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.
Catching You: A Dad and Daughter's Dive into Softball
14 | Three60Softball: Crafting a Complete Athlete Beyond the Field
Summary
In this episode, Russell and Lacie Ham are joined by Coach Kate, Lacie's first pitching coach. They discuss Coach Kate's softball journey, her coaching career, and her business, Three60Softball. They also talk about coaching different age groups, the challenges of parenting and coaching, and the importance of keeping softball fun. Coach Kate shares her advice for parents and emphasizes the need for honesty, hard work, and consistency. The episode concludes with contact information for Coach Kate and a discussion on the most influential person in her life and the importance of character traits and core values.
Takeaways
- Coaching and parenting in softball require a balance of pushing players to improve while keeping the game fun and enjoyable.
- Consistency, hard work, and honesty are important character traits in softball and in life.
- Parents should encourage their children to practice regularly and not rely solely on lessons or team practices.
- Coaches and parents should communicate and be on the same page to avoid confusing young players.
- It is important to let players fail and learn from their mistakes, while also providing support and encouragement.
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