Catching You: A Dad and Daughter's Dive into Softball
Misfits, Diamond Queens, Sweet Heat, and the Cotton Candy Crushers. Team Mizuno, BatBusters, Athletics Mercado. Those of you in the softball space will relate to team names like these. All have their stories. We have ours.
Our goal is to tell our story in hopes the next generation of softball players and parents, along with other sports, will be able to navigate through those ups and downs in a positive way.
Episodes
48 episodes
47 | Cheri Naudin's Odyssey: College Recruiting Secrets To Family Ties (Part 1)
Join co-hosts Rusty and Lacie Ham in this engaging episode of 'Catching You' where they welcome Cheri Naudin, co-owner of Collegiate Sports Advocate. Cheri shares her rich background in softball, influenced by her father's dedication and her ch...
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46 | Catching Up: Softball Successes and Mental Health Advocacy
Join co-hosts Rusty Ham and his daughter Lacie as they discuss Lacie's fall softball season, including her upcoming games against Cal State Bakersfield and her pitching progress. They also delve into the challenges of maintaining quality inning...
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45 | Lacie's Senior Year Softball Journey: Hopes, Dreams, And The Final Stretch
Join Rusty and his daughter Lacie, alongside Emily, as they reminisce over Lacie's 16-year softball journey and delve into the trials and triumphs shared on and off the field. From a little girl in a spray-painted helmet to a senior preparing f...
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44 | Lacie's Remarkable Comeback: How She Battled Injury In Her Junior Year
Join Rusty Ham and his daughter Lacie as they share a heartfelt and candid conversation about Lacie's experiences and challenges during her junior year of college softball. The episode delves into her struggles with a persistent shoulder injury...
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43 | Join Me On My Epic Recruiting Adventure: A Softball Journey!
In this solo episode of the Catching You Podcast, co-host Lacie Ham opens up about her personal experience with college recruiting in high school. Specifically, she shares the heartbreaking story of not receiving any calls from college coaches ...
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42 | Lacie's Rollercoaster of Softball Emotions: Replay of Episode 27
In this heartfelt episode of Catching You, co-host Rusty Ham is joined by his daughter Lacie, who shares her experiences and reflections on returning home from college, her high school and travel softball journey, and college recruitment strugg...
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41 | Coach Greg from Athletics Mercado: His Coaching Journey
In this episode of Catching You, co-host Rusty Ham chats with Coach Greg from Athletics Mercado, discussing his background in sports, transition from baseball to softball, and his extensive coaching career. They dive into the challenges and dyn...
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40 | Transitioning From HS To College: The Truth About Being a D1 Athlete
In this episode, we are live on TikTok with our return guest, Coach Margo. We delve into the experiences of transitioning from high school to college athletics, focusing on a Division 1 softball player. We explore the challenges of increa...
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39 | Des Rivera's Journey: From Batbusters to University of Iowa
In this episode of the 'Catching You Podcast,' co-host Lacie Ham welcomes her friend Des Rivera. They reminisce about their time on the Batbusters travel softball team and discuss Des' journey from starting softball due to her older sister's in...
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7 | Unpacking The Truth: Do Travel Ball Rankings Really Matter?
In Episode 7 of 'Catching You,' Rusty and Lacie Ham tackle the intense world of youth sports as they step into their second year of 12U softball. They delve into the grueling regimen of double days, revealing the dedication and exhaustion behin...
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38 | Unlocking The Truth: Parents' Guide To Youth Sports Expectations
In this solo episode of Catching You, co-host Rusty Ham shares an in-depth and heartfelt discussion about his journey and experiences as a parent in the youth sports landscape. Rusty provides updates on his daughter Lacie's new initiatives at S...
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37 | Relive The Drama: Lacie's Injury - Episode 12 Replay
Join Rusty, Lacie, and surprise guest Emily in this episode of 'Catching You,' where they discuss Lacie's harrowing experience of getting hit by a line drive, the mental and physical challenges faced during her recovery, and the unyielding supp...
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36 | Senior Year: Surviving The Emotional Rollercoaster
In this heartfelt episode of 'Catching You', co-hosts Rusty and Lacie delve into their unique father-daughter softball journey. Rusty opens up about the pressure he put on Lacie as a young athlete and the resulting emotional challenges.
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35 | Relive The Action: Episode 9 of 12U PGF Nationals!
In Episode 9 of 'Catching You,' Rusty and Lacie Ham delve into the pinnacle of travel softball - the PGF Nationals. After a season of triumphs, they confront the pinnacle challenge, where the stakes are higher, and the spotlight shines brightes...
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34 | Sara Bhatt's Softball Journey, Family, and Career with the Savannah Bananas
In this episode of the Catching You Podcast, host Lacie Ham interviews her good friend Sarah Bhatt about her softball journey, her close relationship with her father, and her exciting career with the Savannah Bananas. Sarah discusses her transi...
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33 | Insights with Dr Megan Matthews-Buning: Navigating Mental Health in Sports (Part 2)
In this episode of the father-daughter podcast, the hosts delve into the complexities of mental health within the sports community. They explore various categories of mental wellness and the importance of seeking the right support. Special gues...
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32 | Dr. Megan Matthews Bunning on Softball, Coaching, and Mental Health (Part 1)
Welcome back to Catching You! Join cohost Rusty Ham and his daughter Lacie Ham as they chat with Dr. Megan Matthews-Buning. Dive deep into Megan's softball journey, coaching at Florida State University, and the evolution of athlete recruitment....
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31 | Insights from Sam Banister-Collaro: Navigating Softball Parenting & Coaching (Part 2)
In this two-part episode, co-hosts Rusty Ham and his daughter Lacie sit down with special guest Sam Bannister to discuss the complexities of softball coaching and the role of parents. They delve into how parents' behavior impacts their children...
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30 |Sam Banister-Collaro Inspiring Journey: From Small Town Dreams to National Champs (Part 1)
In this first part of a two-part interview, join co-hosts Rusty Ham and Lacie as they sit down with Sam Banister, a two-time national champion with the University of Arizona. Sam shares her journey from growing up in Petaluma, California, to be...
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29 | Delaney Spaulding on Mental Health and Overcoming Adversity at UCLA
In this episode of 'Catching You,' co-host Rusty Ham and his daughter Lacie are joined by special guest Delaney Spaulding. The conversation delves into Delaney's journey through UCLA, focusing on mental health challenges, athletic pressures, an...
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28 | Olympian Delaney Spaulding: From Softball Beginnings to UCLA and Beyond
Join Rusty Ham and his daughter Lacie in this episode of 'Catching You' as they welcome special guest Delaney Spaulding. Delaney shares her journey from growing up in Rancho Cucamonga and playing softball in her childhood to becoming an Olympia...
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27 | Journey Through Softball: Lacie's Highs and Lows
In this heartfelt episode of Catching You, co-host Rusty Ham is joined by his daughter Lacie, who shares her experiences and reflections on returning home from college, her high school and travel softball journey, and college recruitment strugg...
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26 | Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Dreams
In this heartwarming and inspirational episode, co-hosts Rusty Ham and his daughter Lacie reflect on Lacie's challenging journey in her softball career, which was marked by injuries, setbacks, and the global pandemic. Despite the numerous obsta...
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25 | Navigating Travel Softball: A Father-Daughter Journey and Advice
In this episode of 'Catching You,' co-hosts Rusty and Lacie share their father-daughter journey through the world of competitive softball. The conversation covers the importance of selecting the right environment and influences for young athlet...
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24 | Embracing the Journey: A Solo Softball Reflection
In this solo episode of the Catching You podcast, co-host Lacie Ham discusses her journey as a San Jose State softball player, addressing listener questions about training frequency and recruiting advice for young athletes. Sharing her personal...
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