in the right direction at chipping away at your BIG GOALS. Drop a comment with one small win that you have had today. 💪 #goldstandard #achievemore #smallwins #bigimpact #personalgrowth #development #mindset #olympianmindset #olympicmotivation #goalsetting #greatness

“Stay humble, stay hungry, and learn from the setbacks.”- The Gold Standard Book This was the motto that I used when I had to trust my coach’s decision to move me from being a pitcher to an outfielder in college. I went from playing a position I had played and skills I had mastered for over a decade to playing a position where I was starting from scratch when it came to fundamentals. I had to go back to the beginning and build up from there! You can almost guarantee that when you set goals or start to head in an intentional direction, things will not go as smoothly as you plan for them to. But it’s not about what does or doesn’t go as planned. It’s ALL about how you react to the situations you face along the journey. I could have easily been really discouraged and given up, but I kept going and focused on a new goal…to become the best outfielder in the country! Within one season, I was named 1st Team All-American in this brand new position. What are some setbacks that you have experienced in achieving your goals and how have you overcome them? #achievemore #setbacks #learning #motivation #mindset #GoldStandardmindset #olympic #goals #refocus

Surround yourself with positivity and watch your dreams flourish. Positivity leads to greatness. There are many different ways you can surround yourself with positivity. Think about what you are watching and listening to, who you surround yourself with, who you look up to, and what consumes your thoughts. But the same goes for negativity - it can creep in quickly if you are not careful. Make sure you are making intentional decisions to surround yourself with positive environments and thoughts in everything you do. Here I am pictured with Yukiko Ueno, Japan’s 2X Gold medal winning pitcher (she also has a bronze medal) at the Canada Cup in 2023. Yukiko is one of the greatest pitchers in the world and she serves as an inspiration for many softball players. Who is someone that you look up to that can serve as a positive influence in your life? #PositiveMindset #TheGoldStandard

Get ready, set, huddle. Are you signed up for The Gold Standard Huddle? The Gold Standard Huddle is your monthly newsletter with a bi-monthly dose of inspiration and empowerment. Whether you’re chasing career aspirations, personal growth milestones, or simply seeking a monthly dose of positivity and encouragement, The Gold Standard huddle has something for everyone! You can sign up by going to LeahAmico.com!

Last year I attended my 1st ever Savannah Banana’s baseball game, and it was an experience to remember! When I refer to living out The Gold Standard in everything you do, this team is a great example! The team exemplifies living out The Gold Standard through their innovative approach to entertainment, commitment to fan experience, focus on creating a culture of excellence, and increasing community engagement. They are a great model for how organizations can strive for greatness and inspire others to achieve The Gold Standard within the business and entertainment industry. What are some other organizations that are living out The Gold Standard in everything they do?

“In order to achieve massive success, you must get out of your comfort zone and be willing to embrace change. That is where the most growth happens: outside your comfort zone.” - The Gold Standard Book Are you comfortable with being uncomfortable or are you avoiding changes that you know you need to make to reach success? What is one thing that you can do today to take one step toward becoming comfortable, uncomfortable?

When I was sharing and encouraging the managers at an Amazon warehouse team last fall, they were getting ready for a peak season to process more orders than ever before in history. As managers, setting goals in a team setting is extremely important to help navigate, achieve and encourage success amongst everyone to work together to accomplish even more. In all of my years of playing with others on teams, from my younger years to my Olympic years, it was crucial that we supported and shared the goals TOGETHER. As a manager of a large company or team, it’s imperative that you equip yourself with the tools needed to encourage those same goal-setting techniques to help everyone achieve success. One way you can equip yourself as a manager to become a better manager is to learn how to set goals yourself. In my book, The Gold Standard, I share tools & tips we applied to reach Gold and stories about the powerful impact goal setting can have for individuals/teams/groups/companies. It is powerful when people figure out how to reach their goals as a cohesive team. Grab your copy of The Gold Standard today and share with somebody who wants to be a leader one day!

Have you had a chance to grab your copy of the The Gold Standard: 14 Ways to Live a Life of Excellence yet? If not what are you waiting for? The Gold Standard is available online in softcover and ebook formats on Amazon. Hardcover and audiobook formats will be coming soon. While you are there, be sure to check out what readers have to say about the new release! “It’s no surprise that Leah’s Gold Standard book will shine a light 💡 for all who dare to challenge themselves to become the best version of themselves. I have coached at the college level for over 25 years, and have 10 years high school and club ball too! THIS should be a required read, and I PROMISE they will thank you in the end! A book that talks with not at people who want to chase GREATNESS! No doubt in my mind that Leah is answering a call from above to share wisdom that we were made on purpose, with purpose and for a purpose! Job well done my friend!”-Carie B.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me in this process and who encouraged me in my book launch! There are so many people to thank! From April who helped me put my thoughts and ideas into words, to my family who encouraged me throughout the process, to all my friends who lent a listening ear and support, to my soft launch team who helped read it and give me reviews, to everyone who congratulated me! I am only who I am thanks to God and the wonderful people He has placed in my life! So thank YOU! I hope my stories help you share YOUR story with the world! I pray this book ignites the fire even more inside of you and allows you to shine brighter than ever! YOU not only can achieve The Gold Standard…YOU can BECOME the Gold Standard that elevates the desires and abilities of everyone around you! Would love to share photos of you with the book if you have it or when you get it! Make sure to tag me and I will share it! Shine BRIGHT ✨✨✨✨Let your GOLD sparkle 🥇

Today is the day! ✨✨✨ I wrote this book to help encourage you and to challenge you to redefine success and live up to your fullest potential. Grab your copy today on Amazon and get ready to learn how to apply The Gold Standard to your everyday life!

The Gold Standard Book Launch ✨ Check it out on Amazon! Simple lessons, easy actionable steps toward greatness! Pick it up today! Thank you to my pre-launch “team” who helped read & review my book!! Excellence is a choice. Do things the right way, and the results will take care of themselves! The Gold Standard: Set it. Live it. BE it! #thegoldstandard #bookreleases #olympics

Ready to raise the bar in every aspect of your life? “The Gold Standard” is your roadmap to greatness. With 14 actionable strategies, this book will inspire you to pursue excellence in all you do. Get ready to grab your copy tomorrow! In the book, I share real-life experiences like the one pictured here, of the powerful impacts of setting goals and the planning, sacrifices, hard work, learning from failures, and determination that it takes to succeed. What goals are you working toward right now in your life that you want to achieve by applying The Gold Standard Principles? #StriveForExcellence #BookLaunch #TheGoldStandard

4 days until the official book release of “The Gold Standard: 14 Ways to Live a Life of Excellence.” Get ready for a journey of personal growth and achievement. This book will encourage you in your strengths and inspire you to take consistent and decisive action toward your goals! #TheGoldStandard #BookLaunch #BookRelease

Empowering Excellece Everywhere! The Gold Standard: 14 Ways to Live a Life of Excellence Book Release is happening on April 4th! I am so excited about this book. It details the steps, tips, and mindset that helped me win Olympic Gold Medals 🥇 and opened opportunities in speaking, commentating, co-host a TV show, writing books, doing my podcast, and so much more! It is what helped me to keep my kids as a priority when I homeschooled them for 13 years, all the while being able to use my gifts and impact others along the way. My life has been an incredible journey that has connected me with some of the very best people! I hope you will pick up this book on Amazon & hear how YOU can maximize your own potential while impacting the people around you in a positive way! I know that reading this book will help you realize that every single day you have the opportunity to be a LEADER right where you are! Excellence is a choice, it’s all about HOW you do things. Live out The GOLD Standard!

Secret Knock 2024 San Diego was amazing. @gregsreid @secretknock.co This is the most diverse, unique, and powerful conference for entrepreneurs from around the world. The amount of people who come to share their knowledge and the networking that takes place is The Gold Standard. I am so honored to know some of these people and so excited about some new connections I have made. Something powerful happens when you get around other people who want to become their very best & help others. Greg Reid has built something truly special. I am so thankful he has allowed me to be a part of many of these events.

It’s the Soup Guy from Seinfeld NO SOUP FOR YOU! Larry Thomas So fun meeting him at Secret Knock in San Diego put on by @gregsreid

I met some of the women from the Yorba Linda Woman’s Club last night at the Yorba Linda Influential Event. They were so much fun! I love hearing how they are making a positive impact through events, donations, scholarships, and volunteering. I always enjoy meeting strong women who link arms to make life better for others! This club is one of 22 woman’s clubs in Orange county and 900 in the State of California. They have 121 members ranging in age from 33 to 97. @yorbalindawomansclub

Fun night out for Tommy and me at the Yorba Linda Influential Event held at Black Gold Golf Course. We met lots of wonderful people who are making a difference in the community. I was honored to be a special guest of Brian Pritchett. And it was good to see Tara Campbell again, the Mayor of Yorba Linda. She is mayor for the 2nd time, back in 2016 she was 25 years old when she was Mayor and became the youngest female Mayor in California history. Pretty amazing! It was fun to share the Gold 🥇🥇🥇 and to meet such great people who are leaders.

2024 Florida Vibe I am honored, humbled, and excited to coach the Pro Softball Team: The Florida Vibe. I am grateful to God for every opportunity to be involved in this sport and this is the next fun adventure ahead this summer. Everyone I have met within this organization and team exemplifies The Gold Standard. The last time I coached pro softball was in 2012 as an assistant coach. I am happy these phenomenal athletes have the opportunities that they do to showcase their skills! I look forward to what is ahead 🥎💫

Keep your strengths, but learn new strategies. You want to keep growing, so you can keep going in a forward direction. No matter how much you achieve, there is always more to learn. Let go of old ways that no longer work, and be willing to learn new ways of becoming better at what you do. New ways might even mean hearing something in a different way that allows you to have a fresh perspective. New doors of opportunity might be just around the corner, so don’t give up! Every day is a chance to learn something new & soon you can walk through new doors you never imagined💫

Happy International Women’s Day 💫 Thank you to the WOMEN who: Found a way… Made a way… Showed the way… Share the way… And follow The Way ✨

Read Across America Week was last week and I was able to read to a few classes at Travis Ranch School in Yorba Linda, CA. The kids had the best questions and even answers when I asked them questions about how to make a positive difference at their school. Lead Right Where You Are. Right Now. Be the Standard. Set the Standard. The GOLD Standard 🥇🥇🥇

Thanks to Coach Manderfield for allowing me to speak to the Trinity Christian College Softball team today over zoom. Anytime I get to share from what I learned through my experiences in college ball and playing for Team USA, I know there will be things they relate to. I was in similar shoes and although a lot has changed over the years, there is still the similarities with teamwork, work ethic, attitude, mindset, leadership, and more. Trust builds stronger teams….always. Good luck this season Trolls Softball 🥎

Waterfalls are wonderful! They are beautiful, awesome, and so strong. I am so glad Tommy went first into the water when we made it down to the waterfall because it helped me make up my mind to go in as well! I love this lesson I heard before about waterfalls…it’s a great reminder for us all: One powerful lesson we can learn from waterfalls is the beauty of persistence. Waterfalls don’t form overnight; they are the result of continuous water flow, wearing down resistant rock over a long period of time. This teaches us that even the smallest consistent efforts can lead to magnificent outcomes. Like water, relentlessly, flowing over obstacles, we can achieve our goals by staying persistent, and resilient in the face of challenges. So, when faced with difficulties, remember the lesson of the waterfall and keep pushing forward with determination and perseverance. #waterfalls

Be who you know you are called to be! When I talk with people, I find that too many of us worry so much about what everyone else thinks, says, or feels & at times, that causes us to try to become somebody we aren’t. Don’t get stuck trying to FIT in when God made you to STAND OUT! Go out and SHINE like Gold! Don’t let anything or anyone steal your sparkle ✨

Ephesians 3:20-21: Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be the glory in the church by Jesus Christ to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. God’s ways are higher, his plans are bigger, He is the One who gets all the glory. A surrendered life is a purposeful life. God has a purpose for YOU!

Thank you @joinosprey @simplicityjuice - cannot wait to try each of these cold-pressed juice drinks! I think Colada will be my favorite!

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Get comfortable being uncomfortable! It really is outside our comfort zone that we experience so much! I had no idea what to expect with “canyoning” or rappelling down waterfalls, but I am so happy my husband and I signed up for this tour. It was my favorite activity we did in Costa Rica. I want to do it again! I love that you get on the platform, and they just have you jump! I felt secure in the harnesses, so it was easier for me to jump fearlessly. You never know how much fun life can be if you never try new things that push you out of your comfort zone. This experience makes me want to try more things that are outside my comfort zone ✨

On our trip to Costa Rica, I really wanted to see monkeys, and on our last day there, we went on a hike & saw these monkeys chasing eachother in the trees. The hike took us to a view of Arenal Volcano & we saw the lake in the distance also. @tamico14

Had the best anniversary trip to Acosta Rica last week 🇨🇷❤️ we did so many fun activities. This was us zip lining in the cloud forest 🌳 #puravida

Thank you @joinosprey and @welter47 for such a great day! Loved the event: A Day in the Life…Women have the opportunity to learn and play some football & the chance to be around athletic women who are going after their goals and former NFL players who support women in sports. Everybody was so wonderful! I am so happy I was able to have @drewamico with me at the event.

Bring your son to work ❤️ Excited to have Drew with me on this trip to Vegas for @joinosprey event tomorrow. My boys have been the priority for Tommy and I and it is so fun to see them now as they are older and getting ready to enter new chapters of their lives in the next couple years. Who knows…maybe they’ll be able to travel with me more now that they are older… For now, I am going to enjoy these fun moments with my sons when I have them! They grow up too fast.

National Girls & Women In Sports Day Sports have always played a huge role in my life. From growing up playing, to competing in the Olympics and traveling the world, to commentating college softball on TV & Radio, to coaching, to following my sons and cheering them on in their sports journeys. I have learned so many life lessons through the sport of softball, I have made some of the best friends ever who will always hold a special place in my heart, and I now get to mentor young athletes and help them fall in love with the process and the game the way I did! I thank God for giving me the talent and passion for this sport & giving me a life that is better than I could have ever imagined! #NGWSD

New Podcast Episode; ✨ Delve into the legacy and impact being made by Barbara Jordan, former USA Softball player and 3-Time Division II National Champion. 🥎 Join us to hear about Barb’s journey, from her remarkable career on the field, to her contributions with her organization. Always Bev. Always Bev was created in honor of her sister Beverly, who was tragically killed with gun violence, by her fiancé. Now Barbara is changing lives through her seminars to help people be vigilant and aware of their surroundings and safety. You’ll be drawn to Barb’s stories. This video offers a front-row seat to the highs and lows of Barbara Jordan’s life journey. Hit play and experience the passion and unbreakable spirit that define this strong woman! 🎥🌟 Link in linktree in bio

Sometimes the most spontaneous plans are the best. @yadster74 picked up @adorn.able.amber and I at the San Jose airport and we decided to head up to San Francisco and see the Golden Gate Bridge. It was amazing weather, the sun was out, and the views were awesome! Then we had lunch at the Stanford Mall. And tonight I spoke to a youth group at Bridges Community Church in Los Altos. Tomorrow I’ll speak at Los Altos Christian School. ❤️

Opportunities are before us every day. Say YES to the opportunities God places before you. You never know how your life can change when you say yes to something new, unknown, or different. When you step out of your comfort zone, you learn and grow the most. Life is an adventure. Take full advantage of every opportunity to grow!

New Episode of The Gold Standard Podcast: Dive into the inspiring story of Olympic bobsledder, Bill Schuffenhauer! 🥈🛷 He won a silver medal in the four-man event at Salt Lake City in 2002. Join us as we uncover the extraordinary journey of an athlete who defied odds and conquered the icy tracks of the Winter Games. He had times where he had to eat out of trash cans, his mom was a prostitute and drug addict, and there were times he was homeless. In junior high, he started to turn things around and went on to become a 3-Time Olympian. Bill’s story is one of perseverance and triumph. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast, or somebody who loves to hear stories of unbelievable comebacks, this is a story you will want to hear. Hit play and experience the speed, adrenaline, and indomitable spirit of an Olympic bobsledding icon! 🎬🌟 #BillSchuffenhauer #OlympicBobsledder #WinterGamesLegend Link in linktree in bio

It’s been a fun and chilly time in Pennsylvania the past few days. Started out in Reading, PA speaking at Reading Hot Stovers Baseball & Softball Awards Baqnuet. The two other MLB players who spoke are Kent Tekulve & Billy Wagner. Then I headed to Corry, PA for a clinic to work with some of the players in the different age groups with the Erie Sports Center Lady Seawolves Softball players. Today I am heading to work with the Ohio Outlaws 2011 Popowitz team in Pittsburgh 🥎 And I am getting some time with one of my favorites, Emma @emma_strong27

New Episode: The Gold Standard Podcast with Guest, Tammy Williams Discover the dynamic world and the incredible journey of Northwestern Softball Alum, Tammy Williams! 🥎🌟 Join us as we talk about how she became a 2X Big Ten Player of the Year. She also played professionally for the Chicago Bandits. From game-changing plays to a legacy that resonates, Tammy Williams is a force to be reckoned with. Hit play to hear how Tammy went from crushing it on the softball field to becoming COO & a Wealth Advisor with Cooke Financial Group. She was recently recognized on AdvisorHub’s “100 Advisors to Watch (Over $1B)” list for 2023! She told me she is loving being in an industry where she can continue to compete, continue to learn daily, and has the opportunity to work with an amazing team. She has great wisdom to share. 🥎🏆 #TammyWilliams #NorthwesternSoftball #AthleteSpotlight

New Episode: The Gold Standard Podcast with Guest Kelly Gunther. Explore the thrilling world of speed skating with Kelly Gunther! 🏅 Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of this exceptional speed skater. She struggled with a learning disability, overcame the odds against her, came back from a horrific skating injury, and refused to give up until she made it to the Olympics. From the icy tracks to the pinnacle of success, Kelly's story is one of dedication, passion, and triumph. 🌬️⛸️ Whether you're a speed skating enthusiast or just curious about the world of professional athletes, th story and career of Kelly Gunther will inspire you to believe for more and remind you that you can overcome any setback. Hit play, lace up your virtual skates, and glide into the incredible world of speed skating excellence! 🚀 #KellyGunther #SpeedSkating #AthleteJourney

Weekend getaway to Big Bear to celebrate two different birthdays. It was fun, relaxing, refreshing, and just what I needed before hitting my busy season with work, speaking, travel. It was fun to have snow on the ground when we got there, but it was cold 🥶 #bigbear #girlsweekend #friends

25 years of marriage… So many memories, so many big and little moments that have made us into the husband and wife we are today. I can truly say that having God as our foundation is why we are happier today than ever! I love you Tommy @tamico14 Being your wife is a blessing. I look forward to what is ahead for us! This was our wedding song…and the words are still true…I will be here….always and forever! Happy 25th Anniversary!

Looking Back on the year & here are some highlights of 2023: 🎤Speaking at Grace College in Indiana 🎤Speaking at Sterling College in Kansas 🎤 in Michigan FCA Banquet & in Nor Cal for Called Up 🎙️calling games for ASUN Championships in Florida on ESPN+ 🎙️Doing radio Westwood One Sports with the best crew at WCWS 🥎🇮🇱Taking a Softball Team of High School athletes to play in Israel 🥎Coaching Team Israel 🇮🇱 in Canada 🇨🇦(19u) Prague 🇨🇿(19u) and Italy 🇮🇹(13u) 🥎 softball clinics in Ohio, Pennsylvania & South Carolina ⚾️ coaching 1st base for 1/2 an inning for Savannah Bananas 🇮🇹🇨🇿🇨🇭 🚊 traveling around Prague, Italy and getting to go to Switzerland for an afternoon with my best friend and my niece for a week in August 🎙️Reaching 100 episodes of the Gold Standard Podcast 🏃🏻‍♂️Watching Luke compete in make great strides forward in hurdles in track & field 🏈 cheering for Drew & his team in his senior season 🎉Throwing a Surprise 50th Birthday party for Tommy! (Thanks to my friends who made it happen, and to our friends & family who were there to celebrate) 🎤 speaking at schools in Oregon & Louisville for Sports World & School staff at Highgrove Elementary 🎤to the Staff for City of Eastvale 🎤 to Amazon managers at our local warehouse 🎤FACES of Total Victory Events in South Carolina ❤️ Family trips to Big Bear 🏔️ & Zion I have so much to be grateful for! Now;, I look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead in 2024 💫 💍Celebrating 25 years of marriage on 1/3/24 🎉 🎓Drew graduates high school in May 🥎 WCWS in June, clinics in MS, PA, NC 🎤 in PA, Nor Cal, & Indiana 📖My NEW BOOK will be finished SOON! …and more to come. All Glory to God! He is the one who guides, provides, and makes a way!

Episode 106: The Gold Standard Podcast with Dr. Damon Friedman. @drdamonfriedman The first time I heard Damon speak, I was so inspired by his passion, story, and mission. I was honored to have him on my podcast. Details below: On this episode of The GOLD Standard Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Damon Friedman. He has received numerous national awards, including the Spirit of Hope Award from the Secretary of Defense, which recognized his national efforts to help the veteran community. Dr. Friedman is the Executive Producer of Surrender Only to ONE, a multi-award-winning film which follows the true-life stories of elite combat warriors in US special operations forces and reveals the implications of combat and the lasting effects our veterans struggle to overcome. He is the author of Igniting Movements, a new book that provides a model for building effective movements, inspiring people to come together under a singular vision to make the world a better place. Link in link tree in my bio.

Merry Christmas 🎄 to you all. Jesus is the Reason for the Season ❤️

Chloe @mrsgranger29 got puppies & they are so cute! Loved getting to meet Eli & Enzo 🥰 and get some puppy kisses 🐶

New episode of The Gold Standard Podcast 🏀🏀🏀 with Olympic and WNBA Star, Ruthie Bolton Ruthie Bolton is a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist with USA Basketball, USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year, and a two-time WNBA All-Star. Ruthie talks about her journey to becoming an Olympic Gold Medalist. She grew up in a family with 19 siblings, so there was always competition around her. Her older sister was a basketball star, and although Ruthie did not get recruited to play in college, she called up the Auburn coach and asked if she could be a part of the team where her sister played. They tried to discourage her and told her she would not play, but they allowed her to be a part of the team. She ended up starting her freshman year and eventually earned her way onto the USA Women's Basketball Team. She is known as Mighty Ruthie because she has a huge belief that anything is possible if you work hard enough. Her passion is to help others believe in their abilities and wants them to know that God has big plans for them. Link in Link Tree

Annual tradition of walking through the streets to look at Christmas lights with our friends 🎄

Victorious: A Year-Long Devotional 🎉🎉Check out the NEW cover and format of the Victorious Devotional. Every day has ONE verse from the Bible that lines up with that Numerical Date, and there is a short takeaway/action point for the day so you can apply God’s Word to your life (because that’s where we really experience God moving!) Also, message me if any of you ever would want to give these as gifts- and I will give a super low bulk rate ⭐️ Available on Amazon now 🥇

So thankful for Sports World, and the opportunity to speak to students around the country. It was an amazing week speaking to thousands of students in the Louisville area. I was able to go to a showing of the I Can Movie with SE Indiana FCA 👏🏼 Such a fun week. I am so blessed to do what I do. God gets ALL the glory. And I get to meet the best people doing it. Sights I saw in Louisville the past couple days ❤️ University of Louisville Softball Field The cutest houses and architecture The Great Gatsby Staircase at Seelbach Hotel - which also has the Rathskeller- and secret passageways known to have been used by Al Capone The Golden David Louisville Slugger Factory Gravesites of Muhammad Ali and Colonel Sanders (KFC) Beautiful churches Views of the City The University of Louisville Basketball Arena Schimpff Candy Store - had lunch at this cute historic candy store And the Lewis and Clark Statue where it all began. This was all between 9 different talks over 3 days ❤️ Thank you Encore Wealth Management Group for supporting Sports World and having me come speak to schools in the Louisville area this week! You are the ones behind the scenes that are allowing children to be impacted for life! It was a blessing to have a lunch with you all. And huge thanks to Dean & Leanne Donohue for everything, and thank you Rob for giving me a tour and letting me see so many fun sights and beautiful homes around Louisville. (And for getting me on the big screen at the Women’s Basketball game 🏀😆).

New Episode just released. If you want to know how to improve your mindset, this episode is for you! On this episode of The GOLD Standard Podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing Steffany Hanlen, Olympic and NHL level coach committed to the development of athletes in all 7 areas of life. She is an award winning, successful entrepreneur, business leader and experienced speaker with a demonstrated history of working in the NHL, Ice Dancing, and professional skating industry. We takk about what it takes to be a world class athlete and the importance of trusting in your training. She shares tips that have helped world class figure skaters overcome mental blocks that you can apply to your life as well. Link in bio link tree

What a week! Ended the week strong in Spartanburg, SC. In 3 nights, we spoke to almost 500 female athletes and coaches! It was so powerful! I know this is just the beginning- so many good things will come out of what we did last week 🩵 I am just feeling so grateful to a small part of it! Check out FACES of Total Victory online if you are a female athlete or coach!

FACES of Total Victory Female Athletes & Coaches Engaged in Sports F.A.C.E.S. This ministry is all about equipping and encouraging females in sports. Those who lead, those who play, those who love to compete. I am in Spartanburg for the week, meeting so many female athletes and coaches who are competing for their high school and jr high teams. I pray they walk away from our events fired up to use their talents and passion to be game changers and leaders on their campuses! We want them to know God has BIG plans for them! He is the One to follow- He can take us down a path that is connected to our PURPOSE in life! So pumped to be a part of this ministry! So excited about the future! And It’s been awesome to put a FACES Devotional Bible in each of their hands! It is specifically for female athletes. The first of its kind…thanks to Kaye O’Sullivan, the founder of FACES of Total Victory.

You can always learn more. You can always grow. Once you hit a goal, enjoy the moment. And know other goals are beyond that point. Embrace change.

Super pumped and excited about the opportunity I had last week to speak at the largest Amazon warehouse in the world by my house. I was able to share my story and speak to 100 managers at their All Managers meeting. @jessikahv came with me to take a few pics (thanks Jess)- and we got a tour of the unbelievable facility. Brian and Ryan, two senior managers gave us the tour after I was done sharing. I loved getting to encourage them as leaders to their teams right before they hit their peak season where they will process more orders than they ever have before in history. I shared our 2004 Olympic Team motto with them: Don’t just win…..Dominate. 🥇🥇🥇

Pendry Newport Beach - I recommend 10/10 Had the best dinner last night and it was such a cool atmosphere. Thanks to our friends @laurenkramer24 and Kory. I love seeing great people do big things! Check out Pendry if you are in So Cal

Drew, we are so proud of you. You represented God, your family, and your school with honor and pride on the football field. It was so much fun cheering for you and your teammates every single game. These seasons and your high school years go by way too fast…but we know this just means so many new opportunities are ahead for you. You have been blessed with awesome teammates, friends, coaches, and staff. We know you will take the lessons you have learned from the field and will be better because of it. Thank you for giving your all…you begged us at 11 years old to let you play football. You found your passion, and it showed each time you stepped on the field. We love you so much. Dad and I are so proud to be your parents. ❤️🏈💫

Celebrated a Friend’s Birthday today with paddle boards out on the water 🌊 …these days in California, 80 degrees and sunny in November, are so amazing! It was beautiful out! The water makes me so happy 🌊 Happy Birthday @michele3w

Thanks City of Eastvale, and City Manager, Mark Orme, for allowing me to come share with the entire city team about The Gold Standard Team. Thankful to live in a city with such a high standard and I am excited for what is ahead for our city! Blessed to be a resident of Eastvale, CA. @cityofeastvale @eastvalechamberofcommerce 🥇🥇🥇

This girl….this family….this story….this testimony for Jesus! Love you @taylor_dockins16 @debidockins @dockinsrick You are all so special to me and to so many people who love you! God I thank you for impressing it upon my heart to go and meet Taylor when I first heard that a junior softball player from Norco High School was diagnosed with liver cancer and had a tumor removed in 2016. Since then, there have been praises, miracles, challenges, and gut punches. But God…You are faithful Lord. Your light has shines through Taylor every step of the way. This family clings to your promises God! Jesus is their anchor! Their testimony of Who you are God for people who cry out to You cannot be denied! From my best friends husband, @joshmenashe (@kristi.menashe ) donating part of his liver as a live-liver donor, to the stories of doctors and nurses lives who have been changed in the process…the story is still being written. Taylor- we are so blessed to have you in the FACES of Total Victory Devotional Bible, and I was so happy to have you sharing your story of strength, hope and peace through Christ on my podcast, The Gold Standard Podcast. You truly exemplify a Gold Standard life @taylor_dockins16 I am praying for your miraculous healing still! I love you so much. So many people around the world are praying for you. Jesus is with you Taylor! He is near. Please join me in praying for Taylor and the Dockins family. I know God hears. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Loved speaking for @sportsworldinc in Corvallis, Philomath, and Sweet Home, Oregon a couple weeks ago along with @tom.gilles It was such a fun few days in the Pacific Northwest. I was able to visit with my Olympic roommate from team USA. @bergie44oly who is the head coach of Oregon State softball. I was able to see Eliana who played for me on Team Israel in 2021 and 2022. Tom and I were able to catch a practice and Laura allowed us to share with the team for a few minutes. And I was able to spend a little time with @lyssssss32 who coaches at the University of Oregon. Fun fact: Tommy and I were first married. He worked at the University of Oregon in the athletic department, and I was a volunteer coach for the Oregon State Beaver Softball Team. So it was really fun to be back in our old stomping grounds. The weather could not have been more perfect! Huge thanks to CEF and FCA for allowing us to partner and speak to FCA huddle groups at the local high schools as well as to the Good News Clubs around the area . We loved getting to share our stories with a local youth group at their Wednesday night service. God has transformed our lives through our surrender and trust in Jesus! Our testimonies are examples of God’s power and goodness! It was an amazing trip all around! Thanks Sports World for making a difference!

Softball is officially back in the OLYMPICS!!! I am so excited for so many female athletes to have this opportunity. It has been sad that it has been out of certain Olympics and I am bummed that we will not see Softball next summer in Paris, but it will be back in 2028 in Los Angeles! Go USA 🇺🇸 🥎 Representing the USA was such a huge honor! I thank God for all that He has allowed me to experience!

Congrats to my best friend who wrote a new devotional all about the attributes of God! It’s called Faithful and True. God is faithful and true and so much more. Last night she had a book release party at a local coffee shop and it was such a perfect night. People could buy books, get some permanent jewelry, or buy some coffee and ice cream. There was live worship and some great fellowship with so many friends! It was such an amazing event! Congrats @kristi.menashe - I know this book will bless anyone who reads it! You can pick up your copy on Amazon today 💫

Proud of you @dr11ew Keep God 1st in all you do! Prov 3:5-6 He will take you exactly where you are called to be. Seek Him, Trust Him, and Shine for Him. So proud of you and your team last night. Winning Battle for the Bone was a total team effort. Keep giving your best and trusting God with the rest. We love you and are behind you 💯 Finish strong this year 🏈

Focus, discipline, sacrifice, passion, commitment, resilience, and grit…qualities that helped me to become an Olympic Gold Medalist. It takes talent also, but talent without these qualities will never allow you to reach your full potential. Dream BIG. Work Hard. Never Quit. #thegoldstandard

Prague + Israel Softball + 18U European Women’s Softball Championships = An Amazing Experience I loved this group ❤️ from the players, to the coaches, to the staff. So much of what we do is all about the people you do it with! And now this song will always make me think about this team. It’s by an Israeli artist and they even played it for us when we were on the field, they were singing it in the dugout and they were rocking out to it on our van rides 🦄 😆. I love this sport, the opportunities it has brought, and the wonderful people I know because of it! I thank God for all of it! The memories will last forever 🥎🇮🇱

Such a blast at @thesavbananas tonight. It’s so fun to see the opportunities this team and The Party Animals have thanks to Jesse and Emily Cole. I love how family friendly this entire event is and how people of all ages can enjoy the sport and all the fun that goes with it! These guys are great! Thanks to @sportsworldinc 🍌

Guest coaching 1st base for the Savannah Bananas 🍌 ⚾️ was so fun!

Excited for senior year football season for @dr11ew 🏈 today he had a 7 on 7 tournament by the beach

Canada Cup 23 in Softball City in Surrey, Canada was a great time with u19 Team Israel. It was a full 8 days of softball, and lots of new memories were made. I saw two of my former Olympic coaches there, one of my former travel ball and collegiate teammates, and many friends from the softball world. I am so thankful to Israel Softball Association and Ami Baran for the opportunity to coach these athletes. I am excited for more Israel Softball this summer coming up!

Fun day with @emma_strong27 visiting So Cal. And my friend @michele3w letting us hang with her horses ❤️

Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸❤️

Zion, Utah Our moments turned to memories 💫 There is nothing more important than time spent with those who mean the most to you. I am so thankful for a few days to get away with family. We all love Zion. The beauty of God’s creation is all around, everywhere you look. These are the memories I cherish. These are the days I enjoy the most. Our lives are so busy, but taking these trips will always mean so much to me. And I love adventure! Biking, tubing, hiking, and cliff jumping…there were so many fun things to do. Adventure is out there! Go find it!

Impact. Influence. Inspire. I have reached the pinnacle in my sport and I was blessed to have my parents’ support, the best teammates, the most amazing coaches, and a village of support around me. If I can share and impact one person with my story to go out and live their dreams wholeheartedly, then I will be filled with even more joy. God has been my Rock! He has blessed me more than I could imagine. I want others to experience the magnitude of blessings I have received! You were made for MORE! You were not made to sit and watch everyone else live off their dreams while you are on the sidelines. It will take work, grit, perseverance, and passion, bit it is ALL worth it! Put in the Work, Go after your dreams, and Trust God with the outcome! I pray that these 13 players i coached in Israel will think about all that they heard, saw, and experienced and use it to propel them forward in this next season! Find people who inspire you to be your Best, and live out the Gold Standard in life every day! @majormedialeague @mmlleah

Last night here in Israel 🇮🇱 spent time by the water in Tel Aviv 10 days with 37 people who did not know eachother before we landed here and now we will all go back home with some forever friends. It is my passion to impact others and remind them that God has a plan just for them! I am blown away by all that took place this week in this beautiful country. My heart is full ❤️🥎🇮🇱🇺🇸

On the call tonight with Ryan Radtke, play by play, and field reporter, Taylor Davis. Women’s College World Series Finals Game One Oklahoma Softball vs Florida State Softball Listen here: www.WestwoodOneSports.com/NCAAplayer

It’s that time of year again. I have been Commentating at the Women’s College World Series with Westwood One Radio and NCAA.com since 2011. The best part is that this event continues to grow each year! Today they hit a record attendance for the 1st session with over 12,000 fans. I am grateful for this sport and all the opportunities that have come from it. And I work with the best crew at Westwood One Sports!

Celebrating my husband with a Surprise party with 75 friends and family members was the best! It was so hard to keep it a secret! It took a few of my good friends to make it all come together perfectly. His brother flew out from Minnesota, his cousin flew out from Utah, and his good friend and co-worker flew out from Oregon. He was overwhelmed, but in a good way. He was so happy to see so many of his friends there. He is still talking about it a week later. Getting older has it’s ups and downs. But one of the ups is the lost of the people who mean so much to you keeps growing. We have amazing friends in our lives. We are surrounded with so much love. It was a great celebration and one I will never forget. To my love, @tamico14 - let’s make your 50th year of life one to remember! 🎉🎊

Check out my episode with @playing_for_eternity here: https://www.angel.com/watch/playing-for-eternity 23 pro/Olympic athletes were interviewed about their faith and sports journey. @joshmerrill_3 traveled the country interviewing athletes about their stories and an amazing film crew helped bring this passion project to life! Each athlete talks about how important perseverance was on their journey and how God was working in the details, if you want go be encouraged and uplifted, click the link and check out the stories of 23 elite athletes. Here are some numbers connected with this show and these athletes: • Combined Social Media reach - 18+ Million • USA Soccer Appearances - 30 • NFL Pro Bowl Appearances - 15 • MLB All Star Appearances - 9 • Olympic Medals - 7

Happy Mother’s Day. It is the greatest gift God gives us: the opportunity to become moms. I am missing my oldest, but grateful for every moment I have with my boys. They will always have my heart no matter how old they become 💙💙💙

Check out Episode 92 of The Gold Standard Podcast, with World Class boxer, Oscar Cantu, known as Lil Oscar. I loved how he shared his journey, what it took, including the losses, to help him become on of the best in the world. He shares about relationships, mindset, and never giving up. He also shares about his unexpected medical issue that caused him to retire early and how God brought Him peace and perspective through it. Check it out! Link in bio… @liloscar.cantu #goldstandard #podcast #mindset

What a blessing to be able to wear so many hats…to have many different types of “jobs”…and to walk in so many roles. I am a Child of God. I am a Wife and Mom. I am a Speaker, Author, Podcaster, and Commentator. I am a coach and an instructor. I am a sister, aunt, and friend. I am a Major Media League Leader. I am a Mentor. I lead teams overseas each year. I am a 3-Time Olympic Gold Medalist. I feel so grateful for every blessing in my life.

Congrats Drew on being named Student of the Month. When you give your best in all areas of life, you see positive results in all areas of life. @dr11ew your grades have been amazing every year, but to see you be honored for how hard you work, how you strive to be your best, how you want to keep learning, and most of all, how well you treat other people…that is what makes me most proud! Keep honoring God in all you do! @tamico14 and I are SO PROUD of you!

@tamico14 and I are so proud of @lukeamico - I think about how he trained all summer and only missed a workout if we were out of town. I think about how he made sure to get every workout in when we were in Hawaii back in December when it was off season. I think about how he woke up early over Christmas break to go to practice. He is focused. He is driven. He is working toward clear goals. He is living out his own Gold Standard. Hard work always pays off! Always. His goal was making it to CIF. He accomplished that goal today. He finished 3rd for Varsity 110m hurdle and he had a PR and a come from behind finish to get 2nd place in 300m hurdles. He has belief. He works so hard. He is coachable. And he has clear goals. These are the traits that will bring positive results in all areas of life 🎉🎊

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“We either inspire or are inspired by others. In other words, some people give you confidence; when you are depressed, they encourage you. Then there are others, who pull you down. But only those people become successful who master the art of building up others. “ -Joginder Singh, Be a Winner Loved sharing with @ohana_banks_12u last night about The Gold Standard: Attitude, Effort, and Mindset. Great players can go far…great Teams can go farther! Live your life in a way that makes others better because you were there!

Such a fun day and a half in Sterling, Kansas on Friday- Sat speaking at Sterling College Chapel, talking to their softball team, and as the Keynote speaker for the Warrior Women Leadership Coalition Event Friday night. I shared about Passion, People, Purpose at Chapel. And I spoke about Leadership: Connection, Communication, Confidence. All parts of The Gold Standard. I was able to talk with some of the students and the athletes. I met coaches/staff members who passionately love the Lord and who are building the next generation of leaders. We had the students/people at the event come up to the cross and write down lies/false identities/fears/worries on paper and nail them to the Cross. It was awesome to watch them all come forward and do this 🙌🏼🙌🏼 We had a wild storm that was so loud with pouring rain hitting the ceiling and crazy thunder that I was trying to speak over- I felt bad because I asked God to stop the rain-but I found out that they desperately have needed rain! So I am so glad it continued through the night! It was so cool to visit this town in Kansas that reminds me of how life used to be when I was growing up. I love that these athletes /students can be in such a safe area and can be poured into in their faith. Huge thanks to the WWLC board and those who made it possible for me to speak this past Friday. Huge thanks to Taylor Stoltz, K.C. Bassett, Erin Laudermilk, Kendra Grizzle, Scott Downing, Jose Carrillo, and all the others who made it possible for me to speak at Sterling College.

Check out last weeks episode of The Gold Standard Podcast with 2020 Tokyo Game’s USA Softball player, Delaney Spaulding. She shares her journey of growing up, playing college ball at UCLA, and battling through a pandemic and an ACL surgery before bringing home the silver medal with Team USA. Check out Episode #82 @delaneyylyn @usasoftball

Happy Easter We celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. I am so thankful for the life transformation that I have experienced ever since surrendering my life to Jesus at 19 years old. I hope you know that you are so loved and so cherished by the God who created you. Jesus died so we can live. He is Risen 🙌🏼

Check out today’s episode on The Gold Standard podcast (link in Bio) with @shea_hillenbrand - He shares his journey in baseball: from dreaming of playing in the MLB, to not even being given any offers out of high school, to how he WORKED his way into an opportunity and eventually became a 2-Time All-Star in the MLB. This is a 2-part episode- part 2 will air on Friday. You will want to hear his story! He is passionate and transparent and gives you insight into how you can be on top of the world in your career and yet have no idea who you really are on the inside. I think it will speak to a lot of people!

3 tips to BUILD confidence. Some people seem to just have confidence. Most people want to figure out how to have more confidence. You can work to become MORE confident no matter what your starting point is. Do you struggle with confidence? Do you play the comparison game and feel like you don’t measure up and wish you just had more confidence like some people you know? Have you thought about how you talk to yourself? Do you think about how you feel when others succeed? Do you get excited for others who do well or do you secretly want them to fail? Do you fix your thoughts on what others think of you, whether real or imagined, or do you allow hurtful words of others play in your head over and over again? Confidence can be BUILT. But it will take self reflection and some work. You can become more confident. First, recognize how you talk to yourself and start to only allow yourself to talk to yourself in a positive way. Becoming more positive alone will build confidence inside of you. Second, surround yourself with confident people and watch how they respond to others, listen to how they talk, find out what gives them the confidence they have. Know your value- on the inside- you have to believe it to know it- so focus on what positive qualities you have and recognize that you have VALUE. Third, celebrate the success of others- truly be happy for others. Even if you have to fake it til you make it, say congratulations to others who are doing great things, complement others often, and be kind always. Watch how you start to grow more confident as a result! For more on this topic, listen to my podcast about it : The Gold Standard Podcast with Leah Amico. Episode 76 💫

Life is meant to be LIVED to the FULLEST! Life is too short to put everything on hold. Do what you love with those who bring you the most joy! Work hard, but make time for adventure! I thank God for every opportunity He has allowed me to have, and for each person He has brought into my life. Live life to the fullest TODAY 💫