What does it take to lead young athletes in today’s world, not just to wins, but toward growth, empathy, and purpose?

In this episode of Ditto, Ashley Hatch and Matt Moore sit down with University of Utah Defensive Coordinator Morgan Scalley for a powerful conversation on leadership, vulnerability, and the human side of competition. With nearly two decades of coaching experience and a philosophy rooted in faith, character, and connection, Coach Scalley shares hard-earned insights from the field, and life.

They explore how personal adversity can become a tool for purpose, why vulnerability is one of the greatest strengths a leader can show, and how clarity, accountability, and kindness create the foundation for lasting impact. From cultural awareness to team dynamics, this episode is a deep dive into what it really means to lead with integrity.

🎧 Listen in for:

• Why athletes thrive under clarity, not control
• How leaders can turn pain into purpose
• The role of education and empathy in team culture
• Balancing high-level competition with moral grounding
• What Coach Scalley believes every athlete deserves from their coach

Whether you're a coach, a parent, or someone striving to grow through adversity—this one’s for you.

Ready to turn feedback into your greatest asset?

In Part 2 of our series on Deliberate Practice, Ashley and Matt dive deeper into the art of responding to feedback and setting powerful goals. Discover why the key to growth lies not just in receiving feedback, but in your relationship with it. Ashley and Matt unpack how balancing internal and external feedback can supercharge your training and why the quality of practice far outweighs quantity.

Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or simply passionate about self-improvement, you'll learn actionable strategies on how mindfulness and intentionality can sharpen your focus, and why setting specific, yet flexible, goals is vital for sustained success.

Tune in and transform the way you think about improvement!

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to effectively use both internal and external feedback.
• Strategies for developing a healthy relationship with feedback.
• The importance of quality over quantity in practice sessions.
• Techniques to cultivate mindfulness and intentionality in your training.
• Why specific and open-ended goals are both essential for growth.
• Practical advice on disconnecting emotions from feedback to enhance learning.

Listen now and embrace your journey of deliberate improvement!

Can you train harder and smarter? In this episode of Ditto, Ashley Hatch and Dr. Matt Moore explore the science and strategy behind deliberate practice, the kind of focused, intentional training that drives real growth.

Whether you’re a youth athlete, parent, or coach, this episode breaks down what separates average effort from elite development. From mental rehearsal and recovery to navigating youth sports overload, Ashley and Matt offer a fresh look at how to build lasting performance without burning out.

What you'll learn:

• Why "more reps" isn't always better
• How mental representations and visualization enhance learning
• Why recovery days matter more than you think
• The surprising benefit of playing multiple sports
• How parents can support smarter training (not just more of it)

This is Part 1 of a 2-part series diving into one of the most overlooked but powerful tools in an athlete’s journey. Don’t miss this conversation...because the way you practice might be more important than how much you play.

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